The Idaho Department of Commerce (@IdahoCommerce) and @SelectUSA will host "From Potato Chips to Microchips" on on May 7-8, an event highlighting Idaho's business environment and #agtech and #semiconductor industries.
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From Potato Chips to Microchips.
Idaho’s economy has evolved from its agricultural roots into a growing hub for Ag-Tech and semiconductors. In collaboration with Select USA, Idaho will host a special two-day investment event on May 7–8.
Register today!
https://t.co/sCxR8blRYD
On 3/4, JETRO signed an MOU w/ Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Arizona State University.
This agreement aims to strengthen AZ-Japan collaboration in key AZ industrial sectors, such as semiconductor manufacturing.
Read:
https://t.co/anXvIwP4jG
Last week the Consul General of Japan in Seattle IYORI Makoto welcomed a delegation from the State of Montana to a reception w/ representatives from Japan
Thank you to the MT delegation for joining. We look forward to strengthening Japan-Montana relations together in the future!
Thank you @eastbayeda for inviting JETRO SF Chief Executive Director WATANABE to participate in the International Panel at last week's East Bay Global Forum.
We look forward to continuing to strengthen Japan-East Bay relations together in the future.
Photo credits: East Bay EDA
🚀 Introducing the Beyond JAPAN Zero to X 2025 Cohort!
This program aims to nurture entrepreneurs & leaders who will drive the next generation of innovation in Japan, providing personalized training to help Japanese startups thrive in the US market
Read:
https://t.co/ct24SpZX1S
Great conversation with Akira Kajita, Chief Executive Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Los Angeles @JETROUSA, on innovation, leadership, and the prosperous economic relation between 🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵. Together we are building this new golden age of prosperity. @JETRO_info@USA_Pavilion_@AmbBillGrayson
The East Bay Global Forum is almost here!
Join @eastbayeda in Berkeley on Sept. 11 to learn why the East Bay is a hub of international collaboration, innovation, and investment.
JETRO SF's Kanako Watanabe will participate in the International Panel.
🎟️: https://t.co/q2ZkGLOmx7
📢Calling all Filmmakers
Beyond JAPAN Filmmaker Program is now accepting applications!
Don't miss this chance - Apply now📽🎞
👉https://t.co/xRNtjkRoQd
📌Application Deadline: 2025/07/18 (JST)
@hkoreeda@CAPEUSA@SAKKAfilms@NOTHINGNEW_FILM
Curious about #Quantum? ⚛️
Join our "Quantum Innovation Exchange" J-Bridge pitch & networking event at @mHUBChicago on 6/10!
The event will feature pitch presentations from 4 Japanese companies & 5 Chicago-based startups in the quantum space.
Details:
https://t.co/bMipm0VMsY
We welcomed @RitsumeikanU to the Bay Area at a kick-off event for their new SF office, featuring presentations on the university’s groundbreaking #spacetech projects. Excited to see them connect with local universities and businesses! #InternationalCollaboration
Thank you Governor Yuriko Koike (@ecoyuri) for welcoming JETRO SF's Yotetsu Hayashi & Berkeley SkyDeck (@SkyDeck_Cal)'s @carolinewinnett to @SusHiTech_SUEN last week!
We were also able to speak with Taiwanese Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang (@audreyt).
They might be a few hundred miles apart, but Wyoming and New Mexico are in lockstep in their determination to supercharge economic ties between their states and Japan. Delighted to host Wyoming’s @GovernorGordon and New Mexico’s @GovMLG and their respective trade delegations for my first reception at the residence. Our 🇺🇸 states form the bedrock of the dynamic 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 partnership. @WyoBizCouncil@NMecondev
Yesterday JETRO set up a booth at the NorCal Cherry Blossom Festival (@NC_CBF) in SF Japantown! 🌸
We shared info about our services, @expo2025japan & Japan Innovation Campus!
The festival continues this weekend, incl. a parade on Sunday, so we encourage everyone to attend 🎌
Calling all #GDC attendees, game devs, and industry professionals! 👾
Join JETRO & Digital Garage on 3/19 for a GDC spinoff panel & networking event!
Learn about the Japanese game industry, enjoy live demos, and network w/ industry professionals!
INFO: https://t.co/sjS5fT76aX
Join JETRO! 🗼 JETRO New York is recruiting for a full-time Business Development position.
They're looking to hire a Japanese/English bilingual professional to promote FDI into Japan and foster open innovation between the US & Japan.
Learn more: https://t.co/gD9traOCs3
The @JETROUSA GSAP Market Discovery program, powered by AlchemistX, empowers founders with mentorship, insights, and workshops to scale globally. Learn more here: https://t.co/AP0GCRmwZW