Trip Summary:

The estimated cost will be around $5,000 USD.

Preliminary itinerary will cover four major cities in China:

1. Hong Kong – Often called the gateway to China. This is a special region of China that can serve as a base for MBEs in doing business with China and the rest of Asia.  Will also visit its neighbor Guangzhou or Shenzhen, major economic development zones in China.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenzhen

2. Shanghai – The most advanced City in doing business with the western world, this city is a perfect entry point for MBEs to explore business opportunities. Visit to a neighboring city Nanjing will be arranged if schedule permits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanjing

3. Shenyang – Capital City of Liaoning Province in Northeast China.. Along with its nearby cities, Shenyang is an important industrial center in China, and the transportation and commercial centre of China's northeastern region. Shenyang is also one of the sister city of Chicago along with Shanghai. Visit to a neighboring city Tieling will be arranged if schedule permits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tieling

 4. Beijing – National capital with many historic cultural experiences. This city will allow the MBEs to experience the political and business culture first hand. Will also visit one its neighbors such as Tianjin if schedule permits.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin

 A quick comparison with US Cities will be the equivalent of visiting San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington D.C.

The expected outcome for MBEs is summarized as follows:

1. Experience Chinese business culture first hand.
2. Identify business opportunities consistent with MBE’s business strategy or business partners via the matchmaking process.
3. Identify potential investment opportunities in China or potential Chinese investors in US business.

The expected outcome for MBDA is  summarized as follows:

1. Identify Economic Development organizations and contacts for continued support of MBEs.
2. Identify interested Chinese Companies for matching with MBEs on the trip and others back in the U.S.A.
3. Identify potential capital for investment into MBE business in the U.S.A

Confirmed Schedule:

1.       November 30, 2009 – Leave US arriving in Beijing on December 1, 2009.

a.      Meeting with Beijing government officials on business environment in Beijing and China

b.      Meeting with Beijing business community on business opportunities for U.S. companies

c.      Cultural Experiences

2.      December 5, 2009 – Leave Beijing for Shenyang

a.      Meeting with Shenyang government officials on business environment in Qingdao and China

b.      Meeting with Shenyang business community on business opportunities for U.S. companies

c.      Cultural Experiences

3.      December 7, 2009 – Leave Shenyang for Shanghai

a.      Meeting with Shanghai government officials on business environment in Shanghai and China

b.      Meeting with Shanghai business community on business opportunities for U.S. companies

c.      Cultural Experiences

4.      December 9, 2009 – Leave Shanghai for Shenzhen thenHong Kong

a.      Meeting with Shenzhen goverment and quick tour of Shenzhen  then go across to Hong Kong

b:   Meeting government officials on business environment in Hong Kong and Hong Kong as gateway to China

c.      Meeting with Hong Kong business community on business opportunities for U.S. companies

d.      Cultural Experiences

5.      December 12, 2009 – Leave Hong Kong for US and Arrived on December 12, 2009