Added Value to HKCBA Members
6-Month Complimentary Listing at hktdc.com
According to HKTDC research, reliable online sourcing platform contributes to around 15% of international sourcing activities nowadays and this trend is growing. It is expected that buyers' utilization of online sourcing will increase to over 30% by 2010. Therefore, the sooner one begins online advertising, the better.
The www.hktdc.com is a unique global online marketplace with access to more than 660,000 registered international buyers/ users. We are now opening this virtual sourcing platform to companies from around the world to promote their products and services.
The standard advertising package for 12 months is USD$3,470. However, being a HKCBA member, you are now offered a 6-month complimentary listing in the hktdc.com (for new advertisers only).
Please click here for an online application of this complimentary listing service.
For more details, please contact the HKCBA office at vancouver@hkcba.com
Canadian Trade Missions to Hong Kong - by HKTDC
Schedule:
Nov 6-8: Canadian Buying Mission to Hong Kong Optical Fair
Dec 10-12: Canada's participation in World SME Expo and Inno Design Tech Expo
Jan 5-8: Canadian Buying Mission to HK Toys & Fames Fair
Jan 5-8: Canadian Buying Mission to HK International Stationery Fair
Jan 12-15: Canadian Buying Mission to HK Fashion Week for Fall/Winter
January 12-15: Canadian Buying Mission to World Boutique, HK
Jan 19-20: Canadian Financial Delegation to Asian Financial Forum
Please contact the HKCBA office at vancouver@hkcba.com for more details on these missions.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN B.C.
"Celebrate BC Export Excellence" BC Export Awards - Seeking BC's Top 25 Exporters
The BC Export Awards are open to British Columbia companies that have produced goods and/or services that have significantly Canadian benefit; earned foreign revenue; and have been exporting for two or more years. The leadership award is open to individuals and organizations known for championing the cause of exporting in BC.
The Gala Awards Luncheon will be hosted on November 21, 2008 at 11:00am to 2:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
Click here to view more details.
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HKCBA UPCOMING EVENTS
October 27 - 31, 2008
Team HKCBA Delegation to The 9th Hong Kong Forum
Theme: "Connecting China and the World through Hong Kong"
Once a year, business elites from 31 Hong Kong Business Associations in 23 countries gather in Hong Kong for a week-long banquet of business meetings, authoritative briefings from government officials, success stories and how-to sessions, and formal and informal networking opportunities with fellow members, delegates from around the world, and with Chinese entrepreneurs eager to do business with Canada. The 9th Hong Kong Forum is complimentary admission and for member associates of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide to enroll only.
For the past 8 years, HKCBA has been the largest and most active delegation at the Forum. Join Team HKCBA Delegation to the Hong Kong Forum now! Please click here to see more details about this forum.
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HKCBA PAST EVENTS
Monday, September 15, 2008
Cathay Pacific presents HKCBA Golf Classic 2008
The Photo Gallery is now uploaded. Please click here to view the photo gallery.
Thank you to all below Sponsors
Title & Grand Prizes Sponsor: 
Gold Sponsors:   
Silver Sponsors:   
Putting Contest Sponsor: 
And many more SPONSORS.... Click here to view sponsors recognition page.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Joint Keynote Address Luncheon supported by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (Canada) featuring Mr. KC Kwok, BBS, JP, Government Economist of HKSAR Government
The Photo Gallery is now uploaded! Please click here to view the photo gallery.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Keynote Address Luncheon featuring Mr. Bruce Aitken, President & CEO of Methanex Corporation
Thank you to All Gold Sponsors:
 
The Photo Gallery is now uploaded! Please click here to view the photo gallery.
Please click here to view the keynote speaker's presentation.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Please click on the below members to find out more about them!
Individual Members
HSBC Bank Canada- Ms. Joanna Kong
Leith Wheeler Investment Funds - Mr. Gideon Nurick
UV Pure Technoligies Inc. - Ms. Kerry Anne Sheehan
Student Membership - Ms. Lily Lui
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MEMBERS NEWS
The University of British Columbia
MBA Mentorship Program at Sauder School of Business
The Robert H. Lee Graduate School at the Sauder School of Business (UBC) invites you to become a mentor and join the mentorship program. The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre manages a mentor program that brings together experienced people from the business community and full-time and part-time MBA students. Mentoring is of enormous value to anyone's development, and this year we have more than 90 MBA students looking to be mentored by a leader from the business community like you. They are a talent and diverse group of individuals, and we are looking to match them with people from a variety of industries.
The time commitment is small, but the impact is large! A benefit to the mentors is the opportunity to expand their own networks throughout the year with the mentor-only breakfast networking session and the mentor appreciation wine and cheese. Your participation and willingness to give back has demonstrated a real commitment to help others move forward to their future with confidence.
Please click here to see the program outlines and click here to download the interest form.
For more information, please contact Mary Cowan, Manager of MBA Careers at mary.cowan@sauder.ubc.ca or at 604-822-0595.
Does your company have any news for our members? If so, please contact the HKCBA office, we are more than happy to spread the words for you!
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Advertise on our Website!
An introductory price of only $300 per year!
The HKCBA Vancouver website provides an excellent marketing channel to reach our members and the public alike, 24/7!
Our website receives an average of 4,012 visitors per month, and each visitor views an average of 15 pages per visit! In other words, by putting your company banner on our website, you will automatically get an additional 4,000 potential clients' exposure!
Act now! Be ahead of your competitors! This introductory price won't last long!
Click here to download the advertising form.
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Community Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - upcoming exhibitions in Hong Kong 
October 27-30 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
October 30-31 Hong Kong Forum
October 28-31 Sports Source Asia, HK Int'l Building & Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair, HK Int'l Furniture Fair, Eco Expo Asia
November 6-8 Hong Kong Optical Fair
December 10-12 World SME Expo
December 10-13 Inno Design Tech Expo
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in HK (CanCham) - upcoming events in Hong Kong 
October 25 HSBC Insurance Charity Halloween Parade 2008 - Join Team Canada!
November 3 Canada/Hong Kong Expatriate Tax Presentation
November 4 Extra Evening Session: Canada/Hong Kong Expatriate Tax Presentation
December 4 Upclose with John Cleese: Creativity in Leadership
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.
WHAT'S NEW IN HONG KONG?
The Hong Kong Economy In Shock of Lehman Wave
Recently, upheavals of financial institutions like Lehman Brothers' filing for bankruptcy protection revealed that the subprime crisis is still running its course, creating additional pressure on the market. Click here to view full article by HKTDC.
HKTDC Welcomes Government Decision on Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Phase III
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) warmly welcomes the Government's decision as communicated in the 15 October 2008 Policy Address to examine the feasibility of a Phase III expansion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) at a nearby site. Click here to view full article by HKTDC.
Mainland China's Monetary Policy Easing Begins
Amid a worsening financial crisis in the US and falling inflation at home, mainland China took a U-turn in its monetary policy by cutting banks' lending rates by 0.09 to 0.36 percentage point on 16 September, the first time since 2004 when interest rates started to rise. It also reduced the required reserve ratio (RRR) of smaller banks to 16.5% from 17.5%, effective 25 September. Click here to view full article by HKTDC.
Hong Kong Major Economic Indicators
The Hong Kong economy expanded by 5.8% in the first half of 2008, after growing by 6.3% in 2007. While growth has stayed strong so far, the looming global downturn triggered by lingering financial market turbulence begins to cast a shadow over the Hong Kong economy. Click here to view full article by HKTDC.
Tea Times for Canadians Seeking the Healthy Life
Canadians in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are topping the list of their fellow citizens in rating the health properties of teas, says the Tea Association of Canada. Some 59% from British Columbia and 54% from Manitoba and Saskatchewan rate black and green teas as being rich in antioxidant plant compounds called flavonoids. Click here to view full article by HKTDC.
Hong Kong Remains Asia's Leading Business Hub
Hong Kong continues to be the top choice of location for overseas and Mainland companies to manage their regional businesses, according to annual survey jointly released by Invest Hong Kong and the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) earlier on October 6, 2008. Click here to view full article by InvestHK.
HKCBA Vancouver Staff
Joyce Chung, Executive Director at joycechung@hkcba.com
Willie Yuen, Assistant Executive Director at willieyuen@hkcba.com
General Enquiries at vancouver@hkcba.com
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