Chambers of Commerce Gateway of Business Resources for Growing and Expanding a Business Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Presented by 2012 Knowledge Is Power Conference
Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 17, Knowledge Is Power Conference ASIA: FRONTIER FOR BUSINESS GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES
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 , Texas exports to China rose by percent to $8.42 billion in 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: Trade/Economic & Investment offices of Asian countries in Texas Thank You !!! Contact us for more assistance Phone: / Website: