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SUMMARY:NCCBA 2023 ANNUAL BUSINESS SUMMMIT
DESCRIPTION:NCCBA 2023 ANNUAL BUSINESS SUMMMIT\n北卡华⼈企业协会 2023 年度商业峰会\nSummit topic 峰会议题：创投北卡\n \nPlease join us for this fascinating advanced high technology discussion! Questions can be submitted by attendees. \nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: Saturday. 13th May\, 2023\n1:30 PM-6:00 PM -SEMINAR (研讨会）\n6:00 PM-8:00 PM -DINNER （晚宴） \nWhere: RALEIGH CITY CLUB\n150 FAYETTEVILLE ST\, 28TH FLOOR\nRALEIGH\, NC 27601 \nFee: Members and Non-members:\nSEMINAR ENTRY: FREE (研讨会免费⼊场+精美茶歇点⼼）\nDINNER ENTRY: $65 & RSVP ONLY （晚宴$65/⼈)\nPlease login and make reservation by ordering a “SEMINAR and DINNER Ticket $65” or “SEMINAR Ticket $0” through our shopping cart. \nRegistration: You can get your ticket by clicking Add to cart button on the event page \nLink: https://www.nccba.org/events/ \nLanguage: English/Chinese
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/nccba-2023-annual-business-summmit/
LOCATION:RALEIGH CITY CLUB\, 150 FAYETTEVILLE ST\, 28TH FLOOR\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T140000
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CREATED:20230227T185133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T200018Z
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SUMMARY:Women Entrepreneurs' Forum
DESCRIPTION:Women Entrepreneurs’ Forum\n（华人企业协会——女性创业工作坊）\nWomen’s Day Special Event\n（2023 妇女节特别活动）\n\n用好思维导图，实现更多人生目标\n你是否苦于学习与工作中出现的“思维枯竭”？学过的知识记了就忘？跟进很久的客户迟迟无法搞定？工作计划从来都要拖到deadline？兼顾工作和家庭觉得时间和精力不够用？辅导孩子的功课觉得无从下手？工作上创业枯竭，无法打开发展局面？甚至觉得自己“不够聪明”？\n不用担心，思维导图正是帮你解决上述烦恼的关键钥匙！\n3月9日，托尼博赞 (Tony Buzan) 思维导图资深讲师许雅岚Lancome，为你带来”思维导图”的实用技术\, 介绍全新的现代思维导图技巧和四种应用场景，帮助你掌握简单操作规则和方法，你就能高效管理信息，做好家庭和工作规划，为你的工作、学习、家庭，乃至孩子的教育打造别开生面的解决方案！ \n讲师简介：\n许雅岚，托尼博赞思维导图资深讲师，从事思维导图培训、咨询10年；资深儿童教育创业者，从事儿童教育19年，培训学生20多万；企业管理培训师和架构师，是国内一知名商学院的投资人及合伙人； 脑力检测专家，从事脑力检测的研究以及个案咨询超过3万例； \n时间管理培训师，亲密之旅，以及亲子沟通培训师，也是国内国培计划的重要培训师。 \n  \nWhen: 3/09/2023 (Thursday) 12 pm – 2 pm\nWhere: Frontier RTP 3rd Floor\, 800 Park Offices Drive Research Triangle Park\, NC 27709、\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $0 and Non-members: $10. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $0” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: Chinese (中文讲座）\nLunch: Pizza will be serviced. \nAll are welcome! Come and meet new and old friends. \n(We will greet you at first floor and lead you the way to the Meeting Room at 3rd Floor. Please look for NCCBA SIGN)\n（我们的协会志愿者会在1楼迎接您带领您去3楼会议室。请在一楼寻找协会的标志牌集合） \nPlease RSVP to help us prepare for the event.
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/women-entrepreneurs-forum/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP\, 800 Park Offices Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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CREATED:20230227T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T190915Z
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SUMMARY:Women Entrepreneurs' Forum
DESCRIPTION:Women Entrepreneurs’ Forum\n（华人企业协会——女性创业工作坊）\nWomen’s Day Special Event\n（2023 妇女节特别活动）\n\n用好思维导图，实现更多人生目标\n你是否苦于学习与工作中出现的“思维枯竭”？学过的知识记了就忘？跟进很久的客户迟迟无法搞定？工作计划从来都要拖到deadline？兼顾工作和家庭觉得时间和精力不够用？辅导孩子的功课觉得无从下手？工作上创业枯竭，无法打开发展局面？甚至觉得自己“不够聪明”？\n不用担心，思维导图正是帮你解决上述烦恼的关键钥匙！\n3月9日，托尼博赞 (Tony Buzan) 思维导图资深讲师许雅岚Lancome，为你带来”思维导图”的实用技术\, 介绍全新的现代思维导图技巧和四种应用场景，帮助你掌握简单操作规则和方法，你就能高效管理信息，做好家庭和工作规划，为你的工作、学习、家庭，乃至孩子的教育打造别开生面的解决方案！ \n  \n讲师简介：许雅岚，托尼博赞思维导图资深讲师，从事思维导图培训、咨询10年；资深儿童教育创业者，从事儿童教育19年，培训学生20多万；企业管理培训师和架构师，是国内一知名商学院的投资人及合伙人； 脑力检测专家，从事脑力检测的研究以及个案咨询超过3万例； \n时间管理培训师，亲密之旅，以及亲子沟通培训师，也是国内国培计划的重要培训师。 \n  \nWhen: 3/09/2023 (Thursday) 12 pm – 2 pm\nWhere: Frontier RTP 3rd Floor\, 800 Park Offices Drive Research Triangle Park\, NC 27709、\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $0 and Non-members: $10. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $0” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: Chinese (中文讲座）\nLunch: Pizza will be serviced. \nAll are welcome! Come and meet new and old friends. \n(We will greet you at first floor and lead you the way to the Meeting Room at 3rd Floor. Please look for NCCBA SIGN)\n（我们的协会志愿者会在1楼迎接您带领您去3楼会议室。请在一楼寻找协会的标志牌集合） \nPlease RSVP to help us prepare for the event.\n***Please use the following RSVP link to simplify the preparation: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/women-entrepreneurs-forum/
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/women-entrepreneurs-forum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T120000
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SUMMARY:NC Chinese Business Association is hosting a Networking Event at G58 Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:NC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a Networking Event at G.58 Cuisine\nTopic: Talk with Startup Entreprenurs & Business Owners & Investors\nWhen: 2/03/2023 (Fri.) 12 pm – 3 pm\nWhere: 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.\, Morrisville\, NC 27560 / G.58 Cuisine\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $0 and Non-members: $0. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $0” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $0” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: Open \n午餐自点，费用自理。\nLunch will be self-ordered and self-paid.\nAll are welcome! Come and meet new and old friends. \nPlease RSVP to help us prepare for the event.\n***Please use the following RSVP link to simplify the preparation: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/nc-chinese-busin…t-at-g58-cuisine/
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/nc-chinese-business-association-is-hosting-a-networking-event-at-g58-cuisine/
LOCATION:G.58 Cuisine\, 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.\, Morrisville\, NC\, 27560\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T180000
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CREATED:20220917T150109Z
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SUMMARY:NC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a happy hour with ATTORNEY FRED HUTCHINSON AS SPECIAL GUEST @ First Flight Venture Center. The event is FREE
DESCRIPTION:NC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a happy hour with ATTORNEY FRED HUTCHINSON AS SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER @ First Flight Venture Center.\n“KEYS TO THE SUCCESS OF START-UP COMPANIES”\nThe event is FREE.\nAbout this event\nDear Chinese Business Community Friends:\nNC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a combined happy hour with First Flight Venture Center.\nAre you a start-up company founder who are interested in knowing how to provide equity incentives to your employees? Want to know how to structure the financing through venture capital? Or simply just want to hear some stories of NC start-up companies from a Business Attorney’s perspective?\nDo you want to know what are the “Keys to the Success of Start-Ups”?\nCome to the Event and seize the chance to hear from our special Guest Speaker– Attorney Fred Hutchinson\, Founding Partner of Hutchinson Law Firm\, and to know what are the “Keys to the Success of Start-Ups”.\nWorking as attorney for a number of successful start-up companies in North Carolina\, and past Chair of Board of Directors of First Flight Venture Center\, the incubator of Life Science and Technology companies in RTP\, Attorney Hutchinson will be open to discuss with our members and answer your questions from his experienced business and legal perspectives.\nThe event is FREE. Plenty of parking on site. Snack food\, beer and wine will be provided. There is no agenda\, you may drop in anytime during the happy hour. Please RSVP to help us prepare for the event.\nAll are welcome! Come and meet new and old friends. \nIntroduction of Our Special Guest– Attorney Fred Hutchinson \nFred’s outstanding leadership and unstinting support of clients is the key to Hutchison PLLC’s bedrock philosophy. He has believed from his career’s beginning that attorneys owe more to clients than conventional legal counsel. Fred has helped make Hutchison PLLC synonymous with innovation and growth among hundreds of business clients across the Southeast. He has done so by leading the way to real partnerships with our clients\, creating and nurturing the networks that ensure success.\nFred was the founding President of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development\, the largest entrepreneurial support organization in the country. He has also served as the Chairman of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce\, the Chair of the Business Innovation Technology Advancement Center\, an incubator for early stage companies\, the Chair of the Triangle Community Foundation and as founding Chair of The Sports Council in Raleigh.\nFred is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of the First Flight Venture Center\, a nonprofit organization which operates an incubator for technology and life science companies in the Research Triangle Park. Additionally\, he has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of NC IDEA\, a non-profit corporation offering grants to early stage companies.\nFred has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and is regularly recognized by Business North Carolina as one of the best corporate lawyers in the State. Electronic Business magazine recognized him as one of the top 10 technology lawyers in the country in 1990 and Business Leader Magazine recognized him as the 2007 Entrebizneur of the Year. Additionally in 2007\, he was the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine\, the highest civilian honor awarded by the state of North Carolina. \nWhen: 09/29/2022 (Thu.) 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Drive Durham\, NC 27709\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $0 and Non-members: $0. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $0” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $0” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: Open
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/nc-chinese-business-association-nccba-is-hosting-a-happy-hour-with-attorney-fred-hutchinson-as-special-guest-first-flight-venture-center-the-event-is-free/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20220824T221400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T224845Z
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SUMMARY:Interview–Jiarui Li\, CEO at Innatrix–Entrepreneurial Experience Sharing
DESCRIPTION:访谈-农业生物科技公司创始人Jiarui Li-创业经历分享\nInterview – Jiarui Li\, CEO at Innatrix – Entrepreneurial Experience Sharing\nNCCBA presents Jiarui Li\, Ph.D.\, an agbiotech company founder and scientist. He will lead our discussion about his entrepreneurial experience in agbiotech field. Jiarui will use about 10-15 minutes to share his entrepreneur experience and resources for startups\, and then open questions for the moderator and audience. So\, please bring your questions to the meeting. \nJiarui Li received MBA and Ph.D. in plant biology. Jiarui is an accomplished scientist and agtech industry leader. He worked in K-State as Research Assistant Professor\, and then worked in Bayer CropScience and Simplot as a scientist. Starting from 2020\, as Innatrix CEO\, he has been leading Innatrix to develop eco-friendly biological products for crop protection. Till now\, he has raised over $1.5 million in non-dilutive and capital funds\, published over 30 peer-reviewed publications and 2 patents. \nPlease join us for this fascinating advanced high technology discussion! Questions can be asked by attendees. \nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: 2022 September 2 (Friday) 12:30-1:30PM \nWhere: Zoom meeting\nLin Wang is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTime: Sep 2\, 2022 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89621532524?pwd=dlpvQ2FUeG8zTU9pM2R5ZndrZjBrQT09\nMeeting ID: 896 2153 2524\nPasscode: NCCBA\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,89621532524#\,\,\,\,*514372# US\n+13126266799\,\,89621532524#\,\,\,\,*514372# US (Chicago)\nDial by your location\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 896 2153 2524 \nFee: Members and Non-members all free for this event. Please login and make reservation by ordering a “Member-Only Ticket” and “Non-Member Ticket” through our shopping cart. \nRegistration: You can get your ticket by clicking Add to cart button on the event page \nEvent Website Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/interview-jiarui-li-ceo-at-innatrix-entrepreneurial-experience-sharing/ \nLanguage: English/Chinese \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/interview-jiarui-li-ceo-at-innatrix-entrepreneurial-experience-sharing/
LOCATION:on Zoom\, Meeting ID: 896 2153 2524 Passcode: NCCBA\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20220717T222105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T024732Z
UID:20730-1658421000-1658426400@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:NC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a combined happy hour with First Flight Venture Center. The event is FREE
DESCRIPTION:NC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a combined happy hour with First Flight Venture Center. The event is FREE.\nAbout this event\nDear Chinese Business Community Friends:\nNC Chinese Business Association (NCCBA) is hosting a combined happy hour with First Flight Venture Center.\nThe event is FREE. Plenty of parking on site. Snack food\, beer and wine will be provided. There is no agenda\, you may drop in anytime during the happy hour. Please RSVP to help us prepare for the event.\nAll are welcome! Come and meet new and old friends. \nWhen: 07/21/2022 (Thu.) 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Drive Durham\, NC 27709\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $0 and Non-members: $0. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $0” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $0” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: Open
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/nc-chinese-business-association-nccba-is-hosting-a-combined-happy-hour-with-first-flight-venture-center-the-event-is-free/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20220519T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T210715Z
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SUMMARY:1031 Exchange: What Real Estate Investors Needs To Know
DESCRIPTION:NCCBA 2022 June Luncheon Live Event\n1031 Exchange: What Real Estate Investors Needs To Know\n1031 Exchange Basics:\n• Are you a real estate investor that has investment property to sell and would like to save capital gains tax?\n• Are you a real estate agent that has been asked the questions about “how to do a 1031 exchange in selling and buying real estate?” by your clients?\n• Are you a tax professional/financial advisor that would like to advise your clients on 1031 exchange tax benefits? \nPlease come and join us for this in-person Live 1031 Exchange seminar\, with the knowledge and input from 1031 professional Carol A. Hayden\, from Investors Title Exchange Corporation\, presenting the 1031 Exchange Basics to all interested in this topic.\nLunch is generously provided by Investors Title Exchange Corporation. \nTopics to be discussed:\n1. What is 1031 Exchange?\n2. How to do a 1031 Exchange?\n3. What are the timelines of 1031 Exchange?\n4. What is the tax benefits in doing a 1031 Exchange?\n5. Q&A: Bring your questions to the seminar. \nThe Speaker:\nCAROL A. HAYDEN\nExecutive Vice President – Investors Title Exchange Corporation\nVice President/Senior Claims Counsel – Investors Title Insurance Company\nCarol grew up in Raleigh\, North Carolina. She received a music degree from Temple University\, and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University. She has worked in the title insurance industry since 1993. Her experience in the industry includes residential and commercial title insurance underwriting\, facilitating like-kind exchange transactions\, and claims administration. Carol has contributed to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and has conducted numerous seminars for attorneys\, realtors\, CPAs and real estate investors. Carol joined Investors Title in 1997\, where she now serves as Executive Vice President of Investors Title Exchange Corporation (ITEC). Carol is a member of the tax and real property sections of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Wake County Real Property Lawyers Association. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA)\, the national trade association for qualified intermediaries under §1031 of the tax code\, and she has served on the Board of Directors for the TCF Real Estate Foundation\, a non-profit organization serving the Triangle Community Foundation. Carol and her husband Phil live in Raleigh\, and have four grown children\, and three grandchildren\, with one more on the way. Carol lived in Taiwan from 1989 to 1993\, where she taught college English\, and speaks a little Mandarin! \nWhen: 06/03/2022 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nWhere: 53 Hunter St\, Apex\, NC 27502.\nApex Community Center\, Summit Room.\nRegistration: Online Registration. Members: $5 (Lunch provided and sponsored by Investors Title Exchange Corporation). Non-members: $10 (Lunch provided and sponsored by Investors Title Exchange Corporation). Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket $5” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/1031-exchange-what-real-estate-investors-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Apex Community Center\, 53 Hunter St.\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20220130T073220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T074237Z
UID:20588-1644606000-1644611400@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Interview - Shu Li\, Founder of Biotech Company - Entrepreneurial experience sharing
DESCRIPTION:访谈-生物科技公司创始人Shu Li-创业经验分享\n Interview – Shu Li\, Founder of Biotech Company – Entrepreneurial Experience Sharing\nNCCBA presents Shu Li\, Ph.D.\, a biotechnology company founder. She will lead our discussion about her successful entrepreneurial experience in biotech field. The meeting format is questions & answers\, therefore\, please think of your questions and ask Shu Li.\nShu Li\, Ph.D.\, is CEO and Co-founder of Petri Bio\, an LA-based biotech startup developing novel probiotics to increase health span and lifespan. Previously she co-founded Alpine Roads (now Nobell Foods)\, a YC-backed startup using genetically modified plants to produce animal proteins. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from Penn State University. Over academic and entrepreneurial career\, she has generated 7 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 3 patents\, and served as a reviewer for 4 scientific journals. In her spare time\, she is a long-term member and serving as the President-Elect of the National Graduate Women In Science (GWIS)\, advocating for underrepresented scientists\, entrepreneurs\, and leaders in STEM. \nSome sample questions include:\n1. What inspired you for the entrepreneur journey?\n2. What are the advantages and disadvantages as a woman entrepreneur?\n3. What were the biggest misconceptions in your early days?\n4. I heard being humble\, coachable and data driven are critical as an entrepreneur. What do you think are the essential elements?\n5. The Entrepreneurial journey could be lonely and challenging. Do you have a hero in your entrepreneurial spirit?\n6. What is your perspective for the future biotech industry trends? Who could be the next unicorn?\n7. Based on the stage of the startups\, what do you recommend for funding resources\, in terms of crowdfunding\, angel investors\, and venture capitals?\n8.Team building: please give some advice on how to choose co-founder\, board of directors\, advisors and key team members?\n9. What groups/resources should help entrepreneurs/CEOs from early stage companies quickly rise up? \nPlease join us for this fascinating advanced high technology discussion! Questions can be asked by attendees. \nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: 2022 Feb. 11 (Friday) 7pm-8:30pm \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9861765274?pwd=QUJiTFluSXBZRmpURVZMYjlINk5OZz09 \nMeeting ID: 986 176 5274 \nPasscode: 500541 \nOne tap mobile \n+16468769923\,\,9861765274# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,9861765274# US (Germantown) \nFee: Members and Non-members all free for this event. Please login and make reservation by ordering a “Member-Only Ticket ” and “Non-Member Ticket ” through our shopping cart. \nRegistration: You can get your ticket by clicking Add to cart button on the event page\nLink: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/interview-biotec…perience-sharing/\nLanguage: English/Chinese
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/interview-shu-li-founder-of-biotech-company-entrepreneurial-experience-sharing/
LOCATION:on Zoom\, Meeting ID: 896 2153 2524 Passcode: NCCBA\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20210606T052452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T060529Z
UID:20531-1624622400-1624627800@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:What you need to know as a biotech entrepreneur?
DESCRIPTION:What you need to know as a biotech entrepreneur?\nNCCBA presents Dr. John Ryals\, a world class biotech industry leader. John will lead our discussion about the entrepreneurship in biotech field. The meeting format is questions & answers\, therefore\, please think of your questions and ask John. \nJohn Ryals\, Ph.D.\, has 30 years’ experience in the biotechnology industry. John currently serve as Chief Scientific Officer at EvoAktiv Corp. John co-founded Paradigm Genetics\, Metabolon\, Agbiome and Paradigm Botanicals\, and developed these RTP companies very successfully.\nOne highlight is that he founded Metabolon Inc. in 2002 and served as president and CEO from 2002 to 2018. Metabolon is a pioneer and leader in the field of metabolomics and its use in precision medicine and human health. \nJohn earned a BA in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Texas and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas. \n  \nSome sample questions include:\n1. What inspired you for the entrepreneur journey?\n2. What were the biggest misconceptions in your early days?\n3. Based on the stage of the startups\, what do you recommend for funding resources\, in terms of crowdfunding\, angel investors\, and venture capitals?\n4. In terms of accelerator programs\, what do you recommend to get funding and business development help\, but not give away much equity?\n5. Where to practice investor pitch?\n6. Team building: please give some advice on how to choose co-founder\, board of directors\, advisors and key team members?\n7. In the current political environment\, how to find resources to connect local U.S. entrepreneurs and investors in China?\n8. What groups/resources should help entrepreneurs/CEOs from early stage companies quickly rise up?\nPlease join us for this fascinating advanced high technology discussion! Questions can be submitted by attendees. \nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: June 25th (Friday) 12pm-1:30pm \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9861765274?pwd=QUJiTFluSXBZRmpURVZMYjlINk5OZz09 \nMeeting ID: 986 176 5274 \nPasscode: 500541 \nOne tap mobile \n+16468769923\,\,9861765274# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,9861765274# US (Germantown) \nFee: Members and Non-members all free for this event. Please login and make reservation by ordering a “Member-Only Ticket ” and “Non-Member Ticket ” through our shopping cart. \nRegistration: You can get your ticket by clicking Add to cart button on the event page\nLink: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/what-you-need-to…ech-entrepreneur/\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/what-you-need-to-know-as-a-biotech-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:on Zoom\, Meeting ID: 896 2153 2524 Passcode: NCCBA\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20200928T195119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T182017Z
UID:20317-1601640000-1601643600@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:21st Century Leadership: How to Retain Your Employees and Ensure Business Survival in a COVID World
DESCRIPTION:21st Century Leadership:\nHow to Retain Your Employees and Ensure Business Survival in a COVID World\nCovid-19 presents a serious threat to the survival of many businesses\, large and small\, both financially and in terms of employee retention. Should businesses reopen? How should business leaders address the financial survival and employee health and safety issues? What does the future hold? This conversation with Dr. Edward Marshall\, who teaches leadership at Duke University\, will focus on these and related questions from the perspective of 21st Century leadership. His most recent book\, Leadership’s 4th Evolution: Collaboration for the 21st Century\, has just been published\, and provides business leaders with an effective way to address these challenges. Culture is everything. Ethical conduct is essential. Workforce engagement is the key to retention. Please come to meet and talk with Dr. Marshall October 2nd at noon\, on Zoom. If you are interested\, Dr. Marshall’s book is on Amazon and Barnes & Noble\, while attendees at this zoom meeting will receive a 40% discount “coupon” if purchasing the book directly from Cognella. \nTime: October 2nd at noon (12:00pm – 1:00pm)\nVenue: on Zoom\nZoom Link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/99062914820\nFees: Non-members and Members Free\nNCCBA Event Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/21st-century-lea…in-a-covid-world/ \nSpeaker: \nEdward M. Marshall\, Ph.D.\, PCC\nAdjunct Professor in Management\nFuqua School of Business & Pratt School of Engineering\nDuke University\n(919)265-9616\nTwitter: @4thEvolutnLeadr\n# Leaderships4thEvolution\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-m-marshall-ph-d-pcc-a84209b/\nLeadership’s 4th Evolution: Collaboration for the 21st Century–Now Available on Amazon:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Leaderships-4th-Evolution-Collaboration-Century/dp/1516598466/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=9781516598465&qid=1598660775&sr=8-1 \nAbout Professional Edward M. Marshall Summary\nProfessor Marshall joined the Fuqua School of Business in July\, 2016\, coming from a distinguished 35 year career in business as an entrepreneur\, leadership consultant\, executive coach\, author\, and thought leader in trust and collaboration. As Managing Director of The Marshall Group\, LLC\, Dr. Marshall has worked in the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies like DuPont\, Microsoft\, VMware\, Marriott\, Philips\, American Express\, and TIAA. He is best known for his pioneering work in collaborative leadership where his Collaborative Method(sm) became a best practice at DuPont\, and won the Excellence in Organization Development award from the Association for Training and Development. He has facilitated more than 150 change initiatives ranging from the strategic alliance between Marriott International and Host Marriott\, to business process redesigns\, mergers\, IT integrations\, and cultural transformations. As an ICF-certified executive coach\, Dr. Marshall has helped more than 100 C-level and senior executives reach their professional goals. His industry focus has been in IT\, healthcare\, and manufacturing. Dr. Marshall has worked with companies and organizations in South Asia\, Africa\, Europe\, and North and South America. From 2009-13\, Dr. Marshall was invited to be a Senior Partner for Organizational Leadership at the Center for Creative Leadership where he focused on client work\, leadership strategy\, and collaborative leadership initiatives.\nAt the Fuqua School of Business\, Dr. Marshall is on the Management faculty where he has taught Leadership in the Cross-Continent MBA program. He also teaches a core management course at the Pratt School of Engineering to students in the Masters of Engineering Management program.\nProfessor Marshall’s holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, a Masters from Syracuse University (summa cum laude)\, and a BA from Claremont McKenna College. He holds coaching certificates from Duke University\, and the International Coach Federation (Professional Coach Certification). He is also certified in a range of 360 assessment instruments.\nDr. Marshall has published two business best-selling books on collaborative leadership and change: Transforming the Way We Work: the Power of the Collaborative Workplace\, and Building Trust at the Speed of Change\, and has co-authored three other books on culture and trust. He is now writing The New Age of Collaboration: Leadership for the 21st Century to be published in 2020. Since 1997\, he has written a nationally syndicated column\, In the Workplace\, for American Cities Business Journals on workplace\, team\, change\, and leadership topics.\nDr. Marshall holds three service marks for his work in developing The Collaborative Method\, and has won awards from the National Academy of Schools of Public Administration and Affairs\, the Ford Foundation\, and a Lifetime Achievement Award as a Top 15 Trust Thought Leader from Trust Across America.
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/21st-century-leadership-how-to-retain-your-employees-and-ensure-business-survival-in-a-covid-world/
LOCATION:on Zoom\, Meeting ID: 896 2153 2524 Passcode: NCCBA\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20200229T072144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T055206Z
UID:11278-1585915200-1585922400@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Estate Planning 101s & Introduction of SECURE ACT
DESCRIPTION:Estate Planning 101s & Introduction of SECURE ACT\nIndividuals and Small business owners do need an estate plan or a business succession plan so that you can leave your hard-earned legacy wisely with the ones you loved\, but also able to attach necessary strings so that the estate will be administered in the way you like\, and with the values you cherished. Individuals also need to make sure they appoint a trust-worthy guardian for their children so that minors can be taken care of with the legacy without court’s involuntary interference. \nSmall business owners who has set up or thinking of setting up a retirement plans\, and individuals who nested their assets mostly in their retirement accounts\, e.g. IRAs\, 401Ks etc. may want to come and know the recent changes of the SECURE ACT\, and to understand how this recent rule changes will add tax benefits for your business\, and how it might burdensome your next generation’s tax liability by leaving an estate in your retirement accounts. \nEstate planning attorneys Fiona Wang and Financial Advisor Maria Litzinger will jointly present the above knowledge to you\, so that you are equipped with what you need to know about estate planning basics and the new rule change. \nTime: April 3rd\, 2020 (Friday); 12-2pm\nVenue: First Flight Venture Center\, Hutchinson Conference Room\nAddress: 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham NC\, 27703.\nLunch: Complimentary Pizza.\nFees: Non-members $5\, Members Free. \nSpeakers: \nMaria Litzinger\nBiography Introduction: As a financial advisor with Edward Jones\, I enjoy the opportunity to work with my clients on their financial goals. I bring a unique perspective to my practice as I was an Edward Jones client for over a decade prior to becoming a financial advisor. Through that experience\, I learned that having a financial advisor dedicated to your success is key to helping define your personal goals and keep you on track. \nIn my practice\, I focus on partnering with my clients to understand their financial goals\, customizing strategies to help achieve those goals and exceeding my clients’ service expectations. I have been recognized and awarded within Edward Jones for exceptional achievement. \nWhile originally from Pittsburgh\, PA\, Apex has been my home for 14 years now. I have the pleasure of being married to my wonderful husband\, Brian\, and we have two elementary school children who keep us very busy with their activities in and out of school. I enjoy traveling\, reading\, working out and spending time with family and friends. I am very involved with activities with the Apex Chamber of Commerce\, several local and national charities and my church. \nWork History\nEdward Jones\nJanuary 2018 – Present\nUnited Therapeutics\nSeptember 2013 – November 2017 \nEducation\nCarnegie Mellon University\nMasters \nSpeakers: \nFiona Wang\nFiona Wang is specialized in providing comprehensive and creative legal solutions for small business owners and real estate investors by offering detail-oriented and relationship based legal services. We strived to provide wise estate planning options to our business and real estate clients so that they can leave their legacy wisely and with their mind at peace\, and we serve individuals and families to make sure their loved ones are being taken care of. \nFiona Wang is a licensed attorney in New York and North Carolina. She is graduated from Renmin University of China\, with bachelors and masters of law degree\, and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from University of Missouri School of Law. Fiona Wang lives in Cary with her husband and two daughters. \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/estate-planning-101s-introduction-of-secure-act/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCCBA Pay Event
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20200114T072007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T174446Z
UID:9197-1579627800-1579638600@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:NCCBA 2020 CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA
DESCRIPTION:NCCBA 2020 CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA\n \nWhen: January 21st (Tuesday)\, 2020 5:30pm-8:30pm\nWhere: 12 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle\, NC 27709\nMembers: Free Dinner and Live Music Performance\nNon-members: Free Dinner and Live Music Performance\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Paid Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket Free” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link:  https://www.nc-cba.org/event/nccba-2020-chinese-new-year-gala/\nLanguage: English/ChineseResearch Triangle Park Headquarters
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/nccba-2020-chinese-new-year-gala/
LOCATION:Research Triangle Park Headquarters\, 12 Davis Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20191121T090422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T105331Z
UID:7998-1575633600-1575639000@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Opportunity Zones Seminar
DESCRIPTION:机会区域（Opportunity Zones）研讨午餐会\n投资地产的朋友们对于如何通过1031法案来延税并且在身故时可以提高税基从而完全免增值税的方法一定不陌生，但是是否有法子不必等到身故就可以提高税基从而部分甚至完全免税呢？在美国，千载难逢的机会来了，OZ（Opportunity Zone）是2017年12月由特朗普总统主导的新税法，这一政策旨在为投资“机会区域“的基金和个人提供减免税。目前，财政部和国税局已批准了分布在全国的8700多个机会区域，政府将借助机会区域的税收减免政策，用以鼓励其在指定区域进行新的投资。这项新的税收激励计划可以刺激新的投资资本进入全国某些低收入社区和贫困社区，从而促进当地经济发展，增加就业机会，同时为地产投资人提供了一个身前就可以提前免税的绝佳途径。自从机会区域政策审批以来，美国的经济活跃了许多，许多在机会区域内的物业升值了30%\,因此，作为投资者应当重点了解到如何通过机会区域的相关政策，获得良好的投资回报。\n此次会议，将主要讨论：\n 什么是“机会区域”\n “机会区域”创建的目的是什么\n “机会区域”如何帮助投资人提前免增值税\n会议将邀请Poyner Spruill律所的Charlie Davis律师和Robin Pipkin律师作为主讲人，于2019年12月6日，在2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC，为大家逐一讲解上述议题。两位专业律师也将与与会者就投资者在“机会区域”实际操作过程中遇到的各类问题进行深入探讨。欢迎各界投资者及感兴趣的朋友参与其中。 \nOpportunity Zone investments may allow you to defer or even avoid capital gains if you invest in certain geographic areas across USA if you invest on an area long term enough. Please join Poyner Spruill’s tax attorneys to discuss Opportunity Zones & Qualified Opportunity Funds and what they could mean for your tax planning and real estate investments. \nPresenter’s Bio： \nCharlie Davis\nCharlie Davis provides legal advice to individuals regarding estate planning and administration. He also works with businesses on their general corporate and tax planning legal needs.\nMr. Davis focus on tax planning\, trusts and estates\, trust and estate administration\, trust and estate planning\, and premarital and postmarital agreements. \nEDUCATION\n University of North Carolina\, JD\, 1981\n University of North Carolina\, BS\, 1978 \nNOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS\n Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa \nPROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES\n Member\, NCBA Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section\, Continuing Education Committee\, 2018 – present\n Secretary\, NCBA Business Section Council \n  \nRobin Pipkin\nRobin Pipkin is a corporate and tax attorney. His accounting experience also includes several years of work at Price Waterhouse. As a result of his accounting background\, Mr. Pipkin is able to counsel clients who need business and tax advice with a comprehensive perspective.\nMr. Pipkin is good at tax\, which includes income tax planning\, income tax returns\, deferred compensation plans\, tax deferred exchanges\, workouts with financial for troubled loans\, landlord and tenant leasing matters\, property tax valuation issues before local government entities\, construction of commercial buildings and tax counsel for non-profit entities. Another aspect he is good at business succession planning\, it includes purchases and sales of business\, shareholder disputes and business succession planning. \nEDUCATION\n University of North Carolina\, JD\, 1981\n University of North Carolina\, BS\, 1978 \nPROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES\n North Carolina State Bar\n North Carolina Bar Association\n Former Adjunct Lecturer in Law\, University of North Carolina School of Law\n Vice President\, Mountain Top Youth Camp\, Inc.\n Youth Counselor\, Mountain Top Youth Camp\, Inc. \nWhen: 12/06/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709 (Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center).\nMembers: $5 ($5 attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $10 ($10 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Paid Ticket $5” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/opportunity-zones-seminar/\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/opportunity-zones-seminar/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20191027T233639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T021340Z
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SUMMARY:Pivoting current market conditions into REIT investment opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Pivoting current market conditions into REIT investment opportunities\nPresenter: Deuce Harris \nIn this presentation\, Mr. Harris will comment on the current financial and investment market conditions by emphasizing the importance of diversification of investment portfolio. REITs\, as an alternative incoming producing investment vehicle will be introduced to audience by Mr. Harris at this Luncheon. \nMr. Harris will define REITs\, introduce its purpose\, and the income and tax benefits of REIT.  He will also introduce how to utilize REITS to raise fund for investors who interested in setting up charter schools with first hand experiences that Mr. Harris had for his previous projects through TreyNet Realty Capital.\, in which he serves as the Executive Vice President. \nIt’s safe to say that Deuce Harris has a sound understanding regarding the current market conditions within our regional economy; Made evident through his time-tested ability to discover and generate value through a holistic array of investments in his lifetime. Not only is Deuce solid at wealth management\, but he is also a proven coach with a track record of investing in his players\, some of whom have even made it into the major leagues. On November 1st\, 2019\, he has agreed to share his wisdom during this luncheon and potentially unlock the human potential for all those who care to listen. For this reason\, this networking event is surely one that can’t be missed. \n \nBio: Deuce Harris\, the Executive Vice President – Development at TreyNet Realty Capital. He specializes in asset management\, business development\, and assist in sourcing acquisition of income-producing triple-net lease properties for TreyNet REIT\, specifically in state-chartered public-school sector. Mr. Harris has a tale of two careers\, financial advising\, and pubic school teaching and administration. Over his career has acquired a thorough understanding of financial markets\, having spent over a decade as a financial advisor managing $160 million in assets at Merrill Lynch\, UBS\, and Reliance Financial in the Triangle. Additionally\, he has extensive experience in the Charter School model\, administration\, and operation as the Athletic Director at Voyager Academy in Durham\, NC.  Mr. Harris led a self-funded athletic program\, having to raise an annual operating budget of approximately $170\,000.  During his time\, the athletic department boasted 32 teams\, 84 coaches\, which produced 52 student-athletes that continued their athletic and academic careers at the college level.  Including an NCAA champion\, Jay Huff – UVA Basketball\, and one professional athlete\, Chad Sykes – Pitcher: Los Angeles Angels.  The marriage of these two careers that affords Mr. Harris a unique perspective on the overall investment landscape and the positioning of charter school properties in real estate investment trust. \nProfessional Development Experience: \n\nElected Class Liaison to represent class interests to Faculty and Administration. (The Fuqua School of Business\, Duke University.)\nFuqua Client Consulting Program\, (“FCCP”) – Developed and presented strategy to transition Duke Elder/Family Caregiving Center from grant reliance to sustainable funding\, 2018\nFINRA Licenses: 7\, 63\, and North Carolina and South Carolina Insurance Licenses\nCoastal Carolina University\, Talented and Gifted Certification\, 2013\nUBS Financial Advisor Development Program\, 2004-2007\nMerrill Lynch Certified Financial Advisor Program\, 2002-2003\nCertified Financial Planner (“CFP”)\, Investment Component Completion\, 2002\nDuke University Wrestling 1996-2000 – Elected Wrestling Team Captain 1999\, 2000\n\nActionable Accolades: \n\nCollaborated with partners to provide strategic assessment and growth opportunities for clients and businesses in 6 states.\nReviewed client portfolios and performed analysis to align investments to risk tolerance and investment time horizons for +100 clients with $200 M in assets and insurance.\nHeaded and grew financial advising business comprised of ~90 client investment portfolios valued at +$160 M in AUM.\nRecruited new business with high retention rate.\nManaged all daily operations of a successful financial firm.\nCreated and implemented outside sales and marketing strategies to attract and retain new clients\nAssessed client financial profiles and goals to apply holistic financial planning.\nResponsible for fund-raising and day to day operations of athletic program with 33 teams representing 62% of 6th-12th grade student body. Manage and mentor +80 coaches.\nPioneered rebuild of athletic department using analytical\, problem-solving\, and business development skills from $40 K in debt to 100% self-funded program to support facilities\, coach salaries\, officials\, equipment\, memberships\, supplies\, and certifications.\nDesigned and spearheaded marketing strategies towards capital campaign that raised +$92 K in 3mos\, 54% of annual budget.\nDeveloped and sustained strong\, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate sponsors and individual donors to fully fund $170 K athletic budget over last 4 years.\nEstablished and led school fund-raising effort for facility access for 85% of offered programs\, and construction of $1.8 M multi-purpose\, on-campus athletic stadium in 2018.\nHired\, managed\, and mentored +80 coaches\, by creating a united vision and fundamental objective to inspire\, empower\, and help legitimize the goals of all student-athletes.\nAchieved 3 team\, and 8 individual state championships\, including an average of 22 athletes annually\, or 13% of graduated students continued athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level\, double the national average published by the NCAA.\nCreated and managed data analytics system to quantify growth and best practices.\nInstituted and implemented instructional guidelines\, strategies and use of technology in classroom\nImplemented strategic leadership and teambuilding plans which resulted in 3\, top-15 team finishes in 4 years.\nEstablished and led athletic booster club to raise over $100 K over 10 year period\, 100% of operating budget.\nDeveloped business relationships to solicit and retain corporate sponsorships which doubled annually.\n\nWhen: 11/01/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709 (Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center).\nMembers: $5 ($5 attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $10 ($10 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Paid Ticket $5” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/pivoting-current…nt-opportunities/\nLanguage: English \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/pivoting-current-market-conditions-into-reit-investment-opportunities/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190919T055849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T091206Z
UID:7162-1570303800-1570311000@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Asian Night
DESCRIPTION:        Host: Asian Culture and Music Festival Committee\n        主办: 亚洲文化音乐节组委会\n        Co-organizer: NCCBA\n        协办: 北卡华人企业协会 \n        When: 10/05/2019 (Saturday) 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm\n        Where: 2610 Cates Ave. Raleigh\, NC 27695 (Stewart Theatre\, Talley Student Union)\n        Members: Free\n        Non-members: Free\n        Registration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Paid Ticket” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket” through our shopping cart on the event page.\n        Website Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/building-bridge-with-china/\n        Language: English/Chinese \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/asian-night/
LOCATION:Stewart Theatre\, Talley Student Union\, 2610 Cates Ave.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27695\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190918T060018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T200148Z
UID:7136-1570190400-1570195800@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Building Bridges with China
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges with China\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Bridges with China\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\nFriday\, October 4\, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT\nAdd to Calendar\n\nWhere\nFirst Flight Venture Building 2 Davis Drive RTP NC\n2 Davis Drive\nFirst Flight Venture Building\nHutchinson Conference Room\nResearch Triangle Park\, NC 27709\nDriving Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHello from Research Triangle Chapter NC World Trade\, \nYou are invited to meet us along with NC Chinese Business Association at our next event OCT 4th.\n\nCasual Pizza lunch is provided.  Building Bridges with China is our topic.\n\nWe meet and interact with many members of the Chinese Business Community in our local Triangle area.\n\nAlso more information about NC World Trade Association\, Economic Development Partnership NC\, NC Ports\, and the importance of China in NC trade will be presented.\n\nPlease click on the link below to register or RSVP.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us if you have any questions about the event or how to register.\n\nThank you for your attention and response.  We look forward to seeing you at this event.\n\nSincerely\,\n\nBlake Jackman – President\nNorth Carolina World Trade Association\nncwta.steve@nc.rr.com\n919 400 1510\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Introduction:\n本期华企午餐会将邀请北卡世界贸易协会会长， 北卡经济发展署国际贸易部总监以及北卡州港口管理局总监详细解析近年来北卡与中国的进出口贸易现状和对未来的展望。\n北卡经济发展署国际贸易部总监Blake Jackman将依托第一手的国际贸易交易数据，为听众详细介绍北卡进出口中国相关商品的主要类型和发展趋势，北卡世界贸易协会会长Steve Posson以及港口管理局总监Aaron Botts将从国际货运和港口运输方面，为从事国际贸易和运输的业界人士提供更多货运与物流信息。\n本次讲座欢迎所有对国际贸易，尤其是北卡对中国进出口贸易感兴趣的贸易和货运从业者参加。 届时会有多名北卡世贸协会的会员， 作为国际贸易与货运行业的代表一同参加本次午餐会，所有参加的听众在午餐会后可以同其他本地业界同行共同交流行业信息，拓展人脉。\nSeveral international trade and transportation experts from North Carolina World Trade Association (NCWTA) will join NCCBA for a combi event\, in which gurus in the international trade area will talk about international trade business between North Carolina and China_with first hand transaction data analysis to let audience know what commodities and products are in the trend of nowadays importing/exporting business between NC and China. Members who has an interest in today’s international trade market or is in the importing/exporting industry shall come to mingle with members from NCWTA\, network with colleagues in the trade industry\, and meet with gurus in the trade and transportation industry all around the state of North Carolina.\nInternational Trade Manager from EDPNC will analyze international trade between North Carolina and China in details with first-hand transaction information. And director from North Carolina Ports will introduce the two major ports in the state\, which greatly contributes the sea freight transportation for domestic and international freight business. President of NCWTA will introduce their association and members\, who are leaders of the international trade and logistics industry\, supporting world trade development for NC Business Community. . \n\nBio of Blake Jackman: \n \nBlake Jackman is an International Trade Manager with Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and he provides export counseling to his client base in the Aerospace\, Automotive\, Energy\, and Outdoor industries. With 14 years of international business experience and he has participated in over 50 different Trade Missions\, Trade Shows and conferences including speaking engagements\, both nationally and internationally. Blake is the President of the North Carolina World Trade Association – Triangle Chapter and is on the board of the British-American Business Council Triangle Chapter. Blake came to EDPNC from Bass Industries Inc.\, where he was Vice President and in charge of operations\, sales\, and procurement. Blake’s previous experience includes working with North Carolina Department of Commerce International Trade Division\, Ferrell Law’s International Private Equity Investment Division and for the Argentine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires\, Argentina. He is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin. \nBio of Steve Posson: \n\nGraduated from University of Alabama\, majoring in International Marketing in 1981\, Mr. Posson was a transportation and logistic guru with more than 30 years of international and domestic transportation experiences. He is Experienced in global supply chain logistics\, planning\, business process improvement\, and work successfully in high volume import\, export\, and domestic overland environment. He has served as sales managers at Panalpina Swiss Freight Forwarding Company for 19 years\, and as senior account manager for Kuehne & Nagel German Freight Forwarder for 14 years. Currently\, he serves at International Division NC HQ Logistics Company (EPES)\, and is the President State Board of North Carolina World Trade Association—supporting world trade development for NC Business Community. \nAnother speaker: Aaron Botts\, Director\, Key Accounts of North Carolina Ports. \nWhen: 10/04/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709 (Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center)\nMembers: Free (free attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $20 ($20 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $20” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/building-bridge-with-china/\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/building-bridges-with-china/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190912T065652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T152705Z
UID:7119-1568376000-1568381400@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Best Practices in IP Protection
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices in IP Protection\n众所周知，美国是科技与知识产权大国，而RTP 地区又是美国科技与知识产权以及相关人才的富集区。美国知识产权相关法律体系是如何运作的?怎样用美国知识产权法律体系保护自己及公司的相关权益？相信很多朋友希望有机会对此主题做更多的了解及讨论。本期NCCBA Luncheon 特地邀请到了Rimon 律师事务所合伙人Dr Letao Qin\, 与大家分享IP (知识产权）的意义，价值，如何保护IP，如何正确进行IP相关法律操作等话题，欢迎大家积极报名参加！ \nNCCBA Luncheon this week: \nBest practice in IP protection \nBy Dr Letao Qin \nTopics: \nWhat are the potential returns from investments in IP? \nWhere do IP assets derive value? \nHow to do it properly to maximize ROI in IP protection? \nQin 律师简介： \nDr Letao Qin\, \nRimon 律师事务所合伙人 \n作为一名经验丰富的专利律师，Letao Qin 律师在IP 交易，专利以及商标的运营及收购等领域有多年执业经历。她曾为财富500强公司，大学，创业公司及发明者个人提供相关法律咨询服务。凭借扎实的技术背景，Qin 律师在高科技以及新兴技术（AI\, 机器人，无人驾驶）等领域多有涉足，并提交了多份专利申请。 \nQin 律师是美国知识产权律师协会（AIPLA）会员，并担任其中国委员会的共同主席。 \n在加入Rimon 律师事务所之前， Qin 律师曾在两家知识产权律师事务所工作七年。更早时她曾在IBM及NORTEL 担任工程师。 \nQin 律师在中国科技大学物理系获得理学学士学位，在Boston College 法学院获得JD学位。 \nLetao Qin \nPartner\, Rimon Law firm \nLetao Qin has extensive experience as a patent attorney. Focusing her practice in all aspects of IP transaction\, patent and trademark prosecution and procurement\, Dr. Qin has advised Fortune 500 companies\, universities\, start-ups\, and individual inventors to identify\, capture\, and protect innovations. Her practices include IP counseling\, due diligence and clearance for business transactions that involve high-tech and emerging technologies such as AI\, robotics\, and autonomous driving vehicles. Dr. Qin also specializes in patent and trademark procurement and proceedings at the patent and trademark appeal boards. She has drafted PCT and US utility patent applications in the technical areas of emerging technologies\, electrical and telecommunication technologies\, computer software\, medical devices and optical instruments. \nDr. Qin is a member of American IP Law Association (AIPLA) and co-chairs its IP Practice in China Committee\, where she leads the committee’s various projects of legislation and commentary\, IP law harmonization and delegation visits. \nPrior to joining Rimon\, Dr. Qin worked for more than seven years at two IP boutique law firms as an associate. She also did a stint at an early-stage energy start-up company as an in- house IP attorney. Before joining the legal profession\, Dr. Qin worked at two leading engineering companies — IBM and Nortel Networks — as a computer engineer. \nDr. Qin holds a doctorate in astrophysics and studied under Dr. Tsuruta\, who was one of the very few female astrophysicists in the 1950s and after whom a neutron star was named. In graduate school at Montana State University\, Dr. Qin was involved in the astrophysics research group and received her doctoral degree after her pioneer work studying effects of strong magnetic fields on neutron star thermal evolution. She attended the extremely competitive University of Science and Technology of China\, after ranking second in the Hunan province on the National College Entrance Exam. She received her B.S. in physics from the University of Science and Technology of China and her J.D. from Boston College Law School\, cum laude. She is registered in Massachusetts and with the USPTO. \nWhen: 9/13/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709 (Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center)\nMembers: Free (free attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $5 ($5 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $5” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/best-practices-in-ip-protection/ ‎\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/best-practices-in-ip-protection/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190723T023629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T050304Z
UID:7061-1565352000-1565357400@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:Communication is Everything: Sounds\, Words\, Sentences & Culture
DESCRIPTION:提高沟通技巧，做一名北美职场达人！\n也许您是刚刚来美的学生，也许您是刚刚开始在RTP开始新的工作与生活的职场人士；同样来自中国的你，是否也有与我相似的困惑/苦恼？ \n我的专业能力很强，可是我能够明显地感受到职业天花板。为何老板在考虑升职到管理层的人选时，本（yin)地(du)人始终是他的最爱？\n我很想融入我在公司/学校里的team\, 可我不知该如何和他们打成一片。他们聊天时讲的笑话我基本插不上话（甚至听不懂）？\n我已经在慢慢地讲每一个英文单词，可是无奈对方就是怎么也不知道我讲的是什么？\n老师/老板要我准备一个PPT并作宣讲，我心里很没有底，不知怎样才能达到好的效果？ \n为了有效地帮助您解决以上问题，提高英文沟通能力，本期NCCBA Luncheon 特地邀请到了沟通培训机构 Speechmod的Founder Elizabeth 女士，与您分享她们在提高英文沟通能力方面的经验与体会。\n在现场，您不但可以了解Speechmod提供的专业服务，更有可能获得Elizabeth女士面对面分析与指导的机会！\n因名额有限，欢迎您尽快报名参加我们将于2019年8月9日举办的专题讲座。\n并请您在在报名时选择您感兴趣的Topic:(可多选） \n1，如何纠正我的英文口音\, 让我说的英文更好懂，\n2，如何准备专业的英文PPT ，\n3，在沟通中应注意哪些中美文化差异，\n4，我想了解Speechmod 的online课程，希望通过该课程系统地提高我的英文沟通能力。 \nCommunication is Everything: Sounds\, Words\, Sentences & Culture\n● Do you feel like you are not reaching your potential at work?\n● Do co-workers or clients have trouble understanding you?\n● Do you hesitate to speak up in a meeting or call people on the phone\, because\nyou are worried you will make a mistake in oral communication? \nIf you have said “yes” to one or all of these questions\, SpeechMod\, PLLC can help.\nElizabeth Burns\, CEO and Founder of SpeechMod\, PLLC\, will interact with members as\nshe discusses American idioms and social communication for professionals. She will\nlead us in role plays of difficult situations at work as she explains use of body language\nand sarcasm with coworkers. Mrs. Burns will also discuss public speaking and\npresentation skills. \nTopics to be discussed:\n1. Quiz (Idioms and Slang) – Audience Participation\n2. Audience Provides Problems with Communication at Work\n3. Role Play of Problems (Cultural Differences with Social Norms)\n4. Social Skills\nA. Body Language\nB. Sarcasm\n5. Presentation Skills / Public Speaking\nA. “Do as I Say\, Not as I Do” – Tendency to rush because of time constraints\nB. Rules of Speech\na. Say Each Word Once\nb. Say Each Word Separately\nC. Use a Microphone\n6. Questions / Follow-up \nThe Speaker:\nElizabeth Burns\nM.S.\, CCC-SLP\nElizabeth is the owner and founder of SpeechMod\, which she launched after realizing a need in the market for flexible and personalized accent modification instruction. She has been a speech-language pathologist for more than 20 years and completed the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (PESL) course in 2007. Additionally\, she is a trained and approved administrator of the Comprehensive Assessment of Accentedness and Intelligibility (CAAI)\, the only approach that is based on the latest research. She has conducted presentations on a variety of speech and language topics across the country. She is also a former president of the North Carolina Speech\, Hearing\, and Language Association. \nWhen: 8/09/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: 2 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709 (Hutchinson Conference Roon\, First Flight Venture Center)\nMembers: Free (free attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $5 ($5 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $5” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/communication-is…entences-culture/\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/communication-is-everything-sounds-words-sentences-culture/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Conference Room\, First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190708T215431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T053904Z
UID:7033-1562932800-1562938200@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:How to Acquire Financing as a Non-US Citizen: Residential Investment Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:How to Acquire Financing as a Non-US Citizen: Residential Investment Real Estate\nExperienced Loan Underwriter from North State Bank will discuss in detail how a non-US citizen would acquire a loan from North State Bank for the purpose of acquiring residential investment real estate properties. \nTopics to be discussed at the luncheon:\n• Local Residential Real Estate Market\n• Commercial Loan Structure & Pricing\n• Organization & Cash Flow Guidelines\n• Examples\n• Financial & Other Documentation\n• Loan Process & Timeline\n• Questions? \nSpeaker: Kyle Smith \n \nKyle Smith is a Commercial Portfolio Manager at North State Bank\, a relationship focused community bank headquartered in Raleigh\, NC. Kyle’s current role focuses on providing unique lending solutions to clients in a variety of different industries including operating companies and commercial real estate. For years\, Kyle has actively managed sizeable loan portfolios\, analyzing hundreds of credit opportunities\, allowing him to gain valuable insight on what it takes to help a business succeed. He believes strongly in personally investing in his clients\, spending extra time analyzing prospective deals and answering any questions that they might have.\nKyle is a frequent speaker at local business associations and networking events including the North Carolina Chinese Business Association. Kyle holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from University of North Carolina at Asheville. \nSpeaker: Joseph W. Zhou\nJoseph Zhou\, Chief Executive Officer of Community College Student Insurance Services Inc. Joseph’s responsibilities include marketing and strategic alliance development. Joseph has 20 years institutional investment banking experience with Laurentian Bank Canada\, Merrill Lynch\, Open Asset Management in Canada and the USA. Recently he and his partner Gregg Sinders successfully granted 7 new charter school application\, provided land acquisition\, management services more than dozen charter schools.\nJoseph is an active member of his community\, where he serves as Founding Member of the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina\, a former Board of Director with the American Red Cross\, former Vice-Principal and Director of the Cary Chinese School\, former Board of Director of RTP Chapter of NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals)\, and proud alumni of Leadership North Carolina\, member of Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce and North Carolina Chinese Business Association.\nJoseph earned a Bachelor of Civic Engineering from school in Beijing\, China\, then Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Economics from Queen’s University in Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada\, and a CIT in Maritime Shipping Management Law from the Pacific Marine Training Institute. He also has a Minority Executive Management Training Certification from the Babcock School of Management at Wake Forest University\, and a Certification in Project Management from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. \nPlease join us for this fascinating discussion and network!\nQuestions can be submitted by attendees at the event.\nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: 07/12/2019 (Friday) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709\nMembers: Free (free attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $10 ($10 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking the Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/how-to-acquire-f…ment-real-estate/\nLanguage: English/Chinese \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/how-to-acquire-financing-as-a-non-us-citizen-residential-investment-real-estate/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190531T193003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T200915Z
UID:6992-1559908800-1559914200@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:THE BASICS OF TITLE INSURANCE
DESCRIPTION:THE BASICS OF TITLE INSURANCE\nInvestors Title Insurance Company\nYou already know that a title insurance policy protects the property owner and the mortgage lender. But what is title insurance? Why is it important? What is a hidden defect? In this session\, participants will learn the answers to those questions and more. The session will address how to protect and educate your customer about title insurance\, the importance of survey coverage\, insured closing letters\, and why and when to file a claim. In addition\, we will break down the components of a title policy\, including requirements\, exceptions\, and endorsements. \nTopics to be discussed at the luncheon:\n1. What is title insurance?\n2. Why is it important?\n3. What is a hidden defect?\n4. Other related information. \nSpeaker: Stephen B. Brown\, Sr. \nStephen B. Brown\, Sr.\nVP – Communications & Market Development and Title Attorney\, Investors Title Insurance Company \nHe attended Wake Forest University where he received a B.A. degree\, cum laude\, with Honors in History in 1981. In 1984\, Steve earned a J.D. degree from University of North Carolina School of Law\, graduating with Honors\, and earning membership in the Order of the Coif. Prior to joining Investors Title Insurance Company in October\, 2002\, he was engaged in the private practice of law in Raleigh\, NC\, for 18 years\, with a practice emphasis on commercial litigation\, including real property and bankruptcy litigation\, corporate and commercial law\, and creditor’s rights law\, including almost all aspects of commercial lender representation. Mr. Brown assists in formulating and implementing legislative and regulatory efforts for the Company; participates as a speaker and writer in paralegal and attorney education regarding legislative and regulatory issues\, claims prevention and management; and participates in underwriting\, identifying and resolving major claims\, and formulating risk management policy. Mr. Brown is an active member and advisory member of the Board of Directors for Real Estate Lawyers Association of North Carolina\, Inc. He is a member of the Executive Committee and current President of Liens NC\, LLC. \nPlease join us for this fascinating discussion and network!\nQuestions can be submitted by attendees at the event.\nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: June 7th (Friday) 12 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709\nMembers: Free (free attend with pizza and water).\nNon-members: $10 ($10 to cover “Non-Member Paid Ticket” and lunch of pizza and water).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain ticket by clicking Add to cart button to order a “Member-Only Ticket Free” or “Non-Member Paid Ticket $10” through our shopping cart on the event page.\nWebsite Link: https://www.nc-cba.org/event/the-basics-of-title-insurance/\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/the-basics-of-title-insurance/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190424T172122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T174330Z
UID:6926-1556884800-1556890200@nc-cba.net
SUMMARY:How to make money in Triangle Commercial Real Estate Investments
DESCRIPTION:How to make money in Triangle Commercial Real Estate Investments\nDo you want to learn How to make money in Triangle Commercial Real Estate Investments? Do you want to know the market trend for different sectors? Do you know where to look for the best investment opportunities in today’s Triangle market? Do you want to interact and learn from the top commercial realtors with more than 30 years of experiences? If so\, please come to join us for this luncheon presentation and discussion. \nTopics to be discussed at the luncheon:\n1. Investment opportunities in different market sectors: Housing\, Retail\, Office\, Industrial and Land.\n2. Where and how to locate good investment opportunities in commercial real estate in Triangle area. \nSpeaker: Jim Anthony \n \n \nProfessional Summary\nJim is the CEO and Principal of Colliers International-Raleigh\, one of the most prestigious commercial real estate firm nationally. Jim has more than 30 years of commercial investment experiences and has worked with nearly every commercial property types in more than ten states. With his diverse and distinguished commercial real estate track records\, his expertise is highly sought after by institutions\, businesses\, investors\, developers and government. Previous clients included Progress Energy\, Northwestern Mutual Life\, Cherokee Investment Partners\, Duke University\, City of Raleigh\, NCSU and Wells Fargo Banks. He is a Duke alumni\, and holds a MBA degree from University of Southern California. Presentation from him cannot be missed if you are interested in commercial real estate and is seeking for profits from this area!! \nPlease join us for this fascinating discussion and network with active real estate investors!\nQuestions can be submitted by attendees at the event.\nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: May. 3 (Friday) 12 pm – 1:30 pm\nWhere: Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709\nMembers: Free\nNon-members: $10. ( Please order/purchase a $10 “Non-Member Paid Ticket” below through our shopping cart and $5 to cover the lunch of pizza).\nRegistration: Online Registration. Obtain Free ticket by clicking Confirm RSVP button on the event page\nLanguage: English
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/how-to-make-money-in-triangle-commercial-real-estate-investments/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190405T133000
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CREATED:20190328T074923Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Real Estate Trend and Forecast in the Triangle and Hotel Investment 101
DESCRIPTION:Commercial Real Estate Trend and Forecast in the Triangle and Hotel Investment 101\nThe Research Triangle Park (RTP) is the largest research park in the United States.  RTP continuously ranks as one of the best places in the country to live\, work\, play.\n\n\n– How is the business investment climate?\n\n\n– How has the Triangle commercial real estate market performed in the last 12 months?\n\n\n– What does the forecast look like for the next few years?\n\n\n– Have you ever considered owning or investing in a hotel\, but just didn’t understand enough about that industry?\n\n\n– What’s the basic terms for an entry level hotel investor\, and what should they consider prior to entering? And for the experienced hotel investor\, what are currently the biggest challenges?\n\n\nIf you are interested with these topics\, please join us for the NCCBA’s monthly luncheon on April 5\, 2019.\nTopics to be covered:\n1. RTP’s Commercial Real Estate’s status\ni. US Capital Trends in the Office\, Retail\, Industry and Apartment Sectors\nii. RTP’s Trends and Forecast of the Office\, Retail\, Industry and Apartment Sectors\niii. NC’s advantage in attracting business\n2. Hotel Investment 101\ni. Understanding hotel companies and ownership opportunities\nii. Understanding hotel terms\niii. Understanding pricing strategies of hotels\niv. Understanding investment strategies in the hotel sector\n3. SVN|Hotels and SVN|HPW Commercial\ni. Today’s market trend in hospitality\nii. Summary\nSpeakers:\n\nSVN|HPW Commercial and SVN|Hotels CEO Sanjay Mundra has been involved in the hospitality business for more than 30 years. As a former owner\, developer\, operator and broker of numerous\, large hotel projects\, Mr. Mundra brings with him not only the knowledge and experience an owner or operator requires\, but their perspective as well. Mr. Mundra\, is a graduate of the University of Bombay and the MBA program at Campbell University\, He has been a successful commercial real estate entrepreneur since founding First American and the Soleil Group in the early 1990’s. Under his leadership\, SVN|Hotels will continue to grow and establish itself as a leader in the hotel brokerage industry.\n\nSVN|Hotels SVP Jeff Roike brings with him over 30 years of national hotel experience with major hotel chains Marriott International\, Hilton Worldwide and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Over his career he has acquired a thorough understanding of hotels and hospitality\, with extensive experience in hotel acquisitions\, openings\, operations\, renovations and disposition. This knowledge and experience afford Mr. Roike the unique position of representing\, promoting and guiding clients and hotel advisors through the complex process of hotel brokerage in the ever-changing hospitality market \n \nDr. Daniel Cheng is a commercial real estate advisor at SVN|HPW Commercial| SVN Hotels. He specializes in the marketing\, disposition and acquisition of investment properties\, handling all aspects of buyer and seller representation. Dr. Cheng’s experience in real estate includes sales and purchasing income producing properties\, value-added properties\, asset management and business acquisitions for local\, national and international investors. Moreover\, he collaborates with immigration attorneys to help his clients’ L1 visa and immigration needs by acquisition of appropriate business or real estate projects.\nDr. Cheng graduated from Duke University with his PhD\, and currently is the President of North Carolina Chinese Business Associations (NCCBA). During his tenure he has helped build a strong relationship between the Chinese/Chinese-American business owners/investors and local businesses by promoting local investment opportunities and organizing workshops for business opportunities in a wide range of fields. Under his leadership\, the NCCBA has bridged the friendship cities of Knightdale\, NC and Liaoyuan China. He has been a member of Triangle Real Estate Investor Association (TREIA) and Chinese Christian Mission Church for more than 10 years\, and a member Carolinas Chinese Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) since 2017.\nPlease join us for this fascinating advanced discussion!\nQuestions can be submitted by attendees.\nNCCBA members and non-members are welcome to attend! \nWhen: 4/05/2019 (Friday) 12:00pm-1:30pm\nWhere: Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr. Durham\, NC 27709\nFee: Members/Non-members: Free attend with free pizza and water. Please login and make reservation by ordering a “Member Free Ticket” and “Non-Member Free Ticket” through our shopping cart.\nRegistration: You can get your ticket by clicking Add to cart button on the event page\nLink:  https://www.nc-cba.org/event/2019-4-5-april-luncheon/\nLanguage: English/Chinese \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/2019-4-5-april-luncheon/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190316T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190310T064530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T200050Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Seminar (NCCBA Co-Sponsor)
DESCRIPTION:Immigration Seminar\n \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/immigration-seminar/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190301T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190207T043146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T011019Z
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SUMMARY:Personal\, Realtor and Employee Safety in the Triangle Area - by Cary Police Captain
DESCRIPTION:Captain McCormick’s topic will cover Employee and Personal Safety that applies to individual safety\, action steps that deal with day to day threats\, and home safety.  The talk will be based on simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others.  He believes the best personal safety training happens by empowering employees to take control of their own personal safety. \nCaptain McCormick’s role in the Town of Cary has changed to focus solely on Employee Safety and Facility Assessments.  While he is still a Cary Police Captain\, he now works directly for the Town Manager in this new capacity.  He has a consulting business that focuses on Employee Personal Safety.  NCCBA members can see safety videos on his website at www.personalsafetyatwork.com.  Or find additional safety videos at his YouTube channel by clicking the link on his website or searching it by his name (Jerry McCormick). \n \nJerry McCormick Bio \nJerry McCormick delivers transformational training and keynote seminars in the area of security for advancing peoples’ lives and their personal safety. For the enterprise\, Jerry’s unique experience and approach maximize safety by leveraging the inherent strengths of existing infrastructures and facilities\, while delivering an unparalleled return on investment to cost-conscious companies around the world. \nFollowing his eight years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps\, Jerry has worked and served for more than 28 years as a police officer in North Carolina. He is a recognized expert in the areas of public and personal safety\, emergency management\, corporate security\, hazard mitigation and incident management. \nJerry has taught and trained thousands of police offers\, teachers and corporate security personnel on response strategies to mitigate “active shooter” incidents and other threats in the home\, school or workplace environment. Having personally studied hundreds of cases of active shooters\, Jerry has developed a unique approach that takes safety to a personal level\, with transferable knowledge and skills that participants can learn and apply in their everyday life. \nAmong numerous certifications and work experience\, Jerry is certified to teach the use of deadly force; served as Emergency Management Coordinator so he works with public health\, police\, fire and emergency medical serves\, as well as other sectors; and served at the state and national level as a member of the Capital All Hazards Incident Management Team. \nin 2018 Jerry lectured at numerous universities including NC State University in Raleigh and Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing\, China.  In 2018\, Jerry was also able to offer Employee Personal Safety Training in several states in the US and several foreign cities to included Dublin\, Ireland; London\, England; and Beijing\, China; Chengdu\, China; and Nanchang\, China.
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/employee-personal-safety/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190201T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190128T042807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T082640Z
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SUMMARY:Current Issues in Real Estate Development
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Stam will talk about the issues that investors shall be aware of in the development process\, and most recent issues in  land  condemnation  and  the  new  statutes of limitation on  land  use  violations. \n  \nMr. Stam’s BIO: \nPaul “Skip” Stam recently completed 16 years in the State House\, the last 10 years serving as Republican Leader and then Speaker Pro Tem.  For 41 years he has lived and has practiced law in Apex\, he has closed approximately 5000 real estate transactions. \nHe received a B.S. with High Honors in Criminal Justice from Michigan State (1972) and the JD from UNC – Chapel Hill School of Law (1975). \nHe taught law at varieties of law schools such as Campbell University\, the Foreign Trade Institute in Tianjin\, China and Xi Ke Da University in Mianyang\, China. He also gave continuing legal education lectures on different types of law from time to time. Mr. Stam is actively posting articles and books as well. \nIn his law practice he spends most of his time on real estate transactions and litigation and state constitutional law.  While in the General Assembly his areas of focus were real estate\, criminal\, pro-life\, school choice and other educational initiatives at all levels.  His website www.paulstam.info has voluminous information on current issues. \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/current-issues-in-real-estate-development/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus (former The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences)\, 6 Davis Dr\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190111T050006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T082942Z
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SUMMARY:北卡华人企业协会-爱贝尔-联想 2019 新春年会 Chinese New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:北卡州州长罗伊.库珀(Roy Cooper) 应邀出席。邀请WRAL新闻主持人Renee Chou担任主持。200位北卡州共和党民主党议员，各级政府官员，成功华人企业家及跨国公司高管等商界精英荟萃。晚会更有当地杰出的华人艺术家奉献精彩的文艺演出并提供由州府官邸制作的精美晚餐。 \n欢迎广大华人朋友，社团共襄盛举，迎庆2019年农历春节！ \n时间：2019.1.29 5:30pm – 8:00pm \n地点：北卡州州长官邸 Governor’s Executive Mansion \n200 N Blount St\, Raleigh\, NC 27601-1073 (Parking is free after 5pm for the official parking spaces around the Mansion) \n票价Ticket Price：会员member：$75\, 非会员Non-Member： $100 \n名额限制50个 Limit to the first 50，按报名顺序（请尽早报名，截止日期：1/20） \n请在协会网页报名：https://www.nc-cba.org/event/2019-chinese-new-year-celebration/ \n如有问题请发邮件：info@nc-cba.org \n主办单位:    NCCBA \n协办单位： CAECA（美中经文协会），CCCC（南北卡商会） \n备注： 1. 报名时请提供准确姓名，并携带ID以便通过官邸安检进入会场。2. 请正装出席。 \nNote: If the ticket is returned before 1/20/19\, 20% fee will be charged. No ticket will be returned after 1/20/19.\n主办：NCCBA \n协办：CAECA（美中经文协会）、CCCC（南北卡商会）、《侨报》南北卡周末版\n \n \n本次活动的赞助商有：\n冠名赞助：\n银牌赞助：\n  \nWorld-renowned Artist Daniel Wall\n铜牌赞助：\nUMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI\nXiamen Tip Star Plastic Material Co.\, Ltd\n\nLaw Office of Fiona Wang\, PLLC\n\nFlorence Ko Piano Studio\n\nHUNTER’S STUDIO\nXiaojuan Wang RTP Singer’s Club\nXiaojuan Wang Realty\n \nDaniel Cheng’s Commercial Real Estate LLC\nAcacia Tree Asian Cuisine\nGrand Asia Market
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/2019-chinese-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Governor’s Executive Mansion\, 200 N Blount St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190111T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20190102T221714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T040057Z
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SUMMARY:Duke - Growing with the Triangle
DESCRIPTION:Scott Selig – Bio  \nScott Selig is the Associate Vice President of Capital Assets and Real Estate for Duke University.   Scott has 30+ years of experience in both the public and private sectors of the commercial real estate industry. \nHe is charged with developing and implementing the overall real estate strategy for Duke University and the Duke University Health System.  He plays a major role in the development and revitalization of downtown Durham for Duke.  He is a member of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Real Estate Development Committee \nThe Duke Real Estate lease portfolio contains more than 250 leases encompassing approximately 4.0 Million square feet of medical\, office\, laboratory and warehouse space. Scott is also responsible for the asset management of the Washington Duke Inn\, a 271-room\, 4-star hotel. \nScott holds an MBA from Duke University and a BA from the University of Washington in Seattle. His career has been split between Raleigh/Durham North Carolina\, Hot Springs Arkansas\, and Seattle Washington. Scott and his wife\, Kris\, are the proud parents of 4 grown children. \n 
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/duke-growing-with-the-triangle/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181207T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20181202T001357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T021708Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Commercial Lending
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Contents: \n\n\nOur two guest speakers will give an Introduction to Commercial Lending\, which  covers standard documentation and financial metrics for C&I and Commercial Real Estate loans with example scenarios. Additionally\, the presentation will highlight typical loan facilities and structures for each loan.” \n \n\nKyle Smith is a Commercial Portfolio Manager for North State Bank. Mr. Smith has been in commercial banking since 2014\, with previous employment at Capital Bank and BB&T. He has years of experience in underwriting\, loan structuring\, credit risk management\, customer service\, and on-going servicing of commercial portfolios. \n“Banking\, and in particular lending\, is my calling. Most companies rely on credit solutions to help with everything from day-to-day cash flow to financing for large investments. I enjoy working alongside my customers to find the best solutions to meet their goals.” \n  \n \nJohn Norwood is a seasoned commercial banker with over 25+ years of lending experience. Currently\, John serves as the Market President for the North Raleigh division of North State Bank\, where he has worked for the past nine years. Prior to his time at North State\, John was a Commercial Real Estate Lender for Bank of America. Mr. Norwood prides himself in providing hand-crafted lending solutions for new and existing customers.
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/introduction-to-commercial-lending/
LOCATION:Alexandria Real Estate Campus\, 6 Davis Dr.\, Durham\, 27709\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCBA":MAILTO:info@nc-cba.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181117T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T213713
CREATED:20181107T085323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T200121Z
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SUMMARY:大肠癌防治专题论坛
DESCRIPTION:在北卡华人社区爱心捐助小提琴家杨犀的时候，您有没有想到关心自己的身体？ \n美中医生联袂，告诉您如何防治大肠癌 \n大肠病（也叫做结直肠）很常见，美国总统艾森豪威尔、克林顿、小布什都做过结肠、直肠息肉切除手术，里根和老布什总统则都患过结肠癌。 \n有统计称，在美国癌症发病率中，大肠癌排在第三位，在中国大城市位居第五，台湾地区肠癌发病率甚至高居全球第一。被这种疾病折磨致死的名人，有中国十大元帅中的彭德怀、陈毅，美国著名影星奥黛丽.赫本，台湾导演杨德昌…… \n最近，北卡三角地区的华人掀起捐助小提琴家杨犀的爱心热潮，捐款、义卖活动倾注了大家对这位艺术家的敬爱之情，也让一些人关注到危害生命健康的常见恶性肿瘤——大肠癌。 \n其实，大肠癌是所有癌症中通过早期筛查防治效果最佳的病症。 \n为什么美国预防服务工作小组（USPSTF）建议，普通人到了50岁就要开始定期做大肠癌筛检？大肠癌是如何导致和生成的？如何发现苗头？如何联系、接受筛查？不幸患上之后如何就医治疗？在美国社会，如何避免因意外患上重病导致家庭财政危机？ \n由《侨报周末》南北卡版提议，北卡三角区华人医生协会、北卡华人学者中美交流协会、北卡华人企业协会联袂组织的“大肠癌防治专题论坛”，将邀请分别在杜克大学肿瘤中心、北京大学肿瘤医院从事结肠癌治疗的两位医生，以及一位医疗保险行业资深专家，为华人同胞把脉问诊。 \n主讲嘉宾\n杜克大学肿瘤中心医生王翔——\n\n主讲：美国结肠直肠癌发病特点、筛查预防建议及治疗现状\n王翔先生是北京协和医科大学医学博士，纽约哥伦比亚大学公共卫生学硕士，在辛辛那提医学院接受美国肿瘤与血液临床专科培训。 现为杜克大学肿瘤中心主治医生，主要从事胃肠肿瘤临床研究和治疗。 \n  \n  \n北京大学肿瘤医院医生杜长征——\n\n主讲：中国结直肠癌的诊疗现状和临床特点\n杜长征先生是北京大学肿瘤医院胃肠肿瘤中心副主任医师，毕业于北京大学肿瘤学专业，从事结直肠癌诊断与治疗多年，擅长结直肠癌综合治疗、直肠癌新辅助治疗与保留肛门手术、结肠造口并发症处理等专业领域。现阶段受邀在杜克大学病理系作研究学者。 \n  \n\n蓝十字蓝盾北卡分公司代理冯美昌——\n\n主讲：医疗保险的适应种类、优缺点及理财建议\n冯美昌先生从事医疗保险15年多，开始是美国家庭保险公司（American Family Insurance Company）的业务代理，2008年在罗利市中心开办独立保险代理事务所（Piedmont Insurance and Business Group），多次获得代理公司杰出代理奖。目前是蓝十字蓝盾北卡分公司（Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of North Carolina）总裁级（President Club）代理。 \n  \n\n特邀主持人\n杜克医学院病理科临床医生谢惠文博士\n谢惠文先生毕业于湘雅医学院，在威斯康辛大学获生理博士学位，并先后在威斯康辛大学医学中心完成病理住院培训、在洛约拉（Loyola ）大学完成细胞病理专科培训。他原在孟菲斯担任细胞病理学主任，现在是杜克大学资深病理医师，主要从事癌症病理诊断。 \n  \n论坛先由3位主讲嘉宾分别演讲，随后由主持人设置话题，请三位主讲嘉宾讨论，并回答听众现场提问。 \n论坛时间：11月17日（周六）下午2:30\n地点：6 Davis Dr. Durham，NC 27709\n请尽快登录北卡华人企业协会 “大肠癌防治专题论坛”网页登记，获取免费门票，以便志愿者统计人数布置会场。\n\n主办协会及发起媒体简介\n北卡三角区华人医生协会（NC Triangle Chinese American Physician Association）\n北卡三角地区医生专业协会，会员均为通过美国临床医生执照考试、取得医生执照、在三角区做临床行医的华裔医生。目前会员的专业涉及的领域有， 家庭科，内科心脏科，肾脏糖尿病科，血液肿瘤科，病理科，康复疼痛科，心脏精神科等，就职于杜克大学、北卡教堂山大学、维克郡医院等大医院与医学中心，或三角区私营医疗诊所。 \n北卡华人学者中美交流协会（North Carolina Chinese scholars Sino-Us Exchange Association，简称NCCSEA）\n北卡华人学者中美交流协会由杜克大学、北卡大学教堂山分校、北卡州立大学、北卡中央大学、北卡大学彭布罗克分校（UNCP）、美国环境健康科学院(NIEHS) 等高校、科研院所的访问学者、博士后、留学生、当地企业界的学者科学家联合组建而成，宗旨是：创建留美学者与当地学者之间进行学术交流的平台；为初来北卡的学者提供生活上的便利；提升和维护留学学者们的权益；以访问学者和留学生为纽带，进行中美之间学术与文化的交流。 \n北卡华人企业协会（The North Carolina Chinese Business Association，简称NCCBA）\n北卡华人企业协会是一个非营利机构，为专业人士、学生和有共同兴趣的中国企业设立。协会以代表、服务及促进会员及北卡华人的共同利益为己任，以促进科技领域创业、发展为重点，通过主办各种形式的活动和论坛，开展创业及商业资讯的普及和交流，鼓励和促进会员之间的相互协作和提高。此外，协会在促进中国与北卡贸易交流中扮演重要角色。 \n《侨报周末》南北卡版\n《侨报周末》是华人社区最接地气、最有影响力的社区媒体，除了报纸还有微信公众号和网站。《侨报周末》致力于为社区所有说中文的读者服务，欢迎订阅、点赞、支持。
URL:https://nc-cba.net/event/2018110817-colorectalcancerforum/
LOCATION:Apex Community Center\, 53 Hunter St.\, Apex\, NC\, 27502\, United States
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