JETRO Spotlight January 2011

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.

Contents in this newsletter:

• SilkRoad technology, provider of talent management solutions, opens Tokyo office

• JETRO @ The 2011 Winter Fancy Food Show
• Doing Business with Japan
• Green Aviation Seminar: How Can NextGen Tech Make Aviation Greener?

• Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
• Dynamics of Japan's ICT Market

News Update: Company making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update.

SilkRoad technology, provider of talent management solutions, opens Tokyo office
December 16, 2010

SilkRoad technology, inc., a provider of talent management solutions, announced it has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan. "Cloud computing and talent management is at an inflection point in Japan, representing a huge opportunity for SilkRoad," said SilkRoad technology Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Andrew J. "Flip" Filipowski.

"We are extremely excited to partner with Flip and his team on the launch and growth of SilkRoad Japan," said Allen Miner, the Founder and CEO of SunBridge. "We believe SilkRoad has the potential to repeat the success of Oracle and Salesforce.com in establishing strong brand and market leadership in Japan."

An office in Osaka is also in the planning stages.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative

See how you can use JETRO's free services to establish your company's office in Japan.

 
 

Upcoming Events

JETRO-Organized Events

JETRO @ The 2011 Winter Fancy Food Show

Date:	Sunday, January 16, 2011 - Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Location:	Moscone Center
	Booths #2732 and #2734
	747 Howard Street
	San Francisco, CA 94103
	JETRO San Francisco is proud to support Sendai miso at the upcoming Winter Fancy Food Show from January 16-18, 2011. A traditional ingredient in Japan, miso is growing in popularity worldwide for its convenience and benefits to health and beauty. Come sample three easy-to-make and delicious Sendai miso-based recipes, as well as last year's popular freeze-dried miso soup. Also, meet with Japanese miso producers and learn about the quality and naturally powerful health benefits of miso. Follow JETRO USA Food on Facebook and Twitter!

Doing Business with Japan

Date:	Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Location:	JETRO Chicago
	1 E Wacker Dr, Ste 600
	Chicago, IL 60601
	"Doing Business with Japan" will provide a look into the practicalities of international trade with Japan.

Green Aviation Seminar: How Can NextGen Tech Make Aviation Greener?

Date:	Thursday, January 20, 2011
Location:	Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
	275 Battery Street, Suite 2600
	San Francisco, CA 94111
	This seminar will be joined by US and Japanese Green Aviation speakers to focus on dynamic technology progress and the future.

Third-Party Events

Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer

Date:	Monday, January 24, 2011 - Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Location:	Hyatt Regency Austin - Downtown, On The Lake
	208 Barton Springs Road
	Austin, TX 78704

Dynamics of Japan's ICT Market

Date:	Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Location:	Headliners Club
	Chase Tower - 21st Floor
	221 West 6th Street
	Austin, TX 78701

We welcome your comments or suggestions for future article topics. Feel free to contact us at www.jetro.org/contact