On November 10th, ACSI hosted its Fifth Annual Gala at the The Conrad in downtown Indianapolis. With more than 175 guests in attendance, the event began with performances by the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc. followed by a keynote address by Chinese Consul General Mr. Hong Lei. ICCCI was awarded the 2016 Friend of China Award with Mr. Jay Chu awarded the 2016 Friend of Indiana Award for their continued efforts in strengthening economic and cultural ties between Indiana and China. A huge thank you to our event sponsors Buchanan Group, Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation and Indiana Economic Development Corporation and our Table Sponsors: Barnes & Thornburg, Confucius Institute, East Terra Supply, Eli Lilly, Gaylor, Hoosier Energy, ICPAI/Lilly CCN, Ivy Tech Community College, JP Morgan Chase, Ogletree Deakins, Purdue China Center/Nanshan Fund and Telamon Corporation.