 | | We had an amazing time at the Chamber’s reception for new members on 3 October! Nearly 100 people, including our Committee leaders, came together to connect and celebrate. Deputy Chairman Guy Bradley welcomed everyone with a warm speech while CEO Patrick Yeung shared exciting updates on the Chamber’s developments and future initiatives. The event was an excellent opportunity to network and learn about our wide range of services. We encourage all our new members to get involved and make the most of their membership!
| | 2024/10/03 |
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 | | It was a joy to see Chamber members and their kids, along with a group of children with special education needs (SEN) from Gift4Kids, enjoy a delightful afternoon at a chocolate workshop.
The young SEN instructors from Hello Cocoa taught us how to temper and mould chocolate, and the handmade candy was a hit, especially with the kids! The meaningful experience created lasting memories and positively impacted the lives of SEN children.
Founded in 2019, Hello Cocoa aims to empower SEN kids to become professional chocolatiers and shop managers - such an inspiring initiative!
| | 2024/07/26 |
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.jpg "Dialogue with Chamber General Committee Member Neville Shroff") | | It was fascinating to learn about the Parsee community, an ethnoreligious group of Persian origin that settled in India over two millennia ago, from General Committee member Neville Shroff, Chairman and CEO of Shroff and Company Limited.
Shroff, who is President of the Zoroastrian Parsee Association of Hong Kong, outlined the extent of the community’s enduring influence in Hong Kong during our latest instalment of the "Dialogue with the GC Series." Prominent Parsees helped to fund and establish institutions like The University of Hong Kong and the Kowloon Cricket Club. Their legacy lives on in the names of streets like Bisney Road and Mody Road, as well as the iconic Star Ferry, which was founded by a pioneering Parsee businessman – one of the many who contributed to this multicultural city and called it their own.
| | 2024/06/21 |
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 | | It was a full house at our “Meet the New Chamber Chairman” cocktail reception on 20 June, where around 100 members raised their glasses to new HKGCC Chairman Agnes Chan, BBS. In her speech, Chan thanked Committee leaders and members for their support and emphasized that the Chamber would continue to serve as a bridge between the Government and the business community, leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a super-connector to widen international connections. She also highlighted the many events on the Chamber's calendar this year to help members broaden their business horizons and networks. Later Chan raised a toast with Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and members of the General Committee. Besides the opportunity to exchange views with the new Chairman, members enjoyed socializing in a relaxed environment over wine and canapés.
| | 2024/06/20 |
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 | | Eric Ma, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of New World Development Company Limited, shared words of inspiration in our Dialogue with the General Committee Series on 22 May, emphasizing that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.
Ma trained as a civil engineer before embarking on a stellar career in land development and planning. In a captivating discussion with Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung, the Former HKSAR Secretary for Development shared his experiences in leading various projects, notably the masterplan for Hong Kong International Airport 2030. He also had valuable advice for young people: pursue your passion and focus on developing both hard and soft skills, as they are essential for achieving success in the professional world.
| | 2024/05/22 |
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 | | It was great to hear from former HKGCC Chairman Dr Y.K. Pang in the latest instalment of our dialogue series with Chamber members. Reminiscing about his 40-year career with Jardine Matheson, Dr Pang shared engaging personal anecdotes, revealed the strategies and mindset needed for success, and encouraged youths to stay bold and pursue their dreams. As Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, he also talked about his vision for rejuvenating Hong Kong’s travel industry. It truly was an afternoon of lively discussion that left us feeling inspired. We look forward to many more engaging exchanges with our leaders at future Chamber events!
| | 2024/04/29 |
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 | | It was wonderful to see nearly 100 members as well as our Committee leaders at our Members Welcoming Reception on 30 January!
Deputy Chairman Agnes Chan delivered a warm welcome speech and introduced several highlighted events, followed by an overview of the Chamber by CEO Patrick Yeung. One of our loyal members, William Wong of Scarfell Enterprises Limited, also shared about his rewarding journey through 44 years of Chamber membership.
The reception was a great opportunity for new members to get a better understanding of how the Chamber works and the vast range of services we provide. Many are keen to explore how they can further contribute to their respective industries.
It was an enjoyable evening of networking and making new friends over canapés and drinks.
| | 2024/01/30 |
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 | | Chamber Chairman Betty Yuen’s warm, informal and interactive chat kick-started our brand new series“Dialogue with the General Committee” on Friday!
A Non-Executive Director of CLP, Yuen is also the Chairman of CLP Power Hong Kong and Castle Peak Power Company Limited. At the event, she shared with members milestones in her career, as well as her leadership portfolio and work in decarbonization. She also emphasized the importance of strong values and guiding principles in leading a company to dovetail with Hong Kong’s overall development goals. Afterwards members enjoyed cocktails at a reception to acknowledge CLP as a key sponsor of the Good Citizen Award Fund.
“Dialogue with the General Committee” offers our members a chance to engage with Chamber leaders in a relaxed atmosphere through friendly conversations without agenda. Stay tuned for the next talk in the series!
| | 2024/01/19 |
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