“Industrial Estate Ventures”

Christopher Dillon presented his recent ventures “Buying and Selling Industrial Properties in Hong Kong” in our December meeting. We asked for more: so we presented jointly with the Property Committee an evening of discussions on the subject. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darren Yates and Michael Nardella for connecting us with Wayal Chiu of Colliers to make this Discussion Panel work.

 To view Chris on YouTube: http://youtu.be/pTrqQvinYW8

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Photos: 1. Chris presenting in the ESBC meeting 2. Brian, Chris and Wayal upon arrival at the Chamber

3.  The speakers answering questions from the floor 4. Group photo after the Panel

There were three parts to the Discussion Panel:

Part 1. Industrial Estate Ventures:

Challenges and Opportunities: A Case Study

 by Christopher Dillon, Principal, Dillon Communications Ltd.

 Part 2. The Real Deals: Unmasking Hidden Gems in the Industrial Property Market

 by Wayal Chiu, Director, Industrial Services, Colliers International

 Part 3. Revitalization and SME Business Opportunities with Industrial Space

 by Brian R. Brown, Shogi Capital
- Author of “Chasing the Same Signals”

More about the event and speakers, please click Industrial Estate Ventures

“Hong Kong:  Asia’s Financial Hub”

by Jean-Baptiste Roy, Co- Chair, YP

“Hong Kong: Asia’s Financial Hub” was a lunch seminar presented by the Young Professionals on October 31, 2011. We invited Jean-Baptiste to present a summary of the Lunch Seminar Talk to the meeting as the topic was worth promoting. In particular, it reinforced the TDC’s “Think Asia Think Hong Kong” campaign.

The speakers of the Asia’s Financial Hub event were Veronique Lafon-Vinais, Adjunct Associate Professor, HKUST; Director, Tai Tam Corporation and John Levack.

Veronique is a banker, and John is a Fund/PE perspectives. The three main factors that brought Hong Kong as one of the World’s most significant financial hub are regulations, geo-location and the skill labour available inHong Kong.

According to Veronique, a banker’s perspective, the advantages that Hong Kong currently holds are

- the educations facilities,

- the infrastructures,

- the rule of law,

- acting as a gateway to China and

- the work ethic that every skill labour holds within him/her.

Similarly, John also considered the above factors as Hong Kong’s greatest strengths against other financial hub, in the perspective of a Fund/PE manager.

In addition to those, he specifically pointed out that Hong Kong’s Double Taxation Agreement and the Low Tax Rate will continue to assist the growth of Hong Kong in the financial market.

As a banker, Veronique indicated several issues that should be paid extra attention to them, such as, political (in) dependency from Mainland China, pollution and social inequality.

John suggested, in a Fund/PE perspective, that the on-share RMB fund growth is a weakness. Both speakers did come to a consensus that Singapore may be Hong Kong’s great threat.

If you like to see the PowerPoint, here’s the file:YP Committee – Speaker Series – Asia Financial Hub 2011

S & D German Wines has just acquired a new product in their wine portfolio: Rotkäppchen-Mumm.

Rotkäppchen-Mumm is a Sparkling Wine Family and is the market leader in the sparkling wine business in Germany.

After 2 ½ years, it is a really big step for S &D German Wine to get such a big brand in their product family besides the wines of 16 other wineries.

 For more details: http://cancham.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/andrea-writes-sd-german-wines-brings-rotkappchen-mumm-premium-collection-to-hong-kong-m/

Outline of the Talk: – What is Business Protection? – Why is it needed? – How does it work? – A case study

Speaker: Ben Worthington: Head of the Sales Department in Zurich International Life.

Opening Remarks by Dino Zavagno: Managing Director of Gladstone Morgan

It was one of the most memorable evening events organised by the Canadian Chamber’s Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee. It attracted members of the Canadian Chamber itself and also friends from the Italian and Belgian Chambers of Commerce.

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1. Dino (Managing Director of Gladstone Morgan) welcoming Brian Renwick (Boyden), Vice-Chair of the HK Employers’ Federation  2. A networking opportunity for everybody

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3. Mr. & Mrs Ian Carroll from the Irish Chamber

4.  David Sarju (Gladstone Morgan) welcoming Kristine Stewart (HK Institute of Etiquette)

5. The Speaker, Ben Worthington with Andrew and Tony

6. Dino with Gladstone Morgan’s delegates and the Chamber representatives

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7. Tony welcoming Brian 8. The Welcoming Party: David Sarju (Gladstone Morgan), Co-Chairs of the ESBC (Tony and Madeleine) and the Events Team, Cheri and Wendy

9. Tony with Philip Van Remoortere (Port Cities) and the Irish Chamber delegates

10.  Henry Chan (ThinkAct) & Herman Yong (One Consulting)

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1. Merry Christmas from the President Mr. Bob Cook, with Andrew Work, Executive Director of the Chamber and David Sarju, a member of the Executive Committee.

2: Bob with Directors and Chairs: Barrett Bingley, Mati Pouliot, Andrew Work, Henri Arslanian (Chair of China Business), David Sarju, Adam Khemiri (Chair of Technology).

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3. Bob with Cheri (Events Manager) and Madeleine (Entrepreneur and Small Business), Mati, Andrew and David

4. Anthony Behan (Chair, Entrepreneur and Small Business) and Jean-Baptiste Roy (Chair, Young Professionals)

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 5. Merry Christmas from the Chamber Staff – our great support team

Evan Wilcox, Crystal and Tracy Fok (Membership), Joyce Chiu (Finance), Fiona Chow and Wendy (Events)

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1. From the left: Parker Robinson (Head of Corporate Communications, HKTDC), David Sarju (Gladstone Morgan Ltd), Mona Ip (GreenLink Global Ltd), Tony & Madeleine (Co-Chairs, ESBC), Andrew Yui (Director, TDC Canada), Edgar Metums (Aquaovo HK Asia), Pierre Boulanger & Sherry Lin (ICS TRUST)

2. The Chamber staff at the Cancham Booth – From the left: Crystal & Tracy Fok (Interns), Evan Wilcox (Membership), Jesed Sanchez (Membership Manager), Andrew Work (Executive Director), Cheri Tong (Events Manager)

 Mr. Donald Tsang in the Opening Ceremony

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for their support during the Expo:

Elizabeth Thomson, Pierre Boulanger, Sherry Lin (ICS TRUST), Christopher Dillon (Dillon Communications), Edgar Metums (BOFRATO), Mona Ip (GreenLink Global Ltd), David Sarju (Gladstone Morgan), Cornelia Francesca Maeder (FRANCESCA), Philip Van Remoortere (Port Cities), Greg Basham (eeVoices), Barry Jones (Maroon Analytics), Michael Trzecieski (Desk Pets), Bob Diefendorf (Diefendorf Property Co. Ltd.), Henry Chan (ThinkACT).

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She serves on the Board of Governors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth was the recipient of the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2008/2009.

ICS TRUST moves up the hill!

ICS TRUST has moved ‘up the hill’ to 33 Garden Road – the award winning St. John’s Building.

Elizabeth in her new office at St. John’s Building

St. John’s Building won the prestigious Silver Medal of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects in 1983. With the Peak Tram terminus located on its ground floor, St. John’s is a familiar landmark in Central Hong Kong. It is prominently located across the street from the U.S. Consulate and next to Murray Building, with Hong Kong Park in its backyard. Its next door neighbours are heritage listed buildings,St. John’s Cathedral and the Helena May Ladies’ Club.

In the lobby of St. John’s Building:

ICS TRUST’s new location on two floors is more spacious and has comfortable meeting rooms and a larger board room. The new offices are flooded with natural sunlight and enjoy green views in all directions – a rare pleasure amidst Central Hong Kong’s skyscrapers.

“I like the natural sunlight at this new office. Our company is expanding in many directions right now and this makes the working environment very energetic,” says Pierre Boulanger, Manager of Sales and Business Development.

“We are truly enjoying our new office. I’m pleased that a new art gallery to showcase the work of new and established local artists is part of the new office space,” says Elizabeth Thomson, President and Founder of ICS TRUST. “Proceeds from sales will help us expand our outreach to the Hong Kong community and support education for underprivileged students.”

New address:

6^th Floor St. John’s Building
33 Garden Road, Central
Hong Kong

Meet Callan Anderson– ICS TRUST (ASIA) LIMITED’s new General Manager in the office at St. John’s Building:

ICS TRUST

International Corporate, Trust, Trade & Tax Solutions

ICS TRUST is an award-winning private Hong Kong-based corporate, trust and commercial services company providing integrated business solutions for individuals, families and corporations with a focus on using Hong Kong as the gateway to China

http://www.icstrust.com/home/

S&D German Wines brings Rotkäppchen-Mumm premium collection to Hong Kong

Hong Kong toasts the festive season with the arrival of Germany’s most celebrated sparkling wine brand

Germany’s most trusted name in sparkling wine, Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien, has been brought to Hong Kong’s burgeoning wine market by local distributor S&D German Wines. Synonymous with celebration, a flute of bubbles is an essential drink for festivities and special occasions, and Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien’s world famous selection is the perfect choice for parties, gatherings and gifts.

Rotkäppchen-Mumm is considered a leading representative of German winemaking history, with its roots dating back to medieval Europe, and is Germany’s most successful range of sparkling wines. Available for the first time inHong Kongfrom now is Rotkäppchen-Mumm’s two sparkling wines: the popular and lively Rotkäppchen; and Geldermann, a top shelf sparkling wine targeting the most scrupulous of palates.

Sparkling wine (‘sekt’ in German) is an extremely popular beverage in Germany and a familiar fixture at celebratory occasions. The country’s annual per capita consumption of approximately four litres is the highest in the world. Rotkäppchen-Mumm is the current market leader in German sparkling wine, and today, one in three bottles of German sekt is made at the hands of Rotkäppchen-Mumm.

Rotkäppchen literally means ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in German. This sparkling wine label is easily recognized by its bottle packaging with red cap. Founded in the 1800s, Rotkäppchen’s traditional range (Yellow Label) isGermany’s sparkling wine market leader and the brand’s backbone. Formulated using classic base wines from various European wine-growing regions, Rotkäppchen’s individual characters include the fine and tangy Trocken (Dry), the smooth favourite Halbtrocken (Medium Dry), the fresh Rosé Trocken, and the convincing Rotkäppchen Alkoholfrei, which is carefully composed using de-alcoholised wines. The bottle-fermented Rotkäppchen (Black Label) catalogue features a very fine mousse from high-quality French base wines. Aged in vaults buried five stories underground, its two variants include the Brut, a classic bouquet aged for nine months, and the Riesling Trocken (Dry), which flaunts the unparalleled attributes of Germany’s finest grape – the Riesling.

A friend to the most discerning taste buds, Geldermann is Rotkäppchen-Mumm premium sparkling wine and has its origins in France’s Champagne region in 1838. Produced exclusively by traditional bottle-fermentation for almost 170 years, Geldermann was first crafted in French cellars, until it was moved to historic vaults in the German town ofBreisachin 1925. Made from meticulously selected aged French base wines, Geldermann’s classic Brut is dry and elegant, while the dry Rosé has an extravagant and fruity spirit.

The collections will be available at S&D German Wines, offer an excellent choice for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, seasonal events and festivals, and thoughtful gifts that are sure to be received with a smile. Guests are invited to make online orders through official website, allowing two days for delivery. For orders of up to 6 bottles, free delivery will be offered to both Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, while for orders of up to 12 bottles, free delivery will be offered throughout Hong Kong.

A further selection from Rotkäppchen-Mumm’s award-winning portfolio is also now available in Hong Kong. The brand’s praised spirits Eckes Edelkirsch and Chantré will warm a chilled wintry throat, while the Blanchet still wine range – known as the French ambassador of light and elegant wine – provides a sophisticated and dry selection of Chardonnay, Merlot and Rosé de France.

 More information

S&D German Wines

 Address    : Room 3207, 32/F, Tower 6, The Gateway,7-11 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon,Hong Kong

Tel : (+852) 21178286   Fax: (+852) 21179290
Email: info@sd-germanwines.com

Website    : www.sd-germanwines.com

Good news to share: Janik visiting local schools

Updates from Janik

Janik Litalien - Owner and Instructor of Systema Hong Kong

- Certified Systema Instructor

“What I’d be interested mostly is high schools and the like that would like to integrate the program to their curriculum.”

Systema Hong Kong’s Goals:

• Promotion and implementation of Systema (Russian Martial Art) inHong Kong
• Training of skill sets towards personal and client protection

http://youtu.be/yWSzKYdsHQM

From these photos, you can see the students are enjoying Janik’s training – this is the Systema Starter Kit

and Dr. Jose A Rueda – Introducing:

SCAD The University for Creative Careers

Thanks to Grant and Jose for accepting our invitation to introduce SCAD Hong Kong to our meeting in November.

SCAD Hong Kong

Essential facts:

- Opened in 2010 with approximately 150 students from 15 countries, offering 14 academic programs focusing on digital media.

- Now in its second year with an internationally diverse group of nearly 240 students.

- Located in historic Sham Shui Po, housed in the heritage building of the North Kowloon Magistracy

- Recently awarded an honorable mention UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award.

To read more about their interesting presentation, please open this file: SCAD_CanCham Presentation

SCAD Hong Kong – North Kowloon Magistracy Building

If you would like to know more about the building, please visit: http://www.scad.edu/hong-kong/index.cfm

The Hong Kong Development Bureau entrusted SCAD with conserving and revitalizing the historic North Kowloon Magistracy Building in Kowloon to become the home of SCAD Hong Kong. The building is located at 292 Tai Po Road. SCAD revitalized the historic facility into the leading site for the study of digital media in Asia, while honoring the structure’s historic and cultural significance.  New features in the building include a library and art gallery, computer labs and digital studios, classrooms and lecture halls.

Since its founding in 1978, SCAD has restored and revitalized more than 70 buildings in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and in Lacoste, France. These facilities serve as living laboratories for students of animation, illustration, photography and design as well as valuable resources for the local communities.

SCAD has been recognized as an international leader in historic conservation education and practice. The university has been honored by the United States National Trust for Historic Preservation, the International Downtown Association, the American Institute of Architects, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Historic Savannah Foundation, the Art Deco Societies of America and the Victorian Society in America.