Annual Report 2011
上海加拿大商会 The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai La Chambre de commerce canadienne à Shanghai
Annual Report 2011
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai works to ensure that East China’s Canadian business and social communities continue to thrive.
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Annual Report 2011
Table of Contents
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Message from the Chair
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Chamber Staff
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Message from the Executive Director
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Services
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Business and Government Event Highlights
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Demographics
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Social and Community Event Highlights
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Advertising Rates
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Financial Report
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Special Thanks
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Chamber Board of Directors and Officers
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Contact Us
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Sharon Wong
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Chair PrĂŠsidente
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Message from the Chair Dear Valued Chamber Members and Friends, It is with great optimism and gratitude that I send you greetings in the new year! Last year was a busy and eventful year for both the Chamber and our members. Following the success of our numerous social events and business intelligence programs, we have continued to see great developments in 2011. Highlights include hosting visits from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable John Baird and Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver and welcoming British Columbia Premier Christy Clark at the BC Alumni Ambassadors Reception. 2011 saw a number of changes for members doing business in China including the requirement that expatriates participate in China’s social insurance scheme and the pilot introduction of the value added tax in Shanghai. In respect of social insurance matters, CanCham has worked on lobbying for further clarifications on these issues. Additionally, following CanCham tradition, members celebrated all things Canadian on Canada Day as well enjoying other outings such as Hockey Night in Shanghai and Movie Night under the Stars. Members also had the opportunity to network and build their business expertise through events such as Transfer Pricing in China, the Inter-Chamber Ladies Networking Night, Hiring and Firing and Legal Best Practices for Managing a Subsidiary or Rep. Office to name a few. In the coming year, CanCham is committed to further understanding your busi-
ness needs in China, enhancing existing value and creating opportunities to develop a thriving Canadian community in China. In this regard, your input and ideas are important and invaluable and we hope to harness these in the new year. Our achievements to date are a reflection of your continued support and dedication to expanding Canadian business interests in China. We thank you for this. We also invite members to take advantage of the great opportunities CanCham offers to help further your business and raise your profile. I encourage each of you to become involved and engaged and drop by our office for any questions or ideas regarding CanCham. It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in China in 2011. We look forward to providing you with continued excellent service in the coming year.
Sharon Wong Chair The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
Carley Pulford
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Executive Director Directrice générale
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Message from the Executive Director Dear Members and Friends of CanCham Shanghai,
tinuing to uphold Canada’s strong brand image here.
Let me start by saying that since my appointment as Executive Director it has truly As a member of the CanCham, you are not only broadening your network but you been a privilege to serve not just the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai are helping to create a piece of Canada in China for those that wish to learn more about Canada and for those who wish to reconnect with their Canadian roots. but the Canadian community at large in China. Our two main missions in China remain the same, first, to connect you and your I look forward to continuing to work with you all in 2012 as we strive to realize the business to opportunities and key contacts in China. Second, we provide support full potential of Canadian businesses in China. to Canadians and Canadian Companies working and living in China not only from a business point of view but from a social aspect as well. During 2011 we’ve launched several new initiatives that are helping the Chamber serve you, our members, better. We implemented a new membership category and series of events to further increase the involvement of the Young Professionals enCarley Pulford suring the future of CanCham. Executive Director The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai We’ve also reinstated the Access Program which provides member to member discounts and special offers. I strongly believe that everyone involved with CanCham Shanghai is united by a desire to demonstrate the absolute best that Canada has to offer by strengthening the business relationships that already exist between Canada and China while con-
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In 2011 the Chamber hosted more than 75 events for Canadians and friends Annual Report 2011 of the Canadian community. Our business events are created to help our member businesses grow their professional networks while gaining the knowledge needed to succeed in the China market.
Business & Government Highlights January
Sisters in Business Breakfast Event Series: Heidi Dugan Speaks
Heidi Dugan, media personality and inspirational businesswoman, shared how she performs multi-roles while maintaining a work-life balance. Organized by AustCham and supported by CanCham.
February
Sisters in Business Breakfast Event Series: Susan Heffernan, Soozar
AustCham and CanCham hosted Susan Heffernan who told attendees how she founded and successfully developed Soozar’s brand in China and internationally.
New Facts on Brand Buying and How Marketing Works Presented by AustCham and CanCham. Guest speaker Dr Jenni Romaniuk unraveled the Seven Major Myths of brand buying and customer behaviour, followed with empirical evidence from the Chinese market which haven’t yet made their way into university textbooks.
Annual General Meeting 2011
Trends and Strategies
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on February 23rd, 2011. The Board of Directors reviewed CanCham Shanghai’s development over 2010 and previewed CanCham’s initiatives in 2011. The Chamber’s current board of directors was also elected at this AGM.
Dong Tao, Assistant President of the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board discussed the trends and strategies for Foreign Direct Investment in China.
March
With the promulgation of various new tax rules and regulations in 2010, enterprises will inevitably face a lot of new tax issues when handling 2010 annual filing and non-trade foreign exchange remittance matters. Now, a professional from Deloitte brings you a seminar providing in-depth analysis focusing on the hot topics.
CSR Roundtable: Building Responsible Businesses
In this event supported by the Canadian Consulate and the Canada-China Business Council, Danielle Ruan, Director of COCO Mat and Marie-Lucie Spoke of the Giving Tree discussed the challenges and successes of encouraging socially responsible practices in China from both a for-profit and non-profit perspectives. In the second segment, Tom Cumming, Program Advisor, Investment Cooperation Program (INC) Division Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, discussed how Canadian companies encourag ing CSR practices can receive grants.
FIE’s Strategy in Investing in China-
2010 Annual Filing & Non-Trade Foreign Exchange Remittance Seminar
April
Young Professionals: Launching Your Career in China
Fred Spoke, Managing Director of Canada Wood Ltd discussed his 10 years of Chinese working experience and talked about what young professionals should be aware of upon embarking on their careers in China.
The Impact of China’s 12th Five Year Plan: How it actually works and what’s in store for the next five years
The Canadian Chamber in Shanghai and the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted Kenneth Jarrett, Chairman of APCO Worldwide, Greater China who spoke about the key impacts of the new policies announced in China’s new 12th Five Year Plan.
The Taxmen Cometh: Presenting Vancouver’s International Financial Centre
The International Financial Centre BC is positioning Vancouver as a tax free zone for international financial activities. With this in mind ,Bruce Flexman, President of IFC BC, and Jimmy Mitchell, Vice President, Business Developmnent IFC BC spoke of how BC’s competitive advantages can work for businesses.
Best HR Practices: Hiring and Firing in China
CanCham and AustCham presented Michael J. Zuo, Account Manager & Senior Consultant at
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Business & Government Highlights Shanghai Donghao Human Resource Co., Ltd. (DHR), who discussed the ins and outs of HR in China, and what both employers and employees should know in matters related to hiring and firing.
May
Young Professionals: Taking the leap and building your business in China
Olivier Brault, General Manager of Norduyn China, spoke to young Canadians about how he left Canada to start the China operations of a Canadian aerospace company from scratch.
The Evolving/Devolving Business Environment for MNC’s in China Which Way is forward?
BenCham, AustCham, DanCham and CanCham Shanghai, presented David Hoffman, Vice President and Managing Director of The Conference Board China Center for Economics and Business who discussed whether the current difficult environment for MNCs was due to regulator design or to the diminishing need for
foreign capital in China because Chinese companies have become such strong competitors.
tions, Asia Pacific, and Nigel Ingham, Director of Industrial Services, East China, presented on the office and industrial property markets in China and everything you need to know about purchasing and renting business premises.
2011 Chambers of Commerce Forum: China Gold Rush with Global Investment Consulate Briefing 2011 Business leaders from Chinese and International Chambers of Commerce gathered at this 2 day conference to discuss trade, investment, implications of the 5 year plan and other topics pertaining to Chna’s economy.
The semi-annual Consulate Briefing from the Canadian Consulate was held on June 16, 2011. Consul General of Canada Nadir Patel spoke about the latest business, economic, political, cultural and consular news.
Understanding Your Laowai Boss
Social Media in China
Jason Inch, Managing Director of InChina Event Management and Dolly Ou Yang, Executive Director of HKJ Global Co. Ltd. spoke to attendees about everything an employee needs to know about dealing with a boss of another culture.
June
Making Sense of China’s Property Game
Colliers International property experts Chris Cuff, Executive Director of Corporate Solu-
Sam Flemming, Founder and Chairman of CIC and Alex Miller, Product Manager for Advertising at Renren.com discussed where Chinese users are talking online and the power of social media marketing.
July
Young Professionals with Robert Martin
Robert Martin, the former Head of Asia for the BMO Financial Group talked to young Canadi-
ans about his career path and how he went from majoring in French literature to becoming the head of one of Canada’s largest banks in Asia.
Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders
Rajeev Peshawaria , CEO of the ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre addressed members of MayCham and CanCham about why some organizations are able to achieve greater commercial success over longer periods of time compared to others even in the same market conditions.
Canada-China Business Luncheon with Minister of International Affairs John Baird CanCham Shanghai and CCBC hosted a welcome luncheon for the Honourable John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
How will China’s current social insurance law affect you?
Phuong Chung, Senior Vice President and Lily Zhang, Director, Employee Benefits (EB) of Manulife-Sinochem briefed attendees on China’s
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Business & Government Highlights current Social Insurance Law and talked about its impact on employees. They also discussed the new social insurance law and how the potential change can impact foreigneres and their social insurance benefits.
Behind the Scenes at the Pullman Ho- of the common legal problems that managers Commissioner at the Canadian Consulate in face, and best practice approaches to avoid or Shanghai and the Canadian Trade Commistel sioner team spoke to members about the servicrespond to these issues.
Towards Sustainable Growth in China
During his visit to Shanghai, Premier Charest gave a major public address on September 1st to strengthen the business ties between QuĂŠbec and China.
AustCham Shanghai, BritCham Shanghai and CanCham Shanghai hosted a panel discussion with Dr. Yolanda Fernandez Lommen, Head of the Economics Unit at the Asian Development Bank who gave an analysis of the major challenges in terms of future growth and development in the economy.
August
Improving Essential Business English Writing Skills
Attendees got a behind the scenes tour of the Pullman Skyway Hotel. Those on the tour saw the day to day operations of this luxury hotel and learn how the HR, Security, F&B managers as well as the GM of the hotel ensures that the Pullman runs smoothly.
September
Media/PR tips for personal presentation and public speaking
AustCham Shanghai, CanCham Shanghai and guest speaker Mario Cavolo hosted a seminar on effective personal presentation, speaking and communication styles to support your business’ media/PR communications needs.
Luncheon with the Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest
Young Professionals Panel Discussion: Jumpstarting Your Career in China
John McDonald, Trista Baldwin and Hilary Bauer, Canadian professionals who are currently working in Shanghai, spoke to young professionals about working for well-established nonprofit organizations in Shanghai.
How to Control Your Company: October Jason Inch, Managing Director of InChina Best Practices for Dealing with Legal Training, worked with attendees to improve Challenges of Managing a Subsidiary Canadian Government Breakfast Setheir writing style and make their business writries: How Can Trade Commissioners or Rep. Office ing more effective and professional. Managing Partner Maarten Roos of R&P China Help Your Business? Lawyers used practical examples to show some
Robert McCubbing, Team Leader and Trade
es that they can provide to Canadian businesses in China.
Strengthening Management Communication Skills
This public talk, given by Mr. Ethan Becker, discussed 2 of the 8 most common topics in the discipline of communication as it relates to the workplace: diffusing defensiveness and controlling nervousness when speaking.
November
Improving Performance with Scarce Talent: Richard Ivey Business Roundtable with Bruce Miyashita
Organized by CanCham and Ivey School of Business Alumni Association, keynote speaker Bruce Miyashita highlighted how organizations are dealing with the challenges of attracting, building and retaining talent in order to achieve and maintain higher levels of business performance.
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Business & Government Highlights To Buy or not to Buy: The Commercial Real Estate Situation in and around Shanghai
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai invited two very experienced real estate experts at the Longemont Hotel to help attendees understand the current real estate situation in Shanghai.
Canada-China Business Leaders’ Dinner with Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Joe Oliver
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai hosted a welcome dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai for the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources.
BC Alumni Ambassadors Reception with the Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark British Columbia’s alumni and friends in Shanghai joined Premier Clark for the BC Ambassadors reception to hear about the exciting op-
portunities and developments in the province of British Columbia.
How Your Work Is Killing You : Improving Health & Productivity in the Workplace with Ergonomics A seasoned physiotherapist, Patrick Ansovini, physiotherapist at SinoUnited Health talked to attendees about how you can improve health, safety and efficiency at the workplace.
Chinese proverbs: Condensed Culture and Insight into Chinese Mentality
In this session with Albert Krisskoy, who has spent 18 years in China studying, working and accumulating knowledge of Chinese language and culture, members of the Spanish and Canadian Chamber learned about the cultural significance of Chinese idioms.
Ernst & Young, Shanghai provided information on recent transfer pricing developments in China and discussed the key issues for tax directors, finance managers, controllers, general managers and CFOs dealing with transfer pricing issues.
December
Behind the Scenes: Coca Cola Factory Tour
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Attendees got a behind the scenes tour of the Coca Cola Shenmei Plant.
Board and Canadian government events
China’s New Social Insurance Law Updates and Solutions
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In the follow-up of “How Will China’s Current Social Insurance Law Impact You?” This edition updated members on the latest changes to China’s Social Insurance Law and further discussed its impact on businesses as well as possible solutions.
Transfer pricing in China - Latest deReputational Marketing Seminar : velopments and planning strategies Two experienced transfer pricing practitioners: Influencing Consumer Decisions Mr. Jonathan Belec and Mr. Travis Qiu from
their reputation online, how to defend against blows to their brand’s reputation, and discussed the role of reputational marketing in their companies’ arsenals.
CanCham and CEBEX hosted a seminar to help attendees learn how to build and maintain
Business events
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Trade mission and government delegation events
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Connecting Canadians
As the core of the Canadian community in East China, Annual Reporthas2011 the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai a mandate to create a sense of community for Canadians and friends of Canadians.
Social & Community Highlights January
Canuck Connection : Welcome Back Mixer
Canadians and friends met at the Boxing Cat Brewery to meet up with old friends and make new connections.
February
Canuck Connection: Hockey Night in Shanghai
Over 300 hockey fans gathered at CanCham’s largest Canuck Connection in the Chamber’s history to watch a live hockey game put on by the Shanghai Hockey Club.
March
3rd Annual Canadian Inter-University Alumni Mixer
The Canadian Alumni of Shanghai gathered at this annual mixer to reconnect with their AlmaMater and fellow alumni.
Canuck Connection: Caesars & Poutine Night
Canadians gathered at Osteria to enjoy delicious Caesars and poutine at this monthly mixer.
April
Rick Hansen Difference Maker Awards Celebration
The Rick Hansen Foundation with the support of CanCham Shanghai celebrated their 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion World Tour with the Man in Motion himself, Rick Hansen.
Canuck Connection: Pancake Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
CanCham Shanghai hatched a plan and invite all Canadians and friends to an eggsquisite breakfast buffet with pancakes and real Canadian Maple Syrup from Goodwell’s. Kids enjoyed an Easter egg hunt hosted by CanCham’s Eggsecutive Director and eggspert Easter egg hider.
May
Canuck Connection: CanCham Music Festival
La Fête nationale du Québec Quebec Day Celebration
Quebec lovers gathered to enjoy the biggest CanCham Shanghai and Big Bamboo hosted a Quebec day celebration in Shanghai. Attendees night of fantastic live music featuring popular enjoyed French-Canadian music, a poutine bar local bands Studio 188, Smoking Aces, Dave and an authentic French-Canadian experience! Hewett Apphia Campbell, Rough Diamonds and Lonestar Wild.
July
June
Canada Day in Shanghai 2011
Over 300 Canadians and friends came out on June 18th, 2011 to Sheshan to celebrate Canada’s 144th Birthday!
Shanghai Hustle Scavenger Hunt
CanCham Shanghai’s Canadian Alumni Committee held the 2nd annual Shanghai Wide Scavenger Hunt at the Big Bamboo on Nanyang Lu.
Contestants navigated through Shanghai’s urSpecial thanks to our Silver Sponsor B+H Ar- ban landscape to complete a myriad of tasks, chitects and our Booth Sponsor the Bank of challenges and puzzles and win bragging rights Montreal (China) Co.Ltd. Shanghai branch for for their team and alma-mater! their generous support.
Inter-Chamber Summer Mixer
August
Canuck Connection: Members of the international Chambers of Commerce gathered to expand their profession- Welcome Back Mixer al and social networks in Shanghai.
The return of Canuck Connection brought Ca-
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Connecting Canadians Social & Community Highlights nadians and friends out to Avalon for some Canadian Club, Moosehead and poutine.
September
Inter-Chamber Mixer in Suzhou
The international chambers of commerce met in Suzhou to meet up with friends and make new connections.
Canuck Connection: Movie Night Under the Stars
Inter-Chamber Ladies Networking Night
Women professionals gathered at this successful mixer to exchange ideas about running their own business, engaging in corporate businesses, planning to start working or just wishing to enlarge their professional network.
Annual Canadian Alumni Thanksgiving Dinner
Canadians and friends gathered at WA Optimum Health to enjoy an outdoor movie night under the stars.
The Canadian Alumni Committee hosted the annual Canadian Thanksgiving where Canadians and friends celebrated with their fellow alumni and enjoyed an evening of good fun, great friends and fantastic food.
October
November
Inter-Chamber Legal Mixer
Members of International Chambers of Commerce had the opportunity to informally network with other legal professionals from around Shanghai.
Canuck Connection: Movember
The “Movember” edition of Canuck Connection got a little hairy with a “grow your mo (moustache)”theme.
December
Annual Canadian Christmas Dinner
This year, CanCham celebrated the 2011 Yuletide season at Marriott Changfeng Park in the style of a traditional Canadian Christmas Eve. Over 280 attendees had a holly jolly Christmas with turkey, prizes, entertainment and a special visit from Santa!
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Inter-Chamber Events
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Social and Alumni Events
If you would like to share your expertise with the Canadian business community in Shanghai or if you would like to see a particular topic covered in a seminar, please contact the CanCham team .
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Attendees at CanCham’s Events in 2011
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REVENUES BY PROGRAM Sponsorship - General 4%
Social Events 27%
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Membership 45%
Business Events 24%
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EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM Governance 5%
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Sponsorship - General 3%
Social Events 25 %
Membership 40%
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Business Events 20%
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Chamber Board of Directors & Officers
Sharon Wong Chair Counsel King & Wood Mallesons
The Chamber’s board members are responsible for forming and driving the policies as well as providing guidance on all the activities of the Chamber.
Winston Kan Vice-Chair
David Nicholson CA Treasurer
Senior Business Development Manager, IMW Compressor Co., Ltd.
President Bennet & Wright International Group Ltd.
Mark Ceolin Director
Phuong Chung Director
Anthony Fong Director
John E. McDonald Director
Radley Mackenzie Director
Yves J. Nadon Director
Alan McMillan Director
Eunice Wang Director
President Red Gate International
Senior Vice President Manulife-Sinochem
General Manager IBM Engineering Technology Company
Managing Director British Columbia Trade and Investment Office – Shanghai
Consultant APCO (Beijing)
Consultant WSX Group
CEO JIE Technologies Ltd.
Vice President Bank of Montreal (China) Co.Ltd.
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Chamber Staff
The Chamber staff executes the programs and services of the Chamber. If you should need any assistance regarding our services for members, events, media platforms, sponsorship, etc., you may contact any one of our team members. Carley Pulford Executive Director carley.pulford@cancham.asia
Sarah Cheng Media & Communications Manager sara@cancham.asia
Rebecca Copelovici Senior Membership Manager rebecca@cancham.asia
Christine Cheung Senior Events Coordinator christine@cancham.asia
Alice Wang Events Coordinator alice@cancham.asia
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Services Inform
Promote
• Via topical seminars at membership rates.
Connect
• Members are given the opportunity to speak at seminars in order to share their expertise with a • Meet informed experts/professionals at seminars wider network. and social mixers. • Market your services and products to other mem• Share your expertise with the Chamber’s members with the Access Program (a member to members. ber discount and services program).
• The Chamber widens your professional and social network through personal introductions. We take the time to meet with you to understand your needs and goals and then we take that information and research potential stakeholders/customers/ business partners within our network and within the network of other chambers as well.
• Members are listed on our online membership directory.
• As a speaker at one of our events, you have the chance to expand your clientele. • With over 2000 attendees at our events, members get the chance to meet like-minded professionals as well as potential customers.
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Special Thanks
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai would like to extend a special thank you to the following companies for their generous support. The time, effort and resources you contribute to the Chamber ensures that the Chamber can continue to serve our members and the greater Canadian community at large in East China.
Shanghai Nine Dragons Construction & Consulting Co.,Ltd www.ndconst.com
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Contact Us
Suite 2805 172 Yuyuan Road Jing An District T: 021 6075 8797/98/99 info@cancham.asia www.cancham.asia
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