August 2011

External Affairs Committee hold special eventto talk about immigration related solutions

Presenting NakedGarr Reynolds teaches members how to make a presentation without slides

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Immigration Nation

Expert EntrepreneurismTerrie Lloyd and starting up a business

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Creating an Immigration Nation: The Japanese WayThe External Affairs Committee hosted “Creating an Immigration Nation,Japan-Style” on July 20th at the Hilton Nagoya. The guest speaker was Mr. Hidenori Sakanaka, the Executive Director of the Japan Immigration Policy Institute.

Mr. Sakanaka has an extensive background inimmigration related issues with over 30 years work experience in the Japanese Immigration Bureau. In addition, he has published numerous books on immigration making him one of the leading authoritieson Japan’s immigration policies.

Mr. Sakanaka’s presentation highlighted some of the key areas of concern for Japan’s population in the next 50 years, areas for growth, and the necessity for a more multi-ethnic Japan. Mr. Sakanaka also talked abouthis recently published article in The Wall Street Journal, and the importance of changing Japan Inc’s conservative mindset by becoming more open and diverse.

Japan’s declining population affects us here in Aichi as well, Mr. Sakanaka stated that in Aichi, “not only did the total population decline between 2000 and 2009, but the percentage of working-age persons(age 15-64) dropped to 65.5% from 69.8%”.

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The good news for us is that there will be more opportunities for foreign start-ups and SMEs!

Attendees also received the ACCJ Growth Strategy Task Force’s whitepaper along with other economic and research reports.

Thank you to all that attended.

Please follow Mr. Sakanaka on his blog titled, “SAKANAKA CHANNEL”

(http://blog.livedoor.jp/jipi/)

the text is in Japanese only.

Looking forward to seeing you at the next ACCJ event!

Darrell HarrisExternal Affairs Committee

PRESENTING NAKED:How to engage and connect with an audience with/without slides-Nagoya Independent Business Committee

On July 13th, Garr Reynolds entertained an overcapacity crowd in the Forrest Room of Oak Lawn Marketing, for what turned out to be one of this year’s most successful events to date having over 60 attend-ees.

The title of this event was “Presenting Naked: How to Engage and Connect with an Audience with (or without) Slides”

Garr Reynolds is the author and designer of the award-winning and international best-selling books Presentation Zen, Presentation Zen Design, and The Naked Presenter introduced the eager crowd to some of his world renowned techniques for giving effective, and entertaining presentations.

Garr’s presentation was exciting, engaging, andinteractive. The presentation included numerous inter-active sessions, and group work to keep the audience riveted for the full two hours.

Attendees were able to walk away with a variety of new design,presentation, layout, and storytelling techniques, that will surely bean asset for them in their every day work lives.”

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Expert Entrepreneurism: How to Start Business with Terrie Lloyd

Independent Business Committee

2011-07-02

Terrie Lloyd spoke to members and guests of the IBC about entrepreneurism and starting a business in Japan.

An Australian-Kiwi entrepreneur who started his first company in Japan 27 years ago, and has since established 18 companies, Mr. Lloyd is exceptional among business people in Japan for his commitment to fostering an entrepre-neurial spirit in both the foreign and Japanese com-munities.

We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Lloyd, who through events like this has helped and inspired hundreds of people to learn how to structure and run a business from its initial startup stages and beyond.

The event was a remarkable success, and we look forward to having Mr. Lloyd back soon!

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ACCJ Chubu masked its tears with beers at the farewell party for Jonas Stewart of the U.S. Consulate and Allan Edwards of the Canadian Consulate. Both men have been valued supporters of the ACCJ and their next destinations will be lucky to have them. The ACCJ presented each with a Nagoya Dragons jersey so they would not forget us.

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