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The Chamber would like to cordially invite our members to join AmCham China's delegation in a Business and Investment Outreach (B.I.O.) trip led by President Michael Hart to Sichuan Province between October 25 to 26, 2022, to better understand the investment and operational environments in the province and explore potential business opportunities. Members are highly encouraged to sign up as early as possible, given that spots are limited.
Registrations will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is required for companies to send at least one senior-level representative (e.g., VP or above), which will be helpful for scheduling senior official engagements.
Highlights of the trip:
- Meeting with Sichuan provincial and Chengdu municipal leaders to discuss the province's business environment.
- Site visits to some of the most attractive industrial parks and development zones in Sichuan.
Important Notice:
- The trip itinerary is subject to change, based on local officials' availability, weather, and other factors (including COVID-19 restrictions).
- The deadline for registration is 12pm on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
- Please note that payment should be made at least 2 working days before the trip to secure your spot. No refund will be given for any cancellation notice made after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Delegates will be responsible for booking and paying for their own airline/train tickets and hotels, though the Chamber will provide flight and hotel recommendations.
For more information, please contact Sihan Qu: (8610) 8519 0851; 13295145583, squ@amchamchina.org.
Speakers
Michael Hart
President at AmCham China
Michael Hart is President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China based in Beijing. He has over twenty-five years of business experience in Asia, including nineteen years in mainland China.
As President, Michael oversees all advocacy, programs, partnerships, and insights provided by the Chamber to support the business growth of nearly 900 foreign corporations operating in China, including most of the U.S. Fortune 500. The chamber’s advocacy includes the impressive American Business in China White Paper and Business Climate Survey each published annually as well as numerous interactions with both the US and Chinese governments on behalf of our members.
Prior to joining AmCham China, Michael spent most of his career in commercial real estate in Taipei, Shanghai, and Tianjin including almost 20 years for a NYSE listed property services firm. He started in the research division briefing real estate owners, occupiers, and investors on transactions and macro trends, he then opened, built, and led a branch office for the company in one of China’s largest Tier 1.5 cities for over a decade. Following this, Michael opened a private consulting and investment firm that among other projects invested in quick service restaurants.
In addition to this work, Michael was a long-term AmCham member and served on the Tianjin chapter’s Executive Committee for nearly 15 years including several terms as the local Chairman.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance and banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia in the U.S. He is a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese. Michael was born and raised near Kansas City, Missouri.