LINCOLN, NEB. (October 16, 2006)—Individuals interested in developing or expanding opportunities for their businesses in Japan are encouraged to join Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy and a group of Nebraska business, medical and agricultural representatives as they embark on a trade mission there, November 26-December 2.

The Nebraska delegation is tentatively scheduled to visit the Kobe/Osaka area, Shizuoka and Tokyo. While in Tokyo, the Lt. Governor will be celebrating the grand opening of the Nebraska Center, the state’s new international business office.

Participants’ information and itineraries will correlate with their specific fields of interest. The Nebraska departments of Economic Development and Agriculture, U.S. Commercial Service, U. S. Foreign Agricultural Service, Japan External Trade Organization, and Midwest U.S.-Japan Association are working to combine resources and arrange meetings with potential Japanese business partners and industry associations. Japanese government officials and representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Foreign Agricultural Service also will be available to answer questions and discuss concerns.

To learn more about the November trade mission, including costs and how your company may benefit from your participation, contact Joe Chapuran at 402-595-1416, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Susan Rouch at 800-426-6505, 402-471-4668, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than October 20.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Joe Chapuran at 402-595-1416, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TDD, may contact the department through the Statewide Relay System by calling one of the following numbers:
711, (800) 833- 7352 (TDD), or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-3111.