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2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference. Chambers of Commerce Gateway of Business Resources for Growing and Expanding a Business Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Presented by. Asia : Frontier for business growth and opportunities. Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce
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2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference Chambers of Commerce Gateway of Business Resources for Growing and Expanding a Business Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Presented by
Asia: Frontier for business growth and opportunities Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference
About Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce Established in 1986 Vision: Become the Premier Asian American Chamber in the U.S. Mission: Advocate for the Asian American business community while assisting the economic development in North Texas Our Core Values: Economic Development / Tourism / Public Policy / Diversity / Leadership Represents 17 Asian ethnic groups in North Texas 2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference
Grow & Expand a Business Internationally: Resources & Initiatives • Texas as Gateway to Asia: • From 2001-2008, Texas exports to China rose by 433.7 percent to $8.42 billion in 2008 • 2010 Texas Exports to Asia - $40.24 billion • Chemical Manufactures ~ $11.07 billion / Computers & Electronics ~ $8.77 billion • Machinery Manufactures ~ $7.68 billion / Petroleum Products ~ $2.78 billion • Asian freight accounts for almost 66% of all international cargo with DFW • Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea • Asian Trade Agencies • KOTRA • Taiwan Economic Center • Malaysia Economic Development Center • China Office of Economic Development • Vietnam Economic Office • Hong Kong Trade Association 2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference
GDAACC International Resources & Projects • Employment-Based (EB-5) Program: • Asian investment to North Texas companies Investors get conditional green card • Conference & Joint Projects with Asian Trade Agencies • Texas Regional Conference • Trade Delegation between North Texas and Asia • Rich experience and strong linkage to Asia countries among the Chamber members and • 17 Asian ethnic business communities in North Texas • Helpful Tips on How Small Business can go global or international • International Trade Center – SBDC: http://website.iexportimport.com • Trade/Economic & Investment offices of Asian countries in Texas Thank You !!! Contact us for more assistance Phone: 972.241.8250 / E-mail: hoyoung@gdaacc.com Website: www.gdaacc.com 2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference