Promoting opportunities for business understanding and activity between the US and China throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
Founded in 1995, the Maryland-China Business Council (MCBC) is the premier private non-profit organization dedicated to helping Mid-Atlantic companies succeed in the China market. MCBC members include corporations, consultancies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions involved in a variety of business activities with China. MCBC also welcomes individual members with varied interests in trade with China. To join or for membership information, please click here.
2010 China Business
& Trade Mission
August
29 - September 10, 2010
Maryland-China Business Council (MCBC), the Maryland-Anhui Sister State Committee (MAPSSC) and the Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee (BXSCC) have joined forces to organize the 2010 China Business & Trade Mission, which will be held August 29-September 10, 2010. Led by Maryland Secretary of State John P. McDonough, the trip will facilitate business with China through matchmaking sessions with Chinese companies and high-level meetings with industry and government leaders in Shanghai, Beijing, Hefei, and Xiamen.
2010 is the 15th anniversary of the MCBC, 25th anniversary of the BXSSC, and the 30th anniversary of the MAPSSC. Please join us in celebrating these long-term relationships between the US and our Chinese partners!
For updates regarding developments surrounding this exciting event, please pre-register. Pre-registering does not obligate you to participate in or sponsor the 2010 China Business & Trade Mission, but ensures you will receive regular updates on the Mission as it is developed.
For more
information, please contact W. Fontaine Bell, Chairman, BXSCC at fbell12345@aol.com,
Steven Drake, Chairman and President, MCBC at sdrake@verizon.net.
MCBC Steps Wa a a
ay Out . . . to Shanghai!
The Maryland Center and EXPO 2010
On Tomorrow Square rises a gleaming edifice of inspired proportions. If it were located in anywhere other than Shanghai it would be the center feature of any skyline. A few flights up the street is the Maryland Center China (mccusa.or), the FIRST official state office (in the US) focusing on trade with China
Ninth Annual John
H. Holdridge Memorial Lecture
April 29, 2010
Challenges and Opportunities
of Doing Business in China
Featuring
Amb. Carla Hills, Chair & CEO
Hills & Company, International Consultants
It was standing room only at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC. Organized by MCBC with much-apprciated support from the Asia Society, Washington, The World Trade Center Institute, TowsonGlobal Business Globalization Center & International Incubator, the Confucius Institute at Maryland, and the US Export Assistance Center, the evening gave breadth to our understanding of China-U.S. relations.
Read the summary of the meeting
MCBC Steps Out - April 21, 2010
Going Global: A Path to Growth in the New Decade
A light rain began to fall as eggs and sausages were being served on crisp white linen tablecloths in the cozy confines of the Albemarle Room at the Marriott Fairview Park. Coffee chatter was in abundance as executives gathered on April 21st to exchange perspectives on Going Global. Organized by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce International Business Council, the gathering was a local who’s who of international business experts, sharing anecdotes, tips and experience.
Executives
from Tata Communications, ICF International, U.S. Export Assistance Center
and other industry experts shared their experience and provided insight
for critical preparation strategies.
The last time we checked China was an international destination, so we checked out the gathering and have the following summary.
MCBC
Reception at the New Chinese Embassy:
A Visit with Friends
May, 2009
-- The new Chinese Embassy at International Place ins Washington, DC was
the setting for a reception for the Maryland-China Business Council. The
stone edifice, an architectural marvel by two sons of the the renowned I.M.
Pei, is befitting the stately significance of China's position in the world.
Read
the full write up and see photos.
MCBC Steps Out
Summit
with Suzhou Leaders on Doing Business in China
Over 200 professionals, business leaders, state and local government turned out to hear some GOOD NEWS about international cooperation. The Maryland-China business connection is a success story that will sail through these tough economic storms. This message was loud and clear to the assembled: Opportunities are in the wind and the Suzhou leadership has a vision for their future.
The delegation of 15 senior leaders from Suzhou City dropped by Montgomery County on their tour of the US.
MCBC was well-represented. Our own President Steve Drake got a chance to reinforce the MCBC message with DBED’s Managing Director of International Investment & Trade Bob Walker and Maryland Secretary of State John McDonough.
Bob Walker, Steve Drake,
John McDonough
Read a summary in PDF format
MCBC Steps OUt to the WTCI 2009 Awards Ceremony
Steve Drake, MCBC
President, and the Hon. Martin O'Malley,
Governor of Maryland at the WTCI Awards Event.
Read a summary of the event in PDF format.
MCBC Presents Former
Maryland Governor Schaefer, Jean Van Buskirk Honorary Lifetime Membership
Awards
MCBC Chair Steve Drake
(left) and Chairman Emeritus Clay Hickson
present a lifetime membership to Jean Van Buskirk
During its 14th Annual Chinese New Year Banquet, MCBC honored two of Maryland’s most significant contributors to the state’s relationship with China with lifetime memberships. Former Maryland Governor and Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer and longtime MCBC member Jean Van Buskirk received the honors from MCBC Chairman Emeritus Clay Hickson in recognition of their early pioneering work in Maryland-China relations, their establishment of Maryland’s sister state and cities programs, and their influence on the establishment and growth of MCBC.
As Governor Schaefer was unable to attend the event, Ms. Van Buskirk received his award on his behalf, regaling banquet attendees with stories of his early trips to China during which she accompanied the Governor and his delegation. She was then surprised with the presentation of the same award to her.
Congratulations Governor Schaefer and Jean Van Buskirk!
