CCG Opens New Office in Shanghai

New office and key employees allow CCG to further expansion in Asia

New York City, NY and Shanghai, CHINA - (October 16, 2007) - With an eye towards continuing growth of publicly traded companies from China, CCG today announced the opening of its newest office in Shanghai.

Building on its existing presence in Beijing and Hong Kong, CCG opened the Shanghai office to serve its growing client based in Eastern China and establish a stronger presence in China leading financial center.  The new office, located at 12/F Platinum Plaza, 233 Tai Cang Road, Xintiandi, Shanghai 200020, PRC.

"China continues to represent the fastest growing major economy in the globe, with a wealth of exciting companies accessing with public markets and increasing interest from both institutional and retail investors in participating in these names," said Crocker Coulson, president of CCG Investor Relations.  "CCG is committed to being the leading investor relations consulting firm in this market and our Shanghai office will enable us to better serve our clients in Eastern China, as well as continue the expansion of our business in the region."

Karen Wang joins CCG as the Shanghai Representative with a focus on U.S. listed clients in Eastern China.  Karen joins CCG from the C.P. Group where she was concurrently a manager with Shanghai Suntell Investment and a vice president with Shanghai Sunwise International Trading Co, Ltd.  Her many responsibilities included due diligence on acquisitions and joint ventures for the group, as well as managing connections with manufacturers, research institutions and consulting firms.  Prior to the C.P Group, Karen worked with the Fudan Management Group as a Consultant.  Karen holds both a Masters of Industrial Economics and a Bachelors of International Business Administration from Shanghai's Fudan University.

David Zhou joins CCG in Shanghai as an Account Representative.  Before joining CCG, David was an associate for Growell Research and Consulting in Shanghai.  He was tasked with editing the company's regular China Steel Briefing report as well as creation of other market surveys and financial analysis.  David also worked with the Drory Investment & Development Company, in their real estate analysis division, providing information to aid in investment decisions.  David holds a BA in Finance from INTI College in Malaysia and a Masters in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Hertfordshire, in the UK.

Mellissa Kong will serve as an Account Representative in the Shanghai office.  Previously, Mellissa was an Associate for the CCG office in New York. Prior to CCG, Mellissa worked with the China-U.S Chamber of Commerce. She managed and organized the China-U.S Chamber of Commerce's inaugural ceremony, as well as their public relations activities. She has also interned at several investor relations firms and assisted on accounts covering several industries including pharmaceuticals, real estate, chemicals, and financial services. Mellissa has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, with an emphasis on Corporate Communication from Baruch College, New York. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.

Ida Yu moves to the Shanghai office from CCG in Beijing as an Account Representative.  Prior to joining CCG, she served as an account manager at China Mobile Communication Corporation in Shanghai. Previously, Ida was employed as a credit officer at Shanghai Development Bank. She recently passed her CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I exam and will proceed to Level II in the near future.  Ida obtained her Bachelor's degree in Economics from Shanghai University and her Master of Science in Banking and International Finance from Cass Business School, London.  She is fluent in English and Mandarin.