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Welcome to Chinese Business Club!

Upcoming Events

Congratulations First Years and 1Y on getting accepted to Kellogg.  We are pleased to welcome you into the Kellogg CBC family!  Welcome back Class of 2008.  We hope you had a successful and relaxing summer.

The CBC has started off the school year well.

-       On Sunday, September 16^th, the first year CBC members organized a wonderful Welcome Dinner.  The event was extremely successful and we learned that there are a few chefs in the group.  Thank you once again to Li Pan (KSM’09), John Chang (KSM’09), and Jasper Cao (KSM’09) for spearheading this initiative.  Also, special thanks to Jason Tarn (KSM’08) and the CBC Co-Chairs for supporting the first years.

-       On Wednesday, September 19^th, the CBC hosted an informal session on career in Investment Banking.  A large number of the CBC members turned out for the event and gained insight on a career in investment banking and recruiting.  Many special thanks to Erik Zhou (KSM’08), Ke Tang (KSM’08), Dong Li (KSM’08) for reviewing the CBC student’s resumes and facilitating this seminar.

The CBC Leadership Team is in the process of planning social and professional events.  We look forward to updating you through our list serve.  We also encourage CBC members to sign-up for the AMA list serve (our Co-Chair Ed Zhang is also a Co-Chair for the AMA).  A lot of our events will be done in conjunction with the AMA. 

With recruiting underway for 1Ys and second year and Asia recruiting for first years and second years, the e-newsletter will serve as a resource to announce events hosted by the club and job opportunities.

CBC is a close community.  If you have speakers in mind or other suggestions, please let us know and we will be happy to consider it.  We look forward to seeing you at upcoming CBC events.

Sunday, Sept. 23rd

Event: Networking Primer

Place: McManus Lounge

Time: 8:30pm – 10:30 p.m.

Description: Learn about corporate etiquette before the first JP Morgan Asia networking event on Tuesday, Sept. 25th

VCal Object for Networking Primer for Investment Banking Asia Pac:

https://www20.kellogg.northwestern.edu/calendar/vCal.asp?intKey=76929

Tuesday, Sept. 25th

Event: Moon Festival Party

Place: Optima Horizon Party Room (800 Elgin Rd)

Time: 8:00pm – 11:00 p.m.

Description: Celebrate Moon Festival with your peers.  Come eat moon cake and appetizers on CBC.

VCal Object for CBC Moon Festival Party:

https://www20.kellogg.northwestern.edu/calendar/vCal.asp?intKey=76926
 

Friday, Sept. 28th

Event: CBC Kick-Off Party

Place: G44

Time: 12:15pm– 1:15 p.m.

Description: Join us to learn more about upcoming speakers, events, and activities for CBC.  We’ll also share details about first year leadership opportunities.  Lunch will be served.

VCal Object for Chinese Business Club Kick-Off Lunch: https://www20.kellogg.northwestern.edu/calendar/vCal.asp?intKey=76914

This week in China

Alumni Profile

Mattel apologizes to China for 'overly inclusive' recall

Associated Press, 9/21/07

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/21/business/mattel.php

“Mattel, the world's largest toymaker, apologized Friday for damaging China's reputation after recent large recalls of its Chinese-made toys, admitting that it targeted some goods that actually met the company's standards…..”

China investors may face caps on Hong Kong buys

Market Watch, 9/21/07

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/china-investors-may-face-caps/story.aspx?guid=%7B1216DDDA-A34B-46DF-936C-7F048C19622C%7D

“HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese regulators may limit the amount its citizens can invest in Hong Kong under a proposed direct-trading scheme, spurring concerns capital inflows could be weaker than originally expected to a market that has rallied sharply in recent weeks. …”

ADB says China’s national account are improving

ChinaView, 9/21/07

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-09/21/content_6766556.htm

“BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- A senior economist with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that China's officially published national accounts have been greatly improved by progressive reforms over the past 25 years….”

Olympic torch will bypass Taiwan in ongoing row with China

AFP, 9/21/07

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j-sFpk6NPaf6C8gwFKW0M368_ZfA

“TAIPEI (AFP) — The Olympic torch for the 2008 Beijing Games will bypass Taiwan after the collapse of talks between the island and China over hosting a leg of the relay, officials here said Friday. …”

CBC wish to thank Ken Chou for sharing his profile with us!

What did you do before Kellogg?
I spent six years in Mitsubishi Motors Taiwan, in charge of product marketing and new product planning/development.  Prior to that, I also served Taiwan Army for two years as an Armor Officer, responsible for divisional training/drills and strategic operations.
 
What was your major at Kellogg? What were some clubs you joined while at Kellogg?
I majored in Marketing, Strategy, and Operations.  In leadership teams, I joined CBC (of course), Auto Club, Volleyball Club, Operations Management Club, and Greater China Business Conference.  Otherwise, I also signed up AMA, Marketing Club, Consulting Club, General Management Club, and Transportation Club.
 
What was one of the most memorable Kellogg moments?  
Too many, but I would say the vacations with some of my best friends and their families from CBC.
 
In hindsight, what is one thing you wish you did while at Kellogg?
I wish I didn't dedicate too much of my time into too many clubs.  I must have made some trade-offs and spent more time on studies (booo~~~), networking and traveling.
 
What one piece of advice would you offer to a current Kellogg student?
Prior to leaving Kellogg, I didn't believe Kellogg would be the best two years in my life as advised by some Alumni.  Believe or not, it WILL BE.
 
What’s your favorite restaurant in Chicago/Evanston?
There're some very good restaurants, but I would recommend TAPAS as my best choice.

 Recruiting Announcements

3M Company

Who: Full Time Candidate, US Citizen and Permanent Resident Only

Position: Marketing and Business Development

Location: St. Paul, MN

Interview: Close-List due 10/5/07; On-Campus Interview, October 31^st , Art (Ken Chou’s Boss (KSM 2007)) will be conducting interview

Words from Ken Chou (KSM 2007/CBC Alumni): “A majority of our activities are in greater China area, with subsidiaries in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, R&D resources in China and Taiwan, manufacturing capabilities (5 in total) in China and Taiwan, and major Chinese clients such as AUO (友達光電), CMO (奇美光電), to name a few.  Therefore, for example, speaking Mandarin would be a significant plus for this position.
I went through the same CMC process and am working right now at this position.  So, feel free to spread my contact information and direct any questions to me.  As a current employee, Kellogg alum as well as former CBC co-chair, it will be my pleasure to answer any questions regarding the job in specific or 3M Company in general.  My Kellogg email address, hchou2007@kellogg.northwestern.edu, is still available if folks look up Kellogg photo directory.”

 Other Announcements

Blakemore Foundation

Blakemore Freeman fellowships for Advanced Study of Asian language

http://www.blakemorefoundation.org

Upcoming Application Deadline: 2008 Language Grants – Decmeber 30, 2007

Frances Blakemore Asian Art Grants: November 1, 2007 and May 15, 2008

Please contact Wendy Kam (wkam2008) for a copy of the Brochure

Good Luck Ke Tang

Ke will be attending an exchange program in France this quarter. On behalf of CBC, we wish Ke the a fun and memorable experience in France.  We look forward to seeing him next quarter and hearing about his adventures.

Please email Wendy Kam (wkam2008) if you would like to post announcement on the CBC newsletter – e.g. Baby news, Wedding news, etc.

 CBC Co-Chairs

Wendy Kam

President

wkam2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Ed Zhang

Career/Academic

xzhang2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Erik Zhou

Career/Academic/IT

czhou2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Erin Lin

Social/Treasurer

ylin2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Jessie Chen

Social

yinchuchen2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

David Dai

Alumni/Sponsor

ydai2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Dong Li

Alumni/Sponsor

dli2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Peter Tsai

Honorary Member

Taiwan Ambassador/Party Room

ptsai2008@kellogg.northwestern.edu