WEDC: To hold media briefing with Chinese investment firm representatives

Contact: Tom Thieding 608-210-6767, or tom.thieding@wedc.org.

Madison – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will hold a media briefing following the opening session of the Wisconsin leg of U.S.-China Investment Week to discuss the state’s initiative to connect 18 Wisconsin companies that are pursuing investment by the Chinese investment firm, PiYi Investment Management Ltd. Media are also invited to attend the opening session.

Those available for the media briefing include:

* Paul Jadin, CEO/Secretary of WEDC

* Sheng-Li Yang, Chairman of the Board for PiYi Investment Company Ltd

* Jay Riskind, Managing Director, Global Projects, PiYi Investment Company Ltd

Wednesday, Sept. 26
Opening Session
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Overture Center
Promenade Hall

Media Briefing
Approximately 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Overture Center
Third Floor Lobby

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Tom Thieding 608-210-6767, or tom.thieding@wedc.org.

If you are unable to attend but would like us to arrange a phone interview, please let us know. We will attempt to accommodate as many requests as we can.