Past Events

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An expert panel of three speakers presented at this event cohosted by three regional Chinese Chambers.

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The Pan-Asian Forum, presented by the City of Dublin and a joint effort of JASCO and AIABG, presented concrete information to businesses interested in working in India, Japan, and China.

This webinar demonstrated that health care workers the world over put patient well-being ahead of politics.

In this October 20, 2020 online event, we learned about the experiences of three ethnic Chinese professionals whose businesses are contributing to Central Ohio and beyond.

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Spoiler alert: "it depends."

This panel of experts shared their perspectives on future opportunities in the Pearl River Delta "Greater Bay Area," and throughout the Chinese-speaking world, both in and outside of the PRC.

Yiqi Cai of Watson & Band Law Firm in Shanghai shared how businesses in China have responded to the challenges of operating during the global pandemic.

The US-China Series is a sequence of events designed to provide a forum for thoughtful debate and critical dialogue.

Co-sponsored by Sparx Logistics and the Chinese Chamber, Tom Cook, CEO and Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, presented an up-to-date guide to changes in Incoterm rules to keep your business prepared for the next decade of business.

Hosted by the National Committee on US China Relations at the OSU Fisher College of Business and featuring an interactive webcast with four speakers, moderated by George Stephanopoulos, and an on-site discussion facilitated by Allen Barber.

On November 12, 2019, D-Terra Solutions hosted members and friends of the Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce at its Innovation Center in Powell, OH. Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Mike Billman, the latest addition to the Chinese Chamber Board of Directors, discussed his experience leading D-Terra in China and recommendations for successful sales.​

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the sister state/province relationship between Hubei and Ohio, Hubei Provincial People's Government hosted a US-Hubei Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum on Friday, September 20, 2019.

On July 16, the Columbus Region Logistics Council and Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel luncheon to discuss changes in the global supply chain.

Our summer networking event was held at the Citizens Trust lounge downtown. In addition to many familiar faces, the Chinese Chamber welcomed a group of student visitors from Hunan Normal University. These students were majoring in teaching English as a foreign language and gaining important practice networking, American-style.

On April 9, the Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation hosted the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in New York Huang Ping, the Bank of China, China Reinsurance Group, China Unicom, and members of the Chinese Consulate.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted its first annual Chinese New Year Gala, on February 16 at New Albany Country Club. The event, sponsored by the City of New Albany, welcomed prominent members of business, education, and government from Central Ohio for a night of networking and celebration.

On October 24, The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce, City of Dublin, and Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP hosted Trade, Tariffs, and the Bottom Line at the Golf Club of Dublin.

White Castle Vice President, Jamie Richardson, welcomed the Chinese Chamber to its new Short North location for networking and a crash course in market entry strategy. As the oldest fast food company in the United States, White Castle successfully entered the China in 2017 with two Castles in Shanghai.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce and JobsOhio were excited to host the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce (省工商联经贸代表团) on September 10, 2018.

On September 22, the Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce and JobsOhio held a Policy Luncheon at the Blackwell Inn to discuss the current US-China business climate. The event featured a panel of distinguished guests: Daochi Tong, the Vice Governor of Hubei Province; Yumin Zhao, the Acting China Consul General in NY; and Andrew Deye, the Managing Director of JobsOhio.

A delegation from China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) visited Columbus to exchange views on the US-China relationship. The group met with faculty at the OSU John Glenn College of Public Affairs and with representatives from the Central Ohio business community downtown.

Members and friends of the Chinese Chamber got together at Wolf's Ridge to share experiences and opportunities.

Reflecting an increase in businesses started in Columbus by college students from China, representatives from Rev1, Kegler Brown, and Schneider Downs shared their expertise regarding how to effectively set up a new business.

Chinese Chamber members and friends got together at Fortune II restaurant to celebrate the Chinese new year with a networking event. Under the guidance of Dr. Minru Li, two American students from the OSU Chinese Flagship Program gave speeches in Chinese.

The Chinese Chamber joined Columbus 2020 in welcoming this delegation headed by Consul General Ms. Zhang Qiyue

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce was honored to welcome Erin Ennis, Senior Vice President of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), who delivered a keynote address, "China's Shifting Economy and Its Impact on Ohio Business.

We had great food, drink and networking at Miller's Ale House on Olentangy River Road for our fall networking event.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosted its autumn networking event and panel discussion at The Ohio State University. Our distinguished panelists shared their insights and recommendations on a variety of employment related topics. A special thanks to Schneider Downs; Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; and Cornerstone Global Partners.

On August 24, the Chinese Chamber hosted Ms. Bridget Lee, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chicago (HKTDC) at Franklin University. In her remarks, Ms. Lee addressed opportunities for Ohio companies to participate in China's multi-billion dollar Belt & Road Initiative.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), member of the Chamber, hosted our spring networking event at its facilities in New Albany. CVG is an global leader in the supply of complete cab systems for the heavy-duty truck, construction and agricultural equipment markets.

To prepare Chamber members and other key players in the community to interact with visiting Chinese delegations, Chinese Chamber members Dr. Jack Feng of CVG, and Dr. Pat McAloon of SinoConnect, conducted a China business boot camp.

The Chinese Chamber celebrated Chinese New Year 2017 with a networking event at HY Asian Cuisine on Olentangy River Road.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dublin assembled an expert panel to share their experiences working in and with China.

Our autumn networking event featured a presentation from Dr. Rich Timpone, Senior Vice President of Ipsos Science Center, a member of the Chamber.

On September 28, Xiaojun Huang, Peggy Wang and Ying Shen from Bank of China New York, along with Andy Arduini from Huntington National Bank, presented to a gathering of business and government leaders in Columbus.

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), a member of the Chinese Chamber, hosted our summer networking event.

The Hubei Province Chu Business Association sent 14 business leaders from the city of Ezhou to Ohio looking for investment and partnership opportunities. They were from real estate, wealth management, catering,
import & export and a business incubator.

To help service providers, manufacturers, and importers/exporters take advantage of new opportunities for growth, the Chinese Chamber invited a panel of experts to discuss investment in China.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Year of the Monkey in style at Hong Kong House in Upper Arlington.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce organized a round table to discuss labor, immigration and business challenges facing Chinese and Chinese-American businesses operating in Central Ohio. Our distinguished panelists offered great insight and recommendations for success.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce brought together members and friends of the Chamber for networking at Brazenhead.

The Chinese Chamber hosted a luncheon at COSI for the Hubei Provincial Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, which came to promote business ties between Ohio and Hubei.

An outstanding group of speakers met with members and friends of the Chamber, sharing information and answering questions related to exporting and financing for projects in China and Southeast Asia.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce, together with Beer & Guanxi Columbus, held a summer networking event at Haiku Poetic Food and Art in the Short North.

"The Chinese Supply Chain: Opportunities, Challenges, Solutions, and Pitfalls to Avoid in China" brought together a panel of experts to discuss logistics and sourcing in China.

The Greater Columbus Chinese Chamber of Commerce toasted its first event with members and friends at Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter.