DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA Seminar
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F R I D AY • O C T O B E R 3 R D • 6 : 4 5 A M – 9 : 0 0 A M •
T H E P L A Z A C L U B , 2 0 T H F L O O R
DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA Seminar
THE LANDSCAPE OF DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA AND CHINA DOING BUSINESS WITH HAWAII …LEARN WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRENDS. NOW THERE ARE 3 AIRLINES WITH NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM CHINA TO HAWAII AND HAWAII TO CHINA. THE LANDSCAPE HAS POSITIVELY CHANGED AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA WILL UNDERGO A SEISMIC SHIFT!
MANNY MENENDEZ - Founder, MCM Group Holdings, Ltd./8M8 LLC
Manuel C. Menendez III, better known as “Manny,” is a veteran international businessman and entrepreneur who has been successfully doing business in China and the Asia Pacific region for more than 35 years. He is the founder of MCM Group Holdings, Ltd./8M8 LLC, organizations specializing in international business development, trade, and investment and whose activities are focused on the Asian Pacific region with special emphasis on the People’s Republic of China.
Manny was active in China’s return to the world markets in the late 1970’s. In the 1980’s, Manny was President and CEO of GED Ltd., which was credited in 1980 by the Asian Wall Street Journal with successfully completing the first equity joint venture between the United States and China for a major Fortune 100 company. He was also involved during China’s opening years with establishing business activities with China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC). Manny advises numerous U.S. and multi-national companies, as well as, small and medium-sized businesses, in their China/Asia Pacific Rim initiatives. Manny has also advised governments on policies related to sustainable economic development and tourism. Currently Manny serves as Chairman of a joint venture with one of China’s largest publicly traded Corporations manufacturing in China clean coal processing equipment based on US technologies.
Manny is involved in many humanitarian endeavors and has assisted in delivering medical supplies to those in need all
over the world and in recent years to Haiti, China, North Korea, Japan and Vietnam. He is a former United Nations special advisor to WHO and UNEP.
Manny’s China involvement is best summed up by a quote from former United States Senior Senator Daniel Inouye: “I was most impressed with your involvement with US-China Economic relations. You should consider writing a book
about your experiences. You were part of History in the making!”
TOPICS
Process of thinking about doing business in China and key considerations
Creating your China strategy
Developing, building, and sustaining meaningful relationships in China
How to determine if there is a market for your product or service
Market analysis – Determining the best channels of distribution
Options on manufacturing and outsourcing in China (contract, direct, agents, JV’s, etc.)
Quality control and inspections – How to implement QC processes and inspections for your products
Methods in arranging meetings in China with leaders in Industry and Government
Techniques for negotiating deals in China – How to get paid
Where to start when thinking about doing business with China
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Companies/individuals interested in doing business with China
Small/medium-sized business owners
CEOs
Entrepreneurs
Companies/individuals interested in outsourcing and contract manufacturing
Educational professionals
Professional services companies
Marketing executives
Tourism & hospitality professionals
Real Estate Agents
Vacation Rental Agencies/Property Developers
Banking Officials/Wealth Managers
EVENT & REGISTRATION INFO
ADMISSION – $40
6:45 – 7:30am | Registration / Networking
7:30 – 9:00am | Seminar / Q&A
REGISTER ONLINE
DEADLINE Monday, September 29
Questions? Contact PBN’s Events Coordinator, Rose Balagtas, at 808-955-8072 orrbalagtas@bizjournals.com
