Chinese Association for Science and Business

Chinese Association for Science and Business Inc. (CASB) is a US IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. It was founded in 1997 in New York by a group of highly educated and motivated professionals with science-technology or finance background.

Goals:

• to promote applications of science and technology in industry;
• to exchange business ideas and develop entrepreneurship;
• to promote exchanges and explore projects between China and other countries;
• to build and sustain strong community of Chinese immigrants by helping them in career development and achieving better life quality .

Recent Events:

In year 2008,

• videos  for the Sichuan Earth Quake relief effort

• 2008 CASB New Year Party Report 国际华人科技工商协会纽约2008新年聚会报道 slide show

In year 2007,

• CASB Lecture Series, 5/24/2007: Building an Innovative Economy: Science and Technology in China
• Advanced Lecture Series in China, 4/14/2007
• CASB Advanced Lecture Series in China, 4/7/2007
• 2007 CASB New Year Party on 2/28/2007

In year 2006,

• CASB Advanced Lecture Series in China, 11/19/2006
• China Visit August, 2006
• Report of CASB's Canada visit, 7/7-23/2006
• China-US Business Forum, 2/14-15/2006, Beijing China
• 2006 CASB New Year dinner party on Thursday, 1/26/2006

In year 2005,

• Trip to Dong Guan--July 1, 2005
• Brief Report for 2005 New York Conference--May 10, 2005
• 2005 Conference: Global Entrepreneurship--Economic Development for Asia and the U.S.-May.6, 2005
• CASB's Pictures of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing
• CASB attended 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference-March 2 to March 12, 2005

In year 2004,

• Donation from Citigroup Foundation on Community, Family Caring Project Nov.10, 2004
• CASB Delegation to Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair, Oct.2004

Major activities / achievements:

• Established "Overseas High Tech Center" and CASB Ventures LLC in New York to help members and other scientists to start up new high tech business.
• Set up CASB Training Center to offer training and support to CASB members in career development. (See picture 11)
• Set up and manage Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Students (OCS) Venture Park with cooperation of Shenzhen government to help overseas Chinese establish high-tech businesses in China. Details please see About Us.
• Organize local activities and actively participate in community service in New York. See major activities here.]
• Organize international conferences.
• Organize delegations to China to participate in activities and meetings in the high tech sector. (See pictures here)
• Co-sponsor international conferences with Chinese delegation from different cities in China.
• Created CASB International Scientific and Cultural Exchange Award to award the scientists in the community who have made outstanding contributions in science, education and culture. Award winners include world famous scientists such as Prof. T.D. Lee of Columbia University, a Nobel price winner for his great efforts to promote international exchange. Prof. T.D. Lee is also the advisor of CASB. (See picture here)
• Published CASB book series: (see picture here)
  • August, 2000: Internet Innovation & Investment - A Report from Wall Street and Silicon Valley
  • March, 1998: Dissecting the Asian Financial Crisis

• Set up Education and Training Foundation to encourage management and finance training for China.