China Business Impact Awards 2024 © CanCham
Mr. Dave Murphy, CanCham Honorary President, delivers opening remarks © CanCham
Canadian Companies Gathered to Showcase Excellence
Award Trophy and Certificate © CanCham
The annual China Business Impact Awards ceremony was held on March 28th at the Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Gateway. The event was supported by the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai and cooperated by the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. The ceremony brought together numerous Canadian companies in Shanghai region, including the Canadian well-known Tim Hortons.
Panel Discussion for Regional Partnership Excellence Award © CanCham
（Left 1）Stuart Dunn|Executive Director, BritCham Shanghai
（Left 2）Eric Rupert|altPlus CEO
（Right 2）Albert Li|CFO, Tim Hortons China
（Right 1）Liam Mather|Director of Corporate Affairs, WPIC
Tim Hortons won the first place in Regional Partner Excellence Award, which has over 900 stores in China. Last year, in order to further improve the brand’s growth strategy, Tim Hortons launched a partner program, rapidly opening up franchises and proving their business model in China is a success. WPIC
Marketing+Technologies was the other company in the finalist. altPlus is honored to be awarded the second place in Regional Partner Excellence Award after Tim Hortons, and will learn from and cooperate with other outstanding Canadian companies in China market.
Panel Discussion for Regional Partnership Excellence Award © CanCham
（Left 1）Stuart Dunn|Executive Director, BritCham Shanghai
（Left 2）Eric Rupert|altPlus CEO
（Right 2）Albert Li|CFO, Tim Hortons China
（Right 1）Liam Mather|Director of Corporate Affairs, WPIC
During the panel discussion for the Regional Partnership Excellence Award, Eric Rupert, CEO of altPlus, a finalist, shared his experience in strategic partnerships, regional investment, and local economic promotion. Albert Li, CFO of Tim Hortons China and Liam Mather, Director of Corporate Affairs of WPIC attended the panel discussion as well.
Panel Discussion for Regional Partnership Excellence Award © CanCham
When discussing how companies engage and involve local communities, Eric stated, 'altPlus has continued to work on its core industries by building partnerships with government and community organizations.' By achieving sustainable industrial development in the bamboo industry, we create social benefits for farmers and low-income areas. We also collaborate with local universities, scientific research institutes, and other organizations to participate in the development of industry norms as a founding and active member for market guidance and education.’ During the discussion session, the host asked questions and business leaders exchanged ideas. The companies and guests appreciated altPlus' experience and contribution in regional cooperati.
Prize Presentation for Regional Partnership Excellence Award © CanCham
altPlus Promotes Regional Development with New Materials
With development and promotion of "Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic Initiative", altPlus uses bamboo as raw material to develop engineered bamboo, bamboo fiber and other materials and products. With China's abundant bamboo resources, altPlus regards sustainable development as the goal and continues to help the development of regional economy.
After three-month nomination, the winners were announced at the award ceremony on 28th March after being reviewed by the jury and review committee. As one of the most influential business chambers in China, the CanCham Shanghai has attracted a large number of companies to participate in the awards due to its excellent business connectivity.
Group Photo © CanCham
With its in-depth strategic cooperation layout and efficient localization services, altPlus stood out from the competitors and won the praise and admiration of the jury. Winning the "Regional Partnership Excellence Award" is undoubtedly a strong proof of altPlus' strategy to actively promote regional cooperation and achieve win-win development on a global scale. We look forward to seeing altPlus’ leading the industry in the future and promoting local economic development.
China Business Impact Awards 2024 Dinner © CanCham
About CanCham
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is the pre-eminent member driven organization supporting Canadian business and community interests. It was founded in 1996 by a group of locally-based Canadian companies and entrepreneurs with the support of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, and was officially inaugurated in name in June 2008. CanCham informs and promotes Canadian interests in Eastern China and fosters connections within the Canadian business community and with its Chinese counterparts.