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[Event Reminder] The Entrepreneurs Forum/Talking Business Series 2012

Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Venue: ACCJ Tokyo Office, Boardroom
Speaker: Patrick Newell, Co-Founder of TEDxTokyo, the Tokyo International School Japan and Living Dreams

Event Review: JASO Thanksgiving Party (ACCJ Kansai)

Event Reminder: Fall Meet & Greet at Royal Park Shiodome Tower (11/21)

Date: November 21, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Featured Committee: Architecture, Construction and Real Estate Committee

The Architecture, Construction and Real Estate (ACRE) Committee provides a forum for networking and information sharing in a community of approximately 100 member companies spanning the property industry in Japan.

Event Reminder: ACCJ/TJCS (Tokai Japan Canada Society) Champagne Ball (Chubu Event)

On November 16, the 2012 ACCJ/TJCS (Tokai Japan Canada Society) Champagne Ball and Awards Evening is going to bring a little of New Orleans Mardi Gras to the Nagoya Hilton. Join us for a great night of entertainment, food, and fun - New Orleans style!

Featured Committee: Marketing Programs

The Marketing Programs Committee (MP) provides inspirational, educational and practical insights that cover the full gamut of marketing-related topics.

[Reminder] 2012 ACCJ Tokyo Walk-a-thon (11/18), Sign Up Now!

Please join us for another day of great weather, exercise and fun for the whole family at the 2012 ACCJ Tokyo Walk-a-thon! This year, the Walk-a-thon returns to Shiba Park, within full view of the historic Tokyo Tower in the heart of Minato-ku, and will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday November 18th.

Event Reminder: Smart City Week 2012 (Oct. 29 - Nov. 2)

The ACCJ is proud to participate as a supporter of Smart City Week 2012 in Yokohama, Japan from October 29 to November 2.

Featured Committee: Information, Communications and Technology Committee

The Information, Communications and Technology Committee (ICT) is very active in the Chamber, providing members with timely and interesting speaker events, engaging in advocacy to promote the interests of members and improve the business environment in Japan, and helping to spread information on best practices and emerging opportunities in the ICT sphere.

The ACCJ's Internet Economy Task Force Advocates with Japanese Industry Leaders

Last week, the ACCJ's Internet Economy Task Force, led by Yoshitaka Sugihara, Chair and Jim Foster, Vice Chair, joined voices with members of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) to issue recommendations to officials of both the U.S. and Japanese governments in the fourth meeting of the U.S.-Japan Policy Cooperation Dialogue on the Internet Economy, held in Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Event Reminder (Nov. 8, 2012): Jim Stengel: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World's Greatest Companies

Date: November 8, 2012
Speaker: Jim Stengel
Venue: Roppongi Hills Club
Hosting Committee: Marketing Programs
Member Fee: ¥6500
Guest Fee: ¥7500
Extras: Meal included

Featured Committee: External Affairs Committee (EAC) Chubu

Our mission at the External Affairs Committee in Chubu (EAC Chubu) is to strengthen and develop relationships with public and private organizations to improve Chubu's international environment.

Members Take Advantage of U.S. CBP's "Fast Pass" Global Entry Program

Tired of long lines going through Customs when you go back to the United States?

Event Reminder: Women in Leadership - Breakfast with Ms. Susan Roos on 10/26 (Chubu Event)

The ACCJ Chubu's Women in Business and External Affairs Committees warmly welcomes Ms. Susan Roos, employment attorney and wife of U.S. Ambassador to Japan, John Roos, for what promises to be a thought-provoking address on the challenges women continue to face in the workplace in Japan and her experiences as a working mother.

The Entrepreneur Awards Japan 2012 (TEAJ)

Please take a look our Community News & Events page for more details.