The Bay Area Council Economic Institute will release “Ties That Bind: The Bay Area’s Economic Ties with Greater China”, a report that systematically examines the economic and non-economic links between China and the region. This 2014 edition updates the groundbreaking report of the same name first issued by the Economic Institute in 2006. The release will feature a summary of key findings, and discussion by an expert panel of their implications for the future. Panel members include: Dr. Sean Randolph, President & CEO, Bay Area Council Economic Institute; Ken Wilcox, Chairman, Silicon Valley Bank and other key figures – view this link for the full list of panel members and more information on the event.

RSVP: Purchase tickets online. Cost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students (with valid ID). Enter the promotional code specialeconinstitute to receive the Commonwealth Club member price ($8.00). Time: 5:30pm Reception, 6:00pm Program.