The Wall Street Journal recently published an article outlining some of the intricacies of the EB-5 program wherein Mr. Bob Kraft, Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners, emphasizes the importance of trust-building.
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Startup water tech companies already committed to lease space in the developing International Water Technology Accelerator will now have a new partner in Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. The law firm will provide services to the innovators within the center in order to obtain patents and form corporations, among other needed services.
Thus far the seven-story Accelerator building is approximately 75% leased, including the following tenants: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., Badger Meter Inc., A.O. Smith Corp., Veolia Water North America, The Milwaukee Water Council, Hanging Gardens, Alga Bionics, Greater Milwaukee Committee, Stormwater Solutions, Sloan Valve, Grundfos Pumps, Pave Drain and Xela Innovations.
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To see Progress on the Project through the FPP Flickr Account, Click Here.
The FirstPathway Partners Investment Project, Downtown Marriott Milwaukee, was recently featured in the Milwaukee business news source, BizTimes. According to the article, with the opening of the new Milwaukee Marriott slated for this July, there will be the added attraction of nearly 10,000 square feet of new event space for the city. It is expected to be utilized not only by corporate events, but also weddings and other social events.
There will be a 5,500 square-foot East Side Ballroom to accommodate up to 360 guests, as well as three 1,000 square-foot meeting spaces, and two 700-square-foot meeting spaces. The space is highly flexible overall, with a contemporary feel, and the Ballroom has the capacity to be divided into three separate spaces through wall partitions.
However, size is not the main focus for the facility, service is. “We’re not focusing on being the largest event facility in the city, but certainly we want to be the one with the most genuine care and quality in service” said Jeff Hess, general manager of the hotel. The Marriott has been designed as a place where people meet and want to convene, and quality service is a key component of that. The new Marriott, a brand with an already established reputation of quality, has booked 11 meetings and events for this summer and continues to receive various other inquiries regarding availability for the event space.
To read more in the BizTimes Milwaukee, click here.
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
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.
This week the Milwaukee Marriott’s restaurant was featured in several publications. The Milwaukee themed restaurant, seating a projected 155 guests, will serve local Wisconsin cheeses, craft beers and Usinger’s sausages, as well as fresh fish from the Great Lakes. The restaurant, developed by CZH Hospitality Group in an exclusive relationship White Lodging Services Corp, will use locally sourced building materials to blend urban décor with historic Downtown Milwaukee characteristics.
“White Lodging, Carl Bruggemeier and CZH Hospitality represent the gold standard in the hospitality industry, and what they plan to bring to Milwaukee is truly exceptional,” said Ed Carow, managing partner of hotel developer Jackson Street Holdings. CZH
Hospitality Group, is known for its work on such restaurants as Tavern on the Green in New York.
FirstPathway Partners is proud to manage investments in the Milwaukee Marriott.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012- Bob Kraft Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners was honored to moderate the 48th 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.
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.
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