JETRO Spotlight #35 | Print |
Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter featuring the latest articles and events on our website. Each month JETRO brings you relevant and timely articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan along with updates on JETRO seminars and events.

This Month's Featured Articles

Japan and China Deemed Most Attractive Asian Investment Locations, According to International Executives


Read the Japan Attractiveness Survey conducted by JETRO and Ernst & Young, at the request of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Upcoming Events


4th Tuesday Tech Exchange - Improving Your Environmental Performance with ISO Standards Plus Future GHG Reduction Programs

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Location:JETRO Los Angeles Office

777 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2650
Los Angeles, CA 90017


Phil Friedman, Western Regional Manager of Perry Johnson Registrars, will present on how companies can improve their environmental performance with ISO 14001, a standard that provides a framework for managing environmental impacts. Friedman will also touch on future GHG verification/validation and carbon trading programs.

Japanese Monozukuri Practices for the Automotive Industry

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 12:00PM - 5:30PM
Location:Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

One South Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204


Enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Indiana business community concerning the Japanese automotive parts industry trends and critical business issues. Develop interaction between Japanese tier-1 companies and their Midwest peers.

The New Entrepreneurial Dynamic in Japan

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Location:San Francisco State University Downtown Campus

835 Market Street
6th Floor, Room #609
San Francisco, CA 94103


Please join our brown bag lunch group as Robert Eberhart, Visiting Scholar at Stanford Universitys Asia Pacific Research Center, surveys recent changes in Japanese Corporate Law and their effects on corporate governance and finance with reference to the entrepreneurial environment.

SPOTLIGHT JAPAN II: Perspectives on Marketing & Relationship

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Location:Millenium Student Center

University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121


The Japan Lecture Series brings together senior business executives, government officials and academics to explore current topics related to Japan.

JETRO BIZMATCH @ CEATEC JAPAN 2008

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
Location:Makuhari Messe

Mihama-ku
Chiba, Japan


At CEATEC JAPAN 2008, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will offer JETRO BIZMATCH @ CEATEC JAPAN 2008, a business-matching event that connects representatives from foreign firms with potential Japanese partners.

JETRO Zone at Eco-Technology 2008

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Friday, October 24, 2008
Location:West Japan General Exhibition Center

Kitakyushu City
Fukuoka, Japan


With over 200 exhibitors and 29,000 visitors in 2007, the Eco-Technology Expo is the largest environmental trade show in Japan.

JETRO ZONE @ NAGOYA ECO CLEAN CAR FAIR 08

Date: Friday, November 7, 2008 - Sunday, November 9, 2008
Location:Port Messe Nagoya

Minato-ku
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan


You are invited to apply to the Invitation Program for the JETRO Zone at the Nagoya Eco Clean Car Fair 08. Dont miss this unique opportunity!

Picture Battle x Show Biz Japan (PBXSB)

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Location:Egyptian Theatre

6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028


The First Ever Reality Show Competition Specifically Designed For Japanese Filmmakers.

JETRO Zone at the Hokkaido Technical Information & Business Exchange Fair 2008 (Business EXPO)

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008 - Friday, November 14, 2008
Location:AXES Sapporo

Sapporo City
Hokkaido, Japan


We are now accepting applications for the "JETRO Zone Exhibit Invitation Program" at the Hokkaido Technical Information & Business Exchange Fair '08 (Business EXPO)". This program is designed for U.S. companies with an interest in establishing an office in Japan, or are currently seeking Japanese partners to establish a business in Japan.

JETRO Zone @ SEMICON Japan 2008

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Friday, December 5, 2008
Location:Makuhari Messe

Mihama-ku
Chiba, Japan


Is your company thinking about taking advantage of rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan? If your company has an interest in setting up an office in Japan or currently seeks Japanese partners to establish a business in the Japanese market, you are invited to join the Invitation Program to JETRO Zone at SEMICON Japan 2008.

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