Thursday, November 15, 2007, 9:00AM - 11:30AM
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JETRO Event

The Japan America Society of St. Louis, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA), the Center for International Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis and the Chicago office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are excited to present, Spotlight Japan: Perspectives on the Economy and Business Culture.

Spotlight Japan is designed to examine the Japanese economy and business culture from a number of different viewpoints. The program will begin with Takashi Tsuchiya, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago,who will discuss recent economic developments in Japan as well as Japan’s business relationship with the Midwest. The program will then further explore how one overcomes the day-to-day challenges of doing business in Japan and achieves success. Edward Bayham, Vice President of Business Development at Apath LLC in St. Louis, will explain how his company initiates and maintains partnerships within the Japanese life sciences community. As an additional highlight, Dr. Roger Beachy, President of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, will share his thoughts on his most recent trip to Japan as a participant in the 4th Annual Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum held in Kyoto (Oct. 7-9) and the METI-AIST-JETRO Symposium (Oct.10) in Tokyo. These international forums explore opportunities arising from science and technology and seek to explain how to overcome the barriers in using science and technology to solve the problems of humankind.

David Baeckelandt, Principal at Chicago’s Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc., a seasoned veteran of Japan’s financial community, will then share his rich experiences on building relationships with Japanese businesses. Allan Bird, Eiichi Shibusawa-Seigo Arai Professor of Japanese Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis, will comment on the presentations then lead a Question & Answer session.

Attendees of Spotlight Japan will be exposed to a variety of insights on critical Japanese business issues. The program’s goals are learning, dialogue and interaction. All speakers will be available to personally make your acquaintance. We look forward to meeting you all. This special event will be held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, on Thursday, November 15th at the Millennium Student Center, One University Boulevard. Registration begins with a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM, with the program to follow from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.  Participation is free.

Due to technical difficulties with online registration, please register via e-mail to kelly_denewellis@jetro.go.jp or simply complete the form below and fax to 312-832-6066. Questions? Please contact Kelly Denewellis, JETRO Chicago at 312-832-6022. Visiting the University of Missouri-St. Louis Monday - Friday requires a parking permit. To request your free permit for this event, call 314-516-7299.

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