HARRISON AND PERDUE COURT CHINESE PROSPE... 04.18.2008 Harrison, Perdue court Chinese prospect
By Jeff Bishop
The Times-Herald
"Top prospects" are being targeted by Coweta County Development Authority President Bill Harrison as he makes his way through China with Gov. Sonny Perdue this week.
"A highlight of the trip so far was being invited to accompany the governor and his staff on an industry visit to Chint Electric Company, near Shanghai," Harrison said.
"Chint is one of the five largest private manufacturing companies in all of China and has already been identified as a top prospect for us," Harrison said.
We were assured that the executive president and his brother, the chairman, would visit Georgia in the very near future," said Harrison.
Harrison said he has learned to say some Chinese phrases such as "Ni Hao," which is a greeting that roughly translates into "hello" in Mandarin.
"During our first week in China, we met with top quality prospects in the areas of cellular technology, air conditioning and environmental controls, automobile parts, auto manufacturer electrical devices and plastics equipment," Harrison said.
He also "explored a number of possibilities for new sales and distribution locations," he said.
"It's early in the morning here now," he said by a Skype hook-up Wednesday night, "and I'm about to go meet some folks and go out on a big day of factory visits today."
Harrison said he had "just finished participating" with Gov. Perdue in officially opening Georgia's new Business Development Center in Beijing.
Perdue cut the ribbon this week to open Georgia's newest international economic development center, located in Beijing, China.
The Beijing Georgia Business Advisory Center Company, Ltd. will spearhead business development between China and Georgia.
"China holds tremendous potential for Georgia businesses, and Georgia offers exactly the kind of business-friendly environment Chinese companies seek," said Perdue "The center's formal opening signals a new era of commercial enterprise for Georgia as it reaches out to the world's most dynamic economy."
The business advisory center, located in Beijing's Central Business (Chaoyang) District, will introduce the state's opportunities in commerce and tourism destinations to the world's fastest-growing economy. The center will help Chinese companies find foreign direct investment opportunities in Georgia; assist Georgia companies find new export partners in Chinese markets; and introduce Georgia's tourism destinations to Chinese travelers.
The Beijing center joins Georgia's international offices in Japan, Korea, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Israel, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Canada. The state opened its first international office in Japan in 1975.
The ribbon-cutting for the new center is the business highlight of a 60-member delegation Perdue is leading to Beijing in conjunction with the inaugural flight of Delta Air Lines' new direct flight to Shanghai.
"Of course, we all helped celebrate Delta's inaugural direct nonstop service from Atlanta to Shanghai," Harrison said.
The opening of the center was attended by Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel and other members of the delegation, in addition to Beijing dignitaries including William Brekke, Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Embassy, and Xu Hubin, Deputy Secretary General of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
A formal dinner and celebration in honor of the center's debut in China was held Wednesday evening, organized by host The Coca-Cola Company.
International companies play a critical part in Georgia's economy, accounting for 17 percent of the total announced projects and jobs in fiscal year 2007. China is one of 43 countries that operate over 1,600 international facilities in Georgia. Within the past two years, Chinese companies including Kingwasong, Hailun Piano, General Protecht and Sany Industries have announced they will create more than 650 jobs and $60 million in investment in the state.
The Kingwasong plant will open in Newnan and sell soy sauce and vinegar and is expected to employ at least 150 full-time workers.
Since 2005, China has jumped from sixth to second in rank as a trade partner for Georgia. In 2007, more than $1.6 billion was exported to China through Georgia ports, a 47.5 percent increase from the year prior.
"This business center represents Georgia's debut in the new China economy," said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, which will administrate the new business center. "The time is right, the place is right, and this staff is the right choice to explore the synergies and vast possibilities for mutual business collaborations between Georgia and China."
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