the must-attend type of events that attract the best and the
brightest. These events present unique opportunities for in-
person interactions between executives, staff and industry-
supporting partners that have allowed industry’s professionals to
cultivate meaningful connections.
The value of making time for meaningful and memorable
interactions has especially held true as regional centers and EB-5
professionals branch out from what has been described as the
traditional or historic markets.
Traveling to countries like India and Vietnam to attend networking
events is a great example of time well spent considering how
those emerging markets have picked up speed. In addition to
the regular conferences and events, smaller forums at these
events provide an opportunity to engage agencies and regional
professionals with potential investors.
Now, more than ever, there seems to be a genuine desire to
learn about investment opportunities in the United States.
That is why each year thousands of people gather hoping
to build relationships that lead to new projects. Whether
it’s meeting with these investors directly or meeting with a
migration agency eager to send clients your way, it’s these
types of connections that make these events such lucrative
networking opportunities.
Over the years, event organizers have used detailed feedback
from attendees to curate the ideal event. Many events now
include afternoon breakout sessions and after-hours VIP
cocktail receptions where attendees meet face to face with
people who influence migration policy and are recognized as
thought leaders.
Some industry events have even shifted over to strictly
offering breakout sessions that follow specific tracks or fall
into related categories as part of a larger theme.
If you can’t attend in person, sponsorships and advertising are
available and are worthwhile. Sponsoring an event or a portion
of an event means your name and logo will receive high
visibility. The EB-5 industry event organizers have set the bar
high and will continue to do so as knowledge of investment
migration opportunities grow.
ROBERT W. KRAFT
Robert W. Kraft is CEO and chairman of FirstPathway
Partners. A successful entrepreneur with over 40
years of international business experience at the
executive level, Kraft has been active in the EB-5
industry since 2004. He provides ongoing support
to EB-5 and related industry organizations, presenting globally on an array
of topics. Kraft has earned praise internationally for driving economic
growth and job creation under the federal EB-5 regional center program.
FirstPathway Partners has brought investors through the entire lifecycle of
the EB-5 immigration process.
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