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In This Issue

Business Plan Writing in Full Gear

Networking Party on April 19

JMEC Alumni Hanami under a Full Moon

Thank you New and Renewing Sponsors

Sponsor News

Upcoming Events For more details see Sponsor News below

April 7
AMT: Head's Up - Biz Leader Exchange

April 10
TUJ: MBA Info Session

April 11
Tyler Foundation: American Idol Finalist Concert

April 13
AMT: Making Media Work for You

April 17
AMT:MBTI Workshop in Japanese
TUJ: Undergrad Info Session

April 18

Pink Cow:Art Blender - Multi Media Night

April 19

JMEC/BLCCJ: Joint Networking

CCH: What Non- Japanese Directors Ought To Know

April 23

Pink Cow: Open Mic Night

Ongoing Specials
Swagat: Indian Wine Promotion

Club Med: Buy one get one 50% off vacation special!

Eat Creative: GIGA Program at Keio University

KOGSB: Study where and when you want

Current JMEC 16 participant chosen to present at the Asia Pacific Week in Australia. Read more here.

Spring, 2010

Business Plan Writing in Full Gear

With less than 3 weeks to the deadline of handing in the final written business plans, all nine JMEC 16 teams are eagerly
entering the finishing stretch. Once having handed in their written plans, the teams will have 4 weeks to prepare an
oral presentation to both their project clients and a panel of judges, outlining to these audiences how their plan answers
the objective of the project client.
Team Meeting at HA.JPG Over the years, the winning margins between the teams have become smaller, and it looks like this year will be
another very close race. We await to see who will walk away with the JMEC winning prize this year. The winners for JMEC 16 will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Friday June 4th, 2010.

Networking Party at Belgian Beer Cafe Antwerp Central on April 19

JMEC is proud to welcome the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) as its newest supporting foreign chamber of commerce. Click here for the full story.

Come join us and the BLCCJ on April 19 at Antwerp Central in Marunouchi from 19:00-22:00 to celebrate the latest addition to the JMEC organization. Click here for details.

JMEC Alumni Hanami under a Full Moon

On March 30, JMEC held an Alumni Hanami in Yoyogi Park.
Inspired by the seasonal theme of the networking event, it is summarized in Haiku format:

Cherry blossom buds
even men new to JMEC
are here

Reminiscing JMEC
the full moon ignites
a world of blossoms

Thank you New and Renewing JMEC 17 Sponsors to-date!

New
AMT Group, Bungy Japan, Eureka!, Terilogy

Renewing
Brita, Carter Associates, Club Med, Custom Media, Eat Creative, Emissary Computer Solutions, Five by Fifty, Fusion GOL, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Kenichi Ohmae School of Business, Kudos, McGill MBA Japan, Orca International, Pink Cow, Ritz Carlton, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, Swagat, Temple University Japan Campus, Tokyo American Club, Trader Vic's

If your company would like to support the local business community while strengthening its brand awareness and customer trust, please consider sponsoring JMEC.

Click here to find out more about the benefits of JMEC sponsorship, or email us.

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.

Time to refresh the brain? AMT Group is offering three exclusive seminars in April. "Making the Media Work for You" provides skills and real time practice for those who deal with western media or maybe just need to tackle challenging questions. "Self Awareness in MBTI" (in Japanese) offers a self-assessment and an introduction to what MBTI can do for you. "Head's Up" led by Chief Enthusiast, Andrew Silberman invites company leaders to get together and share ideas on "Presence" in business. JMEC alumni and participants get a 10% discount.

On April 19, CCH provides a seminar on "What Non-Japanese Directors Ought To Know - how experts handle common issues and problems in Japan". When operating a company in a different culture and surroundings, sometimes unexpected issues arise that exceed your experience and empirical knowledge. It is not that these challenges are difficult to understand, but it may be difficult to apply text book solutions in practice. This seminar aims to provide you with common sense practical answers on how to navigate the pitfalls of operating a company in Japan. For more information click here.

Looking for something new and incomparable? Book 1 person and get the 2nd person at 50% off! Club Med offers a unique holiday with an international atmosphere, entirely hassle-free experience right from the moment you arrive. No hidden costs, one price covers everything from airfares to accommodation, unlimited wines and soft drinks with breakfast, lunch and dinners, sporting activities and entertainment. For details call 03-5210-6773 or click here.

Eat Creative is proud to announce the launch of the website for the upcoming GIGA Program at Keio University SFC. To learn more about this new, innovative course and explore the site, click here.

Join one of our information sessions to learn more about the Kenichi Ohmae Graduate School of Business' (KOGSB) online MBA programme. Continue working at your company building your career as you study for your MBA at no opportunity cost. Our AirCampus platform allows you to study at your pace, from anywhere, at anytime. For more information, and to apply for an information session click here.

The Pink Cow has all kinds of fun and creative events going on almost every day! Plus, the best beers & burritos in town! For maps, menus and more info check www.thepinkcow.com!

The Swagat Indian Tapas Bar (Roppongi - 2 min from Almonds) offers a Spring special Indian wine promotion campaign. This includes a course dinner (soup + 2 Indian Tapas starters + Curry + Indian bread) & wine tasting of Indian wines (3 wines) for 8,500 JPY (for 2 people). (Besides this of course there is a menu of local & imported wines / beers /single malt which one can order separately). Mention JMEC and you get a welcome glass of Indian Champagne. This offer is valid until May 30, 2010.

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)'s upcoming events
- Undergraduate Program Information Sessions: April 17, May 15, and June 12 & 23.

- MBA Information Sessions: Saturdays, April 10, and May 22, from 11:30 at TUJ Mita Hall.

- Law School Information Sessions: Fridays, June 4, and July 2, from 19:00 at TUJ Mita Hall.
- College of Education (TESOL) hosts Distinguished Lecturer Series in Tokyo (open to public) on Saturdays, June 12 & 26, and July 24, from 14:00 at TUJ Azabu Hall.
- Continuing Education Program summer semester application deadline is May 10. Information session on May 8.

JMEC supporter Mark Ferris' the Tyler Foundation presents Scott Macintyre, an American Idol Season 8 Finalist, who will perform live at Tokyo Billboard on Sunday, April 11 from 16:00-17:30 and 19:00 -20:30. Tickets are JPY 9,000 (premium seats), JPY 7,000 (regular seats) and JPY 5,000 (for children 12 and under). Pricing includes admission & door prize chance! All proceeds will benefit the Tyler Foundation. Scott will be available for photos & to sign CDs for a short time following each concert! Please reserve your ticket online at www.tylershineon.org now! To see more about Scott, see www.scottmacintyre.com and www.twitter.com/ScottDMacIntyre.

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