• Hong Kong Networking Lunch series in Southern California (September - October 2009)
• Business Luncheon on Hong Kong: Your Partner in Doing Business with China (Aug 28, 2009)
• 2009 Hollywood Bowl Concert & Picnic (Aug 15, 2009)
  
• 7th Summer Mixer in Orange County (July 23, 2009)
  
• ¡§Tips and Traps for California Employers¡¨ (June 25, 2009)
• U. S. Regional Caucus Meeting in Philadelphia (May 17-19, 2009)
• ICT Collaboration and Partnership with Hong Kong ~ Networking Lunch in San Diego (May 6, 2009)
• International Trade Advisory Board & HKASC Joint Breakfast Meeting in San Diego (April 2, 2009)
• Riding the Global Economic Challenges - Hong Kong' Stimulus Plan (February 10, 2009)
• Celebrating the Year of the Ox (February 7, 2009)

• Further Services Liberalization Under CEPA (May 9, 2009)
  
• Awareness of Intellectual Property Rights Protection Remains High (April 7, 2009)
• Three-Year Action Plan on Shenzhen/Hong Kong Co-operation in Innovation and Technology (March 31, 2009)
• Thin Film Photovoltaic R&D Centre opens in Hong Kong (March 20, 2009)
• Multi-Curency Cross-Border Payment Arrangements between the Mainland and Hong Kong (March 12, 2009)
• Awareness of Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Enhanced (February 19, 2009)
  
• HKSAR Chief Executive Appoints New Members to Executive Council (January 20, 2009)
• People¡¦s Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sign
  Currency Swap Agreement (January 20, 2009)
• Hong Kong Ranked World's Freest Economy for 15th Consecutive Year (January 13, 2009)
  

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Along with the Los Angeles office of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and the local chambers of commerce and trade groups, HKASC has organized a series of private lunch events in Southern California covering the cities of Cerritos, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Diego, Sherman Oaks, and Torrance to introduce the "10th Hong Kong Forum" among the local business community.

The Hong Kong Forum to be held in Hong Kong from December 1 to 2, 2009, is a flagship event organized by the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide and Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

About 400 Hong Kong Association members are expected to attend the event for networking, experience sharing and business opportunities in Hong Kong and China.

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A luncheon on doing business with Hong Kong and China co-organized with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel on Friday, August 28, 2009 drew over 300 business executives from the San Diego area.

China remains one of the world¡¦s most promising markets. Recent Chinese government measures to encourage domestic consumption, enhance infrastructure development and improve environmental standards bring with them opportunities for US companies.

With its state-of-the-art supply chain services, technological know-how, financial infrastructure and widely spoken English - Hong Kong is an ideal location for US companies to access world-class professional and financial services that will help grow their mainland Chinese businesses.

Over 100 members and guests of the HKASC and HK Schools Alumni enjoyed a spectacular evening of Tchaikovsky music and fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

Before the performance was a picnic sponsored by C&L Restaurant, Phoenix Restaurant, Roxy Trading, HSBC Bank, and West Basin Municipal Water District.

The 7th Summer Mixer was held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel in Irvine on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

The event was jointly co-operated by the HKASC and the Irvine Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the HSBC Bank.

From left: Adam Beyda (Margolis & Tisman), Dennis Lee (HKASC Vice President), Mike Margolis (Margolis & Tisman), Cathy Beyda (Margolis & Tisman), Brian Gregson (HSBC Bank)

On June 25, a team of Margolis & Tisman labor law experts including Mike Margolis, Cathy Beyda and Adam Schorr delivered an update of the 2009 California Employment Law to over 50 HKASC members at the Alhambra branch of the HSBC Bank.

This event was the first of the series of business information programs organized based on the results of a survey conducted among HKASC members earlier in 2009.

The 2009 U.S. Regional Caucus Meeting was held in Philadelphia from May 15-17, 2009. Representing the HKASC, Vice President Dennis Lee attended the meeting along with leaders of other Hong Kong Associations in the U.S.A.

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Photo caption: From left, Daniel Chen (President, Hong Kong Association of Northern Texas), Dennis Lee (Vice President, Hong Kong Association of Southern California), James Haring (Board Member, Hong Kong Business Association of the Midwest), Barinna Poon (President, Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii), Eugene Hanratty III (Executive Director, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta), Donald Tong (Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic & Trade Affairs, USA), Benjamin Lee (President, Hong Kong Association of Washington), Susanna Kwan (Executive Director, Hong Kong Association of Northern California), Kenneth Wong (President, Philadelphia Hong Kong Trade Association), Stephen Wong (Regional Director, Americas, Hong Kong Trade Development Council), Michael Nocera (Executive Director, Hong Kong Association of New York), and William Uchimoto (Partner, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney)

Led by Jeremy Godfrey, Government Chief Information Officer of the Hong Kong SAR government, and Judy Leung, Vice President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, a group of Hong Kong ICT companies visited the U.S.A. from May 5 to 7 to explore colloration and partner opportunities with the IT business community in San Diego. The progrm included a series of business matching meetings as well as a networking luncheon. (learn more)

Over 120 members of the Los Angeles business community attended a speaker luncheon featuring Hong Kong Commissioner Mr. Donald Tong, JP, held at the Los Angeles Omni Hotel on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. (learn more)

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From left: HKASC Director Ernie So, HKASC Vice President Grace Chew, HKETO San Francisco Director Doris Cheung, HK Commissioner Donald Tong JP, HKASC Vice President Dennis Lee, HKASC Vice President John Coleman, Guy Fox)

Over 200 business leaders and senior government officials attended a business luncheon featuring HKSAR Secretary for Commercial and Economic Development Rita Lau at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel on Monday, November 17, 2008.

In her keynote speech, Lau gave an update on Hong Kong. With advantages from business-friendly environment, low and simple tax regime, transparent common law legal sysem, state of the art infrastructure, free flow of information and capital, intellectural property protection to a dynamic cosmoplitan workforce, Hong Kong continues with its important role in serving the international business community and Mainland China's economic development. According to Lau, "We are confident that our role as an international financial center, as a hub for trade, for logistics, for tourism, for conventions and exhibitions, is unique and remains as strong as ever."

HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Rita Lau¡¦s responsibilities include, external commercial relations, inward investment promotion, industry and business support, tourism development, development of informa-tion technology, telecommunications, broadcasting, film and cre-ative industry, and innovation and technology.

At the 9th Hong Kong Forum, HKASC was recognized for its outstanding recruitment effort in membership in 2007-2008. The award was presented by HKTDC Executive Director Fred Lam and members of the nominating committee at the Farewell Dinner held at the Maxim's Restaurant on Friday, October 31, 2008.

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Located at the San Gabriel historical mission district, the Mission 261 Restaurant was filled with 140 special guests and friends of HKASC at the Sponsors Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, June 19, 2008.

On behalf of HKASC, president Raymond Cheng thanked the current directors, past directors, Orange County chapter committee member, and San Diego committee members for their support of HKASC programs and activities in the past years. Also, eight long time company sponsors were invited to showcase their latest business development and news. Eleven of the luckiest lucky draw winners also took home some fabulous prizes. (fully story)

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Facilitating the interest of HKASC members in the Orange County area, a speaker luncheon featuring Invest Hong Kong Director-General Mike Rowse was co-organized with Invest Hong Kong, HKSAR Government, at the luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Hyatt Regency Irvine on Friday, February 1, 2008.

Mike Rowse's presentation titled "Hong Kong - Your Best Partner and Risk Manager in China" charmed over 90 guests who attended the program. (full story)

(From left: Dennis Lee, HKASC Vice President & Orange County Chair; Lawrence Tang, Head, Investment Promotion, HKSAR Government)

Edward Yau was appointed as Secretary for the Environment on July 1, 2007. His portfolio covers environmental protection, nature conservation, energy and sustainable development. He is responsible for formulating policies, promoting public awareness as well as encouraging community participation regarding his portfolio areas. He also oversees plans and programmes implemented by the Environmental Protection Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Drainage Services Department.

A speaker luncheon hosted by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in San Francisco featuring Edward Yau, Secretary for the Environment, HKSAR, was held at the Los Angeles Omni Hotel on Wednesday, January 16, 2008.

Attended by almost 60 HKASC members and business executives from the environment industry, Edward Yau addressed on the latest policy of HKSAR in bringing Hong Kong a better, cleaner and greener business environment.

His visit to Los Angeles was the first stop of a three-day visit to the U.S.A. In addition to the luncheon, he also met with the Lieutenant-Governor of California, as well as government officials, academics, think-tank experts and business leaders to exchange views on how to improve air quality and tackle climate change.

(From left: HKETO San Francisco Director Doris Cheung; HKASC Director John Gilbaugh; HKSAR Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau; HKSAR President Raymond Cheng; HKSAR Director Ernie So)

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A virtual meeting on joint venture and intellectual property issues for American companies in doing business with Hong Kong and China was held in Los Angeles with a satellite location in San Diego on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

The event was organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel, Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Association of Southern California, and supported by the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association . The event was also sponsored by Morrison & Foerster.

Following welcome remarks by Stephen Wong (Regional Director, Americas, Hong Kong Trade Development Council), Hillel Cohen (Partner, Morrison & Foerster), and (Jim Merklinger, Association of Corporate Counsel), via video conference, a panel of legal experts on doing business with China in Hong Kong discussed on hot topics on doing business with Hong Kong from what to do to protect intellectual property rights, conducting due diligence on prospect partner, and the do's and don'ts of terminating a business relationship in China on joint venture and intellectual property issues for American companies.

Speakers in Hong Kong included Ralph Ybema, Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association; Christopher To, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre; and Jonathan Ross, Transamerica Life Insurance.

At his closing remarks, Dennis Lee (Vice President, HKASC) encouraged all of the attendees to take part in other HKASC upcoming events.

The HKASC Annual Members' Meeting was held at the Pacific Palm Conference & Resort in City of Industry on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Sponsored by PCCW, a Joint Mixer co-organized with the Industry Manufacturers Council was held after the AGM. The new HKASC Board of Directors and the 100 guests attending the event were welcomed by Donald Sachs, Executive Director of the Industry Manufacturers Council and other officials representing City of Industry. (Full Story)

Over 200 HKASC and HKSAF members attended the relaxing and enjoyable summer picnic at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, August 3, 2007. Following the picnic was the spectacular Concert South Pacific with Reba McEntire and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Over 100 businessmen in Orange County attended an annual networking event organized by the Orange County Chapter of the Hong Kong Association of Southern California (HKASC) - the largest Hong Kong association in the U.S.A with almost 650 individual members. The event was held at the Doubletree Irvine Spectrum Hotel located in the heart of Southern California's Technology Coast on Thursday, July 26, 2007.

At a breakfast briefing held Thursday, September 7, 2006, at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, Richard N. Frank, Chairman of the renowed Lawry's Restaurant group and his son, Richard R. Frank, shared the group's successful story in launching the first Lawry's in Hong Kong through working with the right partner. (Full Story)

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Among the 165 attendees, Godwin Tsui of HSBC Mortgage Corp was the luckiest one who won the Grand Raffle Prize, a roundtrip air ticket Los Angeles/Hong Kong, donated by Cathay Pacific Airways.

The 4th Orange County Summer Mixer was held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel.

The evening was filled with valuable networking opportunities with members of other trade groups in the Orange County area including the Asian Business Association of Orange County, Asian Business League of Southern California, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, Irvine Chamber of Commerce, Korean American Bar Association, Singapore American Business Association of Southern California, Vietnamese-American Chamber of Commerce in Orange County .....

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The panel of speakers included Roger Shahnazarian, Pulse; Gavin Lam, Lynns Concepts; John Rutherford, Invest Hong Kong; Steve Alexander, HKTDC; Vice-Mayor Lu Depei, Jiangmen; Clellen Ip, Emerson Electric; Nader Nemati, Epicore; and Kam Li, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch. Christopher Leu, Chairman, FHKBAW, was the moderator.

The pace of change in China is unprecedented. Long a major manufacturing center and exporter, China is now also a major importer with demand for technology, equipment and products growing at a blistering rate. To succeed in China, sufficient preparation is vital. The size and complexity of the China market require a commitment and a viable business strategy, particularly if you're a small or mid-sized enterprise.

Helping HKASC members to gain entry into China, HKASC co-operated a business seminar with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, San Diego World Trade Center as well as the Jiangmen People's Municipal Government at the Hyatt Regency Islandia in San Diego on June 15.

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Updates on Hong Kong

Further Services Liberalization Under CEPA (May 9, 2009)

On May 9, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Central People's Government agreed on further services liberalization and trade co-operation under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA). Witnessed by the Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang and other guests, the Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, and the Vice-Minister of Commerce, Mr. Jiang Zengwei, signed the Supplement VI to CEPA. Under Supplement VI to the CEPA, the Mainland will introduce 29 liberalization measures covering 20 service sectors, including two new sectors (research and development, and rail transport). Thus, the total number of service sectors covered by CEPA will be expanded from 40 to 42. (Full Story)

Awareness of Intellectual Property Rights Protection Remains High (April 7, 2009)

Results of the latest Survey on Business Attitudes to Intellectual Property were announced on April 7 reveal that awareness of intellectual property (IP) rights among business establishments in Hong Kong remains high. A total of 1,001 business establishments responded in the survey commissioned by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD). More than 92.1% of the respondents were aware that IP rights included copyright, trademarks and patents. The respondents in general considered that it was necessary to protect IP rights in Hong Kong¡¦s business environment (93.7%) and that IP was a company¡¦s valuable asset (98.3%). (Full Story)

Three-Year Action Plan on Shenzhen/Hong Kong Co-operation in Innovation and Technology (March 31, 2009)

Following the signing of the co-operation agreement on the ¡§Shenzhen/Hong Kong Innovation Circle¡¨ in May 2007 to enhance the competitiveness of the industries of both sides by encouraging co-operation between their R&D institutions and industries, HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs. Rita Lau, co-chaired the third meeting of the ¡§Steering Group on Shenzhen/Hong Kong Co-operation in Innovation and Technology¡¨ with Science and Technology Adviser to the Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government and Chairman of the Shenzhen side, Mr. Liu Yingli, in Shenzhen on March 31, 2009.

The two sides reviewed in the meeting the items of co-operation now under way and agreed on the action plan under the ¡§Shenzhen/Hong Kong Innovation Circle¡¨ for the coming three years. The action plan comprises 24 co-operation projects under three categories: Innovation Foundation (provision of laboratories or facilities), Service Platform (sharing of technological resources and provision of technological services platform) and Major research and development (R&D) Projects (co-operation in particular technological areas, such as solar battery). Details on implementation of the projects will be confirmed by responsible institutions afterwards. (Full Story)

Thin Film Photovoltaic R&D Centre opens in Hong Kong (March 20, 2009)

HKSAR Chief Executive Mr. Donald Tsang officiated at the opening ceremony of the DuPont Apollo Global Thin Film Photovoltaic Business Headquarters and Research and Development (R&D) Centre and the Hong Kong Science Park Solar Energy Technology Support Centre at Hong Kong Science Park on March 20, 2009. The center is part of the first major technology co-operation project of the ¡§Shenzhen Hong Kong Innovation Circle¡¨ under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government in collaboration with DuPont. The purpose of the center is to establish a Solar Energy Research and Industrial Platform. (Full Story)

Multi-Currency Cross-Border Payment Arrangements between the Mainland and Hong Kong (March 12, 2009)

The People¡¦s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of multi-currency cross-border payment arrangements between the Mainland and Hong Kong (¡§cross-border payment arrangements¡¨). The cross-border payment arrangements will go live on March 16, 2009.

The establishment of the cross-border payment arrangements is an important move jointly taken by the PBoC and the HKMA to strengthen cooperation in the area of financial infrastructure between the two economies. These arrangements will deepen the ongoing promotion of financial cooperation between the Mainland and Hong Kong and mark the introduction of a wide-ranging cross-border payment and settlement mechanism covering multiple currencies. (Full Story)

Awareness of Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Enhanced (February 19, 2009)

A survey commissioned by the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has shown that Hong Kong people are becoming more aware of the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) rights. (Full Story)

Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang, announced the appointment of five new members to the Executive Council with effect from January 21, 2009. The new appointees are: Mr. Lau Wong-fat, Professor Lawrence Lau Juen-yee, Ms. Anna Wu Hung-yuk, Ms. Marjorie Yang Mun-tak and Mr. V Nee Yeh. (Full Story)

People¡¦s Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sign Currency Swap Agreement (January 20, 2009)

On December 19, 2008 the Chinese Government announced that 14 measures would be undertaken in seven areas to support Hong Kong¡¦s financial stability and economic development, including agreeing to the signing of a currency swap agreement between the People¡¦s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). (Full Story)

Hong Kong Ranked World's Freest Economy for 15th Consecutive Year (January 13, 2009)

Hong Kong has been ranked as the world's freest economy for the 15th consecutive year in the 2009 Index of Economic Freedom, jointly published by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal. According to the findings, Hong Kong scores 90 on the 100-point scale ¡V 0.3 point better than last year and above the world average score of 59.5. (Full Story)

IMF commends Hong Kong Government's decisive actions to bolster financial stability (December 9, 2008)

In its Staff Report on Hong Kong released on December 9, 2008, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended the measures of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to contain the contagious risks from the global financial turmoil and reiterated its support for the Linked Exchange Rate system (LERS). The IMF projects Hong Kong¡¦s economic growth to fall noticeably in the coming months amid the still unfolding turbulence in the international financial markets. Consumer price inflation is expected to fall below 3% in 2009. In the long run, an economic growth rate of around 5% per annum is feasible given the consistent improvements in productivity and overall dynamism and adaptability of the economy. (Full Story)

Hong Kong¡¦s total port cargo throughput in the third quarter (December 8, 2008)

According to statistics on vessels, port cargo and containers for the third quarter of 2008 released by the Census and Statistics Department on December 8, 2008, Hong Kong¡¦s total port cargo throughput in the third quarter grew 9% year-on-year to 67.3 million tonnes. (Full Story)

Chief Executive announces economic stimulus package (December 8, 2008)

Mr. Donald Tsang, the Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, announced on December 8, 2009 that the Government would provide up to HK$100 billion (US$12.82 billion) in loan guarantees for enterprises and make available over 60,000 employment opportunities next year as part of the Government's efforts to lead Hong Kong out of the economic downturn. The key initiatives include Expand SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, Job Creation and Mainland Support. (Full Story)

Release of the Michelin guide in Hong Kong (December 2, 2008)

Hong Kong was recognized as a center for gastronomy following the release of the "Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2009" on December 2, 2008 as well as being one of the first Michelin cities in China. As Asia's capital for fine wine and good food, major industry trade events such as the Hong Kong International Tea Fair (August 13-15, 2009), Food Expo (August 13-17, 2009), Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (November 4-6, 2009) are held in Hong Kong.

New Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA (November 18, 2008)

Donald Tong has assumed the post of Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government in the U.S. As Commissioner, he engages in constituency-building activities across the U.S. and directs the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's efforts to enhance Hong Kong-U.S. cultural, economic, and trade ties. Mr. Tong also oversees the work of the three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in Washington, New York and San Francisco. (Full Story)

To celebrate the first decade of Hong Kong as a Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in San Francisco co-organized a reception with the Hong Kong Association of Southern California and Hong Kong Schools Alumni at the Los Angeles Omni Hotel on Thursday, June 21, 2007.

At a speaker luncheon held Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Jack Maisano, President, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, discussed on business environment in Hong Kong and how U.S. companies are doing there. This event was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Association of Southern California and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, San Francisco, and supported by other trade organizations. (Full Story)

For the most accurate assessment of Hong Kong as Asia's business platform, who is more of an expert than the man who helped set up over 200 hundred foreign companies there just last year? Mike Rowse, Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, will tell you that regardless of the nature of your business, Hong Kong is the ideal hub for locating or expanding a regional base - and he will have the inside statistics to back it up. As part of a nationwide program promoting Hong Kong as the "Engine of Growth and Risk Manager for China," Rowse was the featured speaker at a complimentary luncheon held by the HKASC, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa on February 23. (Full Story)

With 28% of China's total international trade routed through Hong Kong, at a luncheon program in Long Beach, Ms. Sandra Lee, Permanent Secretary for Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, presented the role of Hong Kong as an important logistics hub for China and the region as well as a key player in the global supply chain. (Full Story)

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IN BRIEF:A subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, Comerica Bank is a Fortune 500 financial services company strategically aligned into three major business segments: the Business Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica provides a full array of banking services that assist U.S. companies domestically and internationally.

DOMESTIC SERVICES:

• Business Bank - provides companies with a complete spectrum of credit and non-credit financial products and services including cash management, trust and international trade.
• Retail Bank - delivers personalized financial products and services to consumers, entrepreneurs and small businesses through banking centers, Web banking, telephone banking and ATMs.
• Wealth and Institutional Management - serves affluent clients, foundations and corporations through Private Banking, Comerica Securities, Comerica Insurance, Personal Trust, Strategic Alliances, Institutional Trust, Retirement Services, Comerica Asset Management, World Asset Management and Wilson Kemp.

HONG KONG / CHINA CONNECTION: Comerica Bank's Shanghai representative office provides concierge-type services for U.S. businesses interested in doing business in China, its International Finance division provides banking services to foreign-owned companies conducting business in the U.S., and its International Trade Finance group provides letters of credit services.

CONTACT:

• Commercial banking services: Mark Campbell at (562) 463-6515 or Julie Yen at (562) 463-6518
• Shanghai representative office: Helen Huang at 21-5882-6980 or helen_huang@comerica.com
• International Finance division: Hank Miller at (714) 433-3229 or Grace Li at (562) 463-6517.
• International Trade Finance group: Glenn Colville at (925) 941-1931 or Peter Knudsen at (310) 297-2849.

IN BRIEF: Providing cash flow services to small businesses with annual sales ranging from $120,000 to $25 million, CFG offers flexible underwriting standards and work in conjunction with banks to strengthen banking relationships and build "bankability." Typical clients include start-ups, companies with negative or minimal net worth, business that may be experiencing tax or bankruptcy issues, or that may have been turned down for traditional bank financing.

DOMESTIC SERVICES:

• PrimeLine - a prime-rate-plus cash-flow financing product for qualifying companies.
• Accounts Receivable Financing - customized A/R Financing or Factoring programs.
• Accounts Receivable Management - works in conjunction with a bank's line of credit and offers an effective, professional and timely service through which the bank can monitor and control their collateral position.
• Non-Notification Financing - A/R Financing & Factoring facilities provide confidentiality in customer communication.

HONG KONG / CHINA CONNECTION: CFG has offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia offering customized cash flow solutions, A/R management supported by 24/7 real time online reporting, emailable updates, accounts receivable management and ongoing debtor credit evaluation.

CONTACT: For additional information on the Commercial Finance Group and its services, please call Terry Gubatan at (818) 288-5088 or visit www.cfgroup.net/.

IN BRIEF: Founded in 1989, Janas Associates is a firm of dedicated professionals who bring financial and managerial value to middle market companies and divisions of major companies through mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and management consulting.

DOMESTIC SERVICES:

• Mergers and acquisitions - Sale of businesses, merger and buy side acquisitions, rollup strategies and implementation.
• Corporate finance - Institutional equity sourcing, financial structuring and loan sourcing and structuring.
• Management consulting - Enterprise value estimates, acquisition and exit strategies, growth by acquisition planning.
• Consulting support ¡V Company acquisition and sales, management buy-out plans, growth by acquisition plans, expansion or working capital acquisition.
  

HONG KONG / CHINA CONNECTION: Janas Associates works via strategic alliances to offer similar services to firms in Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia Pacific countries.

CONTACT: For additional information on Janas Associates and its services, please contact Asia Pacific Chairman Kern Kwong at (626) 432-7000 or kk@janascorp.com, or visit www.janascorp.com.

IN BRIEF: Founded in 1935, financial services company Morgan Stanley serves corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals through its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. The company has a strategic alliance with Avenue Capital Group and operates in four segments: Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management Group, Asset Management, and Discover.

DOMESTIC SERVICES:

• Institutional Securities - capital raising, financial advisory services, corporate lending, sales, trading, financing and market-making activities.
• Global Wealth Management Group - brokerage and investment advisory services covering various investment alternatives.
• Asset Management - asset management products and services in equity, fixed income, and alternative investments and private equity.
• Discover - credit cards and related consumer products and services, merchant and cash access network, ATM and electronic funds transfer network, and various consumer finance products and services.
  

HONG KONG / CHINA CONNECTION: With two representative offices in mainland China and an Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong, Morgan Stanley provides a wide range of services to both domestic and international clients.

CONTACT: For additional information on Morgan Stanley and its services, please contact Wealth Advisor Tracy Chen at (714) 990-5293 or tracy.chen@morganstanley.com, or visit www.morganstanley.com/index.html.