Georgia & Japan Luncheon: 50 Years of Commerce & Culture

Georgia & Japan: 50 Years of Commerce & Culture

In October, a nearly 50-strong delegation of business and economic development leaders from Georgia visited Tokyo for the first conference the Southeast U.S.-Japan Association has held there in five years. While the high-level conclave included some insightful content and intense networking, Georgia had a further milestone to celebrate: the 50th anniversary of its Japan trade and investment office.

Join Global Atlanta, Baker Donelson and the Japan-America Society of Georgia for a debriefing luncheon and interactive conversation to hear from some of delegates who made the trip, including…

Sponsor remarks: Bob Johnson, immigration attorney, Baker Donelson, and board member of the Japan-America Society of Georgia

• Trevor Williams, Managing Editor, Global Atlanta (moderator)

• Jim Whitcomb, Chair, Japan-America Society of Georgia

• Jessica Cork, VP of Community Engagement and Communications at YKK, who was honored with the Busbee Award

• Mellissa Takeuchi, Project Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

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 Learn more about the Event Speakers HERE 

You’ll learn about the outcomes of the conference and more hear about delegates’ side trips to promote Georgia’s cultural and commercial connections in Miyoshi/Konu, the original home of the Peace Bell now installed at the Carter Center; Fukuoka, Atlanta’s sister city; Hiroshima and Osaka.

Cost: $25, $15 for JASG Members

( JASG Member Discount Code: JASG10 )

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