Blue Bridge News and Events:
September 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends the Chicago China
Club meeting held at the Blue Frog in Shanghai, China
September 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends the FC Club (Shanghai)
event on Automotive Industry and Media, Sales & Marketing Social
Networking Evening
This special Automotive Industry and Media, Sales & Marketing Social
Networking Evening brings together automotive company and automotive
supplier and service company professionals and Sales & Marketing
professionals.
September 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: China Cross-Border Investment - U.S. Carve-Outs for Chinese
Investors, hosted by Wendy Cai, Director - Deloitte LLP
With the emergence of increasingly global companies from China,
Chinese investors are becoming more interested in U.S. corporate
carve-out opportunities. What do U.S. companies need to know? We'll
discuss:
• Recent trends in carve-outs and what U.S. companies can learn from
them.
• U.S. industries and types of carve-outs preferable to Chinese investors.
• Strategies for attracting Chinese investors, such as creating the
right value proposition for strategic buyers.
Hear the results of Deloitte's latest survey on carve-outs, and
stay on the cutting edge by taking a deeper dive into the latest
investment trends among Chinese multinationals.
August 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: U.S. and Chinese Stimulus Plans Exploring Emerging Synergies
, hosted by Clarence Kwan, Partner - Deloitte LLP
As the U.S. and China continue to serve as the twin engines of global
economic recovery, what emerging investment opportunities might be common
to both markets? We'll discuss: Industries likely to benefit from the
U.S. and Chinese stimulus packages, including high tech and alternative
energy.
• Market players in both countries and the potential for synergy creation.
• Innovative strategies for exploiting these synergies, such as finding
the right strategic partner.
Stay abreast of the current economic environment in these two powerhouse
countries and identify new growth opportunities in each.
August 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends the Tech Cocktail
event at John Barleycorn, Chicago
July 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: China Tax and Regulatory Update, hosted by Lili Zheng,
Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a
serious challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors.
What are recent changes and how could they affect U.S. companies doing
business in China? We'll discuss:
• The new M&A rules in China.
• New incentives for Beijing headquarter companies, as well as tax
incentives for services outsourcing businesses in 20 model cities.
• Recent VAT refund rules impacting export of CPUs and other electronics.
• New developments regarding anti-avoidance rules.
Learn how your peers are striving to anticipate, manage, and resolve
issues arising from the rapidly changing environment in China.
June 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar, hosted by Wendy Cai, Director - Deloitte LLP
China's business environment is perpetually evolving and changes
can come quickly to foreign investors. What are the implications for
investors of recent trends in the cross-border investment environment?
We'll discuss:
• Recent policy changes affecting cross-border investment.
• Emerging patterns of investment, including motives, strategies, and
structures.
• Investment trends for specific industries.
Stay on the cutting edge by taking a deeper dive into the environment
of cross-border investments with China.
June 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends NeoCon World’s Trade
Fair at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, www.neocon.com
Thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality,
health care, retail government, institutional and residential interiors – more
than 700 showrooms and exhibitors.
June 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: China Cross Border Investment Quarterly Roundup, hosted
Wendy Cai, Director - Deloitte LLP
China's business environment is perpetually evolving and changes can
come quickly to foreign investors. What are the implications for investors
of recent trends in the cross-border investment environment? We'll discuss:
• Recent policy changes affecting cross-border investment.
• Emerging patterns of investment, including motives, strategies, and
structures.
• Investment trends for specific industries.
Stay on the cutting edge by taking a deeper dive into the environment
of cross-border investments with China.
June 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends the Sensors Expo & Conference
2009 at the
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Key Note speakers :
Dr. Kevin R. Grazier
Investigation Scientist & Science Planning Engineer, Cassini/Huygens
Mission to Saturn & Titan
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
The Cassini spacecraft has been in Saturn orbit for
nearly five years, and has been completely rewriting the book about the
ringed planet. Dr.
Kevin Grazier--Investigation Scientist and Science Planning Engineer
on Cassini--provides an overview of the technical hurdles involved in
delivering a spacecraft to Saturn, examines recent science results, and
discusses plans for Cassini’s future.
Dr. Kevin Grazier holds the duel titles of Investigation Scientist
and Science Planning Engineer for the Cassini/Huygens Mission to
Saturn and Titan at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena,
CA. He earned B.S. degrees in computer science and geology from
Purdue University, and a B.S. in physics from Oakland University. He
earned his M.S. in physics from Purdue, and then went to UCLA for his
doctoral research in planetary physics, performing long-term large-scale
computer simulations of early Solar System evolution. While in
graduate school, he worked at the RAND Corporation, processing Viking
imagery in support of the Mars Observer Mission. At JPL he has
written mission planning and analysis software that won numerous JPL-
and NASA-wide awards. Dr. Grazier still continues research involving
computer simulations of Solar System dynamics, evolution, and chaos.
Beth Wozniak
President of Sensing and Control
Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions
In the 1980’s, computers were mostly standalone devices constrained by the limitations of their isolated processors. In the 1990’s, the internet evolved to interconnect millions of computers across the globe creating an enormously powerful network for communication and collaboration, enabling human interaction on a scale never before achieved. But the cyber world still remained isolated from the physical world. We are now on the verge of giving "senses" to the cyber world. Sensor networks will become a pervasive resource, enhancing safety, security, productivity, and energy efficiency. Across a range of applications, sensors will give eyes and ears to our networked computer brains, revealing previously unobservable phenomena and enabling solutions to previously intractable problems. This keynote describes technologies and applications of sensor networks today, and how they’ll lead us to a world of pervasive sensing tomorrow.
May 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: Innovative Collaboration Exploring New Ways to Create
Value in China, Hosted by Clarence Kwan, Partner - Deloitte LLP
Amidst the global financial crisis, the volume of
cross-border M&A
and greenfield investment in China has been falling. For some investors,
it may be the right time to seek new forms of innovative collaboration
with Chinese companies. We'll discuss:
• The shift in investment patterns in and out of China.
• Keeping pace while minimizing capital outlays and managing risk.
• Examples of successful alliances between companies in the U.S. and
China.
Learn why strategic alliances may be a preferable alternative to
M&A or greenfield investment when capital is scarce and tolerance
for risk is low.
March 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: China Tax and Regulatory Update, Hosted by Peter Chen,
Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a
serious challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors. How
will recent developments affect your business model in China? We'll discuss:
• Recent regulatory changes and their impact on foreign companies.
• Latest developments associated with the new Foreign Enterprise Income
Tax reform.
• Risks and rewards from China tax changes.
Learn how your peers are striving to anticipate, manage, and resolve
issues arising from the rapidly changing environment in China.
February 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge speaks at Northwestern University’s
Kellogg Greater China Business Conference: “the Ins and Outs of
Marketing in China”.
Rapid economic growth is bringing a wide variety of goods within
reach of a growing number of Chinese consumers. As China’s economy
grows, building a successful business in China becomes a priority for
many multinationals. These companies must begin to focus their marketing
efforts to Chinese consumers and customers in innovative ways. Likewise,
the Chinese companies that are entering the world stage must learn to
market outside of China. The panel explored the best practices on marketing
to China’s consumers and customers, the “localization” of
marketing strategies, and building Chinese brands globally. http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/conference/chinesebusiness/panel.html
January 2009
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's
seminar: China and the Global Financial Crisis, hosted by Peter
Chen, Partner - Deloitte Tax LLP
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a serious
challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors. How will recent
developments affect your business model in China? We'll discuss:
• Recent regulatory changes and their impact on foreign companies.
• Latest developments associated with the new Foreign Enterprise Income
Tax reform.
• Risks and rewards from China tax changes.
Learn how your peers are striving to anticipate, manage, and resolve
issues arising from the rapidly changing environment in China.
October 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
China Tax and Regulatory Update
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a serious
challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors. How will recent
developments affect your business model in China? We'll discuss:
• Recent regulatory changes and their impact on foreign companies.
• Latest developments associated with the new Foreign Enterprise Income Tax reform.
• Risks and rewards from China tax changes.
October 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends:
WIMAX WORLD 2008 CONFERENCE & eXPOSITION - www.wimaxworld.com
The WiMAX World 2008 Conference and Expo is the world's largest event showcasing next-generation mobile broadband and WiMAX technology solutions. WiMAX World offers unrivaled business development, branding, sales, education and networking opportunities.WiMAX World 2008 brought together people and businesses across the WiMAX ecosystem, including component and equipment manufacturers, service providers, content and application developers, and the financial investment community to facilitate dialogue on opportunities and barriers for WiMAX technologies.
WiMAX World 2008 sought to generate new business opportunities, educate and share valuable knowledge and experiences from industry leaders through case study presentations and panel discussions.
September 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
China Cross-Border Investment - Quarterly Round-Up
China's business environment is perpetually evolving and changes can come
quickly to foreign investors. What implications for investors do recent
trends in the cross-border investment environment in China have? We'll
discuss:
• Recent regulatory and other policy changes affecting cross-border
investment.
• Emerging patterns of investment, including motives, strategies, and
structures.
• Investment trends for specific industries.
Stay on the cutting edge by taking a deeper dive into the environment of
cross-border investments with China.August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
Investment Risk Management: Navigating Unique Challenges in China
Investors in China have employed novel approaches to managing a wide range
of risks as they expand and diversify activities in a less than transparent
marketplace. In this unique environment, how can you adapt tested global
frameworks to help manage local risk? We'll discuss:
• Trends in the risks facing foreign investors.
• Specific issues that arise from sourcing, manufacturing, or selling in China.
• Tools companies can use to identify and mitigate risk.
August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with the Qingdao Real Estate Development Company to discuss the real estate market trends and opportunities in Qingdao and Lao Shan Mountain in Shandong Province and in Beijing. The initial meeting was at Qingdao Real Estate Development Company’s world-class private resort on Lao Shan Mountain, Stone Resort and then the next day at their historic landmark office building on the beach in Qingdao City.
August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with the Vice President of Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai & PhD Ma Jiachen , PhD Professor & Executive Vice Dean Guangri Quan , School of Software, Professor Lejun Chi School of Computer Science & Technology to explore opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
The Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai is a renowned university with science, engineering and research as its core. HIT is making great contributions to China's hi-tech research field by creating many new inventions in scientific research fields such as China’s first simulation computer, the first intelligent chess-playing computer, the first arc-welding robots, the first world advanced-level system radar, the first CMOS chip IC card with their own patent, the first giant computer-aided real-time 3-D image construction system, the first microcomputer-operated fiber twiner and the first large-scale tank-head forming machine. The famous 'Shenzhou Series Spaceship Project' was greatly aided by the assistance of HIT in the field of large scale ground space simulation equipment, returning cabin deformation and orthopraxy welding technology, 3-axel simulation experimental platform and fault diagnosis. The micro-satellite 'Testing Satellite Number One', constructed mainly by HIT, was the first fully developed and launched satellite by a Chinese university. The technical advancements on the satellite meet international aerospace standards and mark a new chapter in the history of HIT and China's history of astronautics
Most of the key technologies of the national internet information security management system in the People's Republic of China were developed by the Harbin Institute of Technology(HIT).August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with the software company Orinno Software Co, Ltd.‘s CEO Xiaohai Zhang in Weihai, Shandong, to discuss the software market in Shandong province as well as the market conditions in all of China. They also explored opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
Orinno Software has developed several products to include the Orinno PMailer the first P2P email service system in the world created for enterprises, telecom and email service providers.August 2008
David Nealis visited HDCNC Weihai HuaDong Automation Co., Ltd., a publicly traded company on the Shenzhen Exchange, (Stock Name WHHD & Stock Code 002248) Tang Shi Xian Board Chairman & Li Xue Song Director. Mr. Nealis toured the company with Chairman Tang and Director Li, while they explored opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
HDCNC Weihai HuaDong Autiona Co., Ltd., Builds CNC Machinery for international markets to include but not limited to South Korea, European Union and the USA.August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge visited the sustainable seafood farm of the Xunshan Group Co., Ltd in RongCheng City of Shandong Province, China. Mr. Nealis met with Li Changqing Chairman and Bian Yong Ping General Engineer and toured the seafood farm with them while exploring opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
Xunshan Group uses more than 3000 cubic meters of water in the ocean for shellfish fish-farming, producing various shellfish, sea cucumber, sea urchin, abalone, scallop and oysters, producing over 7500 tons of Shellfish per year.
Has a deep sea fish-farm with more than 50,000 cubic meters of water in the ocean, raising big water chestnut flounder, tooth flounder, star flounder, porgy, stone flounder, dark skirt, and sea perch, producing more than 500 tons of fish per year.T hey also produce 20,000 tons of Kelp per year.
Xunshan Group is supported by research from the Marine Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research institute of the Huanghai Sea of department's Institute of Water, Chinese Marine University, Wuhan University, Laiyang Agricultural College, Dalian Aquatic Products Research Institute, and the Aquatic Products Research Institute of Shandong.August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge was the honorary guest of the City of Weihai, Shandong China. Mr. Nealis met with the Science & Technology Bureau Director Wang Weibo, to explore opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients in and around the City of Weihai in Shandong Province China.
August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with the Science and Technology Bureau of RongCheng Shandong Province Director Zhang Jie to explore opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients in and around the City of RongCheng in Shandong Province China.
August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with Maple Jiang, Editor of Vision Magazine; one of China’s primer Fashion and Lifestyle magazines. Mr. Nealis spoke with Ms Jiang about the trends of fashion in China and explored opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
August 2008
In Beijing, China, David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with Karl Weaver Mobile Handset Business Development Manager of Gemalto, to explore opportunities for co-operation with Blue Bridge Inc and Blue Bridge’s clients.
Gemalto is an end-to-end security solutions company with activities that range from the development of software applications through the design and production of secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports and tokens, to the deployment of managed services for their customers.
Gemalto has more then 1 billion people worldwide using their products and services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government, identity and access management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT security, mass transit and many other applicationsAugust 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with Sharon Mann – law partner at Reed Smith to discuss the changes in the China Market Place. Sharon, who advises on Chinese investment, capital markets, and trade issues, has extensive experience in Asia, particularly in China, in the private sector and in government. She practised law in Hong Kong from 1993 to 2002, advising companies on many aspects of conducting business in China, including negotiating and structuring investments; advising on intellectual property, technology transfer and international trade; and assisting companies with transactional work throughout Asia. Prior to joining Reed Smith, Sharon worked at Dewey Ballantine, where she was Managing Partner of the firm's Beijing office.
In 2002, Sharon opened the Trade Facilitation Office at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and served as Senior Director until 2005 handling issues relating to China's accession to the WTO. Earlier in her career, she practised law in Singapore, advising U.S. companies on corporate matters in the region, and international banks on syndicated loan transactions in Indonesia. Sharon also conducted research on Chinese legal developments and created a compilation of Chinese economic laws and regulations for the Chinese Law Project at the East-West Center in Honolulu.August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge met with Joyce Wang Political Editor at Sina.com in Beijing to discuss current world events from China’s perspective and the role of China in the world order.
Sina.com is the largest Chinese-language infotainment web portal. Sina.com provides internet services to the Chinese population around the world. In every localized website, there are over thirty integrated channels, including news, sports, technology information, finance, advertising services, entertainment, fashion, and travel.August 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge Inc attends the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The Chinese government promoted the Games and invested heavily in new facilities and transportation systems.A total of 37 venues were used to host the events including 12 newly constructed venues. At the closing ceremony IOC president Jacques Rogge declared the event a "truly exceptional Games" after earlier asserting that the IOC had "absolutely no regrets" in choosing Beijing to host the 2008 Games.
The Games saw 43 new world records and 132 new Olympic records set. A record 87 countries won a medal during the Games. Chinese athletes won 51 gold medals altogether, the second largest haul by a national team in a modern, non-boycotted Summer Games. Michael Phelps broke the record for most golds in one Olympics and for most career gold medals for an Olympian. Usain Bolt secured the title "World's Fastest Man" by setting new world records in the 100m and 200m dashes.
The Chinese Government built amazing venues for the Olympics like the Beijing National Stadium, Beijing National Indoor Stadium, Beijing National Aquatics Center, Olympic Green Convention Center, Olympic Green, and the Beijing Wukesong Culture & Sports Center.
The centrepiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics was the Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird's Nest because of its nest-like skeletal structure.Chinese Government officials engaged architects worldwide in a design competition. A Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG, collaborated with China Architecture Design & Research Group to win the competition. The stadium features a lattice-like steel outer skeleton around the concrete stadium bowl and has a seating capacity of over 90,000 people.The Beijing National Stadium was the site of the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics events and soccer finals.The 2008 Beijing Olympics were a very unique ,once in a life time experience that can never be duplicated. It was an amazing experience to share that moment in time with the people of Beijing as well as the world.
July 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
China Tax and Regulatory Update
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a serious
challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors. How will recent
developments affect your business model in China? We'll discuss:
• Recent regulatory changes and their impact on foreign companies.
• Latest developments associated with the new Foreign Enterprise Income Tax reform.
• Risks and rewards from China tax changes.
July 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche’s seminar:
China's New Labor Regulations - Will They Work for You?
China's new labor contract law, which took effect January 1, 2008, is
intended to protect the rights of mainland workers. But what does this mean
for multinational corporations doing business in China? We'll discuss:
• Key provisions of the new law that include provisions for severance
pay, overtime, non-compete agreements, and open-term contracts.
• Expectations of employers in China to date.
• Potential impact on China's future as a low-cost manufacturing center.
June 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
The Virtuous Triangle: A Semiconductor Industry Outlook
As both a consumer and producer, China is playing an increasingly central
role in the global semiconductor industry. How are key industry players
adapting? We'll discuss:
• How the three sides of the virtuous triangle - U.S., Taiwan, and China - have shaped the industry as we know it today.
• How cross-border M&A and partnerships are redefining the role of each country in the triangle.
• Challenges and opportunities for market participants in the future.
June 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends:
"Hong Kong - Zhaoqing: Your Winning Formula to China."The seminar was a great opportunity to network with government officials
from Hong Kong and Zhaoqing.
Speakers spoke about issues related to establishing business operations in China
And the government support and services offered by their governments.May 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
China Tax and Regulatory Update
Navigating China's evolving tax and regulatory system can be a serious
challenge to even the most experienced foreign investors. How will recent
developments impact your business model in China? We'll discuss:
• Recent regulatory changes and their impact on foreign companies.
• Latest developments associated with the new Foreign Enterprise Income Tax reform.
• Risks and rewards of China's tax changes.
April 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
Four Years On - An Update on Exercising Trading and Distribution Rights
In April 2004, China announced the elimination of all geographic and
ownership restrictions for foreign investors in China's commercial sector.
What has transpired in the four years since? We'll discuss:
• How foreign investors are utilizing the Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprise (FICE) to exercise their trading and distribution rights in China today.
• Recent regulatory developments surrounding the FICE, including the impact of tax changes.
• How to fully develop the potential of FICE as part of a tax-efficient global structure.
March 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
Human Capital Value: Connecting Business-Driven HR Strategies to the Bottom
Line
How do business leaders demonstrate that human capital programs align with,
and properly support, the most strategic imperatives of your enterprise?
We'll discuss:
• How business-driven HR strategies should work.
• Ways to connect HR investments and activities to enterprise value.
• Approaches to align and prioritize projects and investments with business priorities.March 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
The Changing Role of China in Global Investment Strategies
Eighty-four percent of company directors expect China to have a positive
impact on shareholder value over the next five years, according to a recent
Deloitte survey. Yet nearly 40% have not seen a China investment strategy in
over a year. How are companies planning to achieve anticipated value in a
fast-changing marketplace? We'll discuss:
• How companies determine China goals relative to global strategies.
• Weighing China investment risks and opportunities against other potential geographies.
• The role played by boards in this process and the key questions they might ask of senior management.January 2008
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
From Short-Term Benefit to Long-Term Value: Encouraging a Sustainable Approach to China Sourcing
In light of recent recalls of Chinese-made goods, many U.S. companies are taking a second look at the risk inherent to extended supply chains. What specific steps can management take to mitigate these risks and how can boards provide the necessary oversight? The topics covered were:
Product safety issues — what's really at stake for U.S. businesses?
- ••Setting the tone at the top for low-cost country sourcing strategies.
- Establishing the right processes to address risk over the lifetime of supplier relationships.
We learned how companies can take action to preserve the benefits of a global supply chain while protecting shareholder value.
December 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar on:
2008 China Outlook: Another Momentous Year?
The Chinese government continues its attempts to rebalance the economy, promote increased domestic demand, shift public sentiment toward foreign investment, and raise anticipation for next summer’s Olympics. What do these actions mean for U.S. companies operating in China? The topics covered were:
- Trends in M&A and private equity investment.
- China’s growing consumer demand.
- Chinese overseas investment.
- Impact of the 2007 Party Congress on the political environment.
We gained insight into where China is headed in 2008 and how upcoming events might impact your business.
November 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar on:
Talent Management
Talent Acquisition and Development: Time to Turn the Page?
Yesterday’s HR strategies can’t keep pace with the growing global shortage of critical skills. What are ways you can attract, keep, and develop top talent? The topics covered were:
- Ways to attract both experienced hires and Gen Y recruits — a relationship-based recruiting model.
- Making your current workforce an effective talent pool using self-service and workplace learning capabilities, and shared services and outsourced learning models.
- Developing the next generation of leaders through experiential leadership development programs and performance management capabilities.
We heard about new strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and development to consider in your efforts to gain a decided advantage in the emerging global war for talent.
November 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
China Tax and Regulatory Update
Changes to China’s evolving tax and regulatory system have the potential to change the way you do business in China. What are recent developments that could impact your business model in China? The topics covered were:
- A new high-technology enterprise status.
- Super deduction of R&D expenditures.
- Business tax exemption.
We learned about the criteria and application process for these incentives to help us anticipate, manage, and resolve issues arising from the rapidly changing environment in China.
November 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
Contract Risk and Compliance: More Than a Matter of Trust
As foreign companies continue to expand and diversify in China, success increasingly depends on the reliability of business partners in their supply chains. What are the risks associated with contractual relationships in China? The topics covered were:
- Contractual risks in China’s unique business environment, such as revenue or royalty leakage, increased costs, knockoffs, grey market, and reputation risks.
- Proven contract risk and compliance practices to mitigate risks.
- Results of a Deloitte survey that highlights various practices, challenges, and organizational structures.
We learned steps to mitigate contract risks and protect and enhance your business in China.
October 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar:
The Board’s Changing Role in China’s Strategy
Few issues stir more debate within U.S. leadership circles than the long-term effects of China. With China’s proven capacity to create and destroy shareholder value, what do U.S. board members really think about China today? The topics covered were:
- How China is critical to the future of U.S. companies.
- Preferred methods for investing in China.
- Deriving greater shareholder value through China strategies.
We heard the findings of a recent Deloitte survey of 100 directors and learn why over 70 percent of board members believe their company has yet to fully exploit its potential for doing business in China.
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends Deloitte & Touche's seminar on:
September 2007
M&A in China: Post-Merger Integration
M&A continues to grow as a preferred method for entering or playing the China market. But once an acquisition agreement is signed, there is still much implementation work to be done. The post-merger integration stage is critical to capturing the revenue opportunities and cost savings that prompted the deal. The topics covered were:
- How the acquisition can be integrated into a global organization.
- Leading practices and case studies from on-the-ground China practitioners.
- Navigating the risks and challenges of post-merger integration in China.
The seminar helped us gain a perspective on practices that can help fully realize a successful merger or acquisition in this final of three topics on M&A in China.
September 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends The Association of Chinese Scientists and Engineers - USA (ACSE) the 15th Annual Conference and Symposium on Strengthen Sino-US Science, Technology and Culture Exchange.
June 2007
David Nealis with client Pin Point Inc. attends Neocon 2007 in Chicago, Illinois to view the new product lines from national and international designers. While at Neocon 2007 David Nealis sourced new suppliers, identify possible new product lines and built new relationships with designers for Pin Point Inc.
June 2007
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge attends NXTCOM (http://www.nxtcommshow.com/) the information and communications technology show with the worlds leading communications and entertainment companies. David Nealis provided consulting services to clients attending the show while he explored new technologies entering the market place.
May 2007Pin Point Inc appoints David Nealis of Blue Bridge Inc. to the role of acting CEO of Pin Point Inc. David Nealis started at Pin Point as a consultant in July of 2006.February 2007
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar-China Business Update
- February 2007
David Nealis of Blue Bridge attends The Canton Trade Fair Promotion Dinner in Chicago IL with honored guest Zhang Zhigang Chairman of the China Import and Export Fair & the China Foreign Trade Centre.
- February 2007
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar Strategies for Investing and Operating in China.
- January 2007
David Nealis of Blue Bridge attends Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s inauguration in Springfield Illinois with clients.
- January 2007
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar- M&A In China
- December 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar- China and WTO Five Years Later
- November 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu meet with government officials from the city of Tieling Shandong province China, to explore co-operation opportunities.
- November 2006
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge explores investment opportunities in Hainan Province China.
- October 2006
David Nealis president of Blue Bridge visits business partners in Shanghai China.
- October 2006
David Nealis of Blue Bridge meets with Shufen Zhou, International Program Mananger of the Chicago Sister Cities Program in Shanghai China.
- October 2006
David Nealis of Blue Bridge brings a group of clients to China. Sourcing products from China, while developing China Market Strategies for the clients. With travel to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
- Oct 2006
David Nealis of Blue Bridge with clients attends the 100th Annual Canton (Guangzhou) Trade Fair in Guangzhou China. http://www.cantontradefair.com/
- September 2006
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge is a Keynote speaker at the
ACSE 14th Annual Conference and Symposium on Economy Hotspots in China and Opportunities for Chinese-American Professionals. www.acse.org
Keynote speakers:
(1) Ms. Anna S. Hui, Special Assistant, U.S. Department of Labor, Opening Speech with greeting letter from U. S. Secretary of Labor Department Elaine L. Chao
(2) Mr. Yunnian Zhang, Chairman, Tianjing Investment Promotion Center,The prospects of Tianjing Benhai Special Zone a real hot economy spot in China for this decade”
(3) Mr. David Nealis, President, Blue Bridge, Inc., How to optimize US companies operations in China
(4) Prof. Christopher K. Hsee, Theodore O. Yntema Professor, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago, Happiness in China.
- September 2006
David Nealis of Blue Bridge attends the Luncheon & Symposium for theShandongProvinceBusiness Delegation hosted by Commercial Office of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago.
- August 2006
Blue Bridge sponsors a luncheon for technology leaders of Shandong Province China in Chicago IL.
- August 2006
David Nealis president of Blue Bridge attends the IWF (The International Woodworking & Furniture Supply Fair) in Atlanta Georgia, with Chicago Illinois based client Pin Point Inc.
While attending the trade show we attended seminars in Lean Manufacturing, Achieving Manufacturing Excellence, Automating the Finishing Line, Increasing Profitability and Margins, Sustaining Competitive Advantages for the Furniture and Cabinet Industries, and Error and Omissions in Human Resources.
- July 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar- Yangtze Transport Corridor: New Access, New Opportunities.
- June 2006
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge is a special guest on Think Tech Hawaii Public Radio www.link.com Topics discussed: Globalcomm, Telecom Industry, The China Market Place and The China Technology Networking Event hosted by Blue Bridge.
- June 2006
Blue Bridge Hosts the China Technology Networking Event.
Sponsored By: Ivy International,HostedLabs and Newport Technologies
Supported by:The Chinese Consulate Office—Chicago and China Star Media,
Guest Speakers:
Karl Weaver, Greater China Mobile Device Specialist, Newport Technologies
Thomas W. Bartkoski, World Business Chicago
Consulor Jun Liu, Chinese Consulate Office-Chicago
With Attendess from :Lucent Technologies, Motorola,U.S. Cellular,Sprint Nextel Corp., Deloitte & Touche, Merrill Lynch, Morningstar, Northwestern University,The Chinese Consulate Office-Chicago, OMD, Xinhua News, China Star TV, China Global Business Newspaper, USITO- United States Information Technology Office, China Star Newspaper and the Kinsella Group.
- June 2006
David Nealis of Blue Bridge Inc. Attends Globalcomm 2006
Globalcomm is a global forum and marketplace for the business of information, communications and entertainment technology. From enterprise users and service providers to technology suppliers and content providers, the forces that drive communication and the solutions to harness it converge here. With 20,000+ attendees and 450+ exhibitors, www.globalcomm2006.com
- May 2006
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge is quoted in the Chinese language newspaper Global Times on the book the Art of War by Sun Tze and how it relates to modern Chinese Business.
- May 2006
Blue Bridge Co-Hosts with China Star Media Corp. The 2006 China Forum – Chicago.
2006 China Forum is an outstanding three-day international conference that features key government and business leaders from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as some of our nation’s brightest academic authorities.
- May 2006
Jing Liu joined Deloitte & Touche's fast growing International Tax Services Group. In May, Jing attended International Tax Master Training Program featuring the best International Tax advisors in the country.
- May 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu of Blue Bridge attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar - Risks & Opportunities Through Cross Border Due Diligence.
- May 2006
Blue Bridge volunteers to paint and upgrade the facilities at China Star TV Station in Chicago IL.
- April 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar - China Tax and Regulation update.
- March 2006
David Nealis attended "Heilongjian - Investment Opportunities in China's Northeast Region".
Heilongjiang is one of the three provinces in the Northeast region that the
Central Government is making effort to revitalize. The event features the Vice
Governor of Heilongjiang as a keynote speaker.
- February 2006
David Nealis and Jing Liu attended Deloitte & Touche's seminar - Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in China.
- January 2006
Jing Liu, Blue Bridge's advisor, joins Deloitte & Touche's Private Clients Advisors Group.
- November 2005
David Nealis President of Blue Bridge was invited to the seminar organized by Bell, Boyd & Lloyd's International Group on doing business in China.
- November 2005
David Nealis attends the Chicago event for 2005 Hong Kong Logistics Awards.
- October 2005
David Nealis of Blue Bridge attends the Quarterly Meeting of the MWCA at the Chicago Kent College of Law.
- September 2005
David Nealis of Blue Bridge Inc attends the luncheon for CCPIT Secretary-General Dong Songgen, and a delegation of 30 senior government officials and business representatives from Zhejiang and Shandong Provinces. Hosted by Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal and MWCA.
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