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The FCGroup provides business and professional networking platforms for connections and guanxi to leverage and focus business and career objectives.

The FC Group is the central hub of a large network of business and professional people who meet to forge new contacts and strengthen existing contacts for business, career and social purposes. The basic concept is that it in order to progress up the ladder to achieve one’s goal the bottleneck is not who you know but who knows that you know. This goal is only obtainable by attending quality networking events where people are interested in listening to each other not in talking at each other. The venues are carefully selected to ensure that they too are of a suitable quality and can provide the fitting atmosphere and ambiance to encourage both successful networking and networking for success.

The FC Group provides a unique platform of industry themed networking events at which the art of small talk becomes the stepping-stone to big business. The FC Group’s events are open to one and all who are able to converse in English and attract an equal number of English speaking Chinese and English speaking foreigners.

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December 2011

Tuesday 6 December 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development and Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj6dec2011/

Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings but you have to be there to open the door to let the opportunity in. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment and normally attracts 140 – 180 people. Please remember to bring loads of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 5 December or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 13 December 7:30pm. F.A.M.E meets PRAMS – A Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment meets Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Sales Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj13dec2011/

Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment, Public Relaions, Advertising, Marketing and Sales types to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with creativity and are often a fountain of inspiration. Cultures here do not clash but gel together and generate an electrifying and exciting atmosphere to stimulate original thought and to forge new connections with industry peers, and consumers. These evenings normally attract between 80 to100 people. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 12 December or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 20 December 7:30pm. – All for one, One for all a charity networking evening for one and all. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj20dec2011/

Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

A FC Club end of year festive networking evening for a good cause. It is being held in conjunction with the Roundabout Charity Distribution Store. The concept is simple; YOU donate your good quality, unwanted goods and they get them out to the people who need them. Roundabout currently is supporting 30 charities within the Beijing area and many more in areas throughout the country, including Shanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Yunnan, Inner Mongolia and Hebei. Choosing only to pass on items via other reputable organizations that are already working to alleviate poverty and suffering, they can make sure that the goods they ship out end up in the right hands. The Early Bird Discount price (before Monday 19 Dec) is 100RMB per person plus at least one suitable donated item or 100RMB per person plus at least 30RMB for charity, and includes a complimentary drink, canapés, a high value Lucky Draw and lots of new contacts. The full price is 150RMB. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 27 December 7:30pm. – Festive BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj27Dec2011/

Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

This very special festive networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 26 December or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Previous Events

November 2011

Tuesday 8 November 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development and Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj8nov2011/

Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings but you have to be there to open the door to let the opportunity in. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment and normally attracts 140 – 180 people. Please remember to bring loads of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 7 November or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 15 November 7:30pm. F.A.M.E meets PRAMS – A Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment meets Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Sales Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj15nov2011/

Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment, Public Relaions, Advertising, Marketing and Sales types to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with creativity and are often a fountain of inspiration. Cultures here do not clash but gel together and generate an electrifying and exciting atmosphere to stimulate original thought and to forge new connections with industry peers, and consumers. These evenings normally attract between 80 to100 people. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 14 November or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 22 November 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj22nov2011/

Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 21 November or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people. Smoking is not permitted at FC Club events. To register for this event please email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 29 November 7:30pm. All for one, one for all Social Networking Evening.

All for one, one for all is the famous motto of the Three Musketeers. It signifies unity, comradeship and togetherness. The Tuesday 29 November "all for one, one for all" FC Club Networking evening has adopted this motto and is a networking evening for people from all professions and industries that wish to network with some of Beijing's best.

This is a fun and relaxing evening at the chic, and very "in" Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing. It provides a way and means to meet mix and mingle with friends new and old.

October 2011

Tuesday 11 October 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development and Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj11oct2011/

Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings but you have to be there to open the door to let the opportunity in. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment and normally attracts 140 – 180 people. Please remember to bring your loads of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 10 October or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Friday 14 – Sunday 16 October 10:00 – 18:00 3rd Expat Services Expo. http://www.cnhrexpo.com/

Venue: Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park

Last year, thousands of registered visitors attended the 2nd Beijing Expatriate Services Expo. This year’s event will be even bigger. All Expats will find the Expo full of the latest information and suppliers to make life easier here in China. Over sixty booths will be exhibiting, including some of the latest western suppliers, Health Service providers, Embassies, Schools, Lifestyle providers and Kid’s hobbies. Another attraction will be the International food area and stage performances. Entry to these is entirely free. The Expo will not only be of interest to newcomers in China but also many long term Beijing Residents wanting to update themselves on recent services available The Expo is free and offers many ongoing events which will keep the children happy too. It is scheduled to be a great day out. This event is sponsored by the Beijing Government

Tuesday 18 October 7:30pm. F.A.M.E (Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment) meets P.R.A.M.S (Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Sales) Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj18oct2011/

Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment, Public Relaions, Advertising, Marketing and Sales types to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with creativity and are often a fountain of inspiration. Cultures here do not clash but gel together and generate an electrifying and exciting atmosphere to stimulate original thought and to forge new connections with industry peers, and consumers. These evenings normally attract between 80 to100 foreign and English speaking Chinese. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 17 October or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 25 October 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj25oct2011/

Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people.
Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 24 October or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Friday 28 Oct 7:30pm. A Free and Exclusive Ladies Night

Tory Burch are offering a free “Style Night” exclusively for FC female members on Friday 28 October 2011. This completely free evening is available to any woman that attends at least one of the FC Club October networking events (11 October, 18 October and 25 October).

The Tory Burch Style Night event will take place at the Tory Burch Beijing Boutique. A well-known stylist will be present and will provide tips on how to mix and match and to help ladies improve or update their fashion skills. The theme will be autumn colours and fashions. A complimentary drink of sparkling wine will be provided so that the ladies can enjoy a relaxing evening. A P1.cn photographer will be there to capture fun moments of ladies in their Tory Burch garb, which they can receive via e-mail at a later date.

Please note you must register in advance for this special Tory Burch evening in order to obtain your free entrance ticket. To register please email eventbj@fcclub.com

September 2011

Saturday 3 September: 8:30am – Daytrip, White River Drifting
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj3sept2011/

Escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Beijing and escape with us to Huairou District in northeastern Beijing. A mere 95km drive from downtown concrete Beijing takes us to the White River (Bai He) area with lush forests, clean air, and pure water. Come and swap the black asphalt for an area with 75% green vegetation cover. The area is popular for all sorts of outdoors sports including rock climbing, hiking and rafting. We will be doing the latter so prepare your Popeye and Olive Oil persona as we "row, row row the boat gently down the stream" for a 8km stretch that includes both quiet and rush moments. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 13 September 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj13sept2011/

Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings but you have to be there to open the door to let the opportunity in. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment and normally attracts 140 – 180 people. Please remember to bring your loads of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 12 September or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 20 September 7:30pm. F.A.M.E (Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment) meets PR.A.M.S (Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Sales) Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj20sept2011/

Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment types to meet, mingle and socialise with the Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing and Sales peeps. These monthly get-togethers buzz with creativity and are often a fountain of inspiration. Cultures here do not clash but gel together and generate an electrifying and exciting atmosphere to stimulate original thought and to forge new connections with industry peers, and consumers. These evenings normally attract between 80 to100 foreign and English speaking Chinese. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 19 September or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 27 September 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj27sept2011/

Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people.
Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 26 September or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

August 2011

Tuesday 9 August 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj9aug2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings but you have to be there to open the door to let the opportunity in. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment and normally attracts 140 – 180 people. Please remember to bring your loads of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 8 August or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 16 August 7:30pm. F.A.M.E (Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment) and Creative Industries Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj16aug2011/
Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号
This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Fashion, Arts, Media, Entertainment, Hospitality and Creative types to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with creativity and are often a fountain of inspiration. Cultures here do not clash but gel together and generate an electrifying and exciting atmosphere to stimulate original thought and to forge new connections with industry peers, and consumers. These evenings normally attract between 80 to100 foreign and English speaking Chinese. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 20 June or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 23 August 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj23aug2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people.
Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 22 August or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 30 August 7:30pm. SaM– A Sales and Marketing Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj30aug2011/

Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing,
1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027 北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027.

This is a fun and relaxing evening at the chic, and very "in" Zeta Bar to swap stories of that amazing marketing campaign, an incredible last minute sale, the one that got away, or just to have a drink and chat with fellow professionals. I promise not to try and sell you anything but if all you Marketing and Sales gurus and experts would like to help to promote this evening by informing your friends and colleagues it will be appreciated. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 29 August or 150RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

July 2011

Tuesday 12 July 7:30pm. FC Club (Beijing) Opportunity Knocks, Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj12july2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment. This event normally attracts 140 – 180 people so remember to bring your lots of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 11 July or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 19 July 7:30pm. FC Club (Beijing) BEEF & I - Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj19july2011/
Venue: Loong Bar, JW Marriott, 83 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025 北京JW万豪酒店，北京市朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

This very special networking evening provides a relaxing and informal atmosphere for Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Investors to socialise. These monthly get-togethers buzz with ideas, plans and opportunities and are often a fountain of inspiration. These events are for many the highlight of the month and are considered to be quality events for quality people. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 18 July or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Saturday 23 July 08:00. A Daytrip – Fragrant Village to Little West Lake
Meet: Outside the Hilton Beijing1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj23july2011/

Escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Beijing and venture into the unbelievable Beijing countryside. This walk traces a riverside path, from a tiny 12 family village (about 60 people), with the aid of stepping stones, past relics of tourist free "forgotten" parts of the Great Wall, which are now partly submerged. Suddenly the view changes from the wild quietness, to a magnificent lake – Little West Lake and a feeling of rediscovering 'civilisation’. This FC Club popular fun walk is off the tourist map and (like all FC Club events) is suitable for both foreigners and even the most local of local Chinese, We last did this trip in July 2009 and it was enjoyed by all the participants. It combines a mixture of clambering over rocks, splashing through pools and stopping for rests in the shade of some beautiful trees and a DIY brunch picnic. You will get your feet wet! This trip is not suitable for pregnant ladies but if my "sit in front of a computer all day" physical shape is okay for this trip then so is yours. Registration for this event is only accepted by email eventbj@fcclub.com and is only valid if it includes a contact mobile phone number.

June 2011

Tuesday 14 June 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj14june2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings. The night is aimed at companies looking for new employees and for individuals looking for employment. This event normally attracts 140 – 180 people so remember to bring your lots of business cards. Currently employed individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 13 June or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Saturday 18 June 08:00. A Daytrip to JiMingYi and a Winery.
Meet: Outside the Hilton Beijing1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027. 北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027 http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj18june2011/

A fun packed day out from the city including a visit to the historic JiMingYi, a scrumptious lunch and a tour (with tastings of course) of a local winery. Hundreds of years ago, people were relocated here in order to establish a post station - to receive and transfer messages in and out of the fortress. The village is still encircled by (nearly) complete walls and maintains most of the original architecture, temples, and costumes. It is reminiscent of Pingyao but has not yet suffered the trials and tribulations of mass tourism. After lunch we will visit a local winery and sample their wares. Cost 350 RMB. Price includes Transportation, Lunch, English-speaking guides, Entrance fees, Insurance and Wine Tasting. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.

Tuesday 21 June 7:30pm. A Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts, & Creative Industries Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj21june2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027. 北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a networking evening for the Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts and Creative Industries. This evening opens a door to a world oft not seen - the “behind the scene” scene. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. An evening specifically designed to forge new connections with industry peers, consumers and these industry professionals who all too often toil tirelessly behind the scene. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 20 June or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 28 June 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj28june2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020. 北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 28 June at Club Wing, the St.Regis, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF & I is for many the highlight of the month and is considered to be a quality event for quality people. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 27 June or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Events May 2011

Tuesday 10 May 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj10may2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings that normally attract 140 – 180 people looking for career development and/or for new and more interesting challenges. Individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. The popularity of our events continues to grow so please feel free to tell your friends, if you don’t you might need a new friend. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 9 May or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 17 May 7:30pm. Hospitality and Tourism (HOT) Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj17may2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

An evening to meet Tour Operators, Private Tour Guides, Hospitality Experts, Relaxologists and people who like to travel and/or relax.
This is a fun and relaxing evening at the chic, and very "in" Zeta Bar to plan and discuss holiday ideas and to swap fond memories of yesteryear with friends and fellow travellers. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 16 May or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 24 May 7:30pm. – BEEF & I (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance and Investors) Social Networking Evening with food for thought.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj24may2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 24 May at Club Wing, the St.Regis Hotel, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals, Investors and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF & I is for many the highlight of the month. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 23 May or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Light Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 31 May 6:30pm. IBMG – Limelight Your Business Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj6april2011/
Venue: Havana Bar, Grand Millennium Hotel, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District. 东三环中路7号财富中心

This is a not to be missed IBMG event that will be of interest to everybody - those in business or wishing to go into business and everyone with an interest in keeping healthy, young or even getting younger! Mr Sam Goodman, Serial Entrepreneur and Author of “Where East Eats West: The Street-Smarts Guide to Business in China” will reflect on “How to Operate in China Without Getting Eaten Alive: Go from Survive to Thrive” Our second speaker, Dr James Quinlan, of the newly established Puhua International Medical Clinic, will inform us about this alternative health care and anti ageing facility and will tell us how to maybe keep younger in Beijing.Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 30 May or 200RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm and a Lucky Draw.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Events April 2011

Wednesday 6 April 6:00pm. IBMG – Limelight Your Business Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj6april2011/
Venue: Havana Bar, Grand Millennium Hotel, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District. 东三环中路7号财富中心

This is a not to be missed IBMG event with Mr. Peter Humphrey, from the risk management firm ChinaWhys, and Mr. Stuart Lindley, from the accounting firm IFM, to help enhance your position here in China mitigating and highlighting the risk for your business or investment . Fraud and corruption are serious issues that no business or investor wants to see impacting their establishment or progress in China. However, it is a reality that fraud can hit any firm or individual, especially when operating in an environment where there is a low level of transparency and considerable cultural business and social differences. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Tuesday 5 April or 180RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm and a Lucky Draw.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 12 April 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – A Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj12april2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings that normally attract 140 – 180 people looking for career development and/or for new and more interesting challenges. Individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. The popularity of our events continues to grow so please feel free to tell your friends, if you don’t you might need a new friend. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 11 April or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 19 April 7:30pm. Crea8 - A Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts, & Creative Industries Social Networking Evening.
http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj19april2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a networking evening for the Hospitality, Media, Marketing, Advertising, P.R., Glamour, Fashion, Luxury and Creative Industries. This evening opens a door to a world oft not seen - the “behind the scene” scene. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. An evening specifically designed to forge new connections with industry peers, consumers and these industry professionals who all too often toil tirelessly behind the scene. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 18 April or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 26 April 7:30pm. – BEEF (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Finance) Social Networking Evening with food for thought. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj26april2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 26 April at Club Wing, the St.Regis, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF is for many the highlight of the month. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 25 April or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

March 2011

Tuesday 8 March 7:30pm. Opportunity Knocks – 4th Anniversary Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj8march2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

The first FC Club (Beijing) Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings was 8 March 2007. To celebrate our 4th anniversary anyone who attended the 8 March 2007 event, and registers in advance, is entitled to free entrance. Opportunity always knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings that normally attract 140 – 180 people looking for career development and/or for new and more interesting challenges. Individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. The popularity of our events continues to grow so please feel free to tell your friends, if you don’t you might need a new friend. Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 7 March or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 15 March 7:30pm. Crea8 - A Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts, & Creative Industries Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj15march2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a networking evening for the Hospitality, Media, Marketing, Advertising, P.R., Glamour, Fashion, Luxury and Creative Industries. This evening opens a door to a world oft not seen - the “behind the scene” scene. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. An evening specifically designed to forge new connections with industry peers, consumers and these industry professionals who all too often toil tirelessly behind the scene. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 14 March or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 22 March 7:30pm. – BEEF (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Finance) Social Networking Evening with food for thought. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj22march2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 22 March at Club Wing, the St.Regis, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF is for many the highlight of the month. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 21 March or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 29 March 7:30pm. 51 Give - A Charity Cocktail Networking Evening.
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj29march2011/
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a FC Club ISR (Individual Social Responsibility) Evening with 50RMB/person being donated by the FC Club to the China Social Welfare Education Foundation (CSWEF). Established in 2005, CSWEF is a national public-fundraising foundation under the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The Foundation endeavours to rescue those in danger and relieve those in need. CSWEF assists communities in difficulty through national education and vocational training; rebuilding confidence in life; improving living conditions for orphans, disabled children, and the aged, and supporting related educational institutions to train professionals in the management of social work. The FC Club is proud to support the 51give.org platforms, which works closely with the China Social Welfare Education Foundation, promoting more than 19 life-changing charity projects including support through natural disaster relief, education, and work with children and the elderly. These platforms aim to raise funds and awareness for worthwhile causes through non-profit events. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 28 March or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet generous people. The FC Club will donate 50RMB per person to CSWEF. To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

February 2011

Tuesday 8 February 7:30pm. - Back to Work: An evening for Job Seekers, Staff Seekers and those who want to mark the end of the Golden Week. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj8feb2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings that normally attract 140 – 180 people looking for career development and/or for new and more interesting challenges. Individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. This monthly event has been running since March 2007 and its popularity continues to grow so please feel free to tell your friends (if you don’t you might need a new friend). Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 7 February or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 15 February 7:30pm. Crea8 A Tasty Tuesday - Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts, & Creative Industries Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj15feb2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a networking evening for the Hospitality, Media, Marketing, Advertising, P.R., Glamour, Fashion, Luxury and Creative Industries. This evening opens a door to a world oft not seen - the “behind the scene” scene. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. An evening specifically designed to forge new connections with industry peers, consumers and these industry professionals who all too often toil tirelessly behind the scene. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 14 February or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 22 February 7:30pm. – BEEF (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Finance) Social Networking Evening with food for thought. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj22feb2011/
Venue: The Club Wing, St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020
北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 22 February at Club Wing, the St.Regis, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF is for many the highlight of the month. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 21 February or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002.
This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Thursday 24 February 7:00pm – Limelight Your Business and Think Outside the Box (An IBMG event) http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj24feb2011/

Venue: Collage Bar, Traders Hotel Upper East Side.

Each of these evenings includes two pre-selected guest speakers who will have ten minutes to present their business. Additionally, a finite number of participants will have 120 seconds to make their pitch and present themselves, their company and their needs or services to the audience. It is not a secret that to start a business can be difficult, especially in a new country, and many hurdles and hoops pave the road to a successful launch. You are therefore invited to use this platform to put your business or needs centre stage because someone in the audience may be the person that can help you launch or needs your services and products. You will also be able to meet both successfully established Beijing based entrepreneurs and some up and coming recently launched entrepreneurs

January 2011

Tuesday 11 January 7:30pm. - Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj11jan2011/
Venue: Flames Hilton Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng, Beijing 100006
北京王府井希尔顿酒店北京东城区王府井东街8号

Opportunity knocks at these signature Career Development-Headhunter Social Networking Evenings that normally attract 140 – 180 people looking for career development and/or for new and more interesting challenges. Individuals, Between Jobbers, Companies looking for new employees, Executive Search Companies, HR Personnel, Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters are all welcome. This monthly event has been running since March 2007 and its popularity continues to grow so please feel free to tell your friends (if you don’t you might need a new friend). Cost 80 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 10 January or 130RMB full price. Price includes Complimentary Drink, Canapés, a Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and potentially the opening of a window to a new and better future.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Tuesday 18 January 7:30pm. - Hospitality, Fashion, Media, Arts, & Creative Industries Social Networking Evening. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj18jan2011/
Venue: Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027.
北京希尔顿酒店中国北京市朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号 100027

This is a networking evening for the Hospitality, Media, Marketing, Advertising, P.R., Glamour, Fashion, Luxury and Creative Industries. This evening opens a door to a world oft not seen - the “behind the scene” scene. Please feel to dress to impress or be simply creative. An evening specifically designed to forge new connections with industry peers, consumers and these industry professionals who all too often toil tirelessly behind the scene. Cost 90 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 17 January or 150 RMB full price. Price includes a Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, Happy Hour until 10:00pm and unlimited networking opportunities.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

Thursday 20 January 7:00pm – IBMG (International Business Meeting Group)
Venue: Red Room Lounge, Grand Hyatt
These events provide two pre-selected respected speakers a platform to talk for ten minutes each about their company/current project. These presentations are followed by an open mic session allowing other participants two minutes each to introduce their company. The evening of course includes a superb networking opportunity and the potential to develop quality connections. This month’s pre-selected speakers are Mr. Alan Boyd, Senior IP Consultant, Ample Luck Int. Group and Dr. Louie Zwirble, Medical Chiropractioner.

Tuesday 25 January 7:30pm. – BEEF (Business, Entrepreneurs, Executives and Finance) Social Networking Evening with food for thought. http://www.fcclub.com/events/bj25jan2011/
Venue: The St. Regis Beijing 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie 100020 北京建国门外大街 21号邮政编码 100020

Mix business with pleasure and let us provide you with “food for thought” on Tuesday 25 January at the St.Regis, Beijing’s most prestigious address. This is an opportunity to meet with about 100 – 120 like-minded Business people, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Finance Professionals and Global Mobility Professionals. BEEF is for many the highlight of the month. Cost 150 RMB if pre-registered before Monday 24 January or 200 RMB full price. Price includes a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Drink, Happy Hour until 10:00pm, a Lucky Draw and of course a chance to meet calibre people.
To register email eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. This event is sponsored by Agenda.

2009

A very special festive networking evening with prizes and surprises. In addition to valuable Lucky Draw prizes, there was a goody bag for all, live music, spot prizes, slide show of pictures from all the events of 2009, pizza, drinks and Santa.

At times we thought this evening would have to be cancelled! Ten days before the event we were told by the Prosper Center that the Westside Bar had been closed for renovation. After frantic phone calls and an emergency site visit we transferred the event to the Prosper Center's Napoli Terrace.

Registration for the event was slow and based on the normal registration pattern on Friday we estimated an attendance of about 60 people. However, on Monday there was a rapid spate of registration and the event itself was attended by just over 120 people, double the initial estimate.

These Fashion, Media and Creative Industry Networking Evenings have become very popular. This particular evening included people from CCTV, BJTV, Fashion TV, CRI, Hollywood, Professional Photographers, Models, Actors and Talent and Modelling Agencies. The new Zeta Bar team were very helpful and attentive and resulting in a spectacular evening.

The last Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening of 2009 proved once again the popularity of the venue and the theme. During the course of 2009 we held eleven events at Flames all of them were well attended and, to date, we have only had positive feedback from the participants about this particular venue. It will remain on our list of venues for 2010.

A highly successful Fashion, Media and Creative Industries Social Networking Evening. The Prosper Centre were so delighted with the both the high attendance and the quality of the participants that they have offered all sorts of special arrangement, for our 22 Dec Festive Networking Evening.

These Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evenings continue to draw a large number of participants. They attend because they know that it's who you know that knows you know and at the FC Club they can now and be known by the right people.

A new venue always arouses interest and this, our first networking event at the Westside Bar, proved to be no exception. The venue is a suitable size for our events and the environment very conducive for successful networking. As to be expected as a first time at a new venue there were a few minor technical problems (the sound system for the Lucky Draw was not adequate) but all should be perfect for our next event at this venue which will be the Creative Industries - Consumers event on 24 Nov.

This was scheduled as a lone event since we were not sure how much interest there would be in Creative Industry - Consumer themed networking evenings. It proved to be remarkably popular and was attended by 177 participants, a number far higher than originally anticipated. Consequently, we will organise more of these events (the next one will be on 24 Nov) and if the next few are equally popular then this them will become a regular feature.

The October Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening was very well attended. At times we thought the proximity to the recently concluded October National Holiday would adversely affect the number of participants but we were proved wrong with number approaching a new record.

The diversity of the participants showed once again that these events are of interest to both people just starting to move up the ladder and those who are already in senior positions. Great to see so many experienced people willing to mentor the less experienced.

On a personal note we were able to recruit a new photographer and soon, once Picasa in unblocked, we will be able to start uploading pictures from the October events.

26 September: Daytrip Along the banks of the Yongding River to You Zhou.

This trip was part of our Escape Concrete Beijing Series and traced the Beijing section of the Yongding River to its most beautiful gorge located on the Hebei – Beijing border.

This trip was especially reserved for September because the autumn landscape is one of the best.

The trip proved to be very popular with FC Club members and was fully booked.

The day itself was memorable for the fact that it did not rain, the need to implement Plan B and BBQ at an alternate site (because of a traffic accident that blocked the road ahead of us), the interesting villages and the abundant Chinese Dates.

22 Sept: Business, Finance and Global Mobility Social Networking Evening at the Marriott Beijing Northeast

18 Chambers of Commerce had a combined networking event on the same evening but despite that fact this event was well attended with numbers only slightly lower than on average.

In addition to the traditional 9:00pm Lucky Draw our friends from BITE, a lively Beijing theatre group, performed a short scene from their upcoming production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize winning play WIT.

This event was the last in our current series of events at the Marriott Beijing Northeast and we thank them for their hospitality and look forward to using again in the not too distant future.

15 Sept: Gain From The Pain

A fascinating evening with Mr. Larry Wang, CEO of Wang & Li Asia Resources followed by Networking.

Venue: The Hilton Beijing

The topic was "Gain From The Pain: Creating Opportunities And Advancing Your Career In A Downturn" followed by more Networking.

In every difficult economic period, there are always companies and individuals that are able to realize opportunities and accelerate their success. They are able to take advantage of the situation to show their capabilities and ability to perform when others are less able to. Mr. Wang's presentation, Gain From The Pain explained how some manage to excel in their career at a time when most others are losing opportunities.

About the Guest Speaker
Larry Wang is the CEO of leading Greater China recruitment and staff development services firm, Wang & Li Asia Resources, which was recently recognized as China's 2008 Recruitment Firm of the Year . He is the author "Know The Game, Play The Game".

8 September: Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening.

Venue: Flames, Hilton Wangfujing

The "Summer Hols" are definitely over. Just under 200 people attend this event! The early-bird discount registration was so high that when interviewed by Beijing local radio station 774AM at 5:530 pm on the day of the event we had to ask people NOT to come but to register for the next event.

This event attracted a large number of staff seekers and recruitment companies which is possible a sign that the economic downturn has not just levelled out but is now on the rise and that the companies are now preparing themselves for the expected upturn.

29 August: Daytrip to Qing Liang Gu

We escaped from concrete CBD to Qing Liang Gu (aka Cool Valley) for a day of pure fun. The day included a short walk, a visit to the Pearl Waterfall, rafting and of course a delicious lunch.

The Qingliang Valley (Miyun County) is about 110 kilometres from downtown Beijing. It is characterized by dense pools and spectacular waterfalls. Including the 86 meters high Pearl Waterfall and a huge cave hidden behind the waterfall’s curtain. This was a very relaxing fun day.

26 August: Second Official Beijing Stuff Get-Together

Venue: Hilton Beijing.

An exclusive event dedicated to users of the Beijing Stuff website providing an opportunity for on-line friends to meet in the real world.

25 August: Business, Finance and Global Mobility Social Networking Evening

Venue: Marriott Beijing Northeast.

This special evenings on a monthly basis, bring together Expatriate and English speaking Chinese Entrepreneurs, Businesspeople, Global Mobility Professionals and people who work in Finance, Banking, Consulting, Real Estate, and Investment related industries.

This particular evening was well attended and the feedback was exceptionally good regarding the number of top quality connections that were made.

18 August: "Green Beijing,; A Fantasy or Dream Come True?"

Venue: Westside Cafe, Prosper Center.

The Prosper Center is the only 100% LEED compliant office building in Beijing. All of it's food outlets use organic products. Are we seeing the beginning of a new Beijing? Beijing has often been cited as being heavily polluted. However, the effects of the pre-Olympics pollution free impetus, the no-drive days, the appearance in Beijing of buildings like the Prosper Centre, the growing number of available "green" and "organic" products, the growing use of grey water for flushing begs the question as to whether in the not too distant future Beijing might be Green.

Dr Carey Ma, an ecolonomicsist who has been living and working in Beijing since 2005, spoke about:

* What is Green or Sustainable living
* What is a Green City.
* What is LEEDS & how does it work
* The Carey Ma approach and vision
* What can individuals do to help Beijing become sustainable
* Green Beijng - A Fantasy or Dream to Come True.

11 August Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening.

Venue: Flames, Hilton Wangfujing.

Despite being the middle of the "Summer Hols" and consequently many familiar faces not being in Beijing this evening was attended by 155 people.

There was a nice mix of ages, experiences, job seekers and staff seekers.

This monthly series of events are constantly popular and achieve their aim in providing a platform for potential career development and/or developing one's career potential.

5 August: FC Club(Beijing)in cooperation with CIMA.

"Cycles - The Long Term Implications and Financial Leadership in an Economic Downturn".

There are few countries that are not suffering the effects of the fallout from the US economic situation and the global knock-on effect. No one is immune and therefore at some point every company will need to assess its position.

In the short term economies fluctuate up and down, whilst the long term is generally only up. Leadership is the key to both survival in the short term and sustainable growth in the long term.

The Guest Speaker. Mr. Simon Hurst FCMA, is an Executive Director and Chief of Staff at Beijing Gao Hua Securities, Goldman Sachs' joint venture partner in China.

The FC Club has pleasure in inviting you to a Business, Finance and Global Mobility Social Networking Evening which will be held on Tuesday 28 July from 7:30pm at "The Lounge" Marriott Beijing Northeast. This is the brand new Marriott that opened on 31 March 2009 and is not far from Ladies Street and the US Embassy. You can share the information about this event with your friends by simply clicking on this button

This special evening brings together Global Mobility Professionals, Service Providers, Expatriates, Entrepreneurs, Businesspeople and people who work in Finance, Banking, Consulting, Real Estate, and Investment related industries.

The FC Club provides a multi-cultural hub of connectivity to meet people with a common desire. In short these nights provide a unique platform for you to potentially make important connections.

The Lounge is a new Marriott concept and I am sure that you will enjoy this change. This fascinating lounge divided into two zones by a water curtain, provides an ideal venue for relaxing down at the end of the day or stay at quieter zone to conduct business meetings. Live entertainment also adds zip to your experience. It is of course the quality of the people attending that is the key to our success since networking is a skill, not just a cheap thrill.

Follow this link to the registration page or simply e-mail eventbj@fcclub.com and provide the following information:

· Name + Surname:
· Company name:
· Work Title:
· Mobile phone:
· Email:

Early-bird discount: Register before 7:30pm on Monday 27 July and only pay 80 RMB.

Register early discount 2get, Register late discount 4get

The non-discount price is 130 RMB.

The entrance fee includes:

· One hour of complimentary drinks. From 7:30pm - 8:30pm all standard house drinks are free of charge.

· The Lounge signature appetizers (please note this is not a meal!)

· Happy Hour until 10:00pm (50% discount).

· Participation in a Lucky Draw including 200RMB voucher (x 3) from C. de France – Your luxury stop for the latest trends in hairstyling, beauty and makeup in the heart of Sanlitun, a voucher for two for the Marriott Beijing Northeast's Beijing Bistro and 420RMB Teeth Cleaning and Polishing Voucher (x2) from Joinway Dental a state of the art dental clinic that combines a warm and friendly environment with highly professional and well trained bi-lingual staff.

· The pamphlet - Practical Chinese (prepared by Frontiers – Make Mandarin Study Easier).

A friend of a friend is a friend, so join us and meet old friends, make new friends and empower your personal network.

Go to the registration page.

Address:
Marriott Beijing Northeast 北京海航大厦万豪酒店
26A Xiao Yun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100016.
中国北京市朝阳区霄云路甲26号邮政编码：100016
Telephone 电话：(86 10) 5927 8888

Map available on request.

Sponsors: Agenda, Beijing Playhouse, Localnoodles and the World Health Store.

Main Sponsor: China Expert International Ltd. – Destination and Relocation Services for Expats and Solutions for Doing Business in/with China http://www.china-expert.org

Countryside Walk from Fragrant Village to Little West Lake.

This ranks amongst my favourite trips. Great people, of course, the weather was perfect, and the walk itself was different. No standard up and down, or up and up, or down and down, but a easy walk interspersed with crossing meandering steams via stepping stones and/or rolling up ones trouser legs and paddling through the at times calf high water. As usual the day included a lunch at a local restaurant that amply provided dishes of local delicacies.

I hope some of the participants will in time send some pictures for me to upload to here.

Tuesday 21 July 2009 7:00pm: The ABC of Wines – at the Hilton Beijing 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan Road, Chaoyang District 100027.

The second in a new series of events hosted by the Hilton’s Wine Sommelier Julia Zhu and was targeted at people that enjoy the fruit of the vine but are not too sure about what is a good wine and tend to classify wines purely by colour.

The ABC is more then Aroma, Body and Colour and Julia helped us understand the nuances.

We were able to taste 3 quality, award winning California wines from Delicato Family Vineyard.

Twisted, Chardonnay, Lodi, California, 2007
Twisted, merlot, Lodi, California, 2007
Twisted, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California, 2007

Pictures from this event are courtesy of Patrick Sullivan:

Held at Flames, Hilton Wangfujing, on Tuesday 14 July this Career Development – Headhunter Social Networking Evening again proved to be a very popular event.

Not only were there a large number of people interested in new career options there was also a large number of recruiters from both Headhunting companies and HR personnel form companies looking for new staff.

Pictures courtey of Patrick Sullivan?

Wednesday 1 July Powerful Networking Skills Worksop and, in tandem, a Marketing and Creative Industries Social Networking Event

7:00pm – 8:30pm Powerful Networking Skills Seminar with Mr Kiran Patel.

8:30 – 10:00pm Marketing and Creative Industries Social Networking Event.

Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan Road, Chaoyang District 100027

7:00pm – 8:30pm Powerful Networking Skills Seminar: The Seminar explained how the way one presents oneself are the keys to success in many aspects of work and life.

8:00 – 10:00pm Marketing, Media and Creative Industries Social Networking Event: An event for those from the industries that make things happen and are arguably one of the main driving forces in our consumer society.

Highly succesful format.

Pictures courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

The Black Dragon Wino Trip.
(aka: Black Dragon Pool and Chateau Changyu Winery)
Based on the success of last year’s trip to a Winery and many requests for “stretch-a-leg” trips that include water related scenic spots our friends at WestChina have compiled this trip to the Black Dragon Pool and Chateau Changyu Winery especially for FC Club participants and friends.

Time: 08:00
Date: Sat, 27 June 2009
Meeting Point: Outside the Hilton Beijing.
Cost 330RMB.
Price Includes: Transportation, Lunch, English-speaking guides, Entrance fees, Wine Tasting (2 glasses)
Not included: Personal Expenditure
Recommended: Bring a spare pair of shoes (or sandals) since your shoes might get wet during the walk.

Forget the hustle and bustle of an urban Beijing Day
Relax, unwind and have some fun the FC Club way

08:00 Depart from Hilton Beijing

10:00 Arrive at the Black Dragon Scenic Spot.

Black Dragon Pool Scenic Spot is not far from Miyun Reservoir and is about 100KM from downtown Beijing. The 4 Km walk (2.5 hours) contains 18 pools and 3 waterfalls. This deep and serene valley boasts many unique scenic spots each with its own character. The thrill of watching the rushing water and the steep waterfalls make this Dragon Pool trip special. The narrow meandering paths, ladders and bridges provide a sense of adventure and achievement.

13:00: Lunch – Local Restaurant with local speciality, drinks included.

14:30 Arrive Chateau Changyu.

The Chateau Changyu brand was first established in 1892 by a Chinese entrepreneur. He is considered to be the earliest Chinese wine maker. During the course of over a century’s development, the brand and its wines have apparently become domestic industry leaders. The Winery includes a Wine Museum and provides an opportunity to bottle ones own wines and to design a suitable label. It goes without saying that the visit includes wine tasting and a chance to purchase wine.

18:30 Arrive Beijing

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Advance registration is essential since space is limited.

This trip is not pet friendly – please do not bring your canine companion.

Please register before 14:00 on Friday 26 June. This is in order to provide us with enough time to submit the names for insurance purposes.

If space is available then non- registered people may join at 400RMB/person.

Registration only by e-mail to fcclub.beijing@gmail.com or eventbj@fcclub.com

Please provide your full name, mobile phone number and e-mail address.

For further information please contact Colin 139 1109 8002 or Caroline 135 8168 2703

Best regards

Colin and Caroline

This FC Club Global Mobility, Business and Finance Social Networking Evening was held on Tuesday 23 June from 7:30pm at "The Lounge" Marriott Beijing Northeast.

Attendance was high and many stayed until late.

Pictures, courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

On Tuesday 16 June 2009 we held our first wine tasting evening. The Hilton Beijing's Chief Sommelier Ms. Julia Zhu was kind us to guise us through the tasting.

We were introduced to three Vistamar Chilean wines. A Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Merlot Rose and a Merlot.

Pictures from this event courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

The second FC Club event at the Marriott Beijing Northeast and another great success. We were delighted to have quite a few FEM (Forum for Expatriate Management) members join us for this event which was held on Tuesday 26 May.

As usual we wish to thank Mr. Patrick Sullivan for providing us with photographs from the evening.

Wonderful Walk, Wet Welaxing Water Wonderland. (aka: Tao Yuan Xian Gu Hike and Jiu Hua Spa trip)

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Time: 11:00
Date: Sat, 16 May 2009
Meeting Point: Outside the Hilton Beijing.
Cost: 390RMB.
Price Includes: Transportation, English speaking guide, Entrance fees, 10 Spas.
Not included: Dinner, swimming costume, swimming hat.

Forget the hustle and bustle of an urban Beijing Day.
Relax, unwind and have some fun the FC Club way

11:00 Depart from Hilton Beijing

13:00 Arrive Taoyuan Fairy Valley
Tao Yuan Xian Gu is located east of the Miyun Reservoir and boasts of one lake, six pools and thirteen waterfalls. The 2.5 hour walk is through a fabulous kaleidoscopic gallery of Natural Sceneries, This is its own reward but add to that the clean air and water and you get a not to be missed experience. Bring your own packed lunch. We will picnic on the peak about one hour after commencing the walk.

16:30 Depart Tao Yuan Xian Gu

18:00 Arrive Jiu Hua Spa Resort
It is located at Xiaotangshan (Changping District) and is surrounded by ancient architecture, emerald bamboo groves and clear springs, providing a sense of tranquility and relaxing. The resort mixes old quadrangles, exquisite courtyards, and meandering paths to ensure an idyllic setting. Included 10 Spas and Outdoor Pool. Optional extras: Massage, Aromatherapy, Dinner, et cetera. More info about the spa can be found here.

21:15 Depart for Beijing

22:00 Arrive Beijing

Optional: 9:30 Join me at O’Briens, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Residence Compound for a late breakfast / brunch prior to departing.

Recommended: Bring a packed lunch to eat at the Tao Yuan Xian Gu peak.

Advance registration is essential since space is limited.

This trip is not pet friendly – please do not bring your canine companion.

Please register before Thursday 14 May. If space is available then non- registered people may join at 450RMB/person.

Registration only by e-mail to fcclub.beijing@gmail.com or eventbj@fcclub.com

Please provide your full name, mobile phone number and e-mail address.

For further information please contact Colin 139 1109 8002 or our friend and partner for this trip Caroline (West China Adventure Tours) 135 8168 2703

Flames (Hilton Wangfujing) is still very popular with FC Club members as the attendance figures again proved.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that these events are not "job fairs" but provide a platform for career development, mentoring and a chance to chat with the Headhunters and Executive Search companies so as to increase the probability of being selected for that all important interview.

Pictures courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

This Business and Finance Social Networking Evening was held on Tuesday 28 April at "The Lounge" Marriott Beijing Northeast. This is brand new Marriott (opened on 31 March 2009)very generously provided the FC Club participants with one hour of complimentary drinks. The evening was a great success and I have been told that some very useful contacts were made and that this evening has generated quite a buzz. We look forward to using this venue again in June and July.

Pictures from this event are courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

This FC Club (Beijing) Dinner and Keynote Speaker Event was held on Tuesday 21 April at the Hard Rock Cafe and the topic was "Secrets of a US Olympic Interpreter"

Our speaker, Mr Andrew Carr, explained why he is a firm believer that necessity is the mother of inventions. At TsingHua University he had to try to balance a study load of remembering over one hundred new Chinese words per day with a gruelling rowing training schedule. The results of his perseverance were medals in national collegiate rowing competition: the development of a unique and effective method for studying the 4 skills of Chinese speaking, listening, reading, and writing; And the position of official interpreter for the US Olympic rowing team.

On Saturday 18 April we intended to escape from the city for a day to enjoy the magnificent Peach blossoms, to meander through the Beijing Grand Canyon, partake of a barbeque and tour and taste the Yanjing Brewery.

A last minute notification from the brewery meant that we had to reverse the order and had to start the day with a tour of the brewery.

This in itself was not a problem, however we were not the only ones with plans to go to see the peach blossoms. Consequently, we encountered Beijing traffic at its worst. The result was the need to juggle the itinerary and to shorten some of the time spent at the various places.

The conclusion was though an extremely nice day.

These pictures are courtesy of Jerome and Flora. Melody's pictures have been uploaded to this Facebook page.

Tuesday 14 April

This Career Development - Headhunter Social Networking Evening was held at Flames, Hilton Wangfujing. Despite some moments of panic regarding the setup arrangements (or lack of them) for this event the Hilton Wangfujing team managed to solve all the problems and provided participants with another impeccable evening.

The event itself was well attended. The effect of the current global crisis is beginning to manifest itself in the increasing number of job seekers.

Pictures as usual courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

Tuesday 24 March 2009

FC Club Business and Finance Social Networking Evening.
This Business & Finance Social Networking Evening was held on Tuesday 24 March at the “D” Bar (Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel -北京富力万丽酒店).

The event was remarkably well attended and, based on the feedback received, it is understood to have been a particularly successful in helping people find leads for their various businesses.

Pictures form this event are courtesy of Patrick Sullivan.

Tuesday 17 March
FC Club Dinner and Keynote speaker event.

This Dinner and Keynote speaker was "sold out" and we had to say "No" to non pre-registered participants. The event was held at Tao, a "The Beijinger Restaurant Awards 2009" winner. The four course meal was indeed good but the high number of attendees strained their service to beyond the limit.

Mr Craig Watts spoke about "What you Know" or "Who you Know" when trying to get a job in a China. (A.K.A "The MSN Effect"

Our Dinner and Speaker Series of events are becoming more and more popular and we will need to start using larger venues.