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Honolulu Hawaii September 16 2008: JOIN US FOR A DAY OF EXCELLENCE! A One-Day Workshop: This is a rare opportunity to take an exclusive look at the “business behind the magic.” Participants will learn business best practices from Walt Disney World® insiders, and discover ways to adapt and apply those best practices to their own organizations.

Dear Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Members/Friends:

We at the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce would like to tell you about an exciting event coming to Honolulu this year. The Disney Institute's world-renowned “Disney Keys to Excellence” program is coming to the Hawai'i Convention Center on September 16, 2008. This program provides strategies for becoming more effective business leaders and managers, thus making it an ideal complement to our focus on business and professional development.

Because you are a valued member of the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to attend this widely acclaimed program at $50 to $90 off of the standard guest fee. Please use promotional code “HKCHEMLI” to secure your preferred guest fee. Please find additional information about the program below or visit our website at www.keyshawaii.com.

Core Topics:
Leadership, Disney Style
Discover how effective leadership has driven Disney's employee/customer satisfaction
and bottom-line results, from the company's inception to today.
________________________________
Management, Disney Style
Understand the importance of integrating corporate culture into selection, training, and
care of your employees.
________________________________
Customer Service, Disney Style
Explore world-renowned Disney principles for service excellence.
________________________________
Loyalty, Disney Style
Learn the key practices and principles in building and sustaining loyalty that have
made Disney a trusted and revered brand around the world for more than 75 years.
________________________________

Results: Sounds like fun, but what's the result? You leave with a renewed focus for your business unit, your organization, and yourself.

Event Registration and Information:
Online: http://www.keysus.com/splash/hkchbnrsplash.htm  www.keyshawaii.com (look for registration options on left hand side of the website)
Email: registrations@keysUS.com 
Phone: 877.544.2384
Fax: 913.712.9247

Preferred Guest Fees with promotional code: “HKCHEMLI”

TO OBTAIN YOUR PREFERRED AND LOWEST REGISTRATION FEE, HAVE YOUR PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT CODE AVAILABLE AND PROCEED TO THE REGISTRATION OPTIONS SECTION ON THE EVENT WEBSITE.

1-5 guests     6-10 guests     11+ guests
    $374              $354                 $334

Event and Registration Information: Online: www.keyshawaii.com Preferred Guest Fees with promotional code: “HKCHEMLI”

Forms of accepted payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, purchase order or check.

The program fee includes registration, program materials, continental breakfast, catered lunch and two catered breaks.

When:
September 16, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Hawai'i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

For our complete 2008 program schedule, please visit www.keysUS.com.

We look forward to seeing you on September 16, 2008.

P.S. Remember, to secure your preferred fee discount please use promotional code HKCHEMLI when registering!

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

  Honolulu Hawaii Sept 26th: Chinese Students and Scholars Association at the University of Hawaii (CSSAUH) would like to invite Members of Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) to attend their annual celebration event.

Mid Autumn/National Day Celebration on Friday, Sept 26th

5:30 Begin of reception dinner
6:30 Entrance open for the performance
7:15 Begin of performance

Place: Orvis Auditorium - University of Hawaii at Manoa, behind the Dole Street & University Ave parking lot

Please RSVP by Sept 22nd to Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to johnsonwkchoi@yahoo.com

AmCham Shanghai has more than 3,800 members representing most of the Fortune 500 Companies currently doing business in China

Brenda Lei Foster assumed the newly created position of President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai in September 2005. Prior to assuming this position she was President & CEO of ULU Group, Ltd., a firm specializing in emerging technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. Ms. Foster has also held the positions of Executive Advisor to the Governor of Hawaii for International and National Affairs, Director of the State of Hawaii’s Office of International Relations, and Executive Director of Hawaii’s World Affairs Council, the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, Founding Members and Director of Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce.

A nationally and internationally respected expert in Asian Affairs with a B.A. and M.A. in Chinese studies from the University of Washington and an M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii, Ms. Foster is a member of several national organizations including the Council on Foreign Relations (NY), the Pacific Council on International Policy (LA), the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the Asia Society, and the U.S. Committee on the Council for Security Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific. She currently serves on the Advisory Councils of Columbia University’s School of Social Work and the University of Hawaii’s Shidler College of Business. She has also served as President of the National Council of World Affairs Organizations and is a former member of the Staff Advisory Councils for the National Governors’ Association and the Western Governors’ Association of which she also served as chair.

She is married to Dr. Lawrence Foster and they have one daughter.

Date: Friday, October 3 2008 (limited seating - expect sold out early)
Time: 11:30am – 2:00 PM
Venue: The Plaza Club, 900 Fort St 20/F, Honolulu HI 96813 (Please park at Harbor Court garage - 55 Merchant St - parking entrance from right side of Bethel Street between Queen & Merchant St)
Cost: $40/person for HKCHcc members & sponsoring organizations RSVP with payment by Sept 25th; $45 after September 25th & others

Co-Sponsors:

Contact: Johnson W. K. Choi, President, HKCHcc
Address: 1188 Bishop St, Suite 3403, Honolulu HI 96813
Phone:  808-524-5738 (Hawaii), 415-691-6138 (San Francisco), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) ; Fax: 808-524-8063; 877-852-8548
Email: jwkc8168@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.hkchcc.org/event.htm 

Please PRINT CLEARLY and return by Fax or Email by Sept 25 2008 to reserve your seat (No Show will be billed):
Name:___________________________________________ Phone:________________
Company:_________________________________________ Title:_________________
Email:__________________________________@______________________________
Credit Card (Master Card or VISA)#___________________________________________
Name on the Card:____________________________________ Expiration Date___/_____
$40 ($45 after Sept 25th) x ___ Person = ___________; Check payable to HKCHcc & mail to 1188 Bishop St Ste 3403, Honolulu HI 96813
One question you would like to ask our speaker:_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
 

October 12th at Double Tree Sonoma Hotel - UH TIM Alumni in San Francisco and North America invite you to a fun day at Sonoma Wine Country (1 Doubletree Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Google Map)
 
Event organizers are Ted Sakai*, Johnson Choi*, Paul Tang*, Rita Lau and Holden Lim., Special Guests are Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee and Professor Morton Fox
 
 We are expecting UH TIM Alumni coming in from Canada, Mid-west and East Coast of USA & Canada attending the event.
 
UH TIM Alumni and friends are welcome to stay overnight at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country managed by one of our own UH TIM Alumni, Mr. Ted Sakai****
 
 09:00 Champagne Brunch at Bacchus Restaurant at the Hotel***
 10:30 Meet at Double Tree Sonoma Hotel Lobby
 11:00 Schlumberger Winery Tasting and Tour of Grounds**
 12:30 Ferrari Carrano Winery - beautiful estate and garden**
 13:30 Lunch at Dry Creek General Store**
 14:45 Lancaster Estate**
 16:00 Return to Hotel and go back to Bay Area
 
 The following will be "optional" pr0gram for those staying overnight:
 
 16:00 Return to Double Tree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country**** and Check In
 16:30 Rest or Swim
 19:00 Dinner - walk to Mary's Pizza or Hana Sushi or drive to nearby restaurant
 20:30 Shoot pool at the Hotel/Talk story/port and chocolates in the Library
 
 Other point of interest is Riverrock Casino. It's approximately 35 minutes north of the hotel in Alexander Valley, north of Healdsburg.
 
 *Past President of UH TIM Alumni and UH TIM Distinguished Alumni
 **Tentative - subject to change - wine tasting fee may apply
 ***$21.95++
 ****Ted Sakai, General Manager of Double Tree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country is offering a $99 ($112.96 inclusive) rate on the Sunday (Oct 12th). Just call 1-800-HILTON and ask for DT Sonoma on Sunday, October 12th. Ted has created an SRP for TIM. For the special rate they must book under the SRP code "TIM".
 
 Please RSVP to Johnson Choi at San Francisco 415.691.6138, Hawaii 808.524.5738, Hong Kong 852.8171.3118 or by email to johnsonwkchoi@yahoo.com by Oct 8, 2008.
 
 Hotel booking, please refer to "****" above.
 
 Additional information: http://www.b2bchinadirect.com/uhtimalumni.htm and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6048767519

The 2008 National District Export Council Conference on October 15-18, 2008 in Palm Springs, CA will be here before you know it, and I am writing to urge you to put this important date on your calendar.

This year’s conference will address “Travel & Tourism: Redefining Exports” and, like the 2007 conference, promises to offer an in-depth exploration of many issues that resonate with exporters:

Trade Policy
Foreign Investments in the U.S.
Tourism, services, and education as Exports
Export Basics
Green Technologies & Energy Efficiency
International Trade - Security & Safety
Global Micro Enterprise Development
International Institution-financed Projects
Intellectual Property Rights
Export Financing: Public and Private
Goods/Enterprise Risk Management
Goods Movement & Transportation

The 2008 conference will once again offer one-on-one meetings with experienced commercial officers from all over the world. It will break down key market information into digestible portions; and wow attendees with dynamic, learned keynoters from the international trade community. And award-winning journalist Gene Randall will be back again this year to pull topics and panelists together in a cohesive way that will leave you satisfied that the 2008 conference was well worth the trip.

The California Inland Empire District Export Council invites you to attend the 2008 National District Export Council Conference, the premier forum for exporting and international trade.

The 2008 National District Export Council Conference, “Travel & Trade: Redefining Exports,” will bring together senior U.S. Department of Commerce officials, U.S. Trade Representative Diplomats, CEOs and foreign leaders to discuss issues and share knowledge to promote U.S. exports.

Registration is open to new and established exporters, or those just interested in learning about international trade. There will be an unprecedented 22 breakout sessions to select from, plus five keynote sessions.

Senior Commercial Officers representing U.S. Embassies from multiple countries will be available for one-on-one meetings. These meetings will provide a forum to discuss your specific business interest in select markets.

The conference will be held from October 15-18 at the Wyndham Hotel in Palm Springs.

Now is the time to take a good look at the conference agenda to see just what you can expect. Visit the website today at http://www.decconference.com.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

SIAL Paris October 19 - 23, 2008 Paris France

Held Biennially, SIAL is one of the world's largest food products exhibition. The event attracts importers and distributors not only from the European Union but also from the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) will be coordinating participation in SIAL Paris, October 19-23. 2008, for the Western United State agricultural companies. SIAL Paris is an excellent opportunity for WUSATA companies to showcase their products to all of the country market's sectors.

SIAL 2005 welcomed 5,300 exhibitors from the five continents and attracted over 140,000 trade visitors from 191 countries.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Participation Discount by March 1, 2008

Please contract Janet Kenefsky at WUSATA by telephone (360) 693-3373 or by email janet@wusata.org for more information.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Honolulu, Hawaii: BBB Announcement – Free Computer Workshop for August 28th - Helping small business owners increase information system security.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in partnership with Honolulu InfraGard are co-sponsoring the workshop for small business owners to:

-Learn how to define information security (IS) for your organization.
-Hear examples of common types of threats and understand how to determine the extent to which your organization should proactively address threats.
-Learn common best practices and procedures to operate more securely.
-Hear a basic explanation of current technologies used in reducing IS vulnerabilities and learn of resources freely available to your organization.

Register online: http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/hi_hawaii/hi_registration.html

Lisa C. Nakao | Director of Operations
Tel: 808-536-6956 x304
Neighbor Islands (toll-free): 1-877-222-6551
Fax: 808-628-3970
Email: lnakao@hawaii.bbb.org
www.bbb.org | Start With Trust
Better Business Bureau of Hawaii

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Honolulu, Hawaii Aug 13 2008 9am - 1pm: The 7th Annual International Trade Forum - Finding New Business in a Struggling Economy

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration at the 7th annual International Trade Forum: Finding new business in a Struggling Economy. If you are looking for a new way to grow your business, the international arena might be the answer.

This exciting, FREE workshop will feature experts from the State Department of Agriculture, Export-Import Bank, Foreign Trade Zone #9, High Technology Development Corporation’s Manufacturer’s Extension Program (MEP), Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Find out information on export and import opportunities, financing, trade shows, how to earn more by trading in stronger currency, and what countries are eligible for exports from the United States.

How to get a free website and expand your business potential

Finding new buyers overseas and expanding my market reach

Find out how your company can benefit from establishing your business in the Foreign Trade Zone. Exporting can be the key to unlocking an untapped market for your products or services.

This workshop is designed to help small business owners and potential owners discover new markets beyond the Hawaiian Islands.

There is limited metered parking at the Foreign Trade Zone, so come early!

Contact: Mary Dale at 808-541-2990 X211 Or Fax 808-541-2976

Register On-line! www.sba.gov/hi 

August 13, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Foreign Trade Zone # 9, Pier #2, Honolulu, HI 96817

Name:________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Ph:__________ FAX:__________ E-Mail: ________________________@____________________
Type of Business_____________________________________________
Country Interested in Doing Business with ___________________
Do you need financing?__ Start up or Existing Business?__

SBA’s cooperation does not constitute or imply endorsement of products, and/or services. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Beijing China - August 12th: UH TIM Alumni Networking Dinner in Beijing China - Crowne Plaza International Airport Beijing

More than 23 persons have already signed up for the dinner at 7:00pm, August 12th at Crowne Cafe. The Dinner buffet has a big spread, at only Rmb$198+ per person. Alternatively, you can choose from the ala carte menu.

IF you are coming from the Great Wall tour, the hotel is on the way towards the city.

Please RSVP by Aug 10th to Eugene Ong, General Manager, Crowne Plaza International Airport Beijing located at 60, Fuqian 1 St., Tianzhu, Shunyi District, Beijing 101312, P.R.China; Tel (86) 10 5810 8888; dir (86) 10 5810 8688; fax (86) 10 5810 1698
e-mail eugene.ong@ihg.com; website www.crowneplaza.com 

http://www.b2bchinadirect.com/uhtimalumni.htm

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Beijing China - August 7, 2008 7 p.m. on Thurs., at the Jing Guang New World Hotel, 2nd floor restaurant. Fellow TIM alumnus, Mr. Allen Chiu is general manager and can be reached by calling 86-10-6597-8888.

Cost: Each person pays for their own dinner.

RSVP: robertawongleung@gmail.com and tikeno@hawaii.edu

Information: Roberta Wong Leung at robertawongleung@gmail.com

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Honolulu Hawaii - Aug 7th: Summer at Shidler 2008 Pacific Asian Lecture Series

31st Annual N. H. Paul Chung Memorial Lecture and Luncheon

Whither the China Market: Trends, Transitions, and Best Prospects

Featuring:
Ira Kasoff, U.S. Department of Commerce
William Zarit, U.S. Department of Commerce

Hawaii Prince Hotel • Thursday, August 7 • 11:30 a.m. Registration • 12 noon-1:45 p.m. Lunch/Lecture
For registration, please visit www.shidler.hawaii.edu/PaulChung or call (808) 956-0323
Ira Kasoff and William Zarit will focus on the big picture of promoting U.S. exports and protecting U.S. business interests in China. They will provide information about China’s economy, sectors that offer the most potential for US exporters, as well as some of the challenges that US companies face in China, and steps they can take to protect their interests.

Ira Kasoff is Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia. He has had extensive experience in the region, including several commercial service assignments, in addition to experience in the private and academic sectors. He has served as principal commercial officer in Shanghai; commercial counselor in Tokyo; and senior commercial officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong. Kasoff received his BA from Harvard University in 1973, and his PhD from Princeton University in 1982.

William Zarit is Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Operations for the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (FCS). He has served FCS as Regional Director for East Asia Pacific in Washington and at U.S. missions in Beijing, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His broad China experience also includes private sector work in the ICT industry in Beijing and for the National Committee on U.S. China Relations in New York. Zarit, who also served the State Department as Mandarin Chinese interpreter, received his BA from Miami Universtity (Ohio) and MBA from U.C. Berkeley

The N.H. Paul Chung Memorial Lecture is held annually and features distinguished individuals discussing an important international topic of interest. This event is held in honor of Dr. N.H. Paul Chung who founded the Pacific Asian Management Institute (PAMI) in 1977 with the energetic vision of creating a “knowledge center” for international management. For over 30 years, PAMI has brought people together from countries around the world to study and exchange ideas on international business and related issues.

Pacific Asian Management Institute (PAMI) Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa
2404 Maile Way, A-303, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA
Phone: (808) 956-8041 | Fax: (808) 956-9685 | E-mail: pami@hawaii.edu
Web: www.shidler.hawaii.edu/pami

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Honolulu Hawaii - Wednesday Aug 6th 5:30 - 7:30pm: 2008 Beijing Olympics: China’s Coming-Out Party - Featuring Dr. Christopher A. McNally, East-West Center Fellow

The Olympic Games have put China in the spotlight on the world stage. Dr. Christopher McNally will discuss events in 2008 tied to the Olympics and what their significance means for China and the world.

Dr. McNally is a political economist studying the interests, institutions, and ideas underlying formations of capitalism. At present, his research focuses on contemporary varieties of capitalism, in particular the nature and logic of China’s capitalist transition. He is also working on a book project that studies the implications of China’s capitalist renaissance on the global order. Dr. McNally has held fellowships conducting fieldwork and research at the Asia Research Centre in West Australia, the Institute of Asia Pacific Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Washington in Seattle. He has edited three volumes, including an examination of China’s political economy: China’s Emergent Political Economy – Capitalism in the Dragon’s Lair (Routledge, 2008). He has also authored over a dozen academic articles in journals such as The China Quarterly, Asian Perspective, and Comparative Social Research, as well as numerous policy analyses and editorials.

Also Featuring:
Award Presentations of PAAC’s 2008 Academic Scholarships - Eddie Tangen Award
Paul S. Honda Scholarship - Edwin & Cobey Black Scholarship - Theresa McNiel Award

Sponsored by: Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, East-West Center, and Friends of the East-West Center

Wednesday August 6, 2008
5:30 p.m. Registration & Pupus
6:00-7:30 p.m. Program
East-West Center Art Gallery, 1601 East-West Road
$10 Members, $12 Non-Members, $3 Parking

Please pay for parking at the kiosk on East-West Road. You will then be directed to available parking areas.

RSVP by Monday August 4, 2008 All no-shows will be billed.
For more information, please contact 944-7783 or email paac@paachawaii.org.

- Registration form for August 6, 2008 Forum -

Name(s): ____________________________________________ Payment by Credit Card: Master ___ Visa ___ AMEX ___ Discover ___ Diners ___
Billing Address: ______________________________________
____________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: __________________________________
Phone: __________________ Email: _____________________ Expiration Date: __________ Credit Card Code*: __________
Please reserve _____ seat(s) at the member rate *last 3 digits found on the back of credit card above signature (members of sponsoring organizations) Please make checks payable to: PAAC
Please reserve _____ seat(s) at the non-member rate 1601 East-West Road, 4th Fl. Honolulu, HI 96848

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

San Francisco - Saturday, July 26th at 9:00am - UH TIM Alumni (Roberta Wong Leung, Rita Lau and Johnson Choi) are inviting you to meet in San Francisco for Breakfast at the Stacks Restaurant, 361 California St, Burlingame, California.

Please RSVP by July 24th to Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Ed Case practices business and real estate law with the Honolulu firm of Bays, Deaver, Lung, Rose & Baba. He served Hawaii in the U.S. Congress from 2002 to 2007, and was a member of the Hawaii State Legislature from 1994 to 2002. He was born and raised on the Island of Hawaii, and is a graduate of Williams College and the University of California/Hastings Law School. He has travelled extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, and is currently a director of Small Business Hawaii and a member of the Hawaii-Pacific Export Council.

Date: Friday, July 25 2008 (limited seating)
Time: 11:30am – 1:30 PM (Registration from 11:00am)
Venue: The Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (Free Parking)
Cost: $35/person for sponsoring organizations
RSVP with payment by Jul 15th; $40 after Jul 15th & others

Co-Sponsors:

Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC)
Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The Hawaii Science & Technology Council
Center for Chinese Studies and Confucius Institute
Hawaii Pacific University - College of International Studies

RSVP: By July 15, 2008 (very limited seating)

Contact: Johnson W. K. Choi, President, HKCHcc
Address: 1188 Bishop St, Suite 3403, Honolulu HI 96813
Phone:  (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii), (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco), (852) 8171-3118 (HKSAR) ; Fax: (808) 524-8063; (877) 852-8548
Email: jwkc8168@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.hkchcc.org/event.htm 

Please PRINT CLEARLY and return by Fax or Email by July 15 2008 to reserve your seat (No Show will be billed):
Name:___________________________________________ Phone:________________
Company:_________________________________________ Title:_________________
Email:__________________________________@______________________________
Credit Card (Master Card or VISA)#___________________________________________
Name on the Card:____________________________________ Expiration Date___/_____
$35 ($40 after July 15th) x __ Person = $____; Payment by VISA/MC only - NO Check - NO Walk-in without Advance Reservation
One question you would like to ask our speaker:_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
 

Honolulu Hawaii - Tuesday July 15, 2008 - Join us for a presentation and discussions with Dr. Dana Christensen, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy and Engineering Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

"The Energy Challenge and Opportunity" Followed by HISciTech Networking Mixer

The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 2000
3:00-5:00pm - Presentation
5:00pm - 7:00pm Networking Mixer
Cost: HISciTech Member: $15 Non-Member: $20

Register Now or robyn@hiscitech.org
NO VALIDATED PARKING
Recommended parking: Harbor Court

Dr. Dana Christensen, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy and Engineering Sciences Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

"The Energy Challenge and Opportunity"

Dr. Christensen is responsible for more than $400M of programs for a variety of government and industrial sponsors in all dimensions of energy science and technology. ORNL is the largest multi-purpose Laboratory in the Department of Energy Laboratory System.

Dr. Christensen's presentation will address:

♦ ORNL's initiatives and capabilities toward the Energy Challenge.
♦ A review of energy research & initiatives at ORNL, including zero energy home technologies.
♦An overview of ORNLs Tech Transfer Program

Other Guest ORNL attendees:

Bob Hawsey, Director, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, & Electricity Delivery Program, Energy & Engineering Sciences Directorate

Dr. Harvey Gray, Deputy Associate Laboratory Director and Acting Director, Advanced Technologies Programs Division, National Security Directorate (NSD)

Lieutenant General George Fisher (USA-Ret), Director, Dept. of Defense Programs, (NSD)

Roger McCauley, Director, Disruptive Technology Programs, (NSD)

Hawaii Science & Technology Council 733 Bishop Street, Suite 2950 • Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 808.536.4670 Fax: 808.536.4680 www.hiscitech.org

Aloha HISciTech Stakeholders, Recent Wall Street Journal Article on Alternative Energy in Hawaii - click here Mahalo to Rob Kay for his assistance on this article.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Increasing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Internship and COOP Opportunities for UH Students

Please join the University of Hawaii, DBEDT, HISciTech, and Enterprise Honolulu
on June 26th for an in-depth program discussing STEM internships and the opportunities
and challenges faced by employers, UH coordinators, and students.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 26, 2008
Honolulu Community College, Building 2, Room 201
No charge for attendance

Panel discussion moderated by Mike Rota,
Associate Vice president for Academic Affairs
University of Hawaii Community Colleges

9:30 am - 10:00 am registration
10:00 am - Noon Panel (panel to be named)
Noon to 1:15 pm Networking Lunch
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Q&A

Intended audience: STEM employers, UH Internship & Coop coordinators, UH students

Please RSVP to: Dori Baba at Enterprise Honolulu, dbaba@enterprisehonolulu.com or 521-3611 x10

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

JUNE 26, 2008 LUNCHEON ANNOUNCEMENT - HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION

ROD JUNE, ERS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER TO ADDRESS HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION

Is it time for the ERS to invest in Hawaii venture funds?

Hawaii continues to be starved for sufficient amounts of venture capital to sustain later stage companies seeking to expand. This is partially because Hawaii's large family estates, trusts and retirement funds tend to give their high risk investment dollars to mainland fund managers that ignore the Hawaii market. One of Hawaii's largest investment portfolios, the State Employees' Retirement System, has never put money into local venture capital firms. What are the issues surrounding this policy? Wouldn't an increase in tax revenues from a thriving tech sector benefit state government retirees?

The Hawaii Venture Capital Association has invited the new Chief Investment Officer for the $11 billion Employees' Retirement System, Rod June, to address members and guests at the association's June 26, 2008 luncheon meeting at the Plaza Club.

Rod June manages the ERS investment portfolio that includes both U.S. and non-U.S. public equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternative investments in private equity and timber. Prior to arriving in Hawai'i, he managed the private equity and cash management programs for LACERS (LA City Employees' Retirement System), and developed low-income multi-family housing and managed the federal housing grant program for the City of Los Angeles. Outside of government service, he worked as a management consultant to small business organizations and as a bank lending officer. He is President and Founder of the LEAD Association, a non-profit corporation that serves the professional development needs of students at his undergraduate alma mater at California State University, Long Beach. He holds an MBA in finance from Auburn University.

"We look forward to beginning a dialog with Rod, who brings important experience to Hawaii," said Bill Spencer, HVCA President. "Act 221 has seeded a long list of companies with tremendous potential to create great jobs and contribute to Hawaii's economy and tax base. Has the time finally come when the ERS can justify putting a small part of its alternative investment dollars in our state?"

The Hawaii Venture Capital Association, founded in 1988, is one of Hawaii's oldest private non-profit economic development organizations devoted to entrepreneurship and capital formation.

This meeting will be held:
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Plaza Club 20th Floor
11:30am-1:30pm

$29 for HVCA, Hawaii Angels, DualUse Council, Bytemarks and HSTC Members, $39 non-members, $25 students.

Aloha attire is required by the Plaza Club.

Register at www.hvca.org  or contact Gail at (808) 262-7329

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

June 21 - July 3 2008 - Honolulu Academy of Art - Films at the Doris Duke Theatre - CHINESE FILM NOW

In conjunction with the exhibitions Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art and One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now, the Honolulu Academy of Arts presents four award-winning films from and about Chinea, and Hollywood Chinese, a Sundance award-winning film on Tinsel Town’s portrayal of Chinese-Americans.

DOUBLE FEATURE

THE BLOOD OF THE YINGZOU DISTRICT, Directed by Ruby Yang and Thomas Lennon
and
HOLLYWOOD CHINESE, Director: Arthur Dong
Saturday, June 21, Sunday, June 22
1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

UP THE YANGTZE, Director: Yung Change
Monday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25
at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

SUMMER PALACE, Director: Lou Ye
Thursday, June 26 , Friday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. ONLY
Saturday, June 28, Sunday, June 29
at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

NANKING, Director: Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman
Monday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2 at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 3 at 1:00 p.m. ONLY

Tickets: $7 for non-museum members; $6 for seniors, students, military; $5 for museum members.
For more information or to be added to the film calendar e-mail, go to www.honoluluacademy.org or call 532-8768.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Saturday - June 7th 6:30pm: "Take a Walk in the Country 6" tickets on sale now!

The Makaha Sons are proud to announce that tickets for their annual "Take a Walk in the Country" concert are on sale now! Until May 24 we are offering the tickets at a discounted price. Just make sure to type in MAKAHA003 in the coupon code on the checkout page to get your discount.

This year's concert will be held on Saturday, June 7, at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Entertainment starts at 6:30pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm for the "Emperor" Section, who will enjoy a gourmet buffet catered by Chai's Island Bistro. Doors for reserved cocktail and general admission guests will open at 6:00pm.

As always, the Sons will offer the finest in Hawaiian music and dance, with featured guests Kealo Koko, Halau Hula 'O Hokulani, Halau Hula 'O Kawaili'ula, Ka Leo 'O Laka I Kahikina O Ka La, Puka'ikapuaokalani Hula Halau, and a star-studded musical lineup of top Hawaiian entertainment. The show will be hosted by master of ceremonies, Billy V.

Come and join us for the traditional Hawaiian music event of the year, right next to the historic Aloha Tower!

Link to tickets: http://www.sharleneoshiro.com/makahasons/ms-tawitc.html  or http://www.makahasons.com

China is the single most important and fastest growing marketplace, as well as manufacturing base, for US products and services. Come learn how you can make use of Hong Kong as your business platform and how to take advantage of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Hong Kong is an integral part of China. Nevertheless, we still retain our advantages of rule of law, separate IP protection legislation, level playing field, full currency convertibility, international business practices, low taxes, government transparency and free flow of information - all critical elements to making sound business decisions.

Today, Hong Kong is ranked as the world's third largest major financial center by The Global Financial Centers Index and it is also the largest capital raising center for Mainland Chinese enterprises with over US$125B raised since 1993. Meanwhile, 30% of Mainland China's foreign trade flows through Hong Kong and over 75% of international buyers of consumer products source Chinese products via Hong Kong.

Furthermore, Hong Kong is the southern gateway to the largest economic production powerhouse in Mainland China as well as the preferred location for overseas and Chinese companies managing their operations in Asia Pacific.

Mr. Galpin is the Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, the award-winning investment promotion agency of the Hong Kong SAR Government that advises prospective and existing foreign investors considering or already using Hong Kong as a conduit to do business in Asia-Pac.

Simon Galpin joined Invest Hong Kong in March 2001 as Associate Director-General Investment Promotion; Simon’s Division is responsible for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment in the following five priority sectors:

* Information Technology,
* Telecommunications, Media & Multi Media,
* Technology (especially Biotechnology and Electronics),
* Tourism & Entertainment and
* Consumer, Retail and Sourcing

Simon is also responsible for Invest Hong Kong’s operations in: the Americas, India, Middle East, South East Asia and Japan.

Prior to joining Invest Hong Kong, Simon spent 10 years with Scottish Enterprise (the UK Government’s economic development agency for Scotland) and was involved in setting up their network of offices in Asia.

Simon has also worked for retail, shipping and logistics companies in London, Liverpool, Taiwan and Sydney.

Simon has a MBA from University of Sheffield and an MSc from the University of Glasgow in Local Economic Development.
 

Date: Friday, June 6 2008 (limited seating) SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 27 2008
Noon – 1:30 PM (11:30 AM registration)
Hawaii Prince Hotel

Co-Sponsors:

  
Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC)
Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa

RSVP: By June 1, 2008 or when all seats are filled (limited seating) - By Invitation ONLY - SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 27 2008

Contact: Johnson W. K. Choi, President, HKCHcc
Address: 1188 Bishop St, Suite 3403, Honolulu HI 96813
Phone:  (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii), (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco), (852) 8171-3118 (HKSAR) ; Fax: (808) 524-8063; (877) 852-8548
Email: jwkc8168@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.hkchcc.org/event.htm 

Please PRINT CLEARLY and return by Fax to (808) 524-8063 or Email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com (no mail please) by June 1 2008 to reserve your seat (No Show will be billed for lunch cost):

SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT AS OF MAY 27 2008
Name:___________________________________________ Phone:________________
Company:_________________________________________ Title:_________________
Email:__________________________________@______________________________
Lunch is hosted by sponsoring organizations
One question you would like to ask our speaker:_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

May 31, 2008 Shunde Polytechnic, Shunde, Guangzhou, China

"Quality Service" Presentation & Seminar

INTRODUCTION OF HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SHUNDE POLYTECHNIC

Founded in March, 1999 and funded by Shunde government and the local people, SDPT is a full-time ordinary vocational higher educational institute approved by the National Ministry of Education.

The mission of the Department of Hotel and Tourism Management is “To provide the highest quality education and training for hotel, tourism, and catering management by adopting international and professional standards”. Dr. Roberta Wong Leung is the Dean of this department. We are established in 2005. There are three programs in our department, tourism management，hotel management and cuisine. All programs are a three year-diploma with two years study at school and one year professional training in industry.

The program of tourism management is based around tourism industry studies, a core of business and management subjects and practical skills trainings. There is a range of fundamental and specialist management subjects and practical training subjects including the principle of tourism, travel agency management, quality service, Accounting, leisure behavior, etc. Graduates can work for travel agencies, scenic areas and government tourism administration. The program of hotel management is based around hotel industry studies and a core of business and management subjects and practical skills trainings. There is a range of fundamental and specialist management subjects and practical training subjects including Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Leisure Behavior, Quality Service, Accounting, International Hotel Management, etc. Hotel students have the chance to work in the best international hotels. They also have the opportunity to get another diploma from the Education Institute of America Hotel & Lodging Association. Cuisine is based on food and beverage Management and culinary principles. Graduates can work in food and beverage, culinary institutions

HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS

MAIN OBJECTIVES

In late 1954, the idea to form an association was first conceived by Hong Kong IATA agents. Three years later, in 1957, the Hong Kong Association Travel Agents was finally formed. 2007 is the 50th anniversary since the founding of HATA. Membership now stands at 350.

To provide a forum for discussion of problems, suggestions or grievances presented by travel and tourist agents, who are Active or Allied Members of The Association. To improve and maintain the standard of ethics within the travel industry in Hong Kong and to discourage unfair competition without however interfering in any way with initiative and enterprise based on fair trading.

To establish a minimum qualification of experience and good behavior to warrant the use of the designations "Travel Agent" - "Tour Operator" - "Hotel" - "Hire Car Company" and "Restaurant" without which membership of The Association will be withheld.

To ensure that Agents sell passage tickets at tariffs advertised by their Principals and to ensure the exaction of penalties for infringements.

To offer assistance and suggestions to any Government and Consular services in connection with travel matters and to establish smooth liaison with such services.

To be of assistance to the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board in respect of tourism specifically and to maintain smooth liaison with such Director and the Board of Management.

To become a Member of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong to uphold and maintain and enforce the standards required by it for membership and to ensure that those Active Members of The Association who also become Members of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong uphold, maintain and abide by such standards. The Association shall not be permitted to become a member of any other association which itself becomes a member of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.

AGENDA

10:15-10:30 Welcome Tea

10:30 Welcome speech and Introduction of HATA & SDPT

10:40 Presentation

Quality Service

Associate Professor Zhang Hanqin, School of Hotel &Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic. Shunde Polytechnic Honorary Professor

Quality Service in China hotels

Adjunct Professor David Chan, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Dongguan

Serving Mainland Visitors in Macau

Professor Soo May Cheng, Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau, China

11:00 Panel Discussion

Moderator: Zhang Hanqin, Associate Professor, School of Hotel &Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic. Shunde Polytechnic Honorary Professor

HATA:

Edmund Tsang, Chairman of the HATA International Industry Relations Committee, Former HATA Chairman for 1993-1995

Richard Willis, HATA Ex Officio and Former HATA Chairman for 1990-1992, 2005-May 2006, HKSAR Government-Strategic Tourism Group (Member since 2005)

SDPT:

Roberta Wong Leung, Professor and Dean of Hotel and Tourism Management Department, Shunde Polytechnic

Eleanor YM Liu, Instructor of Hotel and Tourism Management Department, Shunde Polytechnic

11:40 Closing

11:45-12:15 Campus Visit / Photo taking at Ball of Wisdom

We have other four famous international specialists as our Honorary Professors:

Prof. Chuck Gee, Dean Emeritus, University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management.

Mr. Lu Ping, Director of the former State Council Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office.

Mr. Jackie Chan, Chinese martial artist, actor, director, producer, stuntman and singer.

Chef Martin Mr. Martin Yan, the famous Celebrity Chef from Yan Can Cook, the world's most popular Chinese Cooking TV Show will be a special guest.

Keynote speaker & Moderator:

Honorary Professor of Shunde Polytechnic

Hanqin Qiu Zhang is an Associate Professor of international tourism. She received her BA (Hons) from Nankai University in Mainland China, her MA degree from University of Waterloo in Canada, and her PhD from University of Strathclyde in UK. She has been teaching China tourism related subjects at both undergraduate and graduate level. Her research interests are tourism studies, consumer behaviors, and China hotel and tourism development and policy issues. She has served as guest editors for International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management and Journal of Vacation Marketing on Special Issues for China Hotel and Tourism Development. She is also the regional editor for International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. She has published more than 30 journal articles in major international journals (e.g. International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Management, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management and Journal of Vacation marketing) and presented about 30 research papers at international conferences.

Prof. Hanqin Qiu Zhang, BA (Hons), MA, CHE. PhD

Dr Soo May Cheng, PhD, BA(Hon), Professor of Management, Coordinator, Business Management Studies & Executive Development Programmes in the Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau, China, with interests in strategic and service management in gaming, hospitality and tourism establishments. She has published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Management, the Journal of Enterprising Culture, the Asia-Pacific Business Review, Casino & Gambling International, among others. She has supervised research and taught in executive, doctoral, masters and undergraduate programs in Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Macau.

David Chan, BA (University of Hawaii TIM), General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Dongguan. Chan worked at the Hyatt on Maui and Hong Kong, the Regent Hotel in Hong Kong and the Hyatt in Perth, Australia. In the late 1990s, Chan was promoted to General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Xi’an in China. In 2003, he was General Manager of China Hotel by Marriott in Guangzhou.

Panelists:

Dr. Roberta Wong Leung, CHA (EI-AH&LA), CHE (EI-AH & LA), CHT(EI-AH&LA), CHDT(EI-AH&LA), CHRE (EI-AH & LA), DBA, MBA, BBA, BA, MHCIMA (UK), MSHRM, MSTD, HKIPM, DM., Foshan Friendship Award winner, Outstanding University of Hawaii Travel Industry Mgt Alumnus and Outstanding Business Professional Woman. Only hotel and tourism department in China with an American Dean that has had over 20 years of hotel experience in the international arena and has worked with 13 universities worldwide. The Dean has personally opened 21 new hotels around the world and trained tens of thousands of management and staff for international hotels.

Eleanor YM Liu, CHDT(EI-AH&LA), MBS (UK), BA、WSET Intermediate Certificate, Instructor of Hotel and Tourism Management Department, Shunde Polytechnic, Area of expertise: Food and Beverage Management, Bar and Beverage Management, Hotel English, Managing Front Office Operations

Edmund Tsang, Mr. Edmund Tsang began his executive career in tourism in 1974 when he joined Tour East (Hong Kong) Ltd., a travel management company belonging to a British-owned international hospitality group, as Operations Manager. In 1977, he was promoted to be the Hong Kong Country Manager of Tour East. In 1981, he formed Jecking Tours and Travel Ltd. as a Director and subsequently became its Managing Director until 1995. In recent years, he has worked for Jar dine Travel Group and Ananda Wing On Travel Group prior to joining Swire Travel Ltd. in mid 2000 where he is currently the General Manager for Destinations and Events Management. Destinations & Events Management is a dedicated department within the Swire Travel to specialize on developing and managing M.I.C.E. business. M.I.C.E. stands for meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition. Swire Travel was voted the 2007 Travel Weekly Best Travel Agency

Richard A. J. Willis, Mr. Willis has been engaged with the travel and Tourism industries for nearly 40 years. After completing his tenure as the Managing Director of P&O Travel (voted the Best Travel Agency in Hong Kong in 2004 by the readers of TTG Asia and TTG China) in March 2005.where he was responsible for the Asian regions (including Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Singapore), Mr. Willis was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Kuoni Travel (China) Ltd based in Hong Kong and was also engaged as a Senior Consultant to various strategic projects in China for the Kuoni Travel Group until April 2006. Subsequently in May 2006 he was appointed Chairman of SKY Travel (a subsidiary of the Kuoni Travel Group) based in China to oversee the development of the China operations with offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

THE HAWAI`I ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Presents
HAWAI`I’S FUTURE FORTUNE 500 LUNCHEON
And
HACTE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

Friday, May 16, 2008; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Dole Ballrooms (Dole Cannery in Iwilei)

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Career and Technical Education in the United States, the Hawai`i Association for Career and Technical Education (HACTE), in partnership with the State of Hawai`i Career and Technical Education Center, is sponsoring Hawai`i’s Future Fortune 500 Luncheon.

At the luncheon, 250 business people from a variety of occupations will have a chance to be matched with 250 high school and community college career and technical education students who have interests in their respective career fields. The business people will have the opportunity to sit and chat over lunch and to talk about the challenges and rewards of their jobs and careers.

HACTE is seeking 250 business people who are willing and able to host 250 students by attending the luncheon to share with the students their insights on how to successfully transition from education to the workforce.

There are two ways to participate in this exciting event:

1. Individual Student Sponsorship – Individuals may sponsor a student for $100. Students will be paired with their sponsor. (The $100 covers the lunch for the sponsor and the student.)
2. Corporate Table Sponsorship – Companies may purchase a table for $500 and have five company representatives paired with five students. (The $500 covers lunch for the five company reps and the 5 students.)

Once payment has been received and a student(s) has(ve) been assigned, you will receive confirmation from HACTE along with a short biography of the students.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dirk Soma, HACTE President
808.294.8639 or dirksoma@yahoo.com

We eagerly await your reply to participate and make a positive impact on the life of one of our future civic, community, or business leader!

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Santa Clara California

A FINANCIAL SUMMIT - GLOBALIZATION THROUGH HONG KONG'S CAPITAL MARKETS

Complimentary (No Charge) Business Seminar and Networking Luncheon

Ranked as the world's third largest major financial center by The Global Financial Centers Index, Hong Kong is an economic powerhouse. Please join us on May 15th as we present a special conference to discuss globalization through Hong Kong's capital markets featuring our Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury, the highest ranking officials from our stock exchange, and other prominent panelists.

DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008
TIME: Registration & Networking - 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM
Business Seminar: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Luncheon: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
VENUE: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA

Speakers include:

Prof. K C Chan - Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. Hong Kong SAR Government http://www.fstb.gov.hk
Ronald Arculli - Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited http://www.hkex.com.hk  
Robert Theleen - Chairman and CEO, ChinaVest http://www.chinavest.com   
and more ...

Moderator:
Steve Van Dorn - President & General Manager, Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce http://www.santaclarachamber.org  

Hosts:
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Co - Organizers:
Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR Government
Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce

Supporting Organizations

Asian Business League of San Francisco, Association of Asian American Bankers, California-Asia Business Council, Chinese American Semiconductor
Professional Association, Chinese Information and Networking Association,
East Bay Economic Development Alliance,
Hong Kong Association of Northern California,
HongKong-SV.com,
Milpitas Chamber of Commerce,
Silicon Valley Science and Technology Association
Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc)
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU IN MID-APRIL
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL TAMMY (415) 835-9305

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

May 13, 2008 12:40-1:40 PM William S. Richardson School of Law, Room 254

Institute of Asian-Pacific Business Law (IAPBL) - William S. Richardson School of Law - University of Hawaii at Mānoa

The Shareholder Empowerment Debate: Lessons from News Corp’s Exodus to Delaware

Jennifer Hill, Professor of Law, Sydney Law School

The balance of power between shareholders and the board of directors is a contentious issue in current corporate law debate. It also lay at the heart of a controversy concerning the re-incorporation of News Corporation (News Corp) in Delaware. News Corp has recently been the subject of intense media attention due its successful bid to acquire Dow Jones & Company. Nonetheless, News Corp's move to the US, which paved the way for this victory, was neither smooth nor a fait accompli. Rather, the original 2004 re-incorporation proposal prompted a revolt by a number of institutional investors, on the basis that a move to Delaware would strengthen managerial power vis-a-vis shareholder power. The institutional investors were particularly concerned about the effect of the re-incorporation on shareholder participatory rights, and the ability of the board of directors to adopt anti-takeover mechanisms, such as poison pills, which are not permissible under Australian law. It was this latter concern, which ultimately led a group of institutional investors to commence legal proceedings in the Delaware courts in UniSuper Ltd v News Corporation (2005 WL 3529317 (Del Ch)).

Jennifer Hill is Professor of Corporate Law at Sydney Law School, and writes widely in the area of comparative corporate governance. Her recent research has focused on international responses to global corporate scandals, and differences in the balance of power between shareholders and management across common law countries. Jennifer has visited at a number of US law schools. She has a continuing position as Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt University, and has previously taught at the University of Texas at Austin (1999); the University of Virginia (1998) and Cornell University (1994). She is a Research Associate of the European Corporate Governance Institute, and a member of the editorial board of International Corporate Law and Financial Regulation, Cambridge University Press. She is also a member of the Law Council of Australia, Corporations Law Committee, and of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC), Legal Sub-Committee, which advises the Australian federal government on law reform.

Detailed Information:
Date: May 13, 2008, 12:40-1:40 PM
Location: Room 254 William S. Richardson School of Law
RSVP: iapbl@hawaii.edu

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Friday, May 9 2008 5:00pm at Shidler College of Business at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Financial Armageddon: Subprime Loans, Bear Stearns, Gas Prices and Housing Woes

Feature Speaker: Ferenc Sanderson, received his B.Sc. in Monetary Economics from the London School of Economics & Political Science in 1986, and an MBA in finance and strategy from Case Western Reserve University in 2000. He is currently professional research fellow with Columbia Graduate School of Business, Program for Alternative Investments. He has passed the NASD series 7 and 63 exams. Ferenc is fluent in five languages. He was the director of research at Daiwa Securities America where he helped create their product platform for alternative investments. He has also conducted manager research, monitoring and portfolio construction with an emphasis on Japan and Asia. Currently, he is a Senior Research Analyst for hedge funds at Lipper (a Reuters company). Ference is a frequent guest on CNN.

RSVP by Monday, May 5, 2008 to pami@hawaii.edu

http://shidler.hawaii.edu/pami

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Wednesday, April 30 2008: Hawaii Women’s Business Center Hosts Annual U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards Luncheon - SBA Salutes Top Small Businesses & Advocates for 2008

The Hawaii Women’s Business Center (HWBC) will host the prestigious Annual Statewide SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon to observe National Small Business Week and salute outstanding small business owners, exporters, advocates and entrepreneurs from across the state.

The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The 2008 Small Business Award winners will be announced later this month by the Hawaii District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration following the selection of the national winners in Washington, D.C.

The Hawaii Women’s Business Center, along with co-sponsors HMAA, Bishop & Co., Pacific Business News, Clear Channel Communications, Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, and Hawaii National Bank, are planning an inspiring and exciting luncheon in celebration and recognition of the contributions that small businesses make to our community and economy.

Prior to the luncheon, the annual event features the “Winner’s Circle,” an exciting business fair providing the small business owners and advocates receiving the honors to showcase the special qualities and innovative business practices that have set their business apart from their competitive and driven their success. SBA will also honor SBA’s top lenders and lending officers, and the top performing government contractors in the state with SBA’s Award of Excellence.

Advance reservations are required due to limited seating and strong demand. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets for the 21st Annual SBA Awards Luncheon can be purchased at $45 per person by contacting the Hawaii Women’s Business Center. For more information on this annual statewide event, please call (808) 526-1001.

Jane Sawyer can be reached at mailto:jane.sawyer@sba.gov

Online Registrations: Individual Group of 10 - Return form with payment no later than April 25, 2008 to The Hawai'i Women's Business Center is located in downtown, Honolulu, in the Heart of Chinatown: 1041 Nu'uanu Avenue, Suite A, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817; Phone: 808.526.1001; FAX: 808.550.0724 http://www.hwbc.org/

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$45.00 per person, $450 for table of 10 (Check payable to Hawaii Women's Business Center)

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in San Francisco
in conjunction with
Hong Kong Association of Northern California, and
Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Northern California

cordially invite you to a Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring

Professor Lap-Chee Tsui
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong
and his delegation

“From Colony to Special Administrative Region: Changing Role of Law School”

Bankers Club of San Francisco (Pacific Room)
Bank of America Center
555 California Street , 52nd floor
San Francisco CA 94104

Complimentary for HKANC Directors
All HKANC Member: $35
Non-member and Guests $45

Professor Tsui was appointed as the fourteenth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in September 2002. Born in Shanghai and awarded his bachelor and master's degrees from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Tsui is a native of Hong Kong . He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. After a brief training in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he joined the Department of Genetics at the Hospital for Sick Children. He received international acclaim in 1989 when he identified the defective gene that causes cystic fibrosis, which is a major breakthrough in human genetics. He has also made significant contributions to the study of the human genome, especially the characterization of chromosome 7, and, identification of additional disease genes. He has 290 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 65 invited book chapters and papers.

Professor Tsui has received numerous awards and honors for his outstanding work over the years. His honors include Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellow of the Royal Society of London, Fellow of Academia Sinica, and Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences ( USA ). In addition to many national and international prizes, he was awarded honorary doctoral degrees by University of King 's College, University of New Brunswick , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, St. Francis Xavier University , York University , Tel Aviv University , University of Toronto and University of Aberdeen.

At the luncheon, Professor Tsui and his delegation member, Professor Johannes Chan, Dean of Faculty of Law, will introduce the visionary plans of HKU, the role of HKU in the development of Hong Kong as an education hub in bridging “west” and “east” in general, and the changing role of its Law School in particular.

Each reservation requires a completed registration slip (below) returned with your payment by April 22, 2008
Professor Lap-Chee Tsui – April 30, 2008 $35 All HKANC Member /$45 Non-Member

Name(s): _______________________________ Company: ____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________
_______ Persons attending the Luncheon X $35/$45 = Total Amount Due $____________
Enclosed is my check payable to HKANC for $___________________
Please charge my AMEX/VISA/MC for $_______ CC#_______________________ Exp._____/_______
Security Code______ (3 or 4 digit verification number on the back of your credit card)
Zip code _______ (of the credit card billing address)

Mail registration slip to: HKANC, 41 Sutter Street, suite #1748, San Francisco, CA 94104 Or Fax to: (415) 392-2964
For more inquiries, please contact HKANC at 415.398.4506 or ed@hkanc.com
Seating is limited on first come first serve basis. Please RSVP BY April 22, 2008.
Advance payment is required. Full refund will be given if reservation is cancelled prior to April 22, 2008

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Webcasting - SBA will be webcasting all of the award events*** and the forums!! click on this link to log onto the website the day and time of the event and you will see a link to the webcast.

For more than 40 years, the SBA has recognized outstanding small business owners for their contributions to the nation’s economy and for their personal achievements during small business week. Since 1963, every President has declared National Small Business Week to formally recognize the important role of America’s small business community.

Small Business Week 2008 begins with a three-day conference in Washington, DC focusing on small business accomplishments, including disaster recovery, procurement and entrepreneurial success. More than 100 small business owners will be honored at four major award events, culminating with the announcement of the National Small Business Person of the Year. The 2008 honors will include the Phoenix Awards, the Champion Awards, the Federal Procurement Awards and the Entrepreneurial Success Award. This year we are also adding interactive dialogues with industry experts in Healthcare, Technology and Underserved Markets as well as an Energy Forum. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to participate in meetings with corporate and federal buyers who have contracts to be filled by small businesses.

Among the featured speakers confirmed are Secretary Mike Leavitt, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Ambassador Susan C. Schwab, United States Trade Representative; Newt Gingrich, former House Speaker; David Latimore of the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City; John Bryant of Operation HOPE, and other prominent business leaders, CEOs and politicos.

Small Business Week 2008 cosponsors include: Sam’s Club, Administaff, Raytheon, IBM, Chevron, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Cisco, Lockheed Martin, Salesforce.com, Lowe’s, Banco Popular, Minority Business Development Agency, General Services Administration, MyBizHomepage, Dun & Bradstreet, National Association of Development Companies, Direct Selling Education Foundation, Association of Small Business Development Centers, National Small Business Association, Federal Allies Institute, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, Consumer Energy Alliance, National Federation of Independent Business, and SCORE

• Small Business Person of the Year (one from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam);
• Small Business Exporter of the Year;
• SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year;
• Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year;
• Phoenix Awards (for disaster recovery);
• Small Business Champions (individuals or organizations dedicated to supporting small businesses);
• Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year;
• Small Business Subcontractor of the Year;
• Frances Perkins Vanguard Awards (for use of women-owned businesses in government contracting);
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors);
• Gold Star Awards (for federal government contracting);
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Service Excellence and Innovation Center Award
• 7(a) Small Business Lender of the Year (does not require nominations);
• 504 Lender of the Year (does not require nominations);
• Export Lender of the Year (does not require nominations).

On Thursday, April 24, SBA will head to New York City to participate in the closing ceremony at NASDAQ. The final day of Small Business Week will consist of a dialogue on Community Investment and a celebration of top Small Business Lenders.

Small Business Week 2008 promises to be a valuable event! We look forward to seeing you there!

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Honolulu City Hall 9:00am Wednesday, April 16, the SBA Small Business Award winners from Oahu will be introduced at the City & County Council meeting in their Chambers at Honolulu Hale. We would like to request that you arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. for some advance photos. The formal presentations will start at 9:00 a.m. when the council meeting is called to order. Council members will introduce winners and present certificates. (This will be filmed and shown on Olelo.) We are scheduled to meet with Mayor Hannemann at 10:00 in his office for introductions and photos also. If our schedule moves along according to plan, our meetings should conclude by 10:30 to 10:45.

Please allow sufficient time to find parking, either on the street or in the municipal structures around Honolulu Hale. Your normal business attire is fine for this event: Ties aren’t required.

Please let me know if you will be able to join us that morning!

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (415) 691-6138 (San Francisco USA); (808) 524-5738 (Hawaii USA), (852) 8171-3118 (Hong Kong SAR) or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Shanghai China - Saturday, April 12, 2008 18:30 to 23:30 - AmCham Shanghai 2008 Charity Gala "A Sentimental Journey"

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is delighted to take you on a toe-tapping trip back to the days of the American Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring live performances, casino games, silent and live actions, the Sixth Annual Charity Gala – A Sentimental Journey – will be much more than an extravaganza of glamour, socializing, wining, dining and dancing. It will also raise vital funds to establish a new Medical Scholarship Program, in local medical schools and build capacity in health services in rural China.

With the generous support from the Chamber’s members,