Leigh Wieland's Contact Details

Leigh Wieland's Company Details

Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc.

Nashville, TN, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Import/Export

FACILITATING PROSPEROUS RELATIONSHIPS WITH JAPANJAST is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, funded by membership contributions, corporate sponsorships and grants from philanthropic foundations to create mutual economic benefit by facilitating a prosperous bilateral relationship between Tennessee and Japan.JAST has as its Mission to deliver high value outreach initiatives that sustain and grow relationships, ignite commerce and secure a vibrant bilateral economic future for Tennessee and Japan while ensuring organizational capacity and sound fiscal management.JAST's Corporate and Individual Members:1. Recognize and Promote Japan's Investments in Tennessee: Japan is the state's leading source - by far - of foreign direct investment, employing more than 50,000 residents, AND a dynamic partner for future growth in our communities. 2. Bring Economic Gains & Prosperity to Our Communities: Japanese firms make significant contributions to local economies, bringing higher than average wages and benefits, value-added, R&D, exports and imports and greater productivity overall.3. Respect Cultures: Sharing knowledge and insights about history, culture and common interests strengthens two-way communication and trust.4. Expand Tennessee's Japan-Connected Business Networks: Meeting experts and business executives from throughout the U.S. and Japan by attending regional and local events and programs strengthens existing and future business connections.5. Build and Renew Key Relationships: Collective and individual investments yield returns in the form of a vibrant bilateral relationship built on trust and loyalty and repeat business and referrals to business colleagues and suppliers.