Thursday, November 26, 2009 volume 1 issue 2  


“I have been an independent full-time for only eight months, although I have been in consulting in one form or another for 20 years. If my experience remains as good as this one, being an a-connect IP could be the cornerstone of my career going forward.” M.E.B., IP since 2005


a-connect Sponsors the 2006 Stanley Dragon Boat Championship


a-connect co-sponsored the two Swiss teams entering this year’s Dragon Boat Championship at Stanley on May 31st. The Stanley race is one of the biggest events in this popular sport in Hong Kong.  A total of 180 teams, i.e., about 3,500 active participants, compete for trophies in four categories: local fishermen, expatriate men’s teams, mixed teams and all female teams.
 
Both Swiss teams entered the mixed teams category with 80 contestants, and they proved themselves extremely strong. The “Swiss Dragons” boat, with our Talent Partner Silke-Susann Otto on board, came in 13th place and eked out a silver trophy. This was a wonderful reward for many strenuous training sessions that started as early as January.
 
Many major foreign and local corporations take part in the competition with their own teams, as do townships/villages and many different local associations. Corporate junks line the race course, inviting the teams and visitors to watch the races while enjoying drinks and a BBQ, while Stanley beach is crowded with more teams, support staff and curious onlookers. After the races Stanley turns into a huge party scene for the rest of the day. It is a not-to-be-missed event offering plenty of opportunity to catch-up and connect with the Hong Kong business community.
 
Our aspiration for the coming years is, of course, to enter the Stanley Dragon Boat Championship with a complete a-connect team jointly with our IPs!  If you want to check it out, visit the official website at
www.dragonboat.org.hk.

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Welcome to the a-connect IP Newsletter
Walk the Talk
Independent Voice
IP Book Review
Interview with a-connect Client Jeff Trandahl, Executive Director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Speed Read: This Issue's Complimentary Business Book Abstract
a-connect Opens Talent Hub in Germany
a-connect Sponsors the 2006 Stanley Dragon Boat Championship
a-connect Partners with the European Business School on Innovative Research Study
Recent Projects
a-connect Team Update
IP Pool Statistics as of September 2006
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