【ARCFE Blog】 2026 iCross × ARCFE Chinese Lantern Festival
- ARCFE U.S.
- 12 hours ago
- 3 min read
On March 8 (ET), iCross Capital and its subsidiary ARCFE successfully hosted the 2026 iCross x ARCFE Chinese Lantern Festival at the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport in Flushing, New York.
Investors from New York and the surrounding areas gathered together in a warm and festive atmosphere to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. During the gathering, they reflected on the current market and the projects' progress over the past year, while also looking ahead to future investment opportunities.
This year's gathering was themed "Lanterns of the Festival - Moving Forward Together". It was not only a festive celebration, but also a meaningful opportunity for investors and the project team to connect, exchange ideas and share insights.
Looking Back & Looking Ahead
2025：A Year Of Steady Progress
The event began with opening remarks from Lily Guo - Founder and CEO of iCross and ARCFE, who addressed the attendees at the annual gathering.
In her remarks, she expressed sincere appreciation to the investors who have long supported iCross and ARCFE, and reflected on the key progress the team achieved over the past year in real estate financing, project development, and investor services.
Amid a complex and constantly evolving marketing environment, the team has remained committed to core principles: prudent project selection, a rigorous risk-control framework, and transparent communication. These principles continue to guide their efforts to create long-term value for investors.
Deepening Our Presence In New York
Developer's Founder & ARCFE Director of Investor Relations Shared Investment Opportunities in Long Island City
This gathering also featured a special guest: Chris Xu - CEO of United Construction & Development Group, who joined the host for an engaging on-site discussion.
As a seasoned professional in New York's real estate development industry, Chris Xu has spent many years actively developing projects in Queens and other high-demand residential markets across New York City. His portfolio includes notable developments such as the landmark condominium Skyline Tower in Long Island City.
During the discussion, he drew on his extensive experience to share insights. into the cyclical nature of the New York City real estate market, the logic behind strategic location selection, and the future development potential of Long Island City.
These firsthand perspectives from the front liners of development provided investors in attendance with valuable, real-work insights into the market.
Celebrating Our Investor's Success
ARCFE Group 7 Investor Shared His Success Story
ARCFE Group 7 investor, Mr. Wang, took the stage to share his success story. He not only successfully obtained his permanent green card, but also received full repayment on his EB-5 investment.
His authentic experiences and personal insights gave many attendees - who are planning their own immigration attorneys - a tangible sense of long-term value of EB-5 projects. These real stories also serve as a meaningful testament to ARCFE's growth and achievements over the years.
Festive Gathering
The gathering also featured performances including singing, traditional dancing, traditional comedic acts, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
During the event, multiple rounds of lucky draws were also held, offering prizes from Amex Gift Cards and Dyson home appliances to RIMOWA luggage and a Samsung 75-inch TV, keeping the excitement and energy of the audience at a peak throughout the celebration.
Raising A Toast To The Future
In the closing segment of the event, the iCross x ARCFE New York team took the stage to raise the toast with the investors, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their long-standing trust and support.
Over the years, iCross Capital and ARCFE have remained deeply committed to the New York real estate market. Through a professional team and a rigorous risk-control framework, they strive to provide investors with stable investment opportunities and long-term partnership.
As reflected in the theme of this annual gathering “Lanterns of the Festival · Moving Forward Together” this journey is built on trust, collaboration, and shared vision.
Looking ahead, iCross × ARCFE will continue to move forward alongside their investors, navigating an ever-changing market landscape and exploring new opportunities together.
