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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai ABOUT CANCHAM SHANGHAI The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (CanCham Shanghai) is the leading organization supporting Canadian business and community interests in East China. It is the core of the Canadian business community and the Canadian community at large in East China.
OUR MISSION CanCham Shanghai is focused on helping Canadian businesses set up in China as well as building the Canadian community. The Chamber provides on the ground services to Canadians who want to start or expand their businesses in China. If you are hoping to come to China to set up a business we can put you in touch with the right people and resources.
OUR HISTORY CanCham Shanghai was founded in 1996 by a group of locally‐based Canadian companies and entrepreneurs under the name of the Canadian Business Forum (CBF) with the support of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai. In June 2008, CanCham Shanghai was officially inaugurated in name.
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WHO WE ARE
OUR MEMBERS Our membership consists of Canada‐China joint ventures and wholly‐owned Canadian companies, ranging from some of the largest and best‐recognized corporations to medium and small‐sized enterprises, representing a rich variety of industries.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Canadian Chamber is led by a board composed of 11 elected directors and 1 ex‐officio director. The directors are either Canadian MNCs’ representatives or Canadian entrepreneurs running their own business in East China. They represent Canadian industrial diversity and strength on the business scene of East China. Board members are responsible for forming and driving the policies as well as providing guidance on all the activities of the Chamber.
Honorary President
Nadir Patel Consul General of Canada in Shanghai
Vice Chair Winston Kan Business Development Manager IMW Compressors
Chair Sharon Wong
Senior Associate, Mallesons Stephen Jacques
Treasurer David Nicholson President, Bennet & Wright International
Vice Chair Ex‐Officio Jordan Reeves
Deputy Consul General of Canada in Shanghai
Director Alan McMillan CEO, JIE Technologies Ltd.
Director Anthony Fong
General Manager, IBM Engineerin
Technology Company
Director Mark Ceolin CEO, Red Gate International Inc.
Director John MacDonald
Chief Representative, British Columbia Trade and Investment
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Director Radley MacKenzie Consultant, APCO (Beijing) Consulting Company Limited Shanghai Branch
Director Yves Nadon
Senior Manager, ICSME Shanghai
Director Phuong Chung Senior Vice President, Manulife‐Sinochem
Director Eunice Wang
Vice President, Bank of Montreal (China) Ltd.
If you’d like to contact any one of them, please send your request to [email protected].
TEAM CANCHAM As the executive arm of the Chamber, Team CanCham takes care of the daily operations of the Chamber. If you should need any assistance regarding our events, media platforms, sponsorship, etc., you may contact any one of our team members.
Carley Pulford
Executive Director Directrice Exécutive
Events & Trade Fairs
Membership Services Media & Communications
Edmond Wang Events Coordinator
Rebecca CopeloviciSenior Membership Officer [email protected]
Sarah Cheng Media & Communications Manager
Sophie ZhangMembership Assistant [email protected]
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OUR SERVICES Our mission is to serve both the business and social needs of Canadian community in East China. WE CAN HELP YOU
• Connect with the right people in both the public and private sectors • Establish and develop rewarding business and social networks • Acquire up‐to‐date market knowledge and business information • Promote your professional expertise and knowledge through CanCham’s business network • Deliver business opportunities to your door through business referrals and match‐making • Enhance your business profile by promoting you through CanCham’s powerful virtual tools and
network
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP ¥ 5,000 per year Academy membership is created for Canadian universities and other types of post‐secondary educational institutions not only to meet their respective business needs but also to support them in fostering a strong tie with their locally‐based alumni. 1. All standard benefits accorded to company members 2. Locally‐based alumni given CanCham social membership with which they can access all CanCham
social events at membership rates 3. Providing support to their ongoing students in academic research by connecting them to right people
and entities locally 4. Providing logistical and organizational support to the university’s China bound study tours 5. Providing support to their ongoing students as well as alumni in employment search 6. Providing support to their local alumni groups in event organization (such service may be subject to a
fee depending on the scope of involvement)
COMPANY MEMBERSHIP ¥ 4,800 per year
Company membership is created for companies, government entities, industrial associations, etc. seeking to achieve their respective objectives.
1. One price and three beneficiaries 2. Obtain valuable intelligence and meet the right people at preferential membership rates at all
CanCham events 3. Seize business opportunities: first right to business referrals with regard to your company’s specialty 4. Raise your company’s profile: listing in CanCham online membership directory, member news,
business referrals, listing in CanCham’s online magazine, marketing services at membership rates 5. Promote your company’s specialty: write for CanCham’s online magazine; join CanCham committees;
speak at CanCham events
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6. Expand your company’s clientele: Access Program is created specifically for company members to help them market their products and services and expand their business reach
7. Lead the Canadian business community: one nominee is entitled to run for the CanCham Board of Directors on behalf of the company
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ¥ 2,000 per year Individual membership is created for individuals who wish to update business knowledge, develop business and social networks and share expertise. 1. 1 beneficiary 2. Preferential membership rates at all CanCham events 3. Listing in CanCham online membership directory 4. Join CanCham committees 5. Eligible to run for CanCham’s Board of Directors YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MEMBERSHIP ¥ 500 per year The Young Professionals membership is created for individuals 28 and under who wish to grow their knowledge of Canadian and Chinese business, interact with leaders from the Canadian and Chinese business community in China and expand their social and professional networks. 1. 1 beneficiary 2. Preferential membership rates at all CanCham events 3. Unbeatable discounts on a wide variety of products and services from the CanCham Access Program 4. Ability to develop professionally through participation on CanCham committees
*Some restrictions apply
NGO MEMBERSHIP ¥ 700 per year NGO membership is created for NGO’s & not‐for‐profits seeking to achieve their respective objectives. To qualify for this membership category, an organization must meet the ‘‘Public Benefit Test’ as outlined by the Canadian Revenue Agency. *Application is subject to approval of the CanCham Board of Directors
1. One price and one beneficiary 2. Obtain valuable intelligence and meet the right people at preferential membership rates at all
CanCham events 3. Seize business opportunities: first right to business referrals with regard to your organization’s
specialty 4. Raise your organization's profile: listing in CanCham online membership directory, member news,
business referrals, listing in CanCham online magazine, marketing services at membership rates
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5. Promote your organization’s specialty: write for CanCham online magazine; join CanCham committees; speak at CanCham events
Expand your organization’s reach: CanCham has many members always looking to get more involved. With the NGO membership, we can put you in touch with Canadians looking to make a difference, through their company's CSR programs or individual initiative.
JOIN CANCHAM SHANGHAI For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 6075‐8797/98/99.