Tuesday, May 8, 2012- Bob Kraft Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners was honored to moderate the 48^th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference China Session. Speakers included Damian Felton, U.S. Department of Commerce; Siva
Yam, US-China Chamber of Commerce; Hai Yan Zhang, Gordon Pacific, LLC.; John Powalisz, Sentry Equipment; Shuke Miao, Mortenson China Ltd. and Randall Birchfield/ John Fox of Covance Laboratories, Inc.

During the sessions, Kraft commended the efforts of Milwaukee for expanding international trade, of products, services, education and culture with China.  This year’s highlights included “The Summer of China,” featuring the US Table Tennis Open and The Milwaukee Art Museum’s, The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City, Cernet’s MOU with The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to bring thousands of students to UWM and the reciprocated gift from the City of Milwaukee to sister city Ningbo.

Earlier that day, during the Wisconsin International Trade Conference Export Awards Luncheon Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, gave remarks on the regions International activities. In his speech, the Governor encouraged efforts to further increase international trade and investment in our community and expand exports. The Governor also touted the regions job pool, technology and innovation as key factors in attracting business to Wisconsin exporters.

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FirstPathway Partners would like to congratulate our friends, the Beijing Ducks, on their Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) championship.

On Friday March 30th, 2012, The Beijing Ducks beat the Guangdong Southerners, at home, five games to one, in a best-of-seven series, with six Ducks scoring in double digits. Former NBA superstar, and 2 time All-star, Stephon Marbury led the Ducks
with 41 points.

FirstPathway Partners is proud to support a growing dynamic partnership between the Beijing Ducks and the City of Milwaukee.  In 2006, the Ducks came to Milwaukee to train with the Bucks, and in 2011, Chairman Huo Guanglai and GM Yuan Chao of the Beijing Ducks hosted former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, Chairman of the Milwaukee Bradley Center Marc Marotta, and FirstPathway Partners President Bob Kraft at a Beijing Ducks basketball game at the Shougang Steel Arena.

Friday, March 23rd 2012- This week the China Daily published a feature article on Bob Kraft’s momentum in China. Kraft has been working to cultivate relationships and investment between China and the US, for over 10 years. The China Daily sites Kraft as “one of the most successful businessmen in attracting Chinese investment to the United States.” Kraft is Chair of the MMAC China Council and Chairman/CEO, of FirstPathway Partners, one of the largest EB5 investment immigration providers in the United States.

Kraft is honored to be featured in The China Daily, a key reference point for overseas media. The China Daily is considered one of the most authoritative newspapers in China, with the widest print circulation of any English-language newspaper. The newspaper has an average daily circulation of more than 400,000 in 150 countries and regions.

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FirstPathway Partners (FPP) was proud to sponsor the 2012 Invest in America Summit in
Shanghai, China. The second annual event, organized by Wailian Overseas Consulting
Group, brought together thousands of EB5 industry leaders, clients, and
agencies. FPP representatives were excited to meet with industry stakeholders
and continue to be committed to the China market.

At the conference, FPP Chairman and CEO, Bob Kraft led discussions and gave lectures advising
clients and agents on investing in the United States and EB5 best practices.
Bob was honored to pop the ceremonial champagne at Saturday night’s banquet.
Also representing FPP were Director of China Operations Dan Redford, and China
Communications Manager Wenbo Yang.

Many thanks to Wailian Group for another successful event!  We look forward to
next year!

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