RCI FirstPathway Partners (RCIFPP) is proud to announce that our new Sydney, Australia branch office is now open.
RCIFPP Sydney
49 Mons Avenue
Maroubra, New South Wales 2035, Australia
P: (612) 9344-5336
F: (612) 9344-3287
Wen-Chong Liang, of Zhongshan China broke the course record at Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits with eight-under 64 in the third round of the PGA Championship. When asked about the score Liang commented, “This is special, besides the score, because this is a major. And also it makes people realize that there are actually professional golfers in China, so this is a very special round.” RCI FirstPathway Partners would like to congratulate him on this historic round at our local course.
Liang Wen-Chong is the highest ranked golfer in the PRC, ranked 78th in the world.
During a recent visit by USCCC President, Siva Yam, RCI FirstPathway Partners was invited to join The United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce. RCIFPP is proud to be a member of this worthwhile organization.
The United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce (USCCC) is a not-for-profit, bi-national membership organization dedicated to developing increased U.S.-China trade and investment activities by assisting American and Chinese companies, professionals and the general public to better understand the business environments and cultural traditions relevant to successfully doing business in both .
In a recent memorandum, USCIS officials recommended a partnership with the Department of Commerce (DOC) to help the underutilized EB5 program become more accessible to foreign investors. “USCIS views the EB-5 program as an important tool in assisting the U.S. economy as our country continues to recover from the recent recession.”
Below is an excerpt from that memorandum.
TO: Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Director
FROM: Denise A.Vanison. Policy and Strategy, Roxana Bacon, Office of the Chief Counsel, Debra A. Rogers. Field Operations, Donald Neufeld, Service Center Operations
SUBJECT: Administrative Alternatives to Comprehensive Immigration Reform
…
B. To Foster Economic Growth
1. Partner with Department of Commerce (DOC) to administer’ the EB-S Immigrant Investor Program
The EB-5 program allows certain aliens who have made investments in US businesses and who created at least ten jobs to obtain LPR status. Due to a number’ of factors the EB5 program has been underutilized and, as a result, job creation under this program has been limited. USCIS views the EB-5 program as an important tool in assisting the U.S. economy as our country continues to recover from the recent recession. Currently, an opportunity exists for USCIS and the DOC to work together in promoting the EB-S Immigrant Investor Pilot Program (Pilot Program). The goals of the Pilot Program and the goals of certain DOC components, such as Invest in America, seem to provide a natural starting point for agency collaboration. OPS proposes setting up a working group with the DOC to determine how DOC might assist USCIS in making the EB5 program more accessible to foreign investors thorough administrative efficiencies and promotion.
Implementation Method: Working group sessions between DOC and USCIS. Probable rulemaking to codify joint administration of the EB-5 Program once parameters are agreed upon between the two agencies.
Resources/Considerations: DHS and USCIS leadership agree that the partnership with DOC would be beneficial to USCIS as well as the EB-5 stakeholder community. Need to coordinate with DOC.
Target Date: To be determined. [We can begin cooperating with Invest in America immediately.] Allow 3-9 months so that the low hanging fruit can be harvested first.
According to J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction report, the Aloft, a project in RCI FirstPathway Partners’ Citizenship Fund Portfolio, ranks higher in customer satisfaction than many larger, more established brands. Experts say, the hotel segment has seen a shift towards brands positioned as “style at a steal,” like the Aloft.
The Aloft (Milwaukee), a brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is located downtown at 1230 N. Old World Third St., in the Park East corridor. It is the first Aloft location in southeastern Wisconsin. The completed five-story, 160-room hotel in downtown Milwaukee features 5,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, an indoor pool overlooking the riverwalk, laptop stations, pool table and the Wxyz Bar in the lobby/lounge area. Nearby attractions include the Milwaukee River, The Bradley Center (home of the Milwaukee Bucks) and trendy local bars/restaurants.
Last week RCI FirstPathway Partners exhibited at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference in Washington, DC represented by Vice-President of Marketing, Sam Buffone and Director of Communications, Jennifer Globig. Thank you to everyone who visited RCIFPP at the conference.
Wednesday June 16, 2010 – RCI FirstPathway Partners was honored to host local agent John Zheng and his associates from Shenzhen and Wuhu.  It was a great pleasure to share our wonderful program and city with such thoughtful and significant guests.
Starting June 10th Milwaukee’s gift will be on display for residents before being shipped to its permanent home in Ningbo, China. In 2011 Milwaukee will present its sister city Ningbo with the 6 ft golden eagle. This gift is in response to the 2008 presentation of Ningbo’s two stone lions to the city of Milwaukee. The lions can be seen at the entrance of the Zeidler Municipal Building on Broadway St. in downtown Milwaukee.
The eagle, created by created by artist Mike Capser, is currently on display at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) lobby on the first floor. Viewers are welcome.
Wednesday June 9, 2010- This week the Milwaukee delegation visited Ningbo, China to participate in an international trade exhibition and meet with local officials. Ningbo and Milwaukee have been unofficial sister cities since 2006.
During their visit the delegation meet with Deputy Party Secretary Yijun Tang, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Ningbo Sub-Council (CCPIT) /China Chamber of Commerce Ningbo Chamber (CCOIC) Chairman Mr. Zheng Wei Gu and officers of the Ningbo Municipal Government and Foreign Affairs Office.
Throughout meetings Yijun Tang focused on the rapid growth of cooperative initiatives between Ningbo and Milwaukee since becoming sister cities in 2006.
The Milwaukee delegation, led by Martha Brown, Deputy Commissioner of City Development and Bob Kraft, MMAC China Council Co-Chair and Chairman/CEO of RCI FirstPathway Partners would like to thank all of their friends in Ningbo for their gracious hospitality.
RCI FirstPathway Partners would like to thank the former Consul General, Huang Ping for his continued commitment to enhancing ties between Wisconsin and China. Â His friendship over the past 3 years has been an everlasting source of pride for all of us.
RCI FirstPathway Partners would also like to welcome Guoqiang Yang, the new Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to the region. Â Guoqiang Yang comes to the consulate from a post as Deputy Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SCOFCOM). We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with him and his staff.
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