AmCham Shanghai Suzhou CenterAn Overview of Programs & Services
Table of Contents
Suzhou CenterOverviewHistoryLeadershipRaise the Bar InitiativeBenefits of Membership
Programs Operations Background General Managers NetworkHR Management ForumFinance Management ForumEnvironment, Health & Safety Leadership Forum
Programs – Value Added ServiceGovernment EngagementCorporate Training
ServicesMarketing OpportunitiesBenchmarkingCorporate Social ResponsibilityOffice RentalInternship & Volunteer with Us
Contact Information
Suzhou Center- Overview- History- Leadership- Benefits of Membership
Overview of the Suzhou Center
The Suzhou Center is the official representative of U.S. business in
Suzhou, and is managed by the American Chamber of Commerce in
Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) Yangtze River Delta Network which aims
to support the growing interest and presence of Chamber members in
the region.
The Suzhou Center serves U.S. businesses in Suzhou through relevant
programs and services and strives to be the central networking and
business information exchange platform among American businesses,
the local Chinese government and the U.S. government. The Suzhou
Center is supported by volunteer Suzhou Center Advisory Council
leadership and members.
History of the Suzhou Center
➢ May 2012 Launch of the Yangtze River Delta Network➢ Oct 2013 Suzhou Center Office Launches➢ Dec 2015 Suzhou Center organizes over 100 programs annuallyAt present, the Suzhou Center:
✓Represents and services 200+ member companies✓Hosts 100+ programs with 2000+ attendees annually✓Houses 4 full-time staff
Suzhou Center LeadershipChair
Aiying WangVice President and General ManagerCircuit Protections and Controls Division APAC Eaton Corporation
Suzhou Center LeadershipVice Chairs
Wilson WangGeneral ManagerCaterpillar
Keith SinramGeneral ManagerCrown Equipment
Reggie LaiSenior Director, Government Affairs AsiaTE Connectivity
Allan XuVice President of Operations, East Asia RegionIDEX Corporation
Raise the Bar 2017Growing Local Leadership –
Showcasing Global Excellence
ChairAiying WangEaton
CorporateWilson WangCaterpillar
ManufacturingKeith SinramCrown Equipment
CommunicationsReggie LaiTE Connectivity
CommunityAllan XuIDEX
Excellence in Leadership, Community, Manufacturing
3 Pillar Focus
Leadership
Corporate Citizenship
Government Partnership
Community Manufacturing
Women Leadership
Executive Development
Leadership Development
Strategy / Trends
Operations
Functional Capability
Growing Local Leadership – Showcasing Global Excellence
Coaching / Mentor Ecosystem
AmCham Actions (June – December)
Public Relations Campaign– Executive Short Video Interviews (3-5 minutes each) – We need 10
companies!– Insight Magazine – November Issue on Manufacturing - We need 5
companies!
Functional Forum Content Aligned– GM, HR, Finance, EHS Functional Forum content aligned to key tenet
themes– Emphasis on experience sharing – We need 10 companies!
Factory Tours for Community Building – We need 5 companies!
Growing Local Leadership – Showcasing Global Excellence
How can I participate?Participation Local Leadership
LevelCommunity Influencer Level
Chairman Level
Company employees attend Raise the Bar series events in Suzhou
10 events 15 events 15 events
Company employees participate in Leadership Development Forum & Pass (Spring & Fall)
1 employee 2 employees 4 employees
Participate in Women Leadership activity✓ ✓ ✓
Share company experiences with AmCham community at event (speaker, panelist)
1 event >1 event
Open your facility for an IMPACT Tour✓ ✓
Contribute to Raise the Bar Media Campaign✓
Growing Local Leadership – Showcasing Global Excellence
Chairman Level – Case Study – Impact Tour
• HR Function sharing on employee engagement and talent retention
• EHS sharing on behavior safety, waste disposal and zero landfill
• CSR Function sharing on “Make Waste Profitable” Program
Factory Tour & GM Briefing included. ~30 people.
Key Dates
• June 15 – Suzhou Manufacturing Summit – Strategy Forum & Municipal Government Luncheon
• June 30 – Women in Leadership Launch
• July 14 – Launch of the Annual China Business Report (Business Climate for American Companies Survey Results)
• October 17 – GM Network – Leadership Showcase
• November 1 – Launch of Manufacturing Insight Magazine
• November 15 – AmCham Annual Dinner & Suzhou Industrial Park Government Dinner
Growing Local Leadership – Showcasing Global Excellence
Benefits of Membership
➢Network with peers and clients at Chamber events
➢Access the government to communicate with government entities
on business issues
➢Promote your company via wide range of programs and channels
➢Stay informed on China business from the Chamber’s front-line
information, publications, and forums
➢Obtain U.S. travel visas, discounted health insurance and soft
skills training that support your business and day-to-day living
Corporate: RMB 12,360 [foreign companies only]Small Business: RMB 7,313 [under 50 employees] Individual: RMB 3,090 [foreign passport holders]Chinese Affiliate: RMB 12,360*Inclusive of 3% VAT
Programs - Operations Background - General Managers Network- HR Management Forum- Finance Management Forum- Environment, Health & Safety Alliance- Leadership Development Forum
Suzhou Center Programs – Operations Background
Free for member companies’ functional heads | In-house practitioners onlyOrganized monthly
Current functions:• General Management• HR Management• Finance Management• EHS
Additional Benefits for All Employees• Leadership Development Forum
Serving U.S. Business in Suzhou
Business Operations
Strategic Planning
Local Government
Suzhou Center
General Managers NetworkHeld once per month on Tuesday mornings 7:30am-9:00am
Led by Suzhou Center Advisory Council
Each month, 25-30 General Managers and Operations Directors join the session
Past topics:• China Manufacturing 2017: Key Trends• Launch: Raise the Bar Imitative• Release of 2017 China Business Report• Changing Role of the GM• GM’s Role in Lean Implementation
Sponsors:
HR Management ForumHeld once per month on Thursday afternoons
Led by HR Expert Council representing 15+ U.S. companies in Suzhou
Each month, 25-30 HR management professionals join the session
Besides operations discussions, the Forum provides benchmarking in: corporate training structure and compensation & benefits
Each year, over 80 Suzhou companies join the C&B survey
Past topics:• Annual Salary Survey Release• Post CNY Labor Reflection • Best Practices Sharing for Talent Retention• Labor Disputes Case Studies Roundtable• Discussion on Labor Arbitration
2017 Chair: Jolin Zhou, HR Director APAC, Tekni-Plex
Sponsors:
Finance Management Forum
Held once per month on Wednesday afternoons
Led by Finance Expert Council representing 10+ U.S. companies in Suzhou
Besides operations discussions, the forum provides opportunities to learn cross-functional management and grow beyond the finance function
Each month, 20-25 Finance management professionals join the session
Past topics:• Annual Briefing with SAFE Suzhou• Transfer Pricing Regulation Updates• Briefing on Regional Headquarter Incentive • Finance Related Customs Regulations• SIP Tax Bureau Briefing on Tax Regulations
2017 Chair:Floria Wang, Finance Director, Minteq
Environment, Health & Safety AllianceHeld once per month on Tuesday afternoons
Led by EHS Alliance Expert Council representing over 8 companies in Suzhou
Facilitates dialogue between U.S. company management and EHS in-house experts, EHS service providers, and local government entities to improve the operations of and investment in environment, health, and safety practices and equipment in Suzhou municipality.
Each month, 20-25 EHS Managers, Facility Managers, HR responsible for EHSjoin the session
Past topics:• Updates on VOC Regulations• Eliminating Backward Chemical Capacity• Policy Briefing: Soil Pollution Prevention• Best Practices Sharing on Work Safety• Roundtable Discussion on Energy Saving
2017 Chair:Danny Li, EHS & Facility Director, Flex
Sponsor:
Leadership Development ForumHeld 8 times per season on Wednesday/Thursday nights (Spring / Fall)
Platform for employees within their company to grow individual management skills organically in an intimate community through facilitated and peer led discussion. Each company receives two seats per season for free. Additional seats available at RMB 2000 / seat.
Themes:• From Zero to Hero – A Discussion on Choices and Growth• Cross Functional Excellence• Skills Challenge
Each season, 60+ future leaders participate
Past topics:• Leadership Theory• Management Best Practices• Soft Skills Enhancement• Productivity & Self Improvement,• Career Planning & Continued Education
Sponsors:
Programs – Value Added Service- Government Engagement- Corporate Training
Government Engagement
Opportunities to engage government authorities • Events with senior officials from the Mayor’s office • Sponsorship opportunity to showcase your company
Forums with government engagement:• Bureau level engagement on regulatory updates• Operational support on urgent issues such as
➢Hazardous Waste Disposal ➢Power Cuts ➢Transport Control ➢Customs Clearance Delay
Topics addressed:13th Five Year Plan, intelligent manufacturing, China Manufacturing
2025, economic development, labor regulations, urban planning, customs and CIQ trade facilitation, government incentives, environment protection, tax, etc.
Government Engagement
Key Government Programs:
➢Suzhou Municipal Government✓Suzhou Municipal Government Appreciation Luncheon✓Annual Dialogue with the Suzhou Customs & CIQ Dialogue✓Annual Dialogue with the Suzhou Environment Protection & Work Safety Bureau
➢Suzhou Industrial Park Government✓Annual Briefing with the SIP Chairman✓Annual Suzhou Industrial Park Recognition Dinner
➢Kunshan Municipal Government✓Annual Dialogue with the Kunshan Municipal Government
➢Doorknock to Government Authorities
Suzhou Municipal Government Luncheon Suzhou Industrial Park Government Dinner
Corporate Training ProgramPurpose: Provide training resources & solutions to member companies
Advisory TeamHR Expert Council & Suzhou Center leadership
Frequency30 sessions annually, split into Spring and FallFull day session sourcing service for group purchase
Demographic Served: High potential leaders, entry to senior level managers, successors for senior management
Cost: Training seats starting @ RMB 550
Corporate Training Program
Skills Profession on Operation Growth for Excellence
Definition Day-to-day leadership skills
Practical sharing on case studies
Senior manager education on strategic thinking and planning
Course Category
•Communication• Problem Solving & Decision Making • Influencing without Authority•Assertiveness
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• Email communication• Writing Business Report• Strategic thinking
Who to attend *
High potentialSupervisor Entry Level Managers
Function professionals Senior ManagersFunction head
Corporate Training Program
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Services- Marketing and Public Relations Opportunities- Benchmarking- Corporate Social Responsibility- Office Rental- Internship and Volunteer with Us
Marketing Opportunities
Market to:➢200 + companies➢Manufacturing companies in the healthcare, machinery, electronics, automotive industries➢Corporate functional leaders such as: Vice President, General Manager, Finance Controller, HR Manager, EHS Manager
Channels to Market:➢Job Function Forums ➢Marketing Platform [Website, Weekly Manager Newsletter, Info Sessions]➢Government Events
➢Other Events ➢Manufacturing Operations Strategy Summit➢Municipal Government Series➢Kunshan Municipal Government Dialogue➢Annual Dinner & Recognition of the Suzhou Industrial Park Government➢IMPACT – Recognizing Corporate Contribution to People, Innovation, Community
Past Sponsors
Past Sponsors
Benchmarking
Past surveys conducted:
• Strategic Planning
➢Annual Salary Increase [5 years running each September]
➢Corporate Training Structure
➢IT Corporate Structure Setup
• Urgent Operational Issues
➢Hazardous Waste Disposal
➢Power Cuts
➢Transport Control
➢Customs Clearance Delay
Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
Corporate Environment IMPACT DayUsed Electronics / Computer Donation
Office Rental
The Suzhou Center Office is open for rental when there are no AmCham events taking place. The office is centrally located in the Suzhou Industrial Park (Times Square 时代广场 Metro Line 1).
Capacity: 40 Theatre | 20 Roundtable | 15 U-Shape
Amenities provided:• Water, coffee, and tea, projector/projector screen
Price:*• Members: RMB 800 Half Day | RMB 1500 Full Day • Non-Members: RMB 1200 Half Day | RMB 2300 Full Day*Inclusive of 3% VAT
Internship & Volunteer with Us
The Suzhou Center recruits interns and volunteers on a quarterly basis.
The candidate should have:
• Proficiency in English, Chinese language a plus• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office and other software applications• Previous market research or project experience
Email [email protected] with an English resume, cover letter and a 1 page writing sample in English and/or Chinese for consideration.
Contact Information
Tina Zhang, AssistantCustomer service and payments 512-6296-0131
Jane Yang, Deputy Chief RepresentativeSpeaking and engagement opportunities, sponsorship, membership, corporate training needs512-6296-0130
Alex Jin, Deputy Chief RepresentativeForum and event inquiries, government engagement, corporate social responsibility initiatives512-6296-0132