Vermont Chamber remarks on governor's EB-5 trade mission to Asia

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently returned from a very successful 12-day Trade Mission to the Far East with Governor Jim Douglas, officials from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and Vermont business executives. The Vermont Chamber, which helped organize the trip met with top leaders and investors in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hangzhou to entice them to invest in Vermont companies.
“Vermont businesses interested in foreign investment will benefit greatly from the EB-5 program. It will serve as a critical tool in helping Vermont businesses recover from the difficult economic times we are in,” said Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “This Trade Mission has provided valuable networking opportunities for some of our member businesses looking for foreign investment dollars to help grow their businesses.”
“We are still in contact with many of the investors we met with and are currently working with our Shanghai Office to bring those investments to our members,” Bishop added.
The 24-person delegation, included representatives from Burke Mountain, Vermont Organic Fiber, Country Home Products, Jay Peak Resort, Mobile Medical International Corp., Oleet & Co., Seldon Technologies, Global Classroom, the Doubletree Hotel, St. Johnsbury Academy, the University of Vermont, United Construction Corporation, and Milne Travel.
Source: The Vermont Chamber of Commerce.