Category: September 2014

September 19th, 2014

San Francisco (CA) – The 3rd Annual California Asian Business Summit was successfully held on Thursday and Friday, September 18th and 19th at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.  During the summit, Margaret Wong, the founder of California Center, served as moderator for the breakout session titled International Trade-Skills for Success in Multinational Business. The four panelists who joined the session were Charlie Sweat, CEO and founder of Frequentz, Inc. and former CEO of Earthbound Farm; Steven Schafer, Vice President of Chic Foods Co. Ltd. and former managing director of Tropicana in China; Jennie Garcia, Vice President – Investment Banking and Markets of Union Bank; and Jason Huck, Senior Vice President Head of Americas, HSBC Bank (China).

During the discussion, the panelist mainly discussed doing business in China. Two important takeaways of the discussion were how Guanxi plays a very important role in doing business successfully in China; and how businesses can ensure payment of goods before shipping their products to China. IMG_2571IMG_2558 Panelists

 

September 4th, 2014

Los Angeles (CA) – California Center’s luncheon event in LA was held at the LA Area Chamber of Commerce.  Among the many companies and organizations that attended this event included: East West Bank, UCLA, California Bank and Trust, Kintetsu International Express, Megaworld International, HKTDC, The Maratom Group, Wilders’ Inc, LA Area Chamber of Commerce and more.

September 3rd, 2014

Fresno (CA) – California Center’s Fresno Luncheon was held at the Fort Washington Country Club and was graciously hosted by one of California Center’s premier banking partners, California Bank and Trust.  Among the many companies and organizations that attended this event were: the Office of Assemblyman Jim Patterson, California Bank and Trust, Fresno MBDA, PR Farms, Sun-Maid, American Pistachio Growers, Meridian Nut Growers and many other central valley Ag companies. During the event, the Office of Assemblyman Jim Patterson presented California Center a special Certificate of Recognition for its efforts helping California businesses export to China.

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September 3rd, 2014 

San Francisco (CA) – California Center’s Inaugural Member/VIP reception was successfully held on the 51st floor of the Millennium Tower in San Francisco. There were more than 50 guests from various industries who joined for this special event.  Margaret Wong and Edward Zhu, Owners and Founders of California Center, addressed the attendees to provide an overview of what California Center is currently doing to service its members.

Also, during the event, representatives from the Port of San Francisco and Food and Beverage World (both being California Center Members) shared the latest news from their organizations.  California Center will be offering this monthly networking opportunity exclusively for its members and special guests, so they can get the latest news on China, connect/network with other California Center members, and to share their own stories to highlight new products and services.

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