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
Jan. 3, 2013 – We congratulate First Edge CEO, Mr. Bobby Kraft for his exemplary appearance on the Fox Business Channel’s After the Bell program. FPP is proud to have participated in the investment and further development of First Edge Solutions and we wish Bobby and his team a future of continued success!
Click here to watch the After the Bell segment of Bobby discussing the impact of the Fiscal Cliff Deal on small business.
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!
Construction crew hoists the final beam to the highest point of the vertical hotel structure.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012- Today The Milwaukee Marriott Downtown celebrated the “topping off” of vertical construction. In attendance was FirstPathway Partners Chairman/CEO Bob Kraft and Milwaukee Mayor, Tom Barrett. FirstPathway Partners would like to thank the hundreds of dedicated skilled workers who played a part in this milestone.
Monday, October 15, 2012 – This week IIUSA hosted the 5th annual EB-5 Advocacy Conference, at the Capitol Hill Hyatt Regency Hotel, in celebration of the 3 year re-authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
During the event speakers from across the EB-5 industry and federal government, addressed trending topics and the future of the Program. Bob Kraft Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners was honored to present to EB-5 program stakeholders during the “EB-5 Regional Economic Development Showcase Industry panel.”
Kraft’s presentation highlighted EB5′s role in the larger economic plan for the region, ensuring sustainability and continued expansion of the 7 county area. FPP encourages a robust well rounded economy by investing in a variety of diverse industries.
IIUSA is the national 501(c)(6) not-for-profit industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program, founded in 2005. FirstPathway Partners is proud to be a member of IIUSA.
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.
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