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• 無料ビジネスアカデミー参加申し込みフォーム JASSW Free Business Academy Registration Form

  • Start
    Tuesday, January 24, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, September 01, 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  ワシントン州日米協会

  スモールビジネスリジリエンシープログラム

  にご参加ありがとうございます。

  Thank you for your participation in

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington.
  

  
  

  
  

  SBRPは、

  ワシントン州内の中小規模事業オーナー様を

  日本語でのビジネスウェビナーや対面プログラム、

  助成金やローン、勉強会などのリソース

  （ソーシャルネットワークやウェブサイト・Podcastなど）

  で支援します！

  The Small Business Resiliency Program (SBRP)

  supports small business owners

  operating in the State of Washington

  with business webinars and

  in-person programs in Japanese,

  and helps them find other resources

  such as grants, loans, and study groups

  (social networks, websites, podcasts and more!).

  
  

  
  

  ワシントン州日米協会SBRPは

  ワシントン州商務省Small Business Regiliency Network

  とのパートナーシップに基づき、

  COVID-19の影響を受けている小規模・個人事業者の皆様へ

  英語以外を母国語とするマイノリティ支援のため

  「日本語で」プログラムを提供する団体に選ばれ、

  日本人または日系オーナー様の支援をしております。

  
  

  In partnership with the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN)

  of the Washington State Department of Commerce

  the Small Business Resiliency Program

  of the Japan America Society of the State of Washington

  has supported minority business owners of limited English ability

  who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Specifically, our program was chosen by the Washington State Department of Commerce to offer support IN JAPANESE to Japanese and Japanese speaking businesspersons.

  
  

  このプログラムは次の二つの軸で成り立っています

  Our program includes 2 main pillars of support: 

  1. Resources

  SBAが提供するPPPやEIDLのように

  申請により支援を受けるプログラムを始め図書館で提供する無料相談コーナーなど

  多くの支援プログラムが国、州などの公的機関から提供されています

  そのような支援プログラム情報を日本語で紹介します

  
  

  Explanations and information in Japanese regarding Federal,

  State and other public programs offered by the

  Federal Small Business Administration (SBA)

  such as the PPP and EIDL programs,

  and more recently WA Hospitality Grants. 

  Applicants to these programs can access government support

  such as free consulting sessions offered at

  public libraries and in virtual meetings.

  
  

  2. Technical Assistance

  
  

  事業を立ち上げる、あるいは運営するにあたり

  多くの疑問点を解決しなければならない場面は多く

  こんな時に日本語で相談できたら・・

  と感じる方は多いのではないでしょうか？

  また、オーナーの皆様が知りたい情報を

  日本語でSBRPがご提供しています。

  
  

  現在SBRPでご提供しているプログラムは、

  １．無料Business webinar Seriesの録画アーカイブ動画提供

  ２．週刊知っ得情報（週１回）

  ３．日米協会のPodcast、Small Business Bites （週１回）

  ４．日米協会SBEA会員向けニュースレターの発行（週１回）

  
  

  また、

  ・ 会員の皆様の質問を、SBRPが政府に直接尋ねます

  ・会員の皆様のご要望により、ビジネスとビジネスをつなぎます

  ・SBRP主催のイベントの優先的な登録ができます

  ・ビジネスを広く宣伝する機会ができます

  
  

  
  

  Many Japanese-speaking businesspeople starting up and

  operating businesses benefit from consultations in Japanese

  regarding the issues they encounter.

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program is

  ready to discuss the practical matters

  that businesses in Washington State encounter.

  
  

  Our Small Business Resiliency Program currently includes:

  1. Free, recorded Business Webinars.

  2. The Weekly Report: “Shittoku” with useful information

  in Japanese for business owners.

  3. The Weekly Japan-America Society Podcast:

  “Small Business Bites,” also in Japanese.

  4. The weekly JASSW SBEA Newsletter.

  
  

  ＜登録前にご確認ください＞

  
  

  ＊ワシントン州内に事業所があるオーナーの方を対象としております
  他州の方は事業所のある州でのプログラムにご参加ください

  ＊プログラムは基本的に日本語で提供されます

  
  

  ＊内容や条件については事前の予告なしに変更される場合があります

  <Remember the following before requesting SBRP Membership>
  

  
  

  
  

  * You should own a business starting up

  or operating in the State of Washington.

  Business owners of businesses in other States

  are only eligible for programs within the State in question.

  * SBRP programs are provided in Japanese.

  * Programs and conditions for membership

  may change without prior notice.
  

  
  

  
  

  Register for Membership HERE!
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  ウェビナーのコース内容と講師、ワークショップについては、

  ウェブサイトをご確認ください。

  
  

  Please refer to the following website for descriptions of webinar topics, lecturers, resources, workshops, etc.

  https://jassw.org/small-business/

  
  

  
  

  Contact

  
  

  Email: Smallbiz@jassw.org

  
  

  ＊プログラムコーディネーターが日本語で対応いたします

  Eメール、お電話など、日本語でお気軽にお問合せください

  * A program coordinator will respond in Japanese.

  Please feel free to speak or write in Japanese.
  

  
  

  
  

  また、エキスパート講師をご希望の専門家の方のご応募もお待ちしております

  詳しくはメールでお問い合わせください

  
  

  Become part of our network of experts! Make contacts by providing information about your field and services.

  For further information please feel free to email us!
  

  

  お知り合いの方にSmall Business Empowerment Academyを

  ご紹介ください！

  
  

  
  

  Please spread the word about

  the Small Business Empowerment Academy!

  
  

  Share this information with

  your family members, friends and others

  who could use support running their business! 

  
  

   

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• Volunteer for the JASSW Booth at Japan Fair 2025!

  • Start
    Saturday, July 12, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    Sunday, July 13, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Meydenbauer Center

  Register

  

  Sign up today! Volunteer for the
  

  JASSW Booth at Japan Fair 2025!

  
  

  
  

  Saturday, July 12th & Sunday, July 13th

  Meydenbauer Center

  11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

  
  

  Join us for a great weekend at the bustling Japan Fair! Come help JASSW in promoting its various programs and membership with flyers and engaging activities!

  
  

  Volunteer tasks: hang out at our table, hand out flyers, answer general questions about JASSW & membership, coordinate our chopsticks challenge games, help set up or break down booth depending on your shift time.

  Further instruction and information about your role and the event will be sent to registered volunteers prior to the event.

  You can volunteer for the full day, the AM shift, or the PM shift. 
  

  SATURDAY

  Full Day Shift: 10 am to 6 pm

  AM Shift: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

  PM Shift: 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm

  
  

  SUNDAY

  Full Day Shift: 10 am to 5 pm

  AM Shift: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

  PM Shift: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

  
  

  Note About Parking:

  We encourage volunteers to take public transportation to & from Meydenbauer Center if possible.

  
  

  Questions? Please contact us at jassw@jassw.org or (206) 374-0180.

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• 65th Annual Golf Tournament

  • When
    Monday, July 21, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive, Sammamish, WA 98074

  Register

  
  

  Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity to Play at a Stunning PRIVATE GOLF CLUB!

  The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) invites you to our 65th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at The Plateau Club. Our foursome scramble golf tournament is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Society, and gives our community an opportunity to connect with other individuals and organizations, while simultaneously supporting the Society through your engagement and enjoying contests, raffles, and more!

  This year, we are back at The Plateau Club, a private golf course located in the lush forests of Sammamish, Washington. Not a golfer? Please join us for the Awards Dinner, where there will be opportunities to enjoy the clubhouse and join our Silent Auction and Raffle! Enjoy a great day of golf at The Plateau Club's gorgeous golf course and network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society and our mission.

  
  

  Monday, July 21st, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

  Venue: The Plateau Club

  25625 E. Plateau Drive, Sammamish, WA 98074

  Event Website:  https://jassw.org/65th-annual-golf-tournament

  
  

  Early Bird Ticket Pricing Extended Until 7/7

  Award Dinner Only- $75 

  Individual Golfer- $250
  

  Foursome Golfers- $980

  The golfer registration fee includes green fee, range balls, a fully equipped cart, lunch, and Tournament Award dinner.

  *The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 23-7282194). Contributions to JASSW are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. For memberships and event registrations, the tax-deductible amount is the total contribution minus the fair market value (FMV) of any goods or services received.

  For this event, the estimated FMV is as follows: $45 for Award Dinner Only, $200 for Individual Golfer, and $800 for Foursome Golfers. 

  Timeline

  10:00 AM – Check-In

  11:00 AM – Pre-Tournament Lunch

  11:45 AM – Shotgun Loading

  12:00 PM – Shotgun Start

  ~ Golf Tournament ~

  5:00 PM – Dinner Check In

  6:00 PM – Tournament Dinner and Awards

  
  

  
  

  Why join the tournament? The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thanks to the support of our members and community, our staff, volunteers, and board members have continued to fulfill our mission to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State.

  Our Golf Tournament is our biggest summer fundraisers and a popular event for our members and the community. The funds raised from the tournament help support our various education, business, and cultural programming - including:

  • Our Japan In the Schools (JIS) program, where staff and volunteers bring a hands-on experience of various Japanese cultural and language lessons into the classrooms,
  • Our America In the Schools program, which runs similarly to our JIS program and provides free curriculum and resources for schools and educators in Japan to teach their students about U.S. culture and schools
  • Regular events with support from various community organizations to further support the U.S. - Japan relationship

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Consider Becoming a Sponsor!

  We have many sponsorship opportunities available - perfect to fit the needs of any organization or individual!

  Sponsor Our Event!

  Learn more about our Golf Tournament Here! Volunteer for the tournament!

  Questions? Contact us at jassw@jassw.org or 206-374-0180.

  
  

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• Sponsor the 65th Annual Golf Tournament!

  • When
    Monday, July 21, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Plateau Club

  Register

  
  

  Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity to Play at a Stunning PRIVATE GOLF CLUB!

  The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) invites you to our 65th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 21st,  2025 at The Plateau Club. Our foursome scramble golf tournament is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Society, and gives our community an opportunity to connect with other individuals and organizations, while simultaneously supporting the Society through your engagement and enjoying contests, raffles, and more!

  This year, we are back at The Plateau Club, a private golf course located in the lush forests of Sammamish, Washington. Not a golfer? Please join us for the Awards Dinner, where there will be opportunities to enjoy the clubhouse and join our Silent Auction and Raffle! Enjoy a great day of golf at The Plateau Club's gorgeous golf course and network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society and our mission.

  *The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 23-7282194). Contributions to JASSW are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. For sponsorships, the tax-deductible amount is the total contribution minus the fair market value (FMV) of any goods or services received. The estimated FMV for sponsorships at this event is $200 for Hole Sponsorship and $0 for all other sponsorship levels.

  
  

  Monday, July 21th, 2025 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

  Venue: The Plateau Club

  
  

  Consider Becoming a Sponsor!

  We have many sponsorship opportunities available - perfect to fit the needs of any organization or individual!

  Sponsorships are tax-deductible. Please contact us for more details.

  
  

  Title Sponsor: $5,000

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • All Hole Sponsor benefits
  • Your company’s name in the title of the tournament

  
  

  Hole Sponsor: $1,900

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Premier logo placements
  • On-course sign placement at designated holes
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials including the event program and our website
  • Recognition at the event reception and dinner
  • Sponsorship logo with direct link to your company’s website
  • Signs on the cart(s) with your company’s logo prominently displayed
  • Opportunity to set up tents/staff sponsored hole(s)
  • One free golfer if you register a foursome! Sign up during Early Bird pricing (~6/12) for a $735 foursome, or $863 after Early Bird ends!

  
  

  Hole Sponsor with In-Kind Donation: $1,500

  If you provide an in-kind donation for the tournament (prizes, food, snacks, etc. with a FMV around $400), you can get all the benefits of a Hole Sponsor at a discounted rate!

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Premier logo placements
  • On-course sign placement at designated holes
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials including the event program and our website
  • Recognition at the event reception and dinner
  • Sponsorship logo with direct link to your company’s website
  • Signs on the cart(s) with your company’s logo prominently displayed
  • Opportunity to set up tents/staff sponsored hole(s) 

  
  

  1/2 Hole Sponsor: $1,100

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • On-course sign placement
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials including the event program and our website
  • Recognition at the event reception and dinner
  • Sponsorship logo with direct link to your company’s website
  • Signs on the cart(s) with your company’s logo prominently displayed
  • Opportunity to set up tents/staff on sponsored hole

  
  

  Exclusive Sponsorship: $975 each

  Driving Range Area Sponsor, Chipping Contest Sponsor, Putting Contest Sponsor

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Signs with your company’s name prominently displayed
  • Recognition in all Golf Tournament promotional materials

  
  

  
  

  Learn more about our Golf Tournament Here!

  Questions? Contact us at jassw@jassw.org or 206-374-0180.

  
  

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• VOLUNTEER for the 65th Annual Golf Tournament!

  • When
    Monday, July 21, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Plateau Club 25625 E Plateau Dr, Sammamish, WA 98074

  Register

  

  Sign up today! Volunteer for the
  

  65th Annual Golf Tournament

  Monday, July 21st, 2025
  

  @The Plateau Club

  Sammamish, Washington

  
  

  Join us for a great day at The Plateau Club's gorgeous golf course! Come join your fellow colleagues for some fun on the green and an opportunity to meet some of the most prominent people in the community!

  Volunteer tasks: set-up, tear down, registration, putting & chipping contests, awards ceremony, and other tasks as necessary

  You can volunteer for the full day, the Morning shift, or the Afternoon shift. Food will be provided to all volunteers.

  
  

  Morning Shift: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

  Help check-in golfers at our check-in booth, support our putting & chipping contests, and volunteer on the green to record the various contests!

  
  

  "All-Day" Shift: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

  Help check-in golfers at our check-in booth, support our putting & chipping contests, and volunteer on the green to record the various contests! After the tournament, help out at the Awards Dinner by selling raffle tickets, running auction items & raffle tickets, and generally enjoy the evening!

  
  

  "FULL All-Day" Shift: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

  For those who would be able to help out for the actual "full day"!

  
  

  Evening Shift: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  Help out at our golf competition, registration for our dinner guests, help sell raffle tickets, run auction items and prizes, and enjoy the evening!

  
  

  Please note, this will be an outdoor event, so be sure to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, water, etc. to help stay comfortable!

  
  

  Want to play golf? Sign up to the Golf Tournament here!

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Michiko Yoshino at myoshino@jassw.org or (206) 374-0180.

  
  

  
  

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• One-on-one advice Workshop (7/25) 個別相談ワークショップ(7/25)

  • When
    Friday, July 25, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    NVC Memorial Hall (1212 S King St, Seattle, WA 98144)

  Register

  (日本語は下に続きます。)  

                 

  
  

  Registration page 

  for in-person, one-on-one advice workshop in June 2025

  
  

  • Looking for advice on how to start a company?
  • Struggling with QuickBooks on your own?
  • Want to start a business but not sure where to begin?
  • Looking for loans you can get even without a strong credit history?
  • Need recommendations for trustworthy experts or connections with other businesses?
  • I’m looking for expert advice on marketing!
    
  • I want to learn about U.S.-Japan imports and exports!
    

  Do you have concerns like these?

  Business consultants, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and advisors on Marketing and export and import between Japan and the U.S. are available for personalized consultations!

  
  

  Please click the “Register” button to proceed with reserving your time slot.

  If you have actually participated in 4 or more workshops, select “I have participated 4 or more times since August 2023” and enter the extra time you want in the “Topic for Advice” field. In cooperation with the Washington State Department of Commerce, we are able to offer these workshops completely free of charge.

  We will let you know if you will be allotted extra time after scheduling all requests.

  Remember…

  • In cooperation with the Washington State Department of Commerce, we are able to offer these workshops completely free of charge. So you will be able to receive business advice at these workshops without effecting your budget.
  • Please remember that our objective is to serve as many people as possible. If you need to cancel or change your reservation let us know please contact us at least 48 hours in advance, so we can serve others.  We appreciate your cooperation.
  • Make sure you fill in the “Topic for Advice” field when you make your reservation. Due to scheduling and other arrangements you may not always have the same Advisor.

  Please note:
  Although we have offered the option of reserving specific time slots, it is possible that some adjustments in scheduling may take place. We appreciate your understanding in such cases.

  
  

  
  

              
  

  6月の対面式　個別相談ワークショップ
  

  • 会社設立の方法についてのアドバイスが欲しい！

  • 自己流クイックブックスを何とかしたい！

  • 起業したいけどどこから始めたらいいんだろう？

  • 信用がなくても借りられるローンは？

  • 信頼できる専門家を紹介してほしい、他の業者とつながりたい!　などなど。。

  • マーケティングについてアドバイスが欲しい！

  • 日本との輸出入についての知識を得たい！

  こんなお悩みありませんか？

  ビジネスコンサルタント、QuickBooks プロアドバイザー、マーケティングと日米間の輸出入に関するアドバイザーが個別に相談を受け付けます！

  
  

  
  

  「Register」ボタンよりご予約手続きにお進み下さい。

  ご来場の回数が４回以上になる方は、「2023年８月からのご訪問回数が４回以上の方」の欄を選択の上、ご希望時間を「相談内容」の欄にご記入ください。調整の上こちらから連絡差し上げます。

  お願い

  • この講座は、ワシントン州商務省からのご協力により、完全無料でご提供しております。安心してお越しください。

  • 一人でも多くの方にご利用していただくことが我々のミッションでもありますから、ご都合が悪くなった方は必ず事前のご連絡をお願いいたします。４８時間前までに連絡くださるようお願いいたします。No Showの方には次回よりお申込みができなくなることもございますので、よろしくお願いいたします。
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  おことわり

  • 時間の予約を直接お取りいただけるシステムにしましたが、都合により後から時間の変更をお願いする可能性がございます。あらかじめご了承下さい。

  
  

  
  

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