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        • titleA relationship that began in the 20th century
        • description_oldThe southern U.S. states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida share historical and cultural ties with Japan that date back to the early 20th century. As the south's economic strengths evolved through the decades, so have Japanese investments. The relationship started with Japan's interest in the region's agricultural exports, which later became fertile ground for Japanese manufacturers, carmakers and clean-technology companies.
        • descriptionThe southern U.S. states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida share historical and cultural ties with Japan that date back to the early 20th century. As the south's economic strengths evolved through the decades, so have Japanese investments. The relationship started with Japan's interest in the region's agricultural exports, which later became fertile ground for Japanese manufacturers, carmakers and clean-technology companies.
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        • content_old<p>The southern U.S. states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida share historical and cultural ties with Japan that date back to the early 20th century. As the south’s economic strengths evolved through the decades, so have Japanese investments. The relationship started with Japan’s interest in the region’s agricultural exports, which later became fertile ground for Japanese manufacturers, carmakers and clean-technology companies.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-CG-HIRATA-Official-Photo.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Kenji Hirata, Consul General of Japan in Miami</figcaption></figure> <p>“Each of those states has had a long, mutually beneficial partnership with Japan. While most people think first of huge economic benefits from positive Japan-U.S. relations, more importantly, this resulted in Japanese companies having greatly contributed to the expansion of the Southern Automotive Corridor,” <a href="https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/aboutus.html" target="_blank">Consul General of Japan in Nashville Hiroyuki Kobayashi</a> said.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-JETRO-Atlanta-Chief-Executive-Director-Takuya-Takahashi.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">JETRO Atlanta Office Executive Director Takuya Takahashi</figcaption></figure> <p>Competitive labor environments, leading workforce development programs, low utility costs and cooperative state governments are factors that have made this region an excellent business and investment destination.</p> <p>“We will see more investment by Japanese companies in the automotive industry, which is exemplified by the future plant of Toyota-Mazda in Alabama. And I hope that more southern companies with innovative technologies will have interest in establishing a base in Japan, as two-way investments are keys to expand our business relationship,” <a href="https://www.jetro.go.jp/usa/contact/jetroama.html" target="_blank">Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Atlanta Office</a> Executive Director Takuya Takahashi said.</p> <p><strong>Alabama: Strengthening mutual benefits</strong></p> <p>Since the early to mid 1990’s, Alabama has proven to be one of the south’s most important manufacturing clusters. The state’s manufacturing capability began with the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama. The German carmaker’s confidence in finding success in the state opened opportunities to Japanese automakers such as Honda, Toyota and the new $1.6 billion dollar Mazda-Toyota factory in northern Alabama’s Huntsville region.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-Alabama-Governor-Kay-Ivey.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Alabama Governor Kay Ivey</figcaption></figure> <p>“Japanese business investment has had a tremendously positive impact on Alabama over the years, and this footprint continues to grow today with new projects that are bringing thousands of good jobs to communities in our state. Alabama’s longstanding economic relationship with Japan is very important to us, and we’re committed to strengthening these mutually beneficial bonds in the coming years,” <a href="https://governor.alabama.gov/" target="_blank">Gov. Kay Ivey</a> said.</p> <p>At present, 90 Japanese companies selected Alabama as a manufacturing base, the majority of which are major suppliers of parts not only to Japanese carmakers, but also to American and other Asian auto manufacturers along I-65.</p> <p>“The key reason Japanese investors chose Alabama is that the economic development community is prepared to receive Japan’s strict end-to-end requirements when it comes to ample land, infrastructure, workforce and community support” Honorary Consul General of Japan in Birmingham Mark Jackson said.</p> <p>This economic development community expects that Japanese suppliers to the major automotive manufacturers in Alabama will follow and set up shop in the state in the short to medium term.</p> <p><strong>Tennessee: Enhancing rural communities</strong></p> <p>Like in other states in the south, Japan is the largest source of foreign direct investment in Tennessee, with about 200 Japanese companies operating in the state and employing around 50,000 Tennesseans in advanced manufacturing, automotive and chemicals. Memphis in the west, Nashville in the middle and Knoxville toward the mountainous east have become hubs of Japanese car manufacturing and chemical production.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-Tennessee-Governor-Bill-Lee.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Tennessee Governor Bill Lee</figcaption></figure> <p>“I have a particular interest in developing economic strength in rural Tennessee. Numerous Japanese companies have located their plants in these rural communities. Not only do they bring much-needed high-paying jobs, but they also enhance the life and culture of these communities,” <a href="https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/governor.html" target="_blank">Gov. Bill Lee</a> said.</p> <p>“I’m excited to meet with business leaders in Japan. I’d like to express our gratitude because the economy of Tennessee has been profoundly impacted in a positive way through Japanese investments here,” added Lee, who is keen on attracting more Japanese investment.</p> <p>The recently-elected governor’s priority in developing Tennessee’s rural economy complements the Japanese industry’s strategy of looking at rural areas to establish their manufacturing bases. Coupled with the Southerners’ strong work ethic and high skills, Japanese manufacturers and local Tennesseans are a perfect match.</p> <p><strong>Mississippi: Attracting more investors</strong></p> <p>Japan is the Magnolia State’s largest investor and one of the state’s largest foreign job creators. Centered on the Nissan plant in Canton and the Toyota plant in Tupelo in the northeast, Japanese manufacturers consider Mississippi as a crucial base in the North American market.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-MISS-Governor-Bill-Bryant.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant</figcaption></figure> <p>Similar to other states in the south, Mississippi is at a crossroads where manufacturers can take advantage of its deep-water ports and its proximity to major domestic markets like Texas and the Midwest. But what sets Mississippi apart is its abundance in value-added land and availability of infrastructure.</p> <p>“We are the only state that both has a Toyota and Nissan facility” said <a href="https://www.governorbryant.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gov. Phil Bryant</a>, who went on an investment mission to Japan in 2018. Close to 50 Japanese companies employ more than 10,000 Mississippians, and the Magnolia State is excited to attract more investors especially as Japanese investments in neighboring states rise.</p> <p>The automotive corridors within the Southern United States that run east to west and north to south means that Mississippi is conveniently integrated with the rest of America’s markets and manufacturing bases.</p> <p><strong>Florida: Business-friendly environment</strong></p> <p>With more than 200 Japanese companies accounting for nearly 26,000 jobs, Florida has become an optimal and strategic state for Japanese business, including manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense. In fact, many Japanese companies have used Florida as their headquarters for Latin American operations.</p> <p>As foreign investment from Japan has increased, recently appointed <a href="https://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Consul-General-Hirata.html" target="_blank">Consul General of Japan in Miami Kenji Hirata</a> has stressed the importance of strengthening ties between Japan and the state.</p> <p>“When it comes to economic relations, what I would like to do is to create a conducive environment for the support of free trade to strengthen Japanese investment and Japanese export,” said Hirata.</p> <p>“There are a lot of opportunities for Florida-Japan cooperation in the areas of water management, hospitality, and aerospace,” he added.</p> <p>With its business-friendly environment, low taxes, and multilingual labor force, many companies are attracted to Florida. This has been shown by individuals who are also starting to relocate to the state due to its quality of life and great climate.</p> <p>“Florida is such a diverse state. It now has the third-highest population in the U.S. and has grown to become a trillion-dollar economy with some 126 million visitors last year. If Florida were taken independently, it would be the 18th-largest economy in the world,” said David Woodward, the executive director of the Florida Delegation of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association.</p>
        • content<p>The southern U.S. states of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida share historical and cultural ties with Japan that date back to the early 20th century. As the south’s economic strengths evolved through the decades, so have Japanese investments. The relationship started with Japan’s interest in the region’s agricultural exports, which later became fertile ground for Japanese manufacturers, carmakers and clean-technology companies.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-CG-HIRATA-Official-Photo.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Kenji Hirata, Consul General of Japan in Miami</figcaption></figure> <p>“Each of those states has had a long, mutually beneficial partnership with Japan. While most people think first of huge economic benefits from positive Japan-U.S. relations, more importantly, this resulted in Japanese companies having greatly contributed to the expansion of the Southern Automotive Corridor,” <a href="https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/aboutus.html" target="_blank">Consul General of Japan in Nashville Hiroyuki Kobayashi</a> said.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-JETRO-Atlanta-Chief-Executive-Director-Takuya-Takahashi.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">JETRO Atlanta Office Executive Director Takuya Takahashi</figcaption></figure> <p>Competitive labor environments, leading workforce development programs, low utility costs and cooperative state governments are factors that have made this region an excellent business and investment destination.</p> <p>“We will see more investment by Japanese companies in the automotive industry, which is exemplified by the future plant of Toyota-Mazda in Alabama. And I hope that more southern companies with innovative technologies will have interest in establishing a base in Japan, as two-way investments are keys to expand our business relationship,” <a href="https://www.jetro.go.jp/usa/contact/jetroama.html" target="_blank">Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Atlanta Office</a> Executive Director Takuya Takahashi said.</p> <p><strong>Alabama: Strengthening mutual benefits</strong></p> <p>Since the early to mid 1990’s, Alabama has proven to be one of the south’s most important manufacturing clusters. The state’s manufacturing capability began with the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama. The German carmaker’s confidence in finding success in the state opened opportunities to Japanese automakers such as Honda, Toyota and the new $1.6 billion dollar Mazda-Toyota factory in northern Alabama’s Huntsville region.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-Alabama-Governor-Kay-Ivey.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Alabama Governor Kay Ivey</figcaption></figure> <p>“Japanese business investment has had a tremendously positive impact on Alabama over the years, and this footprint continues to grow today with new projects that are bringing thousands of good jobs to communities in our state. Alabama’s longstanding economic relationship with Japan is very important to us, and we’re committed to strengthening these mutually beneficial bonds in the coming years,” <a href="https://governor.alabama.gov/" target="_blank">Gov. Kay Ivey</a> said.</p> <p>At present, 90 Japanese companies selected Alabama as a manufacturing base, the majority of which are major suppliers of parts not only to Japanese carmakers, but also to American and other Asian auto manufacturers along I-65.</p> <p>“The key reason Japanese investors chose Alabama is that the economic development community is prepared to receive Japan’s strict end-to-end requirements when it comes to ample land, infrastructure, workforce and community support” Honorary Consul General of Japan in Birmingham Mark Jackson said.</p> <p>This economic development community expects that Japanese suppliers to the major automotive manufacturers in Alabama will follow and set up shop in the state in the short to medium term.</p> <p><strong>Tennessee: Enhancing rural communities</strong></p> <p>Like in other states in the south, Japan is the largest source of foreign direct investment in Tennessee, with about 200 Japanese companies operating in the state and employing around 50,000 Tennesseans in advanced manufacturing, automotive and chemicals. Memphis in the west, Nashville in the middle and Knoxville toward the mountainous east have become hubs of Japanese car manufacturing and chemical production.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-Tennessee-Governor-Bill-Lee.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Tennessee Governor Bill Lee</figcaption></figure> <p>“I have a particular interest in developing economic strength in rural Tennessee. Numerous Japanese companies have located their plants in these rural communities. Not only do they bring much-needed high-paying jobs, but they also enhance the life and culture of these communities,” <a href="https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/governor.html" target="_blank">Gov. Bill Lee</a> said.</p> <p>“I’m excited to meet with business leaders in Japan. I’d like to express our gratitude because the economy of Tennessee has been profoundly impacted in a positive way through Japanese investments here,” added Lee, who is keen on attracting more Japanese investment.</p> <p>The recently-elected governor’s priority in developing Tennessee’s rural economy complements the Japanese industry’s strategy of looking at rural areas to establish their manufacturing bases. Coupled with the Southerners’ strong work ethic and high skills, Japanese manufacturers and local Tennesseans are a perfect match.</p> <p><strong>Mississippi: Attracting more investors</strong></p> <p>Japan is the Magnolia State’s largest investor and one of the state’s largest foreign job creators. Centered on the Nissan plant in Canton and the Toyota plant in Tupelo in the northeast, Japanese manufacturers consider Mississippi as a crucial base in the North American market.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-LEAD-ARTICLE-MISS-Governor-Bill-Bryant.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant</figcaption></figure> <p>Similar to other states in the south, Mississippi is at a crossroads where manufacturers can take advantage of its deep-water ports and its proximity to major domestic markets like Texas and the Midwest. But what sets Mississippi apart is its abundance in value-added land and availability of infrastructure.</p> <p>“We are the only state that both has a Toyota and Nissan facility” said <a href="https://www.governorbryant.ms.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Gov. Phil Bryant</a>, who went on an investment mission to Japan in 2018. Close to 50 Japanese companies employ more than 10,000 Mississippians, and the Magnolia State is excited to attract more investors especially as Japanese investments in neighboring states rise.</p> <p>The automotive corridors within the Southern United States that run east to west and north to south means that Mississippi is conveniently integrated with the rest of America’s markets and manufacturing bases.</p> <p><strong>Florida: Business-friendly environment</strong></p> <p>With more than 200 Japanese companies accounting for nearly 26,000 jobs, Florida has become an optimal and strategic state for Japanese business, including manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense. In fact, many Japanese companies have used Florida as their headquarters for Latin American operations.</p> <p>As foreign investment from Japan has increased, recently appointed <a href="https://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Consul-General-Hirata.html" target="_blank">Consul General of Japan in Miami Kenji Hirata</a> has stressed the importance of strengthening ties between Japan and the state.</p> <p>“When it comes to economic relations, what I would like to do is to create a conducive environment for the support of free trade to strengthen Japanese investment and Japanese export,” said Hirata.</p> <p>“There are a lot of opportunities for Florida-Japan cooperation in the areas of water management, hospitality, and aerospace,” he added.</p> <p>With its business-friendly environment, low taxes, and multilingual labor force, many companies are attracted to Florida. This has been shown by individuals who are also starting to relocate to the state due to its quality of life and great climate.</p> <p>“Florida is such a diverse state. It now has the third-highest population in the U.S. and has grown to become a trillion-dollar economy with some 126 million visitors last year. If Florida were taken independently, it would be the 18th-largest economy in the world,” said David Woodward, the executive director of the Florida Delegation of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association.</p>
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        • titleA global brand with a significant local impact
        • description_oldEighty-eight years since its founding in Japan, Bridgestone Corp. has become the world's largest tire manufacturer, with 180 production and R&D facilities in 27 countries. Among the many milestones that propelled the Japanese company to its current position was its merger with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1988.
        • descriptionEighty-eight years since its founding in Japan, Bridgestone Corp. has become the world's largest tire manufacturer, with 180 production and R&D facilities in 27 countries. Among the many milestones that propelled the Japanese company to its current position was its merger with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1988.
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        • content_old<p>Eighty-eight years since its founding in Japan, Bridgestone Corp. has become the world’s largest tire manufacturer, with 180 production and R&D facilities in 27 countries. Among the many milestones that propelled the Japanese company to its current position was its merger with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1988.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Gordon-Knapp-CEO-and-President.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Bridgestone Americas CEO and President Gordon Knapp</figcaption></figure> <p>In 2018, approximately one out of every four passenger cars sold in the United States and Canada were rolled out with Bridgestone or Firestone tires. From its 30-story headquarters in downtown Nashville, <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/index" target="_blank">Bridgestone Americas</a> employs 2,200 people in the city alone, while across the U.S., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 38,000 people.</p> <p>“We also saw real strength in our commercial truck and bus radial tires. They were up 9 percent year-on-year, which is strong, particularly in a relatively large, but mature market,” <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/corporation/executive-bios" target="_blank">Bridgestone Americas CEO and President Gordon Knapp</a> said.</p> <p>In 2018, Bridgestone Americas announced a three-year, $40 million expansion of its truck and bus radial tire manufacturing facility in Morrison, Warren County, Tennessee in anticipation of growing demand. The company also performed very well in the sales of its off-road, construction and mining tires, many of which are produced in Trenton, Aiken County, South Carolina.</p> <p>“The Bridgestone Aiken County Off-Road Tire Plant is absolutely critical to our growth. Four years ago, it wasn’t producing any giant mining tires. Now, it’s a key contributor not only in North America, but also globally, as we export those tires around the world in coordination with Bridgestone in Japan,” Knapp said.</p> <p>Over several years, Bridgestone has consistently raised its investment in its original equipment technology to support its efforts to further boost sales. Through this, the U.S. affiliate company expects to see stronger sales of replacement tires, particularly those made in its Aiken County, South Carolina and Wilson County, North Carolina plants.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Warren-County-Worker.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Bridgestone is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the customers it serves.</figcaption></figure> <p>Focusing on efficient solutions for mobility, another factor of Bridgestone’s global leadership is the group’s underlying commitment to research and development.</p> <p>“Our success is a reflection of our investments over a long period of time. It also reflects strong global coordination by our Bridgestone Americas team with other regions around the world,” Knapp said.</p> <p>As a result of nearly $1 billion annually invested in R&D, Bridgestone has produced new products and technological value-added innovations, such as high rim diameter tires and run-flat tires.</p> <p>“More than a decade ago, tires were between 15 and 16 inches in height. Today, Bridgestone produces larger passenger tires with heights of as much as 18 to 22 inches. Meanwhile, our run-flat tires will continue to run for up to 50 miles after a flat tire occurs, giving drivers a chance to safely extend their mobility,” Knapp said.</p> <p>These trends can mainly be seen in North America and Europe.</p> <p>“We have nurtured our assets and advantages over time to build the largest automotive retail chain in the world. We have more than 2,200 retail outlets in the U.S. mostly under two brand names: Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus. This is where consumers have access to new tires and a whole array of automotive services. This allows us the great advantage and opportunity to know our customers closely,” he said.</p> <p>Another source of pride and a point that Bridgestone Americas has promoted in the region is that <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2017/bridgestone-receives-toyota-global-contribution-award" target="_blank">Bridgestone Corp. recently finalized partnerships with Toyota</a> and with the <a href="https://www.bridgestone.com/corporate/news/2019041101.html" target="_blank">Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to explore tire development for vehicles in its lunar mobility project.</a> </p> <p>“It’s not just about taking a tire that performs well. A tire that performs well in the extreme environments both hot and cold requires a much more complex understanding of why they work when in contact with the driving surface. We’re really proud to have been invited to participate in this project,” Knapp said.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Warren-County-Plant.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Truck and bus tire plant operated by Bridgestone in Morrison, Tennessee, employs 1,040 employees and produces 9,150 tires per day.</figcaption></figure> <p>To strengthen brand awareness, Bridgestone engages consumers through a variety of highly-visible sports partnerships that include the National Football League, the National Hockey League and the PGA TOUR.</p> <p>As a <a href="https://www.bridgestone.com/olympics/" target="_blank">Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner</a>, Bridgestone also plans to be incredibly active around the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games in its global hometown. Additionally, the company manufacturers tires for open-wheel racing through its Firestone brand, which serves as the sole tire supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series and the iconic Indianapolis 500.</p> <p>Closer to home and among many partners, Bridgestone adopted the non-profit organizations United Way and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as major beneficiaries of its philanthropic efforts.</p> <p>“We work closely with these two world-class charitable organizations and take a lot of pride in supporting them,” Knapp said.</p> <p>“We’re very fond of, and very happy to be in, Nashville. We’re committed to the community and the people. We feel that Nashville and the South is a great place to do business and we rest very well every night knowing we have made this our home,” Knapp also said.</p>
        • content<p>Eighty-eight years since its founding in Japan, Bridgestone Corp. has become the world’s largest tire manufacturer, with 180 production and R&D facilities in 27 countries. Among the many milestones that propelled the Japanese company to its current position was its merger with Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1988.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Gordon-Knapp-CEO-and-President.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Bridgestone Americas CEO and President Gordon Knapp</figcaption></figure> <p>In 2018, approximately one out of every four passenger cars sold in the United States and Canada were rolled out with Bridgestone or Firestone tires. From its 30-story headquarters in downtown Nashville, <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/index" target="_blank">Bridgestone Americas</a> employs 2,200 people in the city alone, while across the U.S., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 38,000 people.</p> <p>“We also saw real strength in our commercial truck and bus radial tires. They were up 9 percent year-on-year, which is strong, particularly in a relatively large, but mature market,” <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/corporation/executive-bios" target="_blank">Bridgestone Americas CEO and President Gordon Knapp</a> said.</p> <p>In 2018, Bridgestone Americas announced a three-year, $40 million expansion of its truck and bus radial tire manufacturing facility in Morrison, Warren County, Tennessee in anticipation of growing demand. The company also performed very well in the sales of its off-road, construction and mining tires, many of which are produced in Trenton, Aiken County, South Carolina.</p> <p>“The Bridgestone Aiken County Off-Road Tire Plant is absolutely critical to our growth. Four years ago, it wasn’t producing any giant mining tires. Now, it’s a key contributor not only in North America, but also globally, as we export those tires around the world in coordination with Bridgestone in Japan,” Knapp said.</p> <p>Over several years, Bridgestone has consistently raised its investment in its original equipment technology to support its efforts to further boost sales. Through this, the U.S. affiliate company expects to see stronger sales of replacement tires, particularly those made in its Aiken County, South Carolina and Wilson County, North Carolina plants.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Warren-County-Worker.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Bridgestone is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the customers it serves.</figcaption></figure> <p>Focusing on efficient solutions for mobility, another factor of Bridgestone’s global leadership is the group’s underlying commitment to research and development.</p> <p>“Our success is a reflection of our investments over a long period of time. It also reflects strong global coordination by our Bridgestone Americas team with other regions around the world,” Knapp said.</p> <p>As a result of nearly $1 billion annually invested in R&D, Bridgestone has produced new products and technological value-added innovations, such as high rim diameter tires and run-flat tires.</p> <p>“More than a decade ago, tires were between 15 and 16 inches in height. Today, Bridgestone produces larger passenger tires with heights of as much as 18 to 22 inches. Meanwhile, our run-flat tires will continue to run for up to 50 miles after a flat tire occurs, giving drivers a chance to safely extend their mobility,” Knapp said.</p> <p>These trends can mainly be seen in North America and Europe.</p> <p>“We have nurtured our assets and advantages over time to build the largest automotive retail chain in the world. We have more than 2,200 retail outlets in the U.S. mostly under two brand names: Firestone Complete Auto Care and Tires Plus. This is where consumers have access to new tires and a whole array of automotive services. This allows us the great advantage and opportunity to know our customers closely,” he said.</p> <p>Another source of pride and a point that Bridgestone Americas has promoted in the region is that <a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2017/bridgestone-receives-toyota-global-contribution-award" target="_blank">Bridgestone Corp. recently finalized partnerships with Toyota</a> and with the <a href="https://www.bridgestone.com/corporate/news/2019041101.html" target="_blank">Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to explore tire development for vehicles in its lunar mobility project.</a> </p> <p>“It’s not just about taking a tire that performs well. A tire that performs well in the extreme environments both hot and cold requires a much more complex understanding of why they work when in contact with the driving surface. We’re really proud to have been invited to participate in this project,” Knapp said.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BRIDGESTONE-Warren-County-Plant.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Truck and bus tire plant operated by Bridgestone in Morrison, Tennessee, employs 1,040 employees and produces 9,150 tires per day.</figcaption></figure> <p>To strengthen brand awareness, Bridgestone engages consumers through a variety of highly-visible sports partnerships that include the National Football League, the National Hockey League and the PGA TOUR.</p> <p>As a <a href="https://www.bridgestone.com/olympics/" target="_blank">Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner</a>, Bridgestone also plans to be incredibly active around the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Games in its global hometown. Additionally, the company manufacturers tires for open-wheel racing through its Firestone brand, which serves as the sole tire supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series and the iconic Indianapolis 500.</p> <p>Closer to home and among many partners, Bridgestone adopted the non-profit organizations United Way and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America as major beneficiaries of its philanthropic efforts.</p> <p>“We work closely with these two world-class charitable organizations and take a lot of pride in supporting them,” Knapp said.</p> <p>“We’re very fond of, and very happy to be in, Nashville. We’re committed to the community and the people. We feel that Nashville and the South is a great place to do business and we rest very well every night knowing we have made this our home,” Knapp also said.</p>
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        • titleTVA: One utility to power many
        • description_oldThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has played a pivotal role in the economic history of the United States since it was formed in 1933, when the country was in the midst of the Great Depression. Created to help spur economic prosperity in the seven-state Valley region, TVA works to provide clean, reliable, low-cost power, engage in environmental stewardship, and foster economic development.
        • descriptionThe Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has played a pivotal role in the economic history of the United States since it was formed in 1933, when the country was in the midst of the Great Depression. Created to help spur economic prosperity in the seven-state Valley region, TVA works to provide clean, reliable, low-cost power, engage in environmental stewardship, and foster economic development.
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        • content_old<p>The <a href="https://www.tva.gov/" target="_blank">Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)</a> has played a pivotal role in the economic history of the United States since it was formed in 1933, when the country was in the midst of the Great Depression.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-TENN-VALLEY-AUTHORITY-John-Bradley-SVP-for-Economic-Development.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">TVA Senior Vice President for Economic Development John Bradley</figcaption></figure> <p>Created to help spur economic prosperity in the seven-state Valley region, TVA works to provide clean, reliable, low-cost power, engage in environmental stewardship, and foster economic development.</p> <p><a href="https://www.tva.gov/Economic-Development" target="_blank">TVA Economic Development</a> works to attract new business and investment to the region, engage with existing industries to grow, and serve with its partners and local communities to foster economic growth.</p> <p>“Our product is electricity, but the mission of TVA is to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.” TVA Senior Vice President for Economic Development John Bradley said.</p> <p>TVA has garnered international attention and admiration for how it has identified appropriate sites and built infrastructure that can accommodate a wide range of industries and companies of any size.</p> <p>“We have to take initiatives to make these communities successful. We were one of the few utilities that initiated product development from a standpoint of investing in communities, both through dollars and time,” Bradley said.</p> <p>TVA’s relationship with the Japanese began in the 1980s with the entry of carmakers Nissan in Smyrna, Tennessee and Toyota in Blue Springs, Mississippi.</p> <p>“The Japanese know that if they’ve got to be in operation within 12-14 months, they can do that on these sites,” he said.</p> <p>With the predicted rise of electric vehicles, TVA has lent the right support to Toyota, Nissan and Mazda, as well as their original equipment manufacturer suppliers in the area, by providing a low-cost, reliable power supply.</p> <p>“As a company, we spend a lot of time keeping prices low, while reducing carbon footprints for companies. One of the assets of the TVA region is the <a href="https://www.ornl.gov/" target="_blank">Oak Ridge National Laboratory</a>, which is studying carbon fiber, a technology with a lot of potential,” Bradley said.</p> <figure class="image-container"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-TENN-VALLEY-AUTHORITY-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="108" /><figcaption class="image-caption"><br /></figcaption></figure>
        • content<p>The <a href="https://www.tva.gov/" target="_blank">Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)</a> has played a pivotal role in the economic history of the United States since it was formed in 1933, when the country was in the midst of the Great Depression.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-TENN-VALLEY-AUTHORITY-John-Bradley-SVP-for-Economic-Development.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">TVA Senior Vice President for Economic Development John Bradley</figcaption></figure> <p>Created to help spur economic prosperity in the seven-state Valley region, TVA works to provide clean, reliable, low-cost power, engage in environmental stewardship, and foster economic development.</p> <p><a href="https://www.tva.gov/Economic-Development" target="_blank">TVA Economic Development</a> works to attract new business and investment to the region, engage with existing industries to grow, and serve with its partners and local communities to foster economic growth.</p> <p>“Our product is electricity, but the mission of TVA is to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.” TVA Senior Vice President for Economic Development John Bradley said.</p> <p>TVA has garnered international attention and admiration for how it has identified appropriate sites and built infrastructure that can accommodate a wide range of industries and companies of any size.</p> <p>“We have to take initiatives to make these communities successful. We were one of the few utilities that initiated product development from a standpoint of investing in communities, both through dollars and time,” Bradley said.</p> <p>TVA’s relationship with the Japanese began in the 1980s with the entry of carmakers Nissan in Smyrna, Tennessee and Toyota in Blue Springs, Mississippi.</p> <p>“The Japanese know that if they’ve got to be in operation within 12-14 months, they can do that on these sites,” he said.</p> <p>With the predicted rise of electric vehicles, TVA has lent the right support to Toyota, Nissan and Mazda, as well as their original equipment manufacturer suppliers in the area, by providing a low-cost, reliable power supply.</p> <p>“As a company, we spend a lot of time keeping prices low, while reducing carbon footprints for companies. One of the assets of the TVA region is the <a href="https://www.ornl.gov/" target="_blank">Oak Ridge National Laboratory</a>, which is studying carbon fiber, a technology with a lot of potential,” Bradley said.</p> <figure class="image-container"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-TENN-VALLEY-AUTHORITY-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="108" /><figcaption class="image-caption"><br /></figcaption></figure>
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        • titleA home in East Tennessee
        • description_oldOf the more than 130 Japanese companies that do business in Tennessee and collectively represent more than $20 billion in capital investment, three have made a significant impact on a community in the eastern portion of the state. For the last 30 years, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Toyota Tsusho America and Koide Tennessee have made the cities of Alcoa and Maryville a hub for auto parts manufacturing and distribution. Because of its central location (much of the eastern United States is within a day's drive), it's no wonder the region has experienced an economic boom.
        • descriptionOf the more than 130 Japanese companies that do business in Tennessee and collectively represent more than $20 billion in capital investment, three have made a significant impact on a community in the eastern portion of the state. For the last 30 years, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Toyota Tsusho America and Koide Tennessee have made the cities of Alcoa and Maryville a hub for auto parts manufacturing and distribution. Because of its central location (much of the eastern United States is within a day's drive), it's no wonder the region has experienced an economic boom.
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        • content_old<p>Of the more than 130 Japanese companies that do business in Tennessee and collectively represent more than $20 billion in capital investment, three have made a significant impact on a community in the eastern portion of the state.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BLOUNT-PARTNERSHIP-Bryan-Daniels-President.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Blount Partnership President Bryan Daniels</figcaption></figure> <p>For the last 30 years, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Toyota Tsusho America and Koide Tennessee have made the cities of Alcoa and Maryville a hub for auto parts manufacturing and distribution. Because of its central location (much of the eastern United States is within a day’s drive), it’s no wonder the region has experienced an economic boom.</p> <p>Since 1988, this trio have become outstanding corporate citizens, having invested more than $3 billion of capital in <a href="https://www.blountchamber.com/" target="_blank">Blount County</a>. Together, they employ more than 6,000 people while generously donating countless dollars and hours of community service to nonprofit organizations.</p> <p>Earlier this year, DENSO embarked on a $1 billion expansion that added 335,000 square feet to its facilities. Koide, meanwhile, will add another 30,000 square feet to its factory amid strong growth in its operations.</p> <p>Many businesses choose to remain in the area as public and private research and development investment exceed $2.5 billion every year.</p> <p>Much of the credit for attracting these three Japanese companies and for the region’s consistent growth is attributed to the <a href="https://www.blountpartnership.com/" target="_blank">Blount Partnership</a>, an International Economic Development Council accredited organization.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-left" style="float: left;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BLOUNT-PARTNERSHIP-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="371" height="108" /><figcaption class="image-caption"><br /></figcaption></figure>
        • content<p>Of the more than 130 Japanese companies that do business in Tennessee and collectively represent more than $20 billion in capital investment, three have made a significant impact on a community in the eastern portion of the state.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BLOUNT-PARTNERSHIP-Bryan-Daniels-President.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Blount Partnership President Bryan Daniels</figcaption></figure> <p>For the last 30 years, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Toyota Tsusho America and Koide Tennessee have made the cities of Alcoa and Maryville a hub for auto parts manufacturing and distribution. Because of its central location (much of the eastern United States is within a day’s drive), it’s no wonder the region has experienced an economic boom.</p> <p>Since 1988, this trio have become outstanding corporate citizens, having invested more than $3 billion of capital in <a href="https://www.blountchamber.com/" target="_blank">Blount County</a>. Together, they employ more than 6,000 people while generously donating countless dollars and hours of community service to nonprofit organizations.</p> <p>Earlier this year, DENSO embarked on a $1 billion expansion that added 335,000 square feet to its facilities. Koide, meanwhile, will add another 30,000 square feet to its factory amid strong growth in its operations.</p> <p>Many businesses choose to remain in the area as public and private research and development investment exceed $2.5 billion every year.</p> <p>Much of the credit for attracting these three Japanese companies and for the region’s consistent growth is attributed to the <a href="https://www.blountpartnership.com/" target="_blank">Blount Partnership</a>, an International Economic Development Council accredited organization.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-left" style="float: left;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-BLOUNT-PARTNERSHIP-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="371" height="108" /><figcaption class="image-caption"><br /></figcaption></figure>
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        • titleMorristown provides connectivity to Japanese manufacturers
        • description_oldThe Morristown area in eastern Tennessee has steadily grown its global reputation as a leading manufacturing center since the arrival of German-owned conglomerate BASF more than seven decades ago. Then, to diversify its economic base, Morristown began attracting automotive and advanced manufacturing companies in the 1980s.
        • descriptionThe Morristown area in eastern Tennessee has steadily grown its global reputation as a leading manufacturing center since the arrival of German-owned conglomerate BASF more than seven decades ago. Then, to diversify its economic base, Morristown began attracting automotive and advanced manufacturing companies in the 1980s.
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        • content_old<p>The <a href="https://www.morristownchamber.com/" target="_blank">Morristown area in eastern Tennessee</a> has steadily grown its global reputation as a leading manufacturing center since the arrival of German-owned conglomerate BASF more than seven decades ago. Then, to diversify its economic base, Morristown began attracting automotive and advanced manufacturing companies in the 1980s.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-Morristown-Chamber-of-Commerce-East-Tennessee-Progress-Center-Industrial-Park.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">East Tennessee Progress Center Industrial Park</figcaption></figure> <p>Now home to more than 100 manufacturers, the area hosts several Japanese manufacturers, among them Tuff Torq (a division of Yanmar), <a href="http://www.oticsusa.com/" target="_blank">OTICS</a>, <a href="http://www.kawasaki-tn.com/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank">Kawasaki</a>, <a href="http://www.san-ei-seiko.co.jp/ssa-usa/" target="_blank">San-Ei Seiko</a> and <a href="https://www.jtekt.co.jp/e/" target="_blank">JTEKT</a>.</p> <p>“We are partnering with the state of Tennessee in order to address our workforce challenges created by our recent growth. The Labor Education Alignment Program is one such tool that we use to make sure that manufacturers, especially our Japanese investors, are set up for success,” <a href="https://www.morristownchamber.com/about/chamber-staff-2" target="_blank">Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marshall Ramsey</a> explained.</p> <p>“The program aligns industry’s needs with the curriculum taught in our education system. Our Japanese companies have been expanding throughout the years here in our area thanks to the quality workforce that make it possible to assemble high-quality goods,”</p> <p>Aside from its well-established status as a manufacturing hub, Morristown also offers an advantageous location and infrastructure. Its industrial sites are connected by rail and several vital interstate highways, which means that goods are only a day’s drive to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population.</p> <p>The area is also serviced by the Norfolk Southern Railway’s main line and is within one hour and 15 minutes of two regional airports.</p>
        • content<p>The <a href="https://www.morristownchamber.com/" target="_blank">Morristown area in eastern Tennessee</a> has steadily grown its global reputation as a leading manufacturing center since the arrival of German-owned conglomerate BASF more than seven decades ago. Then, to diversify its economic base, Morristown began attracting automotive and advanced manufacturing companies in the 1980s.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-Morristown-Chamber-of-Commerce-East-Tennessee-Progress-Center-Industrial-Park.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">East Tennessee Progress Center Industrial Park</figcaption></figure> <p>Now home to more than 100 manufacturers, the area hosts several Japanese manufacturers, among them Tuff Torq (a division of Yanmar), <a href="http://www.oticsusa.com/" target="_blank">OTICS</a>, <a href="http://www.kawasaki-tn.com/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank">Kawasaki</a>, <a href="http://www.san-ei-seiko.co.jp/ssa-usa/" target="_blank">San-Ei Seiko</a> and <a href="https://www.jtekt.co.jp/e/" target="_blank">JTEKT</a>.</p> <p>“We are partnering with the state of Tennessee in order to address our workforce challenges created by our recent growth. The Labor Education Alignment Program is one such tool that we use to make sure that manufacturers, especially our Japanese investors, are set up for success,” <a href="https://www.morristownchamber.com/about/chamber-staff-2" target="_blank">Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marshall Ramsey</a> explained.</p> <p>“The program aligns industry’s needs with the curriculum taught in our education system. Our Japanese companies have been expanding throughout the years here in our area thanks to the quality workforce that make it possible to assemble high-quality goods,”</p> <p>Aside from its well-established status as a manufacturing hub, Morristown also offers an advantageous location and infrastructure. Its industrial sites are connected by rail and several vital interstate highways, which means that goods are only a day’s drive to more than two-thirds of the U.S. population.</p> <p>The area is also serviced by the Norfolk Southern Railway’s main line and is within one hour and 15 minutes of two regional airports.</p>
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        • description_oldThe Chattanooga region has displayed robust growth because of its ideal location within a day's drive of 30 percent of the U.S. population and two hours from Atlanta international airport. At the heart of this development is the Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership, which extends into the surrounding areas of north Georgia and north Alabama.
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        • content_old<p>The Chattanooga region has displayed robust growth because of its ideal location within a day’s drive of 30 percent of the U.S. population and two hours from Atlanta international airport. At the heart of this development is the <a href="http://www.greaterchatt.com/" target="_blank">Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership</a>, which extends into the surrounding areas of north Georgia and north Alabama.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-GREATER-CHATTANOOGA-Photo-1.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Robots in the Denso facility in Tennessee</figcaption></figure> <p>“We cover a broad region. From an investment perspective, one of the biggest investors is Komatsu from Japan, which has almost 400 employees now,” <a href="http://www.greaterchatt.com/about-gcep/our-team/" target="_blank">Vice President of Economic Development Charles H. Wood</a> said.</p> <p>The Greater Chattanooga area has attracted $7 billion dollars in foreign direct investment over the last 10 years. And major Japanese companies, including Shiroki, Kobayashi Healthcare and Nissin Brake, have all expanded their operations in the region.</p> <p>Complementing those goals, the <a href="https://www.seida.info/" target="_blank">Southeast Industrial Development Association</a> helps in identifying potential industrial sites for companies looking to establish operations in the region.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-GREATER-CHATTANOOGA-Photo-2.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Denso's facility in Athens, Tennessee</figcaption></figure> <p>“We cover 22 counties across three states and at times, we step in to fill the role of the local economic developer. Japanese companies are very much community contributors that play an important role as corporate citizens,” <a href="https://www.seida.info/staff/" target="_blank">Executive Director Beth Jones</a> said.</p> <p>Another organization that has contributed to this endeavor is the <a href="https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/" target="_blank">McMinn County Economic Development Authority</a> in Tennessee.</p> <p>“We have more than 600 acres of publicly owned manufacturing sites, 100 acres of which are located next to Denso Manufacturing of Athens TN, our largest employer with over 1,700 associates. McMinn County has a strong automotive cluster, and we are looking to diversify our industrial base.” <a href="https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/about-us/contact-staff" target="_blank">Executive Director Kathy Price</a> said.</p>
        • content<p>The Chattanooga region has displayed robust growth because of its ideal location within a day’s drive of 30 percent of the U.S. population and two hours from Atlanta international airport. At the heart of this development is the <a href="http://www.greaterchatt.com/" target="_blank">Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership</a>, which extends into the surrounding areas of north Georgia and north Alabama.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-GREATER-CHATTANOOGA-Photo-1.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Robots in the Denso facility in Tennessee</figcaption></figure> <p>“We cover a broad region. From an investment perspective, one of the biggest investors is Komatsu from Japan, which has almost 400 employees now,” <a href="http://www.greaterchatt.com/about-gcep/our-team/" target="_blank">Vice President of Economic Development Charles H. Wood</a> said.</p> <p>The Greater Chattanooga area has attracted $7 billion dollars in foreign direct investment over the last 10 years. And major Japanese companies, including Shiroki, Kobayashi Healthcare and Nissin Brake, have all expanded their operations in the region.</p> <p>Complementing those goals, the <a href="https://www.seida.info/" target="_blank">Southeast Industrial Development Association</a> helps in identifying potential industrial sites for companies looking to establish operations in the region.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202019/JT-SOUTH-USA-2019-GREATER-CHATTANOOGA-Photo-2.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Denso's facility in Athens, Tennessee</figcaption></figure> <p>“We cover 22 counties across three states and at times, we step in to fill the role of the local economic developer. Japanese companies are very much community contributors that play an important role as corporate citizens,” <a href="https://www.seida.info/staff/" target="_blank">Executive Director Beth Jones</a> said.</p> <p>Another organization that has contributed to this endeavor is the <a href="https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/" target="_blank">McMinn County Economic Development Authority</a> in Tennessee.</p> <p>“We have more than 600 acres of publicly owned manufacturing sites, 100 acres of which are located next to Denso Manufacturing of Athens TN, our largest employer with over 1,700 associates. McMinn County has a strong automotive cluster, and we are looking to diversify our industrial base.” <a href="https://www.makeitinmcminn.org/about-us/contact-staff" target="_blank">Executive Director Kathy Price</a> said.</p>
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          • descriptionAhead of this year's summit held in Japan of the Group of Seven most industrialized economies, the Italian government headed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been preparing to take over the group's rotating presidency with a firm commitment to further raise living standards around the world, which has emerged from a debilitating pandemic.
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          • descriptionAs the world returns to normality following the protracted COVID-19 pandemic, the southeastern United States has seen sharp growth in the number of new businesses coming to the region. For Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, the transition was smooth, if not because of a collective will to succeed, then due to the deeply ingrained hospitality the South is famous for.
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          • descriptionHaving just weathered the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with the effects of the war in Ukraine, the United States and Japan have remained steadfast in building a stronger alliance - a partnership that has generated prosperity and provided stability across the Pacific and the rest of the world over the past 70 years.
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          • descriptionThrough this second edition of Guide to Education in the Commonwealth, GMI Post hopes to present Chinese students with well-regarded options in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom for quality education, both in secondary, college and post-graduate levels.
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          • descriptionThe world's fastest-growing region, Asia has remained the main driver of the global economy for nearly half a century. At the heart of the continent's impressive growth have been value-added manufacturing, high tech innovation and, in the last decade, education. As the leaders of Asian technological innovation, Japan, South Korea and mainland China continue to impress the world with life-changing gadgets and planet-saving technology developed by locals in laboratories and R&D centers at home. That strength has naturally spread to neighboring Asian economies, like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
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          • titleEducation in Western Europe 2021
          • descriptionGMI Post is putting together the first-ever Guide to Education in Western Europe to be published in Mandarin in Forbes China magazine in mid-2021. As the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic gives Chinese students much fewer choices to study abroad, Western Europe remains a safe and attractive destination to a quality education. More than ever, Chinese parents and students need reliable information about the current global educational landscape and their options. Apart from promoting the entire region as an excellent, open and secure destination, the guide will also feature some of Western Europe’s best and most reputable universities and educational institutions. Any inquiries regarding this report can be directed to Danelle Ong and Maria Sanchez.
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          • descriptionFollowing the disruption caused by the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic last year, GMI Post is preparing a second Special Report on Greece, which will again highlight the country’s main economic players and hidden champions. The special report is planned for this summer to coincide with the opening of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reversed the solid gains made by Greece in 2018, when the country exited its economic bailout program, the country is getting back up on its feet with cautious optimism as the government led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mistotakis efficiently oversees its vaccination rollout. Analysts predict that Greece’s GDP to grow between 3.5 and 4.0 percent in the coming months.
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          • titleIreland 2020
          • descriptionJapan has been a favorite market for Irish companies in the Asia-Pacific region not only because the Japanese value loyalty in business, but also because they share an open-mindedness towards game-changing innovation. In the recent years, Ireland has gained global admiration for becoming a leading hub for technology. It has also convinced some multinational companies to move their European headquarters and main operations bases there. Although medical technology, fin-tech, aviation and engineering have shown impressive growth in exports to Japan, pharmaceuticals remain as the largest Irish export.
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          • descriptionAs Japan and Colombia celebrate 112 years of diplomatic relations this year, the world's third-largest economy remains the largest Asian investor in the South American economy and plans to further expand its investment in the country. Continuing its coverage of South America in The Japan Times, GMI Post explores Colombia's partnership with Japan and will cover the cities of Medellin, Cartagena, and Cali. Seven years after its previous report on Colombia, GMI Post's team will expand its scope into more sectors, such as legal services, agriculture, food & beverage, education and hospitality.
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          • descriptionFollowing the success of the 2016 Report on the U.S. Southwest, GMI POST returns to the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Nevada to the cities, companies and people who shared long cultural and business ties with Japan, as well as offer fresh business opportunities investors in the two countries. As the Japanese government reaffirms its commitment to Society 5.0 initiative - vision for a human-centered society that balances economic progress and social development through the closer integration of physical space and cyberspace - the U.S. Southwest hopes to become an investment destination and an innovation partner for Japanese innovators.
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          • descriptionWhether one prefers to ski down snow-covered peaks, hike up lush mountains or just enjoy a glass of wine on the beach, the Pacific Northwest has attracted a wide range of visitors from around the world, an increasing number of them from Japan. Because of their proximity to Asia, the states of Oregon and Washington have also positioned themselves as ideal partners for business. As the base of some of the world's largest companies, including the most connected technology giants, the two states boast very stable economies, one thing to consider for potential Japanese investors.
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          • descriptionGMIPOST is putting together a Special Report on Uruguay to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the country. As South America's middle market companies continue to grow, Japanese investors closely monitor the developments in this large, dynamic market. Casting a vote of confidence, Japanese giant SoftBank has already invested $5 billion in the region.
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          • descriptionAs host of this year's APEC 2019 in November and organizer of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP25) in December, Chile will be on the global spotlight again. Over several years, Chile has earned a reputation for being an ideal business hub in South America because of its open economy and business-friendly policies. In the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report, the country was 33rd among other 137 countries and 56th in Ease of Doing Business.
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          • descriptionCelebrating more than 25 years of diplomatic relations, Slovakia and Japan have recognized great opportunities for stronger economic cooperation. And as Japan's changing demographics present challenges in terms of domestic growth, around 3.8 million SMEs are seeking opportunities in new overseas markets like Slovakia. With the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement coming into force in February 2019, Slovakia and Japan are well positioned to strengthen their business ties.
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          • descriptionCelebrating more than 25 years of diplomatic relations, Estonia and Japan have recognized great opportunities for stronger economic cooperation. And as Japan's changing demographics present domestic challenges, roughly 3.8 million Japanese SMEs are recognizing opportunities for investment in untapped overseas markets like Estonia. With the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement entering into force in February 2019, Estonia and Japan are in excellent positions to further deepen their bonds.
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          • descriptionTentatively set for publication in July/August 2019, the Special Business Report on France will examine France's strongest and fastest growing industries and companies, and the impact these have on the world's development - as well as the country's investment and partnership opportunities. It also aims to strengthen its relationship with other world leaders such as the United States.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. continues its coverage of the European Union with its upcoming Special Business Report on Northern Italy. The report, in partnership with the Japan Times, is set for publication in the first quarter of 2019 and will cover the cities of Milan, Turin, Genoa and Venice.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. and Foreign Affairs, following their successful 2013 report, return to Malaysia this year to highlight the country's increasing importance to the global economy. Coming out of retirement, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled his vision for a "New Malaysia," which focuses on rebuilding a favorable business and investment environment.
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          • descriptionStretching from Virginia to Maine, the Mid-Atlantic and New England states were part of the Thirteen Original Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. Owing to its history, heritage and location, these states contain America's largest population centers and is home to the country's oldest and most prestigious universities, which have become leading innovators in life sciences, engineering, IT, defense, the arts, and culture.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. and Foreign Affairs, following the successful 2012 report, return to Australia this year, to highlight the country's increasing importance to the global economy. After nearly 27 years of economic growth, a record run for a developed nation, Australia remains a top 10 destination for foreign investment. U.S. investment has made an incredible impact on the country, adding around $800 million and hundreds of thousands of jobs to the economy.
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          • descriptionWith a relationship going back more than 160 years, the United States and Japan share very deep historical ties. And the Midwest states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio have played vital roles in strengthening that relationship. Trade and investment between those Great Lakes states and Japan support tens of thousands of jobs and account for billions of dollars every year Global Media Inc. returns to the U.S. Midwest to highlight old success stories and new investment opportunities in the region.
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          • descriptionWidely known as an oil-rich state, Qatar has built a reputation over the years as a more diversified economy with a globalized outlook on development. Apart from the usual petrochemical players, the country boasts large local flagships as well as new contributors to its nation-building project.
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          • descriptionHaving shed its image as a strife-ridden country, the Kingdom of Cambodia has made great strides in building a bright, sustainable future for its people. Made up of a population of 15 million, half of which are under 25 years old, Cambodia’s demographics present the perfect condition to speed up economic growth.
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          • descriptionDuring his state visit to the United States in April 2016, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reaffirmed his confidence that Japan and the United States would “together pave the way toward a new era.” He also acknowledged the “infinite possibilities” for increased Japanese-U.S. collaboration. Global Media Inc. will be revisiting Southern California to prepare a special business report highlighting the ties between Japan and the United States. The report follows the success of the regional reports produced in 2014 and 2015 on the strong Japanese-American links in Los Angeles, San Diego, Northern California, the Midwest USA, Southern USA, Southwest USA, New England and the Atlantic Coast. The special report will provide an update on the strong relationship between Southern California and Japan. As of 2016, Japan stands as the largest source of foreign-owned enterprise (FOE) jobs in Southern California, accounting for 21.7% of all FOE jobs in the region, with 2,440 Japanese-affiliated companies providing over 79,000 jobs. Scheduled to be published in June of 2017, the Special Business Report on Southern California will promote the robust trade and investment environment in the region.
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          • descriptionWith an annual GDP growth exceeding 5% per year, Bolivia has one of the region's most dynamic economies. Mining of silver, zinc and gold has remained Bolivia's traditional revenue earner. But with a young and growing population, a rising middle class, and enormous tracts of arable land, the country is looking beyond mining and is promoting investments in the services, construction, real estate and agriculture sectors. Bolivia's success is best exemplified by Santa Cruz, once a backwater town of just 40,000 people 50 years ago. Today, the city is home to 3 million Bolivians, or nearly 30% of the country's population, and accounts for almost 40% of Bolivia's economic activity and foreign direct investments. This phenomenal growth is attributed to the city’s strategic location, rich natural resource and more importantly, the residents’ appetite for risk and openness to doing business. Scheduled to be published in the April 2017 in the Japan Times, the Special Business Report on Bolivia will highlight the investment potential of the country and its different cities.
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          • descriptionWith Tokyo set to host the Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2020, Japan hopes to build further on its image as a major global player and spur a much-needed boost to the economy of the world’s third-largest economy. As an innovator in a wide range of industries, Japan has exported its game-changing technologies and expertise with the rest of the world. With its recent entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), the country has opened up more opportunities for its companies and entrepreneurs overseas? What does the future hold for this global powerhouse? Scheduled to be published in the March/April 2017 issue of Foreign Affairs, the Special Business Report on Japan will serve as a follow up on two previous reports, including the one in 2013 headlined by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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          • descriptionBecause of its readiness to adapt to the rapid changes and huge demands of the global economy, Sweden has remained one of Europe’s most vibrant and stable economies. Once known as a traditional industrial power, the country of only 10 million people has repeatedly reinvented itself and continues to impact billions of people around the world more than they realize. What drives this success? An open attitude, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a constant thirst for innovation have been those driving forces. The upcoming Special Business Report on Sweden, to be published in late 2016, will be the maiden report on this country in Forbes and Forbes Asia. The report will highlight Sweden’s success stories, its most dynamic sectors, and the most critical partners for business growth.
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          • descriptionBuilding on more than 30 years of diplomatic relations, Brunei Darussalam and Japan have expanded economic collaboration to beyond the petroleum industry. Over the past few years, several Japanese companies have discovered various investment opportunities in this oil-rich sultanate determined to diversify its economy. Tentatively entitled “Exploring New Fields of Cooperation,” The Special Business Report on Brunei is scheduled to be published in September 2016 in the Japan Times. The report aims to promote the sultanate as a hub for investment, trade, education, and tourism.
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          • descriptionWith the Panama Canal Extension Project approaching completion and the agreement to build the Metro Line 2 recently signed, the buzz surrounding bilateral relations between Japan and Panama is arguably at an all-time high. Amid this very bullish atmosphere, Global Media aims to further promote business ties between the two countries through its 2016 Special Business Report on Panama, to be published in The Japan Times concurrently with the Canal extension’s official opening.
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          • descriptionDespite recent challenges, Thailand has remained successful in keeping its economy very competitive as it also proceeds with program to normalize the political situation in the country.
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          • descriptionAmid the backdrop of the on-going Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada has taken significant steps towards strengthening its relations with its Asian counterparts. Recent visits to the region by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Foreign Minister John Baird and Minister of International Trade Ed Fast all emphasize the importance being given by Canada to developing relations and trade across the Pacific.
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          • titleSingapore 2015
          • descriptionOn August 9, 2015, Singapore celebrates its fiftieth birthday. This date marks an important achievement for Singapore, given its abrupt expulsion from the Federation of Malaysia. Today, Singapore is a city-state and nation-state, the only one of its kind in the world.
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          • titleTaiwan 2014
          • descriptionOccupying a total area of only 36,000 square kilometers and with a population of 23.4 million, Taiwan wields more influence on the global economy than countries around the world with more natural resources and manpower.
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          • content<p>The upcoming report, due to be published in the November/December 2014 edition of <a href="http://www.foreignaffairs.com" target="_blank">Foreign Affairs</a>, will highlight opportunities in Taiwan for overseas collaboration, investment and trade.</p> <p>Philippe Le Saux and Elizabeth Arcega update from the field.</p> <p><strong>June 20:</strong></p> <p>The team hit the ground running as Week 1 in Taiwan unfolded. All but one of our initial meetings were with foreigners who have chosen to do work and do business in Taiwan. These discussions gave us an interesting preview of what we can expect to hear throughout this stay: Passion and enthusiasm from foreign executives who have discovered the merits of being in this country.</p> <p>This positivity was echoed by the first Taiwanese individuals that we met, the leadership of the <a href="http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/index.aspx" target="_blank">Taipei Financial Center Corporation</a>, which is responsible for Taiwan’s most iconic structure: The Taipei 101 Tower.</p> <p>The warmth of our welcome, paired with the rhetoric of excitement and openness conveyed by the Taiwanese, shows the tremendous potential of the 2014 Taiwan Report.</p> <p>- <strong>PLS</strong></p>
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          • descriptionSan Diego, one of the most recognized counties in California, is located at the state’s southernmost point and has long been among the most popular destinations not only within California but within the entire country. According to the San Diego Tourism Authority, the county welcomes more than 33 million visitors every year, all of whom spend nearly $8.4 billion. The significant contribution of the tourism industry extends beyond county borders as it generates more than $388 million dollars annually in state and local taxes.
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          • descriptionAs the United States and Japan commemorated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Amity in 2014, both countries looked back at how their economies have grown increasingly integrated over the years and have prospered to account for one-third of the world’s output.
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          • titleSarawak 2013
          • descriptionDuring a six-month-long celebration of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has highlighted the resource-rich state’s economic achievements and outlined the government’s program to ensure continued growth.
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          • content<p>During a six-month-long celebration of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has highlighted the resource-rich state’s economic achievements and outlined the government’s program to ensure continued growth.</p>
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          • descriptionSince the introduction of an economic liberalization program and the privatization of state assets in the mid-1990s, Panama has experienced steep growth in its gross domestic product that many nations in any part of the world will surely find enviable. Over the past 20 years, Panama has laid out the groundwork to become the region’s foremost center in logistics and financial services — a sensible next step in the economy’s development given its position as one of the world’s most important conduits of maritime trade. One of the fastest–growing economies in the Americas, Panama has achieved average GDP growth of 8 percent over the past decade, with the annual figure surpassing 10 percent in some years.
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          • descriptionSince it gained independence in 1957, Malaysia has undergone a remarkable transition from an agricultural economy to a dynamic manufacturing and services-driven economy, a feat that has consolidated its reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouses. With more than 28 million people, Malaysia’s success is a result of hard work, wisdom, and as resilience of our leadership and our multi-ethnic, multi-religious people.
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          • titleShanghai 2012
          • descriptionUsually when one thinks of educational exchanges between the United States and China, the image is of ambitious Chinese engineering and business students heading westward. But with a global awareness of China’s growing role in world, more American students than ever are heading east to better understand the country’s unique culture, language, and business environment. China is now the fifth-largest destination for American students, with more than 14,000 studying abroad in China in 2010, a large jump from 3,000 students a decade ago.
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          • content<p>Usually when one thinks of educational exchanges between the United States and China, the image is of ambitious Chinese engineering and business students heading westward. But with a global awareness of China’s growing role in world, more American students than ever are heading east to better understand the country’s unique culture, language, and business environment.</p>
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          • titleTaiwan 2011
          • descriptionFor a country that occupies just over 13,000 square kilometers, Taiwan’s geographical size belies its economic clout and political importance in Asia and the rest of the world. Together with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, Taiwan was among the so-called Asian Tigers that impressed the world with their rapid industrialization in less than a generation following the devastation of the Second World War.
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          • content<p>For a country that occupies just over 13,000 square kilometers, Taiwan’s geographical size belies its economic clout and political importance in Asia and the rest of the world. Together with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, Taiwan was among the so-called Asian Tigers that impressed the world with their rapid industrialization in less than a generation following the devastation of the Second World War.</p>
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          • titleJapan 2011
          • descriptionIn this second decade of the 21st century, economic and societal globalization has continued its unfettered acceleration. Amid this milieu, Prime Minister Naoto Kan unveiled his government’s new program, Heisei no Kaikoku (sometimes translated as “The Heisei Era’s Second Opening”), which features several innovative solutions to various issues, unprecedented changes, and new values faced by the world community.
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          • content<p>In this second decade of the 21st century, economic and societal globalization has continued its unfettered acceleration. Amid this milieu, Prime Minister Naoto Kan unveiled his government’s new program, Heisei no Kaikoku (sometimes translated as “The Heisei Era’s Second Opening”), which features several innovative solutions to various issues, unprecedented changes, and new values faced by the world community.</p>
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          • descriptionJapanese-Serbian relations started with a simple letter sent in 1882 by the first king of Serbia to Japan's Emperor Meiji. In the last 141 years, the partnership between these two countries has emerged stronger, having weathered two world wars and lending each other support following civil conflict and natural disasters.
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          • titleSouthern USA 2023
          • descriptionFor more than half a century, the Southern United States has attracted Japanese automakers and hundreds of other Japanese companies within the automotive supply chain, successfully drawing them in with a business-friendly environment and a consistent stream of reliable skilled workers.
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          • descriptionAs the base of many of the largest global brands, like Toyota, Sony, Honda, to name only a few, Japan built its economic muscle on the back of thousands of small- and medium-sized firms, some of them still family-owned, that maintain a strong ethos of workmanship, or monozukiri, while adapting an innovative spirit to keep them competitive.
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          • titleSouthern California 2022
          • descriptionLike many regions and cities across the United States, Los Angeles has gone through challenging times over the past two years. Thankfully, because of its geographical size and diverse economy, the city has weathered the economic slowdown quite well. Demographics have also played a vital role in strengthening the economy: There is a growing population of young people becoming more active in the workplace and starting their own businesses.
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          • descriptionMore than two years into the pandemic, the states in the U.S. Midwest are showing signs of a strong recovery. Many businesses have seen new opportunities for growth and technological innovation, reminiscent of the boom that characterized the postwar era in the United States.
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          • titleTexas 2021
          • descriptionAs the global economy reels from the shock dealt by COVID-19 in 2020, some countries have begun showing signs of recovery from the pandemic. In the U.S., the state of Texas in particular, has attracted new investment from Japan because of its entrenched competitiveness and established industrial base. This year, GMI Post took a look at how different cities and areas of Texas have capitalized on that momentum.
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          • titleEducation in Japan 2021
          • descriptionGMI Post is preparing a Guide to Education in Japan to be published in Foreign Affairs magazine in mid- 2021. This report follows GMI Post’s series of successful reports on Japan that began in 2011.    Amid the current SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic, several thousands of international students face various questions and challenges related to studying abroad just as Japan wants to position itself as an attractive destination for non-Japanese students. The upcoming report will serve as a guide that will promote Japan’s most reputable educational institutions, highlight the excellence, openness and safe environment in Japan, as well as foster stronger partnerships between Japanese schools and the rest of the world. Any inquiries regarding this report can be directed to Lala Cortes and Karen Lee.
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          • content<p>GMI Post is preparing a Guide to Education in Japan to be published in Foreign Affairs magazine in mid- 2021. This report follows GMI Post’s series of successful reports on Japan that began in 2011. <br /> <br />Amid the current SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic, several thousands of international students face various questions and challenges related to studying abroad just as Japan wants to position itself as an attractive destination for non-Japanese students.<br /><br />The upcoming report will serve as a guide that will promote Japan’s most reputable educational institutions, highlight the excellence, openness and safe environment in Japan, as well as foster stronger partnerships between Japanese schools and the rest of the world.</p> <p>Any inquiries regarding this report can be directed to <a href="mailto:lala@gmipost.com?subject=Report%20on%20Education%20in%20Japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lala Cortes</a> and <a href="mailto:karen@gmipost.com?subject=Report%20on%20Education%20in%20Japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karen Lee</a>.</p>
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          • descriptionWhen Greece and Japan celebrated the 120th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations last year, the two countries welcomed "a new era of partnership in business and culture." The milestone came at an auspicious time as Greece continued on its road to economic recovery and Japan strengthened its efforts to expand its relations with Europe as the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement came into effect.
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          • descriptionAfter 160 years of shared history, the USA and Japan have become strong partners in diplomacy and trade. This is especially evident in Southern California, where Japan remains the largest source of foreign direct investment and significant driver of its economy. As of January 2020, there are around 800 Japanese companies in Southern California, which generate about 80,000 jobs. Both sides look forward to a further flourishing of relations with the accession of Japan's Emperor Naruhito last May and the start of Reiwa Era, which aspires to bring "beautiful harmony" between Japan and its friends, and with a signing of a new limited trade deal.
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          • descriptionNow with more than 900 Japanese-affiliated companies in the Bay Area alone, Northern California has once again proven itself to be the hothouse for collaboration and innovation between U.S. and Japanese business. GMI Post returns to Northern California following the success of its last special business report back in 2014. This planned report will identify organizations across the Bay Area that want closer ties with Japan across various industries, such as technology, financial services, retail, manufacturing and agriculture.
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          • descriptionGMI Post is headed to Guayaquil and Quito to research and prepare a Special Business Report on Ecuador, to be published in the Japan Times in the 4th quarter of 2019, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ecuador. This is part of GMI Post's ongoing series of reports on South America. During last year's visit to Ecuador, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono cited that as more Japanese companies were looking towards Ecuador, more Ecuadorian products were reaching Japanese consumers than ever before. Trade between Japan and Ecuador reached $1.2 billion in 2017 as value-added Ecuadorian products such as cacao, shrimp and bananas have become highly sought after in the Japanese market.
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          • descriptionGuided by its Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed itself to a path of economic, industrial, social and digital transformation. As changes occur at a breakneck pace, the drive towards diversification has been anchored on the kingdom's natural strengths and assets. Among these reforms include the launch of e-visas, which open up Saudi Arabia to a wider variety of tourists from around the world, thereby creating more kinds of opportunities for foreign investment. In developing its partnerships, the Saudi government and business leaders have sharpened their focus on Asia.
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          • descriptionWith its GDP growing an average of 4 percent a year, Peru economy has outperformed those of its neighbors Traditionally a mining country, the country has developed new growth opportunities in non-traditional agricultural exports, manufacturing, tourism and new technologies. Thanks to the Pacific Alliance, the CPTPP and its commitment to globalization, Peru and Japan have found new areas of collaboration on which to forge a stronger relationship for many years to come.
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          • descriptionGMI Post returns to Canada in a reboot of its 2015 Report. This new report will identify various sectors and regions that present the most promising opportunities for increased collaboration, while featuring successful Canadian organizations that are ideal partners in the region.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. continues its tour of the United States with its upcoming Special Business Report on the Southern USA, covering the States of Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Louisiana.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media continues its coverage of the EU with the Special Business Report on Portugal for Foreign Affairs. Covering the business center of Lisbon, as well as the cities of Porto, Faro, Evora and Coimbra, the report will highlight the country's strengths and contributions to the global market.
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          • descriptionWith its large number of export-focused industries, New Zealand has had to be pragmatic about trade, given the size of its economy and its geographic distance to the world's largest markets. It was the first developed country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, its largest trading partner followed by Japan and Korea. "We are a geographically isolated nation that places huge reliance on the economic benefit derived from engaging in trade. We need some predictability around that and that is why we really focus and support multilateral agreements," explained Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who expanded New Zealand's FTA with Singapore and initiated new trade talks with the European Union.
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          • descriptionThe Japan Times, in partnership with Global Media Inc., is tentatively set to publish a Special Report on Ireland in October. The report will celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan by highlighting the success stories of this bilateral relationship and identifying more opportunities for growth.
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          • descriptionAs one of Asia’s most stable and most dynamic economies, South Korea maintains its status as a global leader because of its commitment to free trade and mastery of technological innovation. Following his inauguration last May, President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his government’s plan to strengthen its international relations, especially in trade and investment.
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          • descriptionThe fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment in Texas, Japan has accounted for for more than 200 investments and projects over the last decade. This year marks a milestone in relations between the two sides as the Japan America Society of Houston celebrates its 50th anniversary and U.S.-Japan Council holds the first Japan-Texas summit in the same city in May.
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          • description2018 is an exciting year for the Great Plains because Omaha, the capital of Nebraska, hosts the 50th anniversary of the Japan-Midwest Conference. To mark this milestone, Global Media is producing a special report that will highlight new business opportunities in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and North Dakota.
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          • descriptionAs Abenomics shows signs of working, Japan is experiencing record growth. The world is keen to see Japan’s next steps for its comeback as the Asian leader and strategic partner. While Abe’s administration continues to hold trade talks with the US, EU, ASEAN, and other blocs, its different sectors need to demonstrate its capabilities. Manufacturers’ confidence is on a record high, while other fields such as life science and services, continue to rise. The Special Business Report on Japan, tentatively scheduled for publication in the March/April 2018 issue of Foreign Affairs, follows two successful reports in March/April and July/August 2017. It will highlight Japan’s top and growing industries and businesses across prefectures, while identifying opportunities for investment and collaboration available to foreign companies.
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          • descriptionThe economic center of gravity shifts further towards Asia. With over 4 billion people, Asia is becoming a more sophisticated consumer market for goods, services and ideas. And as tastes and standards in this part of the world improve, Western high tech manufacturers and knowledge workers will find ready and willing partners for prosperity. Being the 4th largest economy in the world, Germany has a lot to offer to this massive, diverse market. What does the 'Asian Century' mean for Europe and, as the economic powerhouse of the continent, for German business?
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          • descriptionAs the primary gateway to the United States, the Northwest USA boasts very deep ties with Japan and still possesses opportunities for partnerships between companies from the two countries. Japan has remained the largest export market for majority of companies from the West Coast.
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          • description2016 was a landmark year for Kazakhstan. It marked the 25th anniversary of the independence of Central Asia’s largest country and establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. This year, with the hosting of the World Expo, the oil-rich republic wishes to highlight its accession to the World Trade Organization and its commitment to global peace and economic globalization. Just as Japanese Prime Minister seeks closer partnerships with countries around the world as part of his economic stimulus program, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev unveiled his own comprehensive development plan, dubbed “Nurly Zhol” (Bright Path), aimed at raising the standard of living for17 million Kazakhs.
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          • descriptionCelebrating over 35 years since the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States share a special bond. As Taiwan’s third largest trading partner, the U.S. continues to look towards the nation for its expertise in information and biotechnology. Taiwan, Asia’s 5th largest economy, now faces new challenges in the form of further transformation to a high-technology and service-oriented economy. Dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Asia”, Taiwan more than ever is keen on deepening its relationship with the U.S. and with both countries ushering in a change of government, the relationship between the two is expected to continue to flourish.
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    • 0CORE/Controller/Controller.php
    • 1CORE/Controller/ComponentCollection.php
    • 2CORE/Controller/Component.php
  • Datasource(array)
    • 0CORE/Model/Datasource/CakeSession.php
    • 1CORE/Model/Datasource/Database/Mysql.php
    • 2CORE/Model/Datasource/DboSource.php
    • 3CORE/Model/Datasource/DataSource.php
  • Error(array)
    • 0CORE/Error/exceptions.php
    • 1CORE/Error/ErrorHandler.php
  • I18n(array)
    • 0CORE/I18n/I18n.php
    • 1CORE/I18n/L10n.php
  • Log(array)
    • 0CORE/Log/CakeLog.php
    • 1CORE/Log/LogEngineCollection.php
    • 2CORE/Log/Engine/FileLog.php
    • 3CORE/Log/Engine/BaseLog.php
    • 4CORE/Log/CakeLogInterface.php
  • Model(array)
    • 0CORE/Model/Model.php
    • 1CORE/Model/BehaviorCollection.php
    • 2CORE/Model/ModelBehavior.php
    • 3CORE/Model/ConnectionManager.php
  • Network(array)
    • 0CORE/Network/CakeRequest.php
    • 1CORE/Network/CakeResponse.php
  • Other(array)
    • 0CORE/bootstrap.php
    • 1CORE/basics.php
    • 2CORE/Core/App.php
    • 3CORE/Core/Configure.php
    • 4CORE/Core/CakePlugin.php
    • 5CORE/Event/CakeEventListener.php
    • 6CORE/Event/CakeEvent.php
    • 7CORE/Event/CakeEventManager.php
    • 8CORE/Core/CakeObject.php
  • Routing(array)
    • 0CORE/Routing/Dispatcher.php
    • 1CORE/Routing/Filter/AssetDispatcher.php
    • 2CORE/Routing/DispatcherFilter.php
    • 3CORE/Routing/Filter/CacheDispatcher.php
    • 4CORE/Routing/Router.php
    • 5CORE/Routing/Route/CakeRoute.php
    • 6CORE/Routing/Route/PluginShortRoute.php
  • Utility(array)
    • 0CORE/Utility/Hash.php
    • 1CORE/Utility/Inflector.php
    • 2CORE/Utility/ObjectCollection.php
    • 3CORE/Utility/Debugger.php
    • 4CORE/Utility/CakeText.php
    • 5CORE/Utility/ClassRegistry.php
    • 6CORE/Utility/Folder.php
  • View(array)
    • 0CORE/View/HelperCollection.php
• app(array)
  • Config(array)
    • 0APP/Config/core.php
    • 1APP/Config/bootstrap.php
    • 2APP/Config/routes.php
    • 3APP/Config/database.php
  • Controller(array)
    • 0APP/Controller/ArticlesiteController.php
    • 1APP/Controller/AppController.php
  • Model(array)
    • 0APP/Model/Category.php
    • 1APP/Model/AppModel.php
    • 2APP/Model/Keyword.php
    • 3APP/Model/SpecialFeature.php
    • 4APP/Model/Article.php
    • 5APP/Model/Author.php
    • 6APP/Model/Source.php
    • 7APP/Model/CategoryImage.php
    • 8APP/Model/Credit.php
  • Other(array)
    • 0APP/webroot/index.php
    • 1APP/Vendor/twitter_oauth/TwitterOAuth.php
    • 2APP/Vendor/twitter_oauth/OAuth.php
• plugins(array)
  • Admin(array)
    • Config(array)
      • 0Admin/Config/bootstrap.php
      • 1Admin/Config/routes.php
  • DebugKit(array)
    • Component(array)
      • 0DebugKit/Controller/Component/ToolbarComponent.php
    • Plugin(array)
      • 0DebugKit/Lib/DebugMemory.php
      • 1DebugKit/Lib/Panel/HistoryPanel.php
      • 2DebugKit/Lib/DebugPanel.php
      • 3DebugKit/Lib/Panel/SessionPanel.php
      • 4DebugKit/Lib/Panel/RequestPanel.php
      • 5DebugKit/Lib/Panel/SqlLogPanel.php
      • 6DebugKit/Lib/Panel/TimerPanel.php
      • 7DebugKit/Lib/Panel/LogPanel.php
      • 8DebugKit/Lib/Log/Engine/DebugKitLog.php
      • 9DebugKit/Lib/Panel/VariablesPanel.php
      • 10DebugKit/Lib/Panel/EnvironmentPanel.php
      • 11DebugKit/Lib/Panel/IncludePanel.php
      • 12DebugKit/Lib/DebugTimer.php
  • Upload(array)
    • Behavior(array)
      • 0Upload/Model/Behavior/UploadBehavior.php