4,650 Square Foot Lease at 37 St. Marks Place, New York: 99 Favor Taste

January 14^th, 2016

Manhattan, NY – Harvest International is pleased to announce that they have inked a 4,650 square foot lease at 37 St. Marks Place, New York on behalf of 99 Favor Taste, a famous and trendy Chinese Hot Pot and barbeque restaurant that currently operates in two other locations, Chinatown and Brooklyn.

99 Favor Taste is the only all-you-can-eat hotpot and BBQ restaurant in NYC. They offer six choices of hot pot broths, which serve as soup bases for their thirty-one different kinds of freshly prepared meats and vegetables. Private rooms are available for family gatherings, birthday parties, and special events. The addition of this store with Qing-Dynasty-styled interior designs, bring delicious and unique foods and entertainment option to the neighborhood.

Harvest International’s Jacob Ding handled this assignment.

About Harvest International
Since 1992, Harvest International has been providing commercial and industrial brokerage services ranging from retail leasing, market entry advisory, acquisition and disposition of investment and industrial properties, as well as company relocations. For further information, visit http://www.harvestinternational.net.

Happy Chinese New Year: The Year of the Monkey 2016

 This Chinese New Year, also as known as the Spring Festival, falls on Monday, February 8th, 2016. The date for every year changes depending on the lunar calendar  and usually varies from mid-January to early February and is a world-wide celebration for a sixth of the globe!

On Chinese New Year day in China and in Chinatowns all over, dancing lions and dragons, loud fire-cracker noises, beating drums and clashing cymbals parade up and down city blocks to scare away evil spirits and bring health and good fortune to  store-fronts and households. Traditionally, the drawing of loud noises were intended to scare away ‘Nian’, a folk monster that would invade and eat livestock and children. Because of this folk tale, the Chinese  would refer to the new year as “Guo Nian,” meaning the passing of the year. So the celebration is to commemorate the past year and the start of a new one with close family and friends–it is a time for family reunions and the building of close relationships.

2016 is the start of a new zodiac animal and this year, it is the Monkey’s time to reign. Predictions of personal health, wealth and lifestyles are told to be reflected in individuals’ zodiac sign and how it coincides with the current zodiac animal.

The Chinese New Year/Cultural Festival Parade in New York City will start on the first lunar day, February 8th at 11:00 AM and end with a Firecracker Ceremony at noon.

Gong Hay Fat Choi, in Chinese means, best wishes and a prosperous new year to all!

Harvest International wishes everyone a Happy Spring Festival from our family to yours!

Star Network celebrates ‘Power Women’ in Long Island. Congratulations to our very own Daphne Chan for being awarded!

On December 3^rd, 2015, power women in Long Island walked to receive their award, red carpet-style, at Star Network’s first ever Long Island gala at Leonard’s Palazzo to celebrate Long Island  women who demonstrates outstanding business experience and contribution within their professions and their community.

Our very own, Daphne Zhou Chan, President & COO of Harvest International, was one of the honorees who received the Long Island Power Women in Business 2015 award.

“It’s an honor to be elected to be part of the Long Island Power Women in Business Ceremony Event. Seeing all of these successful women is truly inspiring. This marks an exciting chapter in my life–if you believe and love what you do, anything is possible,” said Daphne Chan.

A night filled with over 700 guests in attendance and influential business women, getting together and sharing their experiences in business and their involvement within Long Island, is a great way to not only recognize these shakers and movers in the community, but a celebration to uplift, inspire and empower  all women in business and in other fields.

Read more about the event here

Asian Real Estate Association Gala At Leonard’s

October 27, 2015
By Sheri ArbitalJacoby

Centered is Charles Chan, CEO

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) New York East chapter’s 2015 3rd Annual Dinner Gala was held on Oct. 15 at Leonard’s Palazzo of Great Neck.

REAA recognized honorees Charles Chan, CEO of Harvest International, for Outstanding Leadership in Real Estate & Global Relations; Grace Shim, Esq., executive director of MinKwon Center received the Community
Action for Outstanding Community Service Award; and Yong Lee, president of X-Treme Care, LLC, for Outstanding Contribution to Real Estate. Citations were awarded from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano as well as the New York State Assembly office of Edward Braunstein.

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Ming Pao Daily News NY Feature Article English Translation: Charles Chan and Harvest International

Happy Holidays!

Charles Chan Attends as an Honoree at The New York Chinese American Entrepreneur Award Ceremony and Gala Hosted by Ming Pao Daily News

Ming Pao Daily News held their first annual New York Chinese Entrepreneur Award Ceremony and gala for the launching of their new publication series, The Chinese American Entrepreneur in New York. Nearly 800 guests attended this event which was located at the Grand Restaurant in Flushing on October 18^th, 2013. One of our own, Charles Chan was selected as one of the honorees.

“The Chinese American Entrepreneur in New York promises to be a revolutionary publication featuring stories about successful entrepreneurs and their rise to the top…hopefully those profiled in its articles can serve as role models, and inspire others to succeed as well. I can’t wait to see the first edition.”
—Grace Meng, Member of Congress

“The Chinese American Entrepreneur in New York…will highlight the journey of immigrants, their struggles and success, and their contribution to life in New York.”—Toby A. Stavisky, State Senator, 16^th Senate District

Ming Pao Daily News New York is a Chinese newspaper based in Long Island City and now Flushing, that provides news coverage on the economy, entertainment, health, sports and more.    Ming Pao has an average reach of 120,000 plus readers and distributes to Flushing and Elmhurst, Queens; Chinatown, Manhattan; and to Brooklyn.

Below is a peek inside the issue.

Featuring Charles Chan, CEO, Harvest International Commercial Real Estate

Associates of Harvest International

Featured ad in The Chinese Entrepreneur in New York, special edition magazine.

Brequet’s Private Reception 2013

On October 22, 2013, Daphne and Charles Chan hosted a Breguet Private Reception at Hendricks Tavern in Roslyn, NY for Michael Nelson, President of Breguet North America, and Mark and Candy Udell, CEO and President of London Jewelers. Nearly 80 guests attended this celebration of time and close relationships with dear friends.  Guests were able to converse over hot hors d’oeuvres and wines and liquors, and view the latest collection of Breguet’s timepieces.  A three-course dinner reception along with opening greetings followed the cocktail hour.

Mr. Chan started off the opening greeting and said, “We were totally mesmerized by the timeless beauty of HRH The Queen of Naples–It’s the name of a Breguet watch.  And so I acquired that Queen for my Queen.  Gentlemen, this is the only time you can bring home a Queen without getting in trouble!” and this brought on laughter and applause.

The night ended with Breguet and London Jeweler’s goodie bags and the guests left with a great memory in time.

From left to right, Michael Nelson, Mark and Candy Udell, and Daphne and Charles Chan

Charles & Daphne Chan

China AIDS Fund 10th Year Anniversary Celebration Gala

Charles (founder of Harvest International Commercial Real Estate) and Daphne Chan (President) celebrated the 10^th Year Anniversary China AIDS Fund (CAF) Celebration Gala and Award Ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manhattan yesterday evening.  This annual event directs proceeds toward CAF programs in China and the United States that aim to spread awareness of HIV/AIDS and provide resources for prevention.

“Despite billions of dollars committed by the China government every year to this cause, we learn that there is still a need to help individuals on a very personal level, especially in the rural areas.” -Mona So (Honorary Chairwoman) and Michael Tong’s (Dinner Chairman) welcome message.

“The Annual China Aids Fund Gala was such a well-orchestrated event that truly touched mine and everyone’s hearts.  Their mission is clear and powerful and each one of us should strive to help and support their cause.”
– Charles G. Chan

“I am very impressed by the fact that the organization has been able to get an abundance of support from top notch doctors and entrepreneurs for CAF! And now, they’re such powerful providers to individuals and families who have been affected by AIDS and other viral illnesses. I salute to the founders and to China AIDS Fund!” -Daphne Zhou Chan

This year’s 2013 Gala is CAF’s fourth time around and through continuous private donations and volunteerism, they were able to reach great milestones.  Some of the milestones accomplished were the launching of the first public education campaign to bring awareness of AIDS in Hong Kong and Guang Zhou by  providing billboards of the NBA Star Yao Ming next to Magic Johnson; China AIDS Media Project (a documentary on the reality of HIV/AIDS); Chinese Association of STD/AIDS Prevention & Control (providing care and support in the PLWHA community of Beijing); 1^st and 2^nd China AIDS Fund Henan Children Center; China AIDS Fund Sunrise Library and much more.

 

For More information on China AIDS Fund and or to donate please visit: www.chinaaidsfund.org

 

 

Ming Pao Daily News Visits Harvest International

Today, Jessie Li, reporter, and Betty Lai, account manager of Ming Pao Daily News came into our Long Island office  to conduct an interview with Charles Chan, Founder & C.E.O and Daphne Chan, President, about their past, current and up-coming commercial real estate deals and special projects.  Keep an eye out for the story in Ming Pao Daily News!