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Members' Spotlight July to December 2010 |
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 AAR is a leading provider of diverse products and services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad range of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. AAR is a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value.
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 BedRock Hotels is launching a chain of 50 room Youth Hotels in SE Asia, which target the 18-36 yr old traveler looking for cool, hip, affordable accommodations. We combine the social aspects of a coffee house or pub, the consistency of an international chain, the connectivity of an Internet Cafe and cool, hip design of a W or Aloft hotel. We locate, renovate and re-brand existing independent hotels under ownership or management strategy. We are headquartered in Singapore and they will have locations throughout South-east Asia.
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 Active Network Events is the industry leader in web-based, online registration software for meeting and event professionals. Since its inception in 1996, RegOnline's software has registered over 9 million people for over 140,000 events worldwide. AmCham Members will receive a 10% discount on registration fees for the lifetime of their account. For more information please contact Chris Buri, Technical Sales Executive at +65 6327 9806 or chris.buri@activenetwork.com RegOnline can be found online at www.RegOnline.sg
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Founded in 1965, Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm offering strategy, regulation, economic and financial consultancy services to businesses, investors, law firms, accounting firms and governments. We have offices throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. Our clients benefit from our deep experience in complex and high stakes matters, exceptional industry knowledge and analytical strengths. We have provided astute guidance through literally thousands of successful engagements. Our success stems from the outstanding capabilities of our consultants, many of whom are recognized as experts in their respective fields; our close relationships with a select group of industry and academic advisors; and from a corporate philosophy that stresses interdisciplinary collaboration and responsive service.
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Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) - www.ifai.com
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Founded in Iowa in 1959, ACT, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides dozens of assessment, program management, research, and information processing services in the broad areas of education and workforce development ACT Educations Solutions, Limited is the international division of ACT. ACT Education Solutions, Limited also offers ACT’s English Proficiency Program (EPP), an English language preparation program designed to equip non-English speakers with the language skills required to enter the Global Assessment Certificate program. The Global Assessment Certificate® (GAC) is the world's most recognized university preparation program designed specifically for students who do not have English as their first language. More than 100 universities and colleges, referred to as GAC Pathway Universities, located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand accept graduates from the GAC program. As part of the GAC, all students take the ACT Assessment, which is given in English and measures their readiness for college-level coursework.
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Draw a dot, connect a line and bring it all together in space. From districts in Singapore to downtown Shanghai, apbcOffices opens up inspired office space concepts in otherwise stiff uppercut confines. Look beyond the chic interior or upbeat soundtrack and you'll find a haven for creative exchange. More than a visual treat, every workspace is here to open up imaginations and stimulate interactions – the way we think work should be. From Serviced Offices to Virtual Offices or Meeting Space – we provide the whole works. Check into full-class amenities and let us take care of the rest. Have a stimulating offsite brainstorm over breakfast or set up that million-dollar pitch. We have hosted events from global deals to cocktail parties with equal ease, thanks to a clued-in multilingual team ever ready to serve. apbcOffices’ at 75 High Street delightfully Face to Face, a space concept hosting events and meetings with a creative bent. In the middle of city convenience, yet away from the bustling pace, be greeted by our Concierge before tumbling down the rabbit hole into this eccentric center of the universe. Stark shiny black and white walls and handpicked designer elements provide you an awe-inspiring out-of-the-box setting to stimulate conversations, launch new products, engage in intimate brainstorms, or whatever your reason to meet that special prospect face to face. Take a step out of the ordinary with apbcOffices and the benefits resonate. Our creative environment helps employees feel inspired, energized and be more productive. Need a space to impress? At any of our distinctive locations, wowing clients is a done deal from their first walk-in to lasting memory. At apbcOffices, experience a different way to work! | |
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 e-Dialog is the provider of Intelligent e-mail marketing
e-Dialog empowers marketers to meaningfully connect with customers by engaging in relevant conversations through e-mail, social networks, mobile devices, e-commerce and at the point of sale. e-Dialog’s technology and services give marketers direct access to timely customer insight that drives targeted and opportunity-rich consumer dialogs. With e-Dialog, marketers quickly transform conversations into conversions and evolve customer relationships from the newly acquired to the highly engaged.
Consistently recognized by top analyst firms for both outstanding service and first-class technology, e-Dialog is a global provider to some of the world’s most recognized brands, including AirTran Airways, Avis Budget Group, Boots, British Airways, CVS/pharmacy, Nintendo, the NFL, PETCO, Reuters, the Royal Bank of Scotland group of companies, and The TJX Companies. e-Dialog is a wholly owned subsidiary of GSI Commerce Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIC).
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RN Associates (RNA) is a management consulting firm focusing on executive search and succession planning. The firm specializes in the key markets of Southeast Asia, India, Greater China and Japan. The founder, Romasha Nath, established the firm following a twelve year career with two of the top three global search firms, Spencer Stuart and Korn/Ferry International. The RNA team represents deep leadership experience from industry and a key differentiator is the firm’s international knowledge and experience. Headquartered in Los Angeles with a presence in Singapore, RNA provides the critical bridge for US multinationals seeking a deep understanding of business and talent links between the US and Asia.
RNA’s Executive Search Service, grounded in over thirteen years of unparalleled success, offers the best solution when the need is to hire executives from outside. In other instances there may be untapped potential within a client organization that needs to be better realized. Of importance is a process that leads to an informed decision. RNA’s Succession Planning Services are tailored to offer an external perspective that enables rich calibration between internal and external options while considering a leadership succession plan. RNA’ six member team serves a wide range of clients in the Consumer Goods and Services, Industrial and Technology sectors.
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(Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia and USA)
Tiger Consulting provides HR, payroll and employment services in 11 countries (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia and USA). Our HR, payroll and business outsource solutions are delivered by a team of senior level professionals in each country possessing detail understanding of Asian HR, payroll and business practices. We speak English as well as the languages of the countries we serve. We provide a single-point-of-contact, consolidated reporting, invoicing and funds request for clients who have employees in 1 or multiple Asian countries.
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Emergent BioSolutions is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, having Sales and Marketing subsidiaries in Singapore and Germany. We develop, manufacture and commercialize immunobiotics, consisting of vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body's immune system to prevent or treat diseases. Our biodefense business focuses on immunobiotics for use against biological agents that are potential weapons of bioterrorism and biowarfare. Our marketed and leading product, BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of Anthrax disease.
Emergent BioSolutions is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, having Sales and Marketing subsidiaries in Singapore and Germany. We develop, manufacture and commercialize immunobiotics, consisting of vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body's immune system to prevent or treat diseases. Our biodefense business focuses on immunobiotics for use against biological agents that are potential weapons of bioterrorism and biowarfare. Our marketed and leading product, BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of Anthrax disease.
I.J. Martin & Co Ltd has been offering ‘experience-based’ executive coaching and mentoring services since 1998. Our coaches are all mature executives, with long experience in FTSE 100/Fortune 500 corporations. We work with clients of many cultures and have bases in Europe, Asia and USA.
Ingram Micro Inc., a Fortune 100 company, is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company for the IT industry worldwide. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floorcovering provider with more than $4 billion in annual sales and approximately 25,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and Cradle to Cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. 
SIDC takes small and medium sized companies public through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and raises funds from private equity firms, investment and sovereign funds for investment in infrastructure businesses including industrial parks, power plants, water treatment plants, tollways, ports and real estate in the Asia Pacific region. SIDC directs the strategic partnership of these high-growth companies with established regional technology companies. It also implements initiatives that enable high-growth companies to maximize margins while fulfilling public listing requirements across stock exchanges.
SUTD is set up in collaboration with MIT, USA. SUTD will serve to advance knowledge and nurture future leaders and innovators to serve societal needs. This will be accomplished, with a focus on Design, through an integrated multi-disciplinary curriculum and research. Most recently, collaboration with Zhejiang University, China was also signed. This completes will enhance our goal of offering a global education with both Western and Eastern innovation cultures integrated into Singapore’s unique education and business fabric. At SUTD, design as a discipline cuts across the curriculum and provides a novel framework for the research and educational programmes. SUTD provides a holistic education that includes strong grounding in design, what we call Big ‘D’ Design, including process design, architectural design and systems design. SUTD’s curriculum will be taught through a unique pedagogy. It starts with students organised around small group learning communities that will provide more intimate connections with faculty and one another while learning from each other. Learning in groups builds teamwork, makes learning more effective and enjoyable through frequent interactions among students and between students and faculty.
A global enterprise headquartered in Singapore, Spice i2i has strong presence in major cities around the world, including subsidiaries, branch offices and associates in India, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Cape Town and Silicon Valley (California). With the involvement of Spice Global, Spice i2i is now further expanding its global footprint, driving innovative technologies towards realizing the dreams of the ever-evolving mobile-Internet society.
ST Training Solutions specialises in providing training in all aspects of communication skills. We run popular public workshops every month, and all programmes can be customised specially for any organisation to conduct in-house.
The world’s premier provider of live, instructor led on-line business management and business English education. We connect companies from around the world with top academic and professional talent to facilitate a live, real time virtual classroom in full HD video and audio.. Why live e-learning? Because we can deliver our top quality education instantly to your team’s home or office no matter their geographic location with a schedule that is adapted to your company’s preference. The courses are customized for your company and our small class ratio allows for highly dynamic and interactive classes. Our corporate management instructors come from top ranked PhD or Executive MBA programs in the United States. Our English instructors are all TESOL certified, many with English masters degrees, and our human resource educators are seasoned professionals with top notch profiles. With such quality and convenience all in one place, why go anywhere else?
Lincoln was founded in 1895 and today is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 39 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 
Organisation Solutions is one of the world’s leading organisation transformation and leadership development consultancies headquartered in Asia and with a global reach.
Located next to the new Fullerton Bay Hotel, the Oyster Bar is an elegant standalone venue featuring full-length glass windows that overlook the Marina Bay waterfront with a view of the Marina Bay Sands Casino.
TEC-HUB is the master distributor for Asia of Alcatel Lucent Technologies’ “Intercept TechnologyTM” corrosion control solutions. Intercept packaging materials are re-usable, re-cyclable and chemical-free. The application procedure is simpler and the protection lasts longer than competing products. In short, Intercept solutions are hazard-free, more environment-friendly and cost-effective besides providing better protection indoors or outdoors, regardless of changes in ambient temperature and humidity. They also provide protection against electro-static discharge and electro-magnetic interference.
Woodhead is an integrated design company specialising in the successful delivery of complex collaborative designs for architecture, interiors, planning and graphics. 
