“We established relationships with Chinese business, government and educational leaders in 2006 that have carried us to this return visit,” said Mayor Smith. “While in Hangzhou, we formalized a sister-city relationship between our two cities. Business in China begins with relationships and this visit to Anderson will further our cultural, educational and business exchange.”
The eight Chinese visitors will include six men and two women, representing government, health, education, art and culture for the Yuhang District. In the Chinese culture, government often represents business interests, Mayor Smith said. Anderson is the only Indiana city these Chinese will visit while in the United States.
Mayor Smith and city of Anderson representatives, Anderson University officials and business leaders will participate in a state dinner on Thursday night.
Anderson Mayor-Elect Kris Ockomon and other representatives of the new city administration have been invited by Mayor Smith to participate in all of the events with the Chinese delegation to assure continued relationships and business opportunities.
Friday will include a breakfast and meeting with city officials, a press conference, visit to Anderson University and the Falls School of Business, a tour of the Paramount Theater, luncheon at the Flagship Enterprise Center, tour and meetings at the Flagship Enterprise Center and the Flagship Education Center.
Itinerary for Chinese Visit – December 13 & 14, 2007
City of Anderson
Thursday, Dec. 13
State Dinner – 7:30 p.m., Anderson Country Club, China Delegation, Mayor Smith, Mayor-Elect Ockomon, education and business leaders.
Friday, Dec. 14
Breakfast and meeting with city government officials – 9 a.m., 5th Floor, Anderson City Building, 120 E. 8th St.
Press Conference – 10:30 a.m., City Hall Lobby.
Anderson University/Fall School of Business tour and meeting with Students in Free Enterprise - 11 a.m.
Paramount Theater – 12 p.m., tour
Flagship Enterprise Center – 1 p.m., luncheon
Flagship Enterprise Center – 2 p.m., tour and meetings with Anderson University, Purdue University, Ivy Tech, and business leaders.
Departure for airport – 3:30 p.m.
Source: Anderson Mayor's Office
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Maybe while they are in town
Maybe while they are in town Lil Kev can talk them into a job starting next year.
It's cool that Ockoman is
It's cool that Ockoman is going to be at the dinner, I think, helping with the transition...
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