Trade and Business Organizations
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Alabama
Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA)
-Private, not-for-profit association working toward encouraging and developing friendship and understanding between individuals within the communities of Japan and the United States.North Alabama Japanese Business Association
-Business group for expatriate Japanese businesspeople. They host a golf tournament.Georgia
Georgia Council for International Visitors
-GCIV is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1962. It works with the U.S. Department of State to develop a broad spectrum of professional and cultural exchange programs for emerging global leaders.Georgia Department of Economic Development Japan Office
The Japan-America Society of Georgia
-501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the State of Georgia through establishing and promoting ties and programs in the areas of culture, customs, education, commerce and politicsThe Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
-The JCCG serves as a network for Japanese companies in Georgia, endeavoring to be a model for promoting strong Japan-U.S. relations within the Southeastern United States. It was established in 1981Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO):
-JETRO helps U.S. companies set up an office in Japan quickly and cost-effectively by providing expertise, resources, and industry connectionsNorth Carolina
Japanese Association in Charlotte
-The Japanese Association in Charlotte was established in 1979. In addition to the Charlotte Bon Odori in the summer, it organizes a golf tournament twice a year, a softball tournament in the fall, and a New Year's party in January.Japanese Business Retired and Private Local Business Group (Charlotte)
-Comprised of retired local Japanese company employees and members of the local community.Japanese Restaurant and Chef Group (Charlotte)
-Comprised of local Japanese restaurateurs.Nippon Club of the Triangle:
The Nippon Club of the Triangle was founded in 1990 as a nonprofit organization committed to providing intercultural programs and activities in the Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) of North Carolina.North Carolina Japan Center (Raleigh)
The NC Japan Center serves as a focal point for interaction between Japan and North Carolina, and is a statewide resource intended to assist all citizens, universities, companies, and public and private institutions in relations with the Japanese. Because of its role, the Center has historically received funding from the State, the University, and from corporate sponsors who support its mission of outreach and public service. Founded in July 1980 by Governor James B. Hunt, the Center continues to strengthen the state's academic, economic, scientific, and cultural ties with Japan. Its Academic Advisory Board consists of faculty from colleges across the University, providing guidance and direction for academic exchange and development. An external Board of Advisors includes prominent citizens of North Carolina who have a strong interest in Japan and US-Japan relations. Additional chapters are located at East Carolina University, Wake Forest University, Appalachian State University, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, UNC Wilmington, and Campbell University.Piedmont Japanese Business Association
Association of Japanese companies in the Piedmont area (Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point) with approximately 110 members.State of North Carolina Japan Office
Triangle Japanese Business Association
-Association of Japanese companies in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Research Triangle area that was established in 1994. It currently has 25 member companies.South Carolina
Japan-America Association of South Carolina
-JAASC was created in 1988 due to the increasing number of Japanese-owned businesses establishing operations in South Carolina. Its mission is to promote a greater interest in and understanding of the culture and society of Japan and the United States through the operation of Japanese Saturday Schools and through meaningful social and cultural events. It currently has 20 member companies.State of South Carolina Japan Office
Other
American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)
-The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) was established in 1948 as a means of developing commerce between the U.S. and Japan.American State Offices Association (ASOA)
-The American State Offices Association (ASOA) was established in 1980 to promote the mutual interest of U.S. State Offices located in Japan. ASOA provides State Offices and local government agency members with the organizational framework necessary for collective action and information exchange.Japan Productivity Center (JPC)
-The Japan Productivity Center (JPC) is a non-profit organization (NPO) and non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1955 to promote the Productivity Movement in Japan under its Three Guiding Principles. The JPC, at the corporate level, actively works to implement the latest management system based on cooperation between labor and management, introduce effective management renovation, train human resources, and also present public policy proposals for socio-economic reform in Japan.Japan-U.S. Southeast Association
-The Japan-U.S. Southeast Association was established in December 1975 to promote trade, investment, understanding and friendship between Japan and member states of the southeast U.S., Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. In 2007, the State of Mississippi joined the Association.KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation)
-KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization with a membership comprised of 1,285 representative companies of Japan, 127 nationwide industrial associations and 47 regional economic organizations (as of March 29, 2012).The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc.
-Based in Washington, D.C., the USJBC is the premier US-based business organization promoting US economic interests in Japan. The USJBC’s core mission is to support U.S. business interests in Japan and foster stronger business relations between the United States and Japan.*Page updated July 2012
This directory was compiled by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta with the support of The Japan-America Society of Alabama, The Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japan-America Society of Charlotte, The North Carolina Japan Center, The Japan-America Society of Western South Carolina, and The Japan-Virginia Society. Specific listings have been gathered from information provided to the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta and from public information sources. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of listings, but we cannot guarantee that there will be no errors. The Consulate General of Japan takes no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information listed in this resource directory, or for the conduct of organizations or businesses listed. Furthermore, links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein.