Japan is our leading source of foreign direct investment by far, accounting for 63 company locations and nearly 20,000 jobs in the Nashville region.
If you have interest in making connections in Japan, I encourage you to join the 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan and Japan-U.S Southeast Associations (SEUS-Japan) Sept. 20-22.
Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd will lead the Tennessee delegation. Networking among Southeastern and Japanese delegates is a key element of SEUS-Japan, since this prestigious gathering attracts Japanese business leaders, along with state governors, corporate presidents and CEOs, and top economic development, education, and business leaders from the seven Southeastern states to celebrate the longstanding economic and cultural ties between Japan and the Southeastern U.S.
The 2016 conference will feature outstanding speakers and a series of new activities, including a business networking event in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and the Japan External Trade Organization. The conference theme, “Initiative for a Sustainable Future through Continuous Innovation,” will be reflected in conference sessions on timely and valuable topics on energy, the environment, investment and trade. Register today.
To make the most of your trip to Japan, the Japan America Society of Tennessee (JAST) will lead their inaugural Industry Study Mission to Nagoya and Yokohama Sept. 14-19. Exclusive tours and briefings at a trio of Japan’s iconic industries, plus insights into modern customs and business practices, are in store. For those traveling to SEUS-Japan, JAST’s Industry Study Mission is an opportunity to leverage your trip to visit industry leaders Denso, Brother and Nissan, and to learn more about the culture of Japan.
