Please note the earlier starting time and change in location - Special thanks to our host

Chicago Minority Development Council

105 West Adams, Suite 2300

Chicago IL, 60603

www.cmbdc.org

Discount Valet Parking available at 111 W. Adams ($15)

Mention you are attending a CMBDC conference

Additional questions, please call me on 312-353-0189 or gmui@mbda.gov

George Mui

Global Business Consultant

US Department of Commerce - MBDA

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Please register iff you planning to attend.

 First 50 attendees get FREE LUNCH compliment of

Hong Kong Trade Development Council!

As part of the MBDA Access to Global Economy - China program, MBDA is providing a quarterly forum to discuss various issues in doing business in China and doing business with Chinese companies in the U.S.A.

During this quarter's China Forum, we will explore the topic international merger and acquisition with focus on China and Chinese investment in America. Our special speakers are:

1.  Stella Su, Chair - Blackman Kallick’s China Practice and Director of  Corporate Finance Consulting Group

http://www.blackmankallick.com/managers/stella-y-su/

2. Philip Barreda, Executive Vice President of Chicago Minority Business Development Council.

www.cmbdc.org

We will also provide an update on the upcoming MBDA Business to Business exchange to China.

Agenda

12 Noon - 1pm - 23rd floor - CMBDC OPEN HOUSE

         Business Networking - All - Free Lunch for the first 50 attendees - 60 minutes

1pm - 3:30pm - 3rd floor - CMBDC Conference Area

1. Introduction - George Mui - 15 Minutes
2. MBDA Access to Global Economy - China Program - George Mui- 15 minutes
3. Update on Upcoming MBDA China Trip - George Mui - 15 minutes
4. International M&A - Investment from China - Stella Su - 30 minutes
5. Impact of Chinese Investment on Minority Business Ownership status - Philip Barreda  - 30 minutes           
6. Open Discussion - 45 minutes

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION - MBDA's GLOBALIZATION SUPPORT SERVICES

MBDA’s objective is to provide access to the global economy for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In 2009, the Chicago Network Enterprise Center is making a special effort to provide support for MBEs in expanding their corporate strategy and international business development goals through one-on-one sessions and educational events for all three phases of globalization:

1. PREPARATION – Develop a global strategy that integrates the international business objectives into the overall company strategy. Educate the leadership team in the business culture of the international target markets. Identify potential partners in the local markets.

2. ORIENTATION – Travel to the target international market and experience the culture. Meet with potential partners. Study market assumptions locally. Practice local business networking and identify potential business and cultural barrier.

3. IMPLEMENTATION – Identify key personnel to manage the globalization projects. Recruit staff or establish partnership with local companies that can implementation your company strategy. Establish a communication process that integrates into your company operations.