What MOFCOM Delegation Visit led by Assistant Minister of Ministry of Commerce Wang Chao and the delegation consists of companies in automotive, energy, machinery, electronics, food and agriculture.  Around 80 top companies are coming.

Delegation list

When Arriving May 26, Leaving May 27

Why Delegation  Purposes

• • Promote business collaboration between China and US (China US Business Forum).
  • Make connections between Chinese companies and US companies to explore potential business opportunities.
  • Understand   US  business environment and seek opportunities for investing and partnership.
  • This is also a great opportunity for Cincinnati USA and Ohio  to promote what we have to offer, the strength of our companies, members, and the people.

Programs

1. May 26^th, 6 – 9pm Dinner program with the delegation

Oriental Wok, 317 Buttermilk Pike – Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 – (859) 331-3000

$75 for member and $95 for non member,

2.  May 27^th, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, including Keynote Luncheon 1 pm - 2:30 pm

China US Business Forum and Entrepreneur Fair

Keynote Luncheon

Venue- Hilton Netherland Plaza

35 West 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-9100

Price – $65 Member, $90 Non Member

Learn about The Changing Landscape of Capital Goods Sales in China at our upcoming Networking for Success event, hosted by Trentec, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company

 Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

At GCCCC we had a great 2009 filled with great events, successful trades, great alliance formed between the business community in China and Companies across the Tri-State area. All these successes were made possible because of your faithful support. We would like to thank each and every member, sponsor, friends, and associate.

This year for our fundraiser auction we would like to put it on the web site and open it up to ask not only our members but all their contacts to participate. The GCCCC needs your support for the GCCCC Second Annual Fundraiser Auction. You can help by :

1. Placing your bid by clicking on your favorite item. We’ll contact the winner at the Gala. If you were not able to attend the Gala, we will notify you on the week following the auction;
2. Inviting your friends and business associates to the Year of Tiger Gala on Feb 5, 2010 at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, Hall of Mirrors;
3. Collecting donations from your business partners and associates;
4. Encouraging your friends and family members to participate in this auction.

Instructions: This is a Sealed First-Price Silent Auction. You may place as many bids as you like at any amount (above the minimum bid shown) you see fit. The online auction will be closed at Feb 5, 2010, 00:00 EST. The auction will continue offline at the GCCCC Year of Tiger Gala (Hilton Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors – Feb 5, 2010 17:00 EST). At the end of the auction, the person with the highest bid wins the item. If there are more than one highest bidder, the earlier bid wins.

This year, we are proud to offer a wide selection of valuable gifts, unique collectibles, and premium vacation packages. Some of our feature auction items include:

1) 2 night stay in the Hilton Netherland Hotel,
2) 1 night stay in the Belterra Casino Resort,
3) 1 night stay in the Cincinnati Marriott North,
4) Season tickets for the Emsemble Theatre,
5) VIP tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals game,
6) Tickets to the Cincinnati Ballet – Cinderella,
7) Tickets to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park,
8) Tickets to the Peking Acrobats at the Aronoff Center (2 available),
9) Tickets to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (2 available),
10) Tickets to the Cincinnati Reds games (2 available),
11) Tickets to the the Newport Aquarium,
12) Tickets to the Cincinnati Zoo,
13) Tickets to the Cincinnati Museums (2 available),
14) Tickets to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (2 available),
15) Hilton Netherland Hotel Afternoon Tea for Two,
16) Hilton Netherland Hotel Sunday Brunch,
17) Ultimate Buffet at the Belterra Casino Resort,
18) China City lunch buffet,
19) McCormick & Schmick’s Gift Certificate
20) Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Gift Certificate,
21) Apsara Asian Cuisine Gift Certificate,
22) Jeff Ruby’s Precinct Gift Certificate,
23) Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Gift Certificate,
24) Mei Japanese Restaurant Gift Certificate,
25) Montgomery Inn Gift Certificate (2 available),
26) Morton’s Steakhouse Gift Certificate (3 available),
27) Oriental Wok Gift Certificate,
28) P.F. Chang’s Gift Certificate,
29) Raymond’s Hong Kong Cafe Gift Certificate,
30) Soho Japanese Restaurant Gift Certificate,
31) Bonefish Grill Gift Certificate (2 available),
32) Shanghai Mama’s Gift Certificate,
33) Grand Oriental Gift Certificate,
34) Young’s Kitchen Gift Certificate (2 available),
35) Chinese Terracotta Soldier sets,
36) Silk ties,
37) Silk scarf,

and much more…

Please bid generously. Good luck and have fun!.

2010 Lunar New Year Gala

Join the GCCCC in the celebration of the 2010 Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger! The GCCCC’s 2010 Lunar New Year Gala will feature Cultural Performances, Silent Auction, a Chinese Inspired Meal plus great networking opportunities. 

DATE: Feb 5th, 2010
TIME: 5:00pm – 6:30pm: registration, networking & silent auction
6:30pm – 9:00pm:  dinner & program 
LOCATION: Hilton Netherland Plaza – Hall of Mirrors
COST:  $68 for members, $88 for non-members

TABLES*: $750 for members, $900 for non-members

 *includes Table of 10, Table Top Signage, Name Listed in Program, Recognition during the Gala.

Registration Now Closed

VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors 

CFM International

Corporex

Duke Energy 

GAI Consultants

For more information call: 513.852.4100 or email.

Sponsorship Opportunities

2010 Chinese New Year Gala – Year of the Tiger

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the GCCCC!  The Gala will feature a prominent key note speaker, cultural performances, silent auction, great networking opportunities and Chinese inspired food.

(175-250 executives and business professionals in attendance)

Date: Feb 5^th, 2009

Event Sponsor: $3000

Gold Sponsor: $1500

Silver Sponsor: $750

Bronze Sponsor: $300

(click here for sponsorship benefits)

Executive China Roundtable Luncheon Series

Quarterly event devoted to specific topics such as China labor laws, Bank of China, etc. The most up to date information about doing business in and with China, Chinese laws and regulations, etc. given by high profile, prominent speakers. (50-75 executives and business professionals in attendance)

Title Sponsor (sponsor for all events): $3000

Gold Sponsor (sponsor for 1 event): $1000

Silver Sponsor (sponsor for 1 event): $500

Bronze Sponsor (sponsor for 1 event): $250

2010 Networking for Success

Bi-monthly networking event held at a GCCCC member company. Tours, presentation and reception are provided by hosting member.  Opportunity to network, mix and mingle and learn in a relaxing atmosphere.  (30-45 professional attendees)

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Series Sponsor: $1000

Supporting Sponsor: $500

Hosting Sponsor: costs incurred for reception

Delegation Sponsorship

GCCCC hosts many Chinese delegations looking for JV, investment opportunities, etc.  Sponsorship is needed to offset the costs of hosting the delegations. (100-200 delegates,  local executives and business professionals in attendance)

Gold Sponsor: $1000

Silver Sponsor: $500

Bronze Sponsor: $250

Susan A. Smith
Associate Attorney, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP

Susan A. Smith is an accomplished attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP. She has substantial experience in administrative law as it specifically relates to the Department of Homeland Security and a strong background in contracts, business organizations and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Smith recieved her B.A. in International Relations from the Ohio State University in 1999 and then studied Law at the College of William and Mary, School of Law where she graduated with a J.D. in 2003.

Ms. Smith states, “As an immigration attorney in Cincinnati, it is important to me to be a part of the cultures and communities that we strive to help in our daily practice. There are so many people who embrace the ideals and opportunities of the United States and an organization like the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce facilitates the coming together of the U.S. and Chinese business. I believe that becoming part of an organization such as the GCCCC will provide me with insight into the hopes and dreams of the Chinese businessmen and women in this area and that I, in turn, may be able to provide some valuable insight to those same people who ultimately may wish to settle here permanently.”

Michael D. Crotty
Founder & President, MKT & Associates LLC

Michael Crotty has over twenty years of experience in the home textiles industry as the President of TexStyle, Inc and its China subsidiary TexStyle Asia (Shanghai) Co., Ltd that he founded in 2001. In June of 2007, he established MKT & Associates, LLC to capitalize on his expertise in building networks between Chinese and US industries. In addition to sourcing textiles and apparel, MKT has established partnerships with various expert scientists and companies to bring Clean Technology products and services to China. In the Summer of 2008 MKT formed an alliance with Larkin Trade International to export high technology products including composite materials and navigation and avionics components and services to the Chinese Market.

Prior to joining TexStyle, he was a founder and partner of Rumson Laboratories Inc. a New Jersey company extablished in 1988; and the founder and sole owner of McDennan & Company, Ltd., a New York company established in 1979. Both companies were located in New York, NY and active in developing, marketing and licensing branded cosmetics and OTC pharmaceuticals. Prior to that he had 6 years of account management experience in the flavor and fragrance industry at Firmenich, Inc in Chicago, IL and Princeton, NJ.

Mr. Crotty is interested in continuing to serve on the Board because he believes in the Chamber’s Mission to enhance understanding between China and America and promote and facilitate rapid commercial development between the two countries. He has been actively involved with the Chamber, having helped coordinate most of its events during the last two years. he recently was appointed Chairman of the China Business Development Committee.

Over 9 years and ~60+ trips to China, he has been fortunate to have gained extensive experience in doing business with China. He believes he can and is interested in assisting US companies in the region that want to do business in Chia and helping Chinese companies interested in doing business in this region.

Frederick Chen
Professor, Thomas More College
Co-owner, Master Communications, Inc.

Frederick Chen is currently a professor at Thomas More College and owns his own business, Master Communications, Inc. which publishes and distributes books, bilingual books, DVD’s, and programs that promote global understanding. Mr. Chen has a PhD from the University of Cincinnati in Industrial Engineering, an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BSME from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

For the last two years, Mr. Chen has served as the Secretary of the Board of the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce. As Secretary his responsibility was to take the minutes of the Board of Director and the Executive Committee meetings.

Besides his duties as Secretary, Mr. Chen has served as the Newsletter editor, helped on the New Year Gala Committee for both 2008 and 2009 and supported the China Committee by helping with Lunch and Learns and the Shandong Delegation. Mr. Chen is currently in charge of the Network for Success Program and is the Chair of the 2010 New Year Gala Committee.

Stephen D. Jones
President/Owner, Jaap-Orr Company
Vice President, GreenBird, LLC
Art Dealer, Jones Fine Art

Stephen D. Jones currently is the President and Owner of Jaap-Orr Company. Jaap-Orr provides a wide range of marketing services such as market risk assessment, establishing distribution/sales channels, brand building and PR. Mr. Jones is also the Vice president of GreenBird, LLC, established in 2008. GreenBird was formed to provide green products and educational material related to wild birds and companion birds. It teaches lessons on bird habitat loss, climate change, recycling and earth’s stewardship. In addition, Mr. Jones is an art Dealer for Jones fine Art which specializes in Russian Impressionist and Social Realist Art.

Prior to founding Jaap-Orr, Mr. Jones worked at Emmerson Electric Co. in the Power Transmission Division. At Emmerson, Mr. Jones managed a sales force of 100, was responsible for Canada and European sales, worked on three acquisitions and two Chinese projects including the world’s largest coal mine at the time. Mr. Jones also has many professional memberships including, President of the Folk Art Association, Past President of Ohio River Valley Artists Guild, Past Director of State National Bank for three years and Past Advisory Board Member of US Bank for eight years.

Mr. Jones joined the GCCCC to stay in touch with market and commercial issues in China. Nearly 100% of his clients have facilities in China or sell product in China. He believes that Jaap-Orr can better serve them with an improved knowledge base. Mr. Jones now sees a future need for experienced U.S. based marketing companies to aid Chinese companies wishing to establish businesses in the U.S.

Lifang Wu
Assistant Professor of Operations Management, Williams College of Business, Xavier University

Lifang Wu has been an Assistant Professor at Xavier University since 2004. At Xavier he teaches undergraduate business core “Operations Management” course, MBA “Supply Chain Management” course and MBA “Operations Management” Courses. Mr. Wu recieved his PhD in Operations Management from the Tippie College of Business at The University of Iowa and an MBA in Production Management from Zhejiang University in Hanzhou, China. He completed his undergratuate at the Tianjin University in China.

Mr. Wu is interested in serving on the board of the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce because he would like to use his expertise and knowledge to promote the economic and cultural exchange between the Midwest and mainland China.

You Want to Expand Your Sales Footprint Into China -
But What is the Best Approach For Your Company to Achieve This?

Learn more about how to expand your sales in China by attending the GCCCC’s Networking for Success Series at Long Stanton Manufacturing.

Date: October 13, 2009
Location: Long-Stanton Manufacturing
9388 Sutton Place, West Chester TWP, OH 45011

5:30-6:15   Reception
6:15-6:45   The Long-Stanton Group Presentation
6:45-7:15   Q&A and Open Discussion

Cost: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members

To register email: chinesechamberoffice@gmail.com
or call: 513.852.4100

View flyer by clicking here.

Data Entry Specialist

General Job Description     

The Fine Arts Fund is seeking a Data Entry Specialist responsible for a variety of tasks focused primarily on accurate entry of donor and pledge data and recall of information and related projects.  Success in this role will depend on finely tuned attention to detail, great organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines and the willingness to “do what it takes to get the job done”.  This is a part time position with some flexibility in work hours and work days. On an annual basis, the position is budgeted for 965 hours with a concentration of hours during March, April and May and summers off. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·         Maintain database by accurately entering new and updated donor and account information.

·         Prepare donation and payment data for entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities; and making appropriate notes on hard copies of donations and payments.

·         Analyze and problem solve when unusual situations arise

·         Maintain data integrity by following data program requirements, techniques, and procedures.

·         Maintain proper data entry operations flow by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

·         Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

·         Prepare donor invoices for mailing.

·         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

·         Database experience; SQL familiarity is a plus

·         Willingness to collaborate with others to resolve problems

·         Comfort working with new technologies

·         Ability to work in a flexible, fast paced environment

·         Desire to learn new processes and procedures in order to become more proficient and to help the team.

·         A strong work ethic and a high degree of reliability.

Position Requirements

·         Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational,  and multi-tasking skills

·         Detail oriented with exceptional accuracy

• Strong command of Microsoft Office 2007 with a thorough knowledge of Word and Excel
• Familiarity with the concept of mail merges
• Able to work independently and take initiative while also working as a part of a team
• Ability to work within and adhere to deadlines

·         Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

·         Strong Typing / Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, High Degree of Confidentiality

·         Capable of utilizing policies and procedures for accurate and independent Decision Making with minimal supervision

·         Ability to accumulate knowledge about our donors and recall that information when making data entry decisions 

·         Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

About the annual Fine Arts Fund Campaign:

Founded in 1927, the Fine Arts Fund established the first united arts fund in the country in 1949. Since its inception, the Fine Arts Fund has raised more than $200 million for local arts organizations. To learn more about our organization, please visit us at: www.fineartsfund.org.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to: info@fineartsfund.org.

No calls please.