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On 20 August 2009 It was our pleasure to host a presentation by CSD covering the sustainable building engagement. So why is this interesting to energy services companies? Actually, its really part III “building energy efficiency” that is of interest to our members. Remember to submit your views to CSD directly before the deadline date 31 October 2009.

Here is the presentation provided by Mr Kevin Edmunds, COO of BEC.

For more information about this public engagement process, please the visit the CSD’s website, here is the link: http://www.susdev.org.hk

Reminder: Please remember that the HAESCO AGM will be held on 28th Sept. 2009 at HKPC Kowloon Tong. Pleave complete and return your reply to HKPC as soon as possible.

The official written notice for the first HAESCO’s first AGM (Annual General Meeting) have already been sent out by mail or by hand if you attended the board meeting on 21 August 2009.

If you don’t not received the letter this week contact the our secretariat to obtain a copy. Check here often for the latest news and updates…..

1. Proposed amendment of the HAESCO M&A: If approved by majority, the HAESCO executive committee shall oversee the updating the HAESCO M&A’s, re-writing them to enable the practical operation of the association.

2. Note the position of the accounts (including the audited financial report and recent unaudited financial statement).

3. Re-elect directors: including the re-election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

4. Appoint auditor and to fix his remuneration.

5. AOB

Introduction
The Hong Kong Council for Sustainable Development is conducting a stakeholder engagement process to gain views from the professionals and the community. HAESCO is delight to host a briefing by Mr Kevin Edmunds, COO of Business Environment Council, will brief members.

Part III of the Invitation and Response document will be particularly interesting for HAESCO members, it covers building energy efficiency.

Location: Hong Kong Productivity Council, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Room: Conference Room 1
Date: 20 August 2009
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Cost: Free but limited seating
Language: English
Registration: email or fax your reply slip to info@haesco.hk

Download Registration (PDF)

Our Mr David Leung HAESCO events committee chairman has been working hard, he has done some research on government funding and wants to share his experience to benefit our members.

Members that are Hong Kong registered companies could have the opportunity to apply for government assistance to help cover the cost to attend exhibitions such as EcoAsiaExpo. Members should apply for SME Export Marketing Funding according to the TID, for HKTDC’s trade show and exhibitions . Please check the following website for more information:

http://www.smefund.tid.gov.hk/eng

or call 23985125. Be aware, first and foremost, don’t throw away any receipts, you will need it late. The following reminders for applicants:

Reminders:

• A duly completed application form;
• A photocopy of the valid Business Registration (BR) Certificate of the applicant;
• A photocopy of the valid Hong Kong Identity Card or Passport of the person signing the application form for and on behalf of the applicant;
• Original and copy of receipt(s) in relation to the payment made by the applicant for the declared expenditures and copy of the relevant invoices/quotations/contracts, etc. The name of the payer on the receipt(s) must be the same as the name of the applicant. Expenditures not paid by the applicant are not eligible for grants under the EMF;
• Certified Extract/Electronic Extract of Information on the Business Register [i.e. Form 1(a) of the BR Office] and/or Annual Return of the Companies Registry (i.e. Form AR1); and
• A completed Additional Declaration Form if the applicant’s BR has more than one branch.
• For applicants who are exhibitors of trade fairs/exhibitions or delegation members of business missions, the following supporting documents are also required :
• Brochures or pamphlets containing details to substantiate the declared information of the export promotion activity and the company profile of the organiser (name of the organiser, activity name and details, date of the activity, etc must be clearly shown);
• Evidence to substantiate the applicant’s participation in the activity (e.g. delegation list, fair directory with exhibitor’s information, photo of booth showing the exhibitor name and booth number, exhibitor badge and/or travelling and accommodation proof of employers/employees participating in the activity, etc);
• Evidence showing that representative(s) attending the activity are employers/ employees (e.g. Mandatory Provident Fund records).
• For applicants who have advertised in trade publications, the following is also required:
• Original copy of the trade publication containing the concerned advertisement.

Individual companies that wish to inquiry should contact TID directly.

Disclaimer
This information is for general use only, it is not a guarantee, legal advice nor financial advice, you should always seek independent professional advice before entertaining any contract.

{ update: 24 August 2009 The URL/Link for SME marketing fund has been corrected and updated }

HAESCO members ONLY will be entitled to enjoy a substantial discount on exhibition space at the 2009 EcoAsiaExpo,  the exact details will be circulated to members in the near future.  However, availability will be limited, and will be assigned on first come first served basis, book today or miss this valuable opportunity.

For more information about the EcoAsiaExpo event, dates, schedules, etc. refer to official website.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the exhibition.

– John Herbert, Vice Chairman