FirstPathway Partners was duly honored to host the Investment Promotion Agency Delegation of the Peoples Republic of China (CIPA) Thursday, April 30. An estimated 90 invited guests were in attendance for the luncheon featuring distinguished guests Zhang Yingxin, Vice Director General of the CIPA, Secretary Richard Leinenkugel, and Director Mary Regal of The Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Event hosts included FirstPathway Partners, Foley & Lardner, the MMAC, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the Milwaukee Department of City Development.
The delegation was briefed on Milwaukee, FirstPathway’s EB5 program, freshwater development and preemptive international legal measures, during a private morning conference. Other notable events included a tour of The Park East Development better known as The Pabst City and a private banquet hosted by Governor Doyle in Madison.
During her visit Zhang Yingxin, spoke of the importance of global economies and China’s ties to Wisconsin. Her moving speech gave great indication to the success yielded by cooperation between the two nations. The state of Wisconsin was honored to host such influential and cooperative economic partners.
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