Washington State, which is home to a variety of successful multinational companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Costco, Eddie Bauer and Weyerhaeuser, has one of the strongest trade relationships with Japan of all US states. As Washington State's Japan office, JBP provides support for Washington-based firms exporting to Japan and also assists the State's efforts to attract Japanese businesses, students and tourists.
Invest Northern Ireland is responsible for the economic development of Northern Ireland as part of the government's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. The organizationfs role encompasses the encouragement of investment by foreign firms in Northern Ireland, export support for Northern Ireland-based firms, and the promotion of alliances and joint research between universities in Northern Ireland and universities and firms overseas. As Invest Northern Ireland's Japan office, JBP provides assistance for Japanese companies setting up operations in Northern Ireland, promotes new investment in Northern Ireland and also supports the activities of Northern Irish firms and universities in Japan.
Tecnova is one of India's leading consulting firms. Foreign companies looking to move into the Indian market by setting up a base of operations, establishing a factory or acquiring a local company can benefit from Tecnova's integrated consulting services that support clients through all stages from project planning to implementation. 60% of the company's clients are multinational firms on the Fortune 1000 list. JBP has been contracted by Tecnova to develop new clients in the Japanese market.
KAL is an innovator in the field of multivendor software that dramatically reduces the operating costs of ATMs. Its software is used by major banks in Europe, the US and China. JBP has been contracted by KAL to develop new clients in the Japanese market and provide support for transactions with Japanese ATM manufacturers.
Mohamed El-Kholy, one of the worldfs preeminent olive growers and lecturers, produces a small amount of olive oil at his ranch in the Egyptian Eastern Desert every autumn. Fruits of 4 varieties are hand-picked at the right ripening stage, washed and processed within hours. No water or heat is used to extract oil in order to ensure the highest possible quality and nutritional value. Japan Business Portal distributes the genuine boutique extra virgin olive oil in Japan.
In 2007, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP's Corporate, Employee Benefits, Litigation and Real Estate Departments were named number one for Michigan in their respective categories by American Leading Lawyers for Business, a guide published by Chambers USA. JBP translates the firmfs newsletter and provides support for its PR and marketing.
JBP translates Mizuho Securities' fixed income research reports for global release.
