DETROIT ? The Detroit Chinese Business Association will ring in the year of the Sheep at the Motor City Casino Soundboard Room where a government delegation from China will join the celebrations. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who has been working to improve business relations between the two countries, will deliver the keynote address.

In the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, 2015 is the year of the sheep, making for a promising year filled with peace and great business relationships.

The Chinese New Year Gala is a terrific opportunity to mix and mingle with top political, business and community figures to establish connections and engage media for awareness and business development. Mike Brennan, Editor and Publisher of MITechNews.Com will be there to hear your story ideas.

Guests of the gala will also learn about the many benefits associated with Detroit/Chinese joint-venture prospects. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations that wish to increase exposure by attending the exclusive VIP Reception, which provides valuable face time with influential individuals.

Sponsors include: Diplomat sponsor Delta Airlines; Envoy sponsors GM, ZYNP International, MEDC, and Yanfeng USA; Gold sponsors Baker Tilley, Cats Co., Kerr Russell, KPMG, Lucerne International, Miller Canfield, and Rehmann; and Silver sponsors Airfoil Group, Deloitte, Mellen Smith & Pivoz PLC, Hylant, and Ernst & Young. The media partners for this event include CBS 62, Corp! Magazine and Ambassador Magazine.

WHERE: Motor City Casino, Soundboard Room, 2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit MI 48201

WHEN: Friday, February 27, Dinner Reception ? 6 to 11 pm

Reservation and ticket options:

General Gala Tickets: $250 per person; $450 per couple

DCBA Corp Members: $225 per person; $400 per couple

For reservations, email [email protected]