IIUSA/AmCham South China US Delegation to the 17th Annual China International Fair for Trade & Investment (CIFIT) (9/6-10)

USA Pavilion

The Association to Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is proud to present this exciting and exclusive opportunity to its members in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).

Space is limited…become a CIFIT Delegate and Exhibitor TODAY!

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The delegation will be lead by Harley Seyedin, President, American Chamber of Commerce – South China and K. David Andersson, President, Association to Invest In the USA (IIUSA).

September 6-10, 2013 - Xiamen, China – also known as the “Paris of the Orient”

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Early Bird Member Rate (thru 6/21) Exhibitor: $3,850 - Sponsor/Exhibitor: $8,500

INCLUDED IN PRICE: Attendance to CIFIT for 4 people – Exhibit booth (3 x 3 meters) pre-decorated w/ logo – Student Translator

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: Flights and other lodging/travel plans and costs, including making hotel reservations:

AmCham/IIUSA Delegation Group Hotel Rate (RESERVE BY 6/25):

Westin Xiamen

(Superior Room RMB1,110/night for 3 night 9/6-9 or 4 night 9/6-10 package – includes breakfast)

Contact: Jojo Li, Sales Manager (T: 86 592-337-8888 Email: jojo.li@westin.com)

No. 398 Xian Yue Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian, China

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AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL COST: Larger exhibit space – Unique Booth Deocration – Professional Translator

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PARTICIPATION DETAILS

All IIUSA member exhibitors will be part of the U.S. Pavilion, which will be one part IIUSA members, one part AmCham South China members; and conveniently located next to a pavilion of Chinese companies considering investment in the U.S.  IIUSA members attendees will be invited to the AmCham South China Annual Cocktail Hour and Dinner on 09/08 which is attended by senior executives, ambassadors, government officials, and Fair attendees seeking investment abroad.  Furthermore, IIUSA will be hosting an EB-5 seminar on 9/9 for any and all interested Fair attendees.

IIUSA and AmCham South China will arrange all needed Fair registrations, security passes and invitations to all applicable events for IIUSA member exhibitors including banquets, opening ceremony, and other exclusive meetings – including the AmCham South China hosted, half-day US-China Investment Seminar and IIUSA EB-5 Seminar.  Furthermore, IIUSA and AmCham South China will arrange all local transportation from hotel to the various venues.

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE – REGISTER TODAY!

Full trip itinerary and more CIFIT details available here too.

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USA Pavilion

State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Hosts EB-5 Stakeholder Phone Call

IIUSA Capitol Building

On May 6th the State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)  hosted a teleconference for EB-5 stakeholders regarding new unemployment data for the State of California and its effects on Targeted Employment Areas (TEA’s) policy.  During the call, GO-Biz unveiled how 2012 unemployment data within the State of California demonstrates an improving economy, which in turn has affected pre-designated targeted employment areas in California.

In addition to updating stakeholders of the changes in TEA’s, GO-Biz also introduced a new policy which allows for applications for special TEA designations for projects that do not meet the existing pre-designated areas.  The re-certification  for previously designated TEAs will not change.

GO-Biz will certify the aforementioned Special TEA applications under the following criteria:

  1. If projects are located within an area of 12 or fewer contiguous Census Tracts with a total average unemployment rate of 150% of the national average.
  2. Requests must include a table listing of each census tract with its corresponding unemployment rate and a map showing the project address.
  3. A supporting letter from the local Economic Development Corporation (EDC) or County or City where the project is located.  The letter must indicate the economic development corporation’s concurrence that the proposed census tract will reasonably be a source of workforce for the project. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT GO-BIZ WEBSITE EXPLAINING THE STATE TEA POLICY

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