Twenty Years of Links and Leads
The 20th edition of the North America–Europe Golf Challenge is set for October 4. Organized by the ACCJ, EBC, and CCCJ, the shotgun-style tournament tees up fun, food, drinks, prizes, and one of the year's best networking opportunities.
A Culture of Inclusion
Shaping workplace culture and inclusion. Leading the change. These are the themes of the 2022 ACCJ-Kansai Diversity and Inclusion Summit, which will again follow the format of three two-hour online sessions, to be held over successive weeks in October and November.
An Evening in the Windy City
Despite being virtual, the 2020 and 2021 galas brought great fundraising success. But there’s no substitute for the vibrant atmosphere of a live event. So, the ACCJ Charity Ball Committee, in partnership with the ACCJ-Kansai Community Service Committee, has been hard at work to bring the Charity Ball back, live and in person. On December 3, we’ll unplug from virtual space and step back to a more analog era as we gather at the Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku to celebrate the Windy City itself: Chicago.
No-Show Charity Ball
Last year, the coronavirus pandemic made planning one of the biggest dates on the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) calendar difficult, and the Charity Ball Committee (CBC) rose to the challenge with a successful online event that raised more than ¥7.4 million—topping the 2019 gala. Despite the hope that 2021 would see a return to the traditional format, it was once again impossible to plan such an event, so a fun and exciting online auction and raffle which will run December 1–11.
Entrepreneurship in Japan and Beyond
When entrepreneurs consider entering the Japanese market, often they eye the nation’s capital as their starting point. The allure of Greater Tokyo, with its population of more than 35 million, is strong. But ask American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Vice President-Chubu Robert Roche where you should start and he’ll invite you west, to the city of Nagoya.
HxD 2021
Healthcare x Digital 2021 will carry forth the goal of forging new partnerships and creating new solutions to solve Japan’s most critical community healthcare and individual patient challenges by focusing on three key areas tied to the digital transformation of society and which can help Japan continue to take care of—and provide even better care for—all its citizens.
Do the Right Thing
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in early 2020, supply chain disruptions put extreme pressure on many companies. The healthcare industry, in particular, struggled with a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), and procuring resources became a difficult—and sometimes risky—business for those in need, as some unscrupulous vendors took advantage of the situation. For others, the crisis was a chance to show how strong ethics provide a solid foundation for long-term business success. One such company is Northfield, Illinois-based Medline Industries, LP.