On Thursday, February 14, 2013 Mr. Bob Kraft, MMAC China Co-Chair and Chairman of FPP, will be co-hosting the annual MMAC Chinese New Year Celebration. This will be a great opportunity to network with other business professionals, and learn about Governor Scott Walker’s upcoming trade mission to China in April.
To learn more about the 2013 Chinese New Year and/or Register for the event, click here
On December 6th, 2012 FPP Chairman Bob Kraft and Director of China Operations Dan Redford had the honor of representing Wisconsin and the MMAC Regional Center at the “Ambassador’s Investment Forum” in Beijing. The event was hosted by the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in China and the China Council for Promotion of International Trade. The forum was the first of its kind, with the aim of encouraging and promoting Chinese investment into projects within the U.S. The keynote speaker was Ambassador Gary Locke and the event was attended by representatives and businesspeople from across the U.S. and China.
It is clear that we are entering an exciting new era of Sino-U.S. business relations in which Chinese private and state owned companies, as well as individual citizens, are growing their capacity to invest billions of dollars into the United States. This is a great boon for both countries, and as indicated by Ambassador Locke, Chinese companies operating in the United States could create over 200,000 American jobs by the year 2020.
FirstPathway would like to thank Terri Tyminski with Select USA Guangzhou, Commercial Consul Greg Wong, the U.S. Embassy and AmCham China for their hard work and effort in allowing us to participate in this historic event.
We look forward to continuing our significant involvement of Chinese investment into the United States via the EB5 program, and are proud of our partners that continue to create jobs and economic growth while pursuing American citizenship.
On November 7th, 2012, FirstPathway Partners Chairman Bob Kraft and Director of China Operations Dan Redford visited Ningbo to build relationships between Ningbo and Milwaukee hospitals. They were welcomed by the Ningbo Health Bureau Vice Minister Gai, and toured hospitals throughout the city. The hospitals included: Ningbo Number 2 Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and the Li Huili Hospital. We would like to thank Mr. Xu Pingyuan, Deputy Director of the Ningbo Foreign Affairs Office, and Mr. Bangjie He, Representative of Ningbo to Milwaukee, for organizing these visits.
FirstPathway Partners is proud to be a part of the Ningbo – Milwaukee Sister City Partnership
On November 5th, FirstPathway Partners Chairman Bob Kraft and Director of China Operations Dan Redford visited the U.S. Commercial Service in Guangzhou. They were honored to meet with Commercial Consul for the United States, Mr. Greg Wong, and his staff to discuss the EB5 program and investment in America from China. We are proud to say that Greg is a Milwaukee native and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduate. Bob and Dan both were impressed by the warm welcome, and we are so happy to have such great representation for our country in one of China’s largest cities.
Many thanks to Greg and his team!
On October 17th, 2012 Dan Redford was elected President of the first ever MSU Beijing Alumni Club executive board. Board members were elected by a majority of votes cast by MSU alumni based in Beijing. Previously the club had been overseen by a single president system however the newly elected board members will now serve two-year terms. Among other objectives, the Alumni Club Mission includes providing networking opportunities for international alumni as well as assisting MSU in fulfilling the need for international internship, study abroad and job opportunities. The newly formed executive board in Beijing is yet another indication of the increased recognition of one of the world’s fastest growing and important cities. Congratulations to Dan and best of luck in fulfilling the important role of President of the MSU Beijing Alumni Club!
Dan Redford, Director of China Operations for FirstPathway Partners, was presented with the Michigan State University Distinguished Young Alumni Award on October 11, 2012 for his high level of professional accomplishment, personal integrity and character.
Mr. Redford was nominated by Peter Briggs, Director of the International Students and Scholars program at MSU. The Award was presented at the Grand Awards Gala during MSU Homecoming Week by MSU National Alumni Association Board Director Scott Westerman. In accepting the award, Redford expressed “I am proud to be a Spartan, and am so proud that my alma mater continues to prepare a generation of leaders.”
FirstPathway Partners extends our sincere congratulations to Mr. Redford for his significant accomplishments. We are proud to have him on our team.
Learn more about Dan Redford and his experience in China.
On September 27, DeltaHawk Diesel Engines and EBR (Erik Buell Racing) both presented working demonstrations to the PiYi delegation of investors from China at Discovery World in Milwaukee, WI. Both companies are a testament to manufacturing and innovation in Wisconsin, and FirstPathway Partners is pleased to partner with these pioneering companies.
DeltaHawk specializes in lightweight turbo-diesel engines designed for aviation and non-aviation use, and EBR is building on a successful history of racing and is beginning to manufacture sport bikes for the general consumer.
Browse our photo gallery of the event
Friday, June 29, 2012-This week Milwaukee hosted a delegation of top officials from the Guangdong Province of China.
During a reception at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Delegation Members learned more about Milwaukee’s connections to China, tourism and light manufacturing resources. Speakers included Bob Kraft Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners, David Latona Vice President Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Tim Sheehy President of the MMAC and Corey Zetts of the Menomonee Valley.
Several government officials were in attendance including Common Council President Willie L. Hines Jr., Alderman Joe Davis Sr, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman., Mr. Guanghui Sun of the Shantou Municipal Government, and 30 other high-ranking Guangdong officials.
Wednesday, June 13th- FPP Director of China Operations, Dan Redford, was honored to meet with officials from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) at the Raffles Hotel in Beijing. The group included Secretary of Commerce Paul Jadin, Vice President of International Business Development Lora Klenke, and Asia Pacific Market Development Manager Beng Yeap.
Prior to meeting with Mr. Redford, June 10th through 12th, the group joined University of Wisconsin officials and business leaders from around the state to commemorate the opening of UW-Madison’s Shanghai Innovation Center. This is a huge step for the university and continues to push Wisconsin forward as a leader in building bridges for global business and education.
FPP is excited to work with our partners in economic development to create new, lasting partnerships between Wisconsin and China.
Last week a delegation lead by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), formerly the Department of Commerce, visited China to execute an agreement which encourages Chinese “high-net worth individuals” and investment analysts to visit and invest in Wisconsin. Gov. Scott Walker and his administration are in full support of Chinese investment in Wisconsin.
The first delegation of Chinese investors will make stops in Milwaukee and Madison Sept. 26-27 as part of a five-state tour of the United States.
The WEDC delegation also met with Dan Redford of FirstPathway Partners during the 12-day trade mission that included Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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