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Become a JMEC 16 Sponsor! 

Please leave room in your budget for JMEC sponsorship.

JMEC 16 sponsorship runs from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

Learn more about the levels and benefits, and then sign up today!

Winter, 2009

The Race is On
JMEC 15 is Underway Eleven JMEC 15 teams have begun work on their business plans, and the competition is underway. The teams will submit the plans to their project clients and the JMEC judges just before Golden Week. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the 15th Annual JMEC Awards Ceremony, to be held June 5th at the Tokyo American Club. Stay tuned for the exciting results of the competition! To learn more about JMEC 15, please click here.

New, Innovative Marketing Tool now discounted for JMEC Sponsors!
Looking for a way to add energy and diversity to your existing marketing plan? Emissary Computer Solutions, an IT provider in Japan and around Asia, has created a new marketing concept that allows advertisers an economical way to reach a wide audience. Showcases are online advertisements that focus JMEC Sponsor Showcaseson delivering a company's message to a targeted audience. They provide the ideal venue for highlighting events, product specials or corporate messages. Each showcase becomes part of a community of information portals that is easily searchable and grouped by category. For a limited time, JMEC sponsors are eligible for a discount off the monthly fee of a new showcase (regularly ¥15,000) for one year. The discount depends on the level of sponsorship as follows:
  • Lead Sponsor         Free
  • Platinum Sponsor    Free
  • Gold Sponsor         ¥6,000 off
  • Silver Sponsor        ¥4,500 off
  • Bronze sponsor       ¥3,000 off
To learn more about how a showcase can enhance your marketing efforts, visit Emissary Computer Solutions. Sign up now for your own showcase, and be sure to check out existing JMEC sponsor showcases at www.jmec.gr.jp!
Welcome to new JMEC sponsor, Tufts University's The Fletcher School, which is offering JMEC participants anThe Fletcher Schoold alumni the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to the Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP). Please visit the JMEC Alumni page for more details about the GMAP program and the JMEC scholarship.
Sponsor News
The following are announcements from various JMEC sponsors. If you are a sponsor and have an announcement you would like included in the next newsletter, please email us.

AUSTRADE - The Study in Australia Exhibition 2009 (27-31 May, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka) will present a cross-market sector introduction to Australia's finest educational institutions. Possibly less well known globally: Australia has 15% of its universities in all of the major world university rankings - far outstripping the UK (7%) and the US (less than 1%), attracting top international students from around the world. The Study in Australia Exhibition 2009 is a once a year chance to meet face to face with more than 40 Australian universities, vocational institutions and English schools to explore your study options in Australia. For further info please contact tomoko.ichikawa@austrade.gov.au

CCH Japan offers its new book Business Law in Japan vol.1 at a 15% DISCOUNT for the JMEC family.  Original price 21,000yen, discounted to 17,850yen (Tax Included).
Chapter 1 - Discovering The Law
Chapter 2 - Contract Law
Chapter 3 - Product Liability and Safety Regulation
Chapter 4 - Commercial Litigation/ Arbitration
Get a full listing of the topics covered, and then make your purchase by contacting CCH at support@cch.co.jp or 03-3265-1161, or visit www.cch-japan.jp.

>>>>>> Register today for Daijob's Go Global Career Fair <<<<<<
Meet more than 60 globally minded companies such as Panasonic Group, KONAMI GROUP, The World Bank and more!
February 20th (Fri) 14:00 - 20:00
February 21st (Sat) 11:00 - 17:00
Tokyo International Forum / Free Admission, Free re-entrance
****** Pre-register to win prizes! ******
http://www.daijob.com/en/cfair

Fourth Japan CFO Roundtable: New Approaches in a New World of Risk
Keynote speaker: Shoichi Nakagawa, Minister of Finance/Minister of State for Financial Services
Economist Conferences and CFO Asia will co-host "Fourth Japan CFO Roundtable" at Four Seasons Hotel Chinzan-so, Tokyo, on Wednesday, February 18th 2009. With attendance limited to senior finance executives and those responsible for shaping their companies' strategies, you can discuss the issues that matter in an open, collegial style. Economist Conferences and CFO Asia are neither soliciting nor accepting payment from participants.  All registrations need to be approved by Economist Conferences and CFO Asia. To request your invitation, please contact Yuka Togao at (03) 4570-7893 or by email.

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay offers amazing packages & new facilities for meetings and events.  In the heart of the Tokyo Disney Resort (R), the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is your gateway to fun and successful meetings. Click here to see our packages that include something for everyone to enjoy, plus an amazing booking bonus of 500 Starpoints every night! Looking to hold a meeting or special event? The Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay is proud to offer 2009 renovated facilities with the best in class service. Click here to find our meeting specials or call us at (81)(47)355-5555.

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)'s upcoming events:
MBA information sessions: Saturdays, February 21, April 11 & May 23 from 11:30 at TUJ Mita Hall. Learn more about our program by visiting our campus and talking with staff, students, and faculty. More details
Law School information sessions: Fridays, February 27 & March 27, from 19:00 at TUJ Mita Hall. More details
College of Education (TESOL) hosts Distinguished Lecturer Series in Tokyo (open to public) on Saturdays, February 28 & March 14, from 14:00 at TUJ Azabu Hall. More details
Continuing Education Program starts accepting application from March 16 for the Summer Semester. More details

The Tokyo Sinfonia announces its 2009 concert series. Upcoming concerts include:
2/13 FCCJ Dinner-concert - English Serenade
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (Yurakucho) - Sustaining sponsor, Shinsei Bank
Tickets: Group ¥8,445 each, Single ¥9,335; 4-concert subscription ¥33,000
3/13 Symphonies for Strings Champagne Concert - Bruckner Serenade
Oji Hall (Ginza) - Operations Grant, Minato-ku; Project grant, Rohm Music Foundation
Tickets: Group ¥5,500 each, Single ¥6,000; 4-concert subscription ¥20,000
For more information, please visit the Tokyo Sinfonia website.  JMEC participants and alumni are eligible for a 10% discount to any Tokyo Sinfonia event.

Running in the Tokyo Marathon? Know someone who is? Why not run for a great cause? Join JMEC supporter Mark Ferris' organization, the Tyler Foundation, in its Shine On! Marathon Challenge! Run as an individual, join a team, or just pledge for your friends. All proceeds go to support children with cancer and their families in Japan. Register or pledge online. Prizes for runners and teams with the most pledges and special training session with British Olympic marathon runner Mara Yamauchi!

A respite in the heart of Tokyo, The Westin Tokyo offers personalized and instinctive service to meet the needs of business travelers, leisure explorers, events participants, and cuisine lovers. To celebrate its 15th Year Anniversary of superb reputation, we have launched new special offers for everyone to enjoy.  Earn 500 bonus Starpoints every night, plus an additional 5,000 every 10th night through April 30, 2009! Each individual night adds up to unlimited bonus Starpoints for you to enjoy extraordinary experiences, rewards and recognition wherever your travels take you. Click here to book your next stay at The Westin Tokyo. Looking to hold a meeting or event? Click here to take advantage of last minute specials, or call us at (03)5423-7770.

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