Sponsor Profiles

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Platinum Sponsor
	Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) and its subsidiaries operate under the master brand name RBC. RBC is Canada’s largest bank as measured by assets and market capitalization, and among the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. It is one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, corporate and investment banking and transaction processing services on a global basis. For more information, visit www.rbc.com
Special Sponsor
	Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (Canada), HKSAR Government The main responsibilities of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office include facilitating trade negotiations and handling trade related matters with the federal government, inter-government relations with provincial and municipal governments in Canada; the promoting of Canadian investment in Hong Kong; and liaising with the media and business community. It works closely with the Canadian offices of public bodies such as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Tourism Board in promoting Hong Kong overseas. For more information, visit www.hketo.ca
Luncheon Sponsor
	Hong Kong Trade Development Council Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, including 11 in the Chinese mainland, the TDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and Asia. The TDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, visit www.hktdc.com
Silver Sponsors
	Calgary Economic Development Calgary Economic Development (CED) strives to make Calgary the undisputed choice for people and business. As Calgary's lead economic development agency, we work with businesses to facilitate growth, expedite local, national and international business investment and trade development opportunities and promote sustainable economic growth in the Calgary region. For more information, visit www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
	Government of Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations coordinates Alberta’s relationships with various levels of government in Canada and around the world. Working on behalf of Albertans, the department enhances Alberta’s national and international presence in areas such as export development, investment attraction and governmental relations. For more information, visit www.international.alberta.ca
	Invest Hong Kong InvestHK is the award-winning Hong Kong Government department that promotes the many advantages of Hong Kong as a base to locate a business; and assists overseas enterprises establish and develop their presence in the city. InvestHK offers free investment promotion, facilitation and aftercare services to ensure that companies have all the support required to establish or expand operations in the dynamic Hong Kong economy. In essence, InvestHK provides an efficient and effective means of completing then implementing your business plan. For more information, visit www.investhk.gov.hk
	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 155,000 people in 153 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. In Canada, PwC and its related entities have more than 5,200 partners and staff in offices across the country. “PricewaterhouseCoopers” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, or, as the context requires, the PricewaterhouseCoopers global network or other member firms of the network, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. For more information, visit www.pwc.com/ca
	TD Bank TD Bank provides a full range of financial products and services to personal and small business customers. As a leading customer services provider, TD Canada Trust offers anywhere, anytime banking solutions through telephone and internet banking, more than 2,600 ABMs and a network of approximately 1,100 branches across Canada. For more information, visit www.td.com
Time-Honoured Sponsor
	HSBC Bank Canada HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has more than 260 offices, including over 140 bank branches, and is the leading international bank in Canada. With around 7,500 offices in 87 countries and territories and assets of US$2,455 billion at 31 December 2010, the HSBC Group is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. For more information, visit www.hsbc.ca
Bronze Sponsors
	ATC (Hong Kong) Limited ATC, established in 1893, is a global fiduciary group serving capital markets, alternative investment funds, international business and private clients. For more information, visit www.atcgroup.com
	Bennett Jones LLP Internationally recognized as a leading Canadian business law firm, Bennett Jones provides the resources and expertise to help build your story and keep the public informed on developments in the legal and business world. For more information, visit www.bennettjones.ca
	Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada’s leading law firms, providing its clients with efficient and effective legal advice and services, and is dedicated to building relationships with Chinese companies looking to successfully invest or expand into Canada and Canadian companies seeking opportunities in Asia. Our lengthy history of assisting clients led the Firm to open an office in Beijing in 1998, placing Blakes in a unique position to provide comprehensive and specialized legal services to our clients. Our China Practice Group has developed an expertise in Chinese investments into Canada and Canadian investments into China, as well as an understanding of the Chinese commercial and cultural environment, enhancing our ability to advise on Canada-China bilateral trade and investment. For more information, visit www.blakes.com
	CLW Partners LLP CLW Partners deliver professional services in audit, accounting, taxes, merger and acquisition, public-listing and financial consulting. We focus on small-to-medium businesses in Canada, China and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.clwpartners.com
	DeBlock Consulting Ltd. DeBlock Consulting Ltd originated in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and was incorporated in May 1997. The Canadian office focused primarily on providing financial, statistical and demographical analysis to governments, private industries and general management consultants in Canada. The company is currently operating out of both their China and Canadian offices with the latter acting as the parent company. A Hong Kong office will be operational in 2012. For more information, visit www.deblockconsulting.com
	Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through more than 7,600 people in 57 offices. For more information, visit www.deloitte.ca
	Klako Group Klako Group provides a wide range of market entry, company formation and outsourcing services to organizations currently operating or looking to operate in Hong Kong, throughout China or major offshore jurisdictions. Klako Group is managed by an international and experienced team of certified public accountants and professional consultants who work in our four offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, visit www.klakogroup.com
	McMillan LLP McMillan is a leading Canadian business law firm distinguished by broad experience and recognized expertise in major business sectors and acknowledged leadership in competition/antitrust, corporate restructuring and insolvency and financial services. McMillan has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Hong Kong and have complemenary product offerings creating numerous opportunities for cross-collaboration and expansion. For more information, visit www.mcmillan.ca
	Otis Gold Corp. Otis Gold Corp. (“Otis”) is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a portfolio of quality precious metals projects located in Idaho & Nevada. The Company is currently focused on exploring its flagship Kilgore Gold Project, located in Clark County Idaho, approximately 60 miles north of Idaho Falls. For more information, visit www.otisgold.com

Grand Prize Sponsor & Official Int'l Airline
	Cathay Pacific Airways Cathay Pacific offers 14 flights weekly non-stop from Vancouver to Hong Kong, daily non-stop service from Vancouver to New York and 14 flights weekly non-stop from Toronto to Hong Kong, plus a 3-time weekly freighter service between Vancouver and Hong Kong and Toronto and Hong Kong. In September 2006, Cathay Pacific made aviation history by integrating with Dragonair and enhancing its cooperation agreement with Air China to provide an unparalleled China and Asia network. The airline is a member of the oneworld™ alliance and a partner in Asia Miles, a leading Travel Reward program. For more information, visit www.cathaypacific.com/ca.
Official Canadian Airline	WestJet WestJet is Canada's leading high-value, low-cost airline offering scheduled service throughout its 55-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of 77 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft and live seatback television provided by Bell TV. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 44 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 121 by 2013, WestJet strives to be the number one choice for travellers. For more information, visit www.westjet.com
Media Sponsor	Canadian Business Magazine Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, bestselling and most trusted business publication in Canada. Canadian Business stands alone as the business magazine in Canada with 100% paid circulation. With a readership of almost one million, the magazine is published every second Monday, except in January, July and August, when monthly issues are published. Special annual issues of Canadian Business include the Investor 500, the MBA Guide, the Rich 100 and the Best and Worst Boards. For more information, visit www.canadianbusiness.com.