California Cleantech Trade Mission to China. September 17 September 29, 2012

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California Cleantech Trade Mission to China Great Business Opportunity Meet with key buyers and distributors in six major Chinese cies with huge environmental needs Hong Kong, Chengdu, Qingdao,

Benefit from on site support by El Camino College Center for Internaonal Trade Development, U.S.

Deadline: August 31, 2012 September 17 September 29, 2012 Great Cultural Experience Experience China s culture and cuisine from six diverse trading cies.

1 California Cleantech Trade Mission to China Great Business Opportunity Meet with key buyers and distributors in six major Chinese cies with huge environmental needs Hong Kong, Chengdu, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yixing and Shanghai. In pre arranged meengs and site visits, learn about cleantech business opportunies, and present your firm s products and services to local and provincial decision makers. Benefit from on site support by El Camino College Center for Internaonal Trade Development, U.S. Department of Commerce, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and China Council for the Promoon of Internaonal Trade (CCPIT). Deadline: August 31, 2012 September 17 September 29, 2012 Great Cultural Experience Experience China s culture and cuisine from six diverse trading cies. Tourism includes visits to: Victoria Peak, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuary, Dujiangyan Irrigaon System (built by Qin Engineer Li Bing B.C.), Dr. Sun Yat sen Mausoleum, Qingdao s local Tsingtao Beer Museum and Shanghai s Old Town and the Bund. Discounted Cost Package reflects a $3,500 cost offset under a federal (SBA/STEP) grant awarded to the State of California. Only $4,142! REVISED DATES Includes domesc China airfare only, meeng costs, site visits, land transportaon, tourism, and some meals. Mandarin interpreter services are to be contracted and paid for separately by delegate firms. Internaonal airfare and lodging costs are the responsibility of the delegate. Our meeng planner can assist you. Limited Availability Only open to 8 10 California small/medium companies at the discounted pricing. If space is available, up to 5 non California firms can join the Mission at the non discounted price (add $3,500), or with whatever SBA/STEP cost offsets may be offered by their respecve States. Our trade mission is supported by the State Trade and Export Promoon (STEP) program that is funded by the Small Business Administraon encouraging U.S. firms to export ( and a California IDRC grant. Register Here For trade mission information, contact: Kerry L. Bonner T: /kbonner@elcamino.edu Funded in part through a grant award with the SBA For travel information contact: Edwin Choy T: /edwin@globotours.net

2 California Trade Mission Itinerary Recommended departure from LAX/SFO: Friday, September 14th Arrival in Hong Kong: Saturday, September 15th Hong Kong (Guangdong Province) 4 nights (Saturday, September 15 Wednesday, September 19) includes: Sunday, September 16, 2012 (D) Free morning Afternoon half day Hong Kong Island Tour with sampan and peak tram rides Evening Welcome Dinner Monday, September 17, 2012 (L) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition SME Centre (HKTDC SME) U.S. Department of Commerce Hong Kong briefing to California delegation regarding environmental opportunities for California cleantech firms Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Briefing to the California delegation Presentation of California delegation firms technology to invited Hong Kong firms and government officials followed by Q & A Networking lunch Sponsored by HKTDC One-on-One meetings / Round table Cocktail reception Victoria Harbour cruise hors d oeuvres and drinks included Tuesday, September 18, 2012 (L) Full day environmental site visits arranged by HKTDC. Transportation by coach with guide service and a Dim Sum lunch Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Hong Kong/Chengdu Flight from Hong Kong to Chendgu

3 Chengdu (Sichuan Province) 4 nights (Wednesday, September19 Sunday, September23) includes: Thursday, September 20, 2012 (L/D) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel* USDOC Briefing about Chengdu/Sichuan environmental situation and cleantech business opportunities U.S. Environmental Technologies Seminar U.S. company presentations to Chengdu/Sichuan Environmental Protection Bureau officials (EPB) and firms Networking buffet lunch with EPB officials and firms USDOC-Chengdu arranged site visits to a Chengdu environmental project or company by environmental subsector i.e. waste water, solid waste and green building etc. Welcome Dinner invited guests will be Chengdu/Sichuan EPB officials Friday, September 21, 2012 (L) USDOC Chengdu arranged morning meeting with Chengdu EPB officials at Chengdu EPB offices Lunch in a local restaurant USDOC Chengdu arranged afternoon site visits to include Running Water Eco Park Saturday, September 22, 2012 (L/D) Full day tour to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Shu Brocade, cultural performances with lunch & dinner Sunday, September 23, 2012 (L) Chengdu/Qingdao Flight from Chengdu to Qingdao

4 Qingdao (Shandong Province) 2 nights (Sunday, September 23 Tuesday, September 25) includes: Sunday, September 23, 2012 (L) Afternoon half-day city tour includes visit to Zhan Bridge, Badaguan Scenic Area, Little Fish Hill Park and Tsingtao Beer Museum with lunch Monday, September 24, 2012 (L) at the Holiday Inn City Center* U.S. delegation introduced to Qingdao CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) & CCOIC (China Chamber of International Commerce) officials Speech by Qingdao CCPIT & CCOIC official with an introduction of the current Qingdao environment California Environmental Technologies Seminar U.S. company presentations to Qingdao/Shandong Environmental Protection Bureau officials (EPB) and firms Networking Lunch with Qingdao CCPIT, CCOIC and invited local environmental firms One-on-One meetings with Qingdao/Shandong environmental companies Afternoon site visit to either a Qingdao environmental firm or an environmental industrial park Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Qingdao/Nanjing (L) Morning visit to either a Qingdao environmental company or an environment industrial park Lunch in local restaurant Flight from Qingdao to Nanjing

5 Nanjing (Jiangsu Province) 3 nights (Tuesday, September 25 Friday, September 28) includes: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 (L/D) at the Jinling Hotel* Briefings on the economic development of Nanjing and environmental protection industry planning, attended by officials from Nanjing Investment Promotion Commission and Nanjing Environmental Protection Agency Speech by the Head of US Trade Mission California Environmental Technologies Seminar U.S. company presentations to Nanjing/Jiangsu Environmental Protection Bureau officials (EPB) and firms One-on-One Matchmaking meetings Networking Buffet Lunch Site visits to a Nanjing environmental project or firm Reception Dinner with Nanjing official (To be determined) Thursday, September 27, 2012 Nanjing/Yixing/Nanjing (L/D) Morning take coach from Nanjing to Yixing Environmental and Science Park Lunch Welcome Speeches California Environmental Technologies Seminar U.S. company presentations to Yixing Environmental Protection Officials One-on-One Matchmaking Site Visit to Yixing Forest Park Reception Dinner hosted by Yixing officials Coach return to Nanjing Friday, September 28, 2012 Nanjing/Shanghai Morning half day Nanjing city tour includes visit to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum and Ming Dynasty Xiaoling Mausoleum Bus departure transfer from Nanjing to train station Noon one way bullet train second class soft-seater from Nanjing to Shanghai

6 Shanghai (Zhejiang Province) 2 nights (Friday, September 28 Saturday, September 29) includes: Friday, September 28, 2012 Arrive in Shanghai train station and board bus to Shui On Knowledge and Innovation Community ( for tour and reception U.S. Department of Commerce Shanghai briefing to California delegation regarding environmental opportunities for California cleantech firms Saturday, September 29, 2012 Shanghai/USA Half day Shanghai city tour with visits to Yu Yuan Garden, Old Town and the Bund Free afternoon and evening or departure to USA Sunday, September 30, 2012 Shanghai/USA Departure coach transfer from Longemont Hotel to Shanghai International Airport Arrive in Los Angeles or San Francisco, California * Venue for meetings subject to change.

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