Greater Cincy Chinese Chamber to hold 2nd annual Lunar New Year Party on Feb 6

It's the Year of the Ox, and it's time to party.

For an introduction to China and its place in Cincinnati, on February 6, the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce (GCCCC) will throw a bash that promises to dazzle:  the 2009 Lunar New Year Party.

"This is turning out to be a great program," says GCCCC President, Xiaojie Zavon.

And reservations for this gala, the second of its kind, are filling up fast.  Over 110 guests of the 150-200 expected have already registered.

The Lunar New Year Party will be held downtown in the ornate Hilton Netherland Plaza's Hall of Mirrors.

Given the increase in Chinese business traffic to and from Cincinnati, due in part to the efforts of the GCCCC (link to my article), the guest list includes several officials, both local and from other regions of the US.  The Commercial Counselor and two vice Counsels from China's Consulate General in New York are among them.

"The city of Cincinnati has committed to a corporate table to show support," Zavon says.

To highlight the economic potential inherent in doing business in China, Chris Hassall, PhD, Procter and Gamble's (P&G) Vice President of Corporate Communications and North American External Relations, will share his perspectives gained from a four year stint in China for P&G.

But it's not all business.  There will also be a silent auction, performances and a gourmet food spread – Chinese-inspired of course.

"Our Lunar New Year is the perfect combination of business and culture," Zavon says.

For more information or to register for the Lunar New Year Party, visit here. 

Writer:  Jonathan DeHart
Source:  Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Xiaojie Zavon