Introduction

Butzel Long / DCBA Business Seminar

In cooperation with Butzel Long Law Firm, Detroit Chinese Business Association completed the third business seminar of its series in the evening of June 27, 2007 at Hyatt Regency Dearborn.

Matthew E. Wilkins, a shareholder lawyer practicing in Butzel Long’s Detroit office, addressed the audiences the bolts-and-nuts of maximizing your position when your customer or supplier files bankruptcy. Peter Theut, Chairman of Butzel Long's Global Trade and Transactions Practice, outlined the various methods utilized by foreign investors to acquire US businesses and also addressed sources of funding. Mr. Jay Wang, the CEO and President of Daimay North America, shared his experience and thoughts on growing US business. Daimay Automotive in China is one of the major manufacturers of automotive sun visors and steering wheels. Daimay entered US market four years ago and now it is a $100 million revenue company.

Raymond Xu, a DCBA advisor, hosted the seminar. For all presentation files at three business seminars, please view the followings.

DCBA and Butzel Long hosted its first business seminar in December 2006 with the theme of "Setting Up Operations and Growth in the U.S.". The second seminar was held in March on “Regulations and Compliances”. You can view the presentation details by clicking the links below.

Presentation: Entry Strategy/Growth by Peter Theut, Chairman of Butzel Long's Global Trade and Transactions Practice
Presentation: U.S. Contracts/Legal Issues by Shusheng Wang, Co-Director of the Butzel Long China Business Consultancy
Presentation: Intellectual Property in the US by Thomas Moga, Attorney at Butzel Long
Presentation: Compliance with US Government Regulations by Shusheng Wang, Co-Director of the Butzel Long China Business Consultancy
Presentation: Protect Yourself When Bankruptcy by Matthew E. Wilkins, a shareholder lawyer practicing in Butzel Long’s Detroit office
Presentation: How to Acquire Company in US by Peter Theut, Chairman of Butzel Long's Global Trade and Transactions Practice

Case Study:

Presentation: How to work with U.S. Buyers by David Cui, General Manager of Chongqing Chaoli, Inc.
Presentation: Lessons Learned in US Entry by Diana Mao, Director of SG Automotive.
Presentation: Chinese Auto Company in Michigan by Jay Wang, the CEO and President of Daimya North Amrica