The Minnesota Trade Office is sponsoring a day-long program intended for business leaders who want to know more about the intricacies of doing bussiness with Japan, the world's second largest economy. A team of experienced private sector and government business professionals will cover such basics as the Japanese economy, Japanese business culture, strategies for entering the Japanese market and negotiating. Participants will learn practical skills and gain valuable insights necessary to make doing business with Japan more comfortable, productive and successful.

MIC is cosponsor of this program. For more information, contact Inkie Brons at 651.297.4228 or inkie.brons@state.mn.us. To register, contact Gloria Henck at 651.297.3920 or 800-657-3858, or e-mail Gloria.henck@state.mn.us.