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• 無料ウェビナービジネスアカデミ-/ JASSW Free Business Academy Webinars

  • Start
    Tuesday, May 24, 2022
  •  
  • End
    Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  ワシントン州内の小規模事業オーナーを

  日本語でのビジネスウェビナープログラムで支援します！

  We support small business owners who run

  or will start own business in the State of Washington! 

  All programs are held in Japanese!

  
  

  
  

  専門家による実践的な

  無料ビジネスウェビナーシリーズ

  ”Small Business Empowerment Academy”

  第一期 開催中！

  お申し込みは今すぐ！

  
  

  この度、ワシントン州日米協会は

  ワシントン州商務省の多言語プログラムの一環として

  COVID-19の影響を受けている小規模・個人事業者の中でも

  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ました

  
  

  The Washington Department of Commerce has selected the Japan-America Society

  to be the organization to support small business owners of Japanese descent

  who use Japanese as their first language.

  With this new role, we are thrilled to announce our new program -

  the Small Business Resiliency Network Program!

  
  

  
  

  このプログラムは次の二つの軸で成り立っています

  Provided in Japanese, this program has two main components: 

  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

  
  

  Our website keeps you informed and updated on what resources are out there for

  small businesses, including government assistance programs,

  pandemic relief, educational events, and more!  

  
  

  
  

  2. Free Webinars

  
  

  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？

  
  

  公認会計士、弁護士、保険エージェントなどが

  無料ウェビナーを提供する

  " The Small Business Empowerment Academy"

  
  

  受講後の講師とのQ＆Aでのフォローアップや

  規定のレクシャーを修了した方には

  スカラーシップの一環として

  ●日米協会の初年度会員料が無料

  ●日米協会を通じて広く自社事業をアピール

  などの特典もあります

  
  

  また、このウェビナーを通しての

  新しいネットワークの構築もお手伝いいたします

  
  

  オンラインプログラムの特性を活かし

  ワシントン州内のどこに拠点があっても参加できます

  
  

  アーカイブ配信でも受講できるので
  ライブ配信時に都合が悪くても大丈夫！
  忙しいあなたの空いた時間を使って
  ワンランク上の事業の運営を目指しましょう！

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  ＊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

  ＊`Pre-Regisitration後、本登録フォーㇺをお送りいたします

  
  

  ＊プログラムは基本的に日本語で提供され、

  後日、英語訳を付けたアーカイブを配信予定です

  
  

  ＊今後、さらに新しいトピックのウェビナーも追加予定です

  ＊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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  We provide a FREE Business Webinar series held by professionals called

  "The Small Business Empowerment Academy"

  
  

  There will be about 10 webinar courses given by experts on topics such as

  Accounting, Business law, Banking, Business insurance and more. 

  
  

  
  

  Webinar participants will receive many benefits, including:

  ● Having the chance to learn from business professionals

  ● Getting your questions answered during live Q&A sessions

  Participants who attend at least 5 webinar courses will

  
  

  ● Earn a certificate of completion 

  ● Promoting your own business to the community

  ● Getting one free year of JASSW membership

  ● ...and more! 

   
  

  We are excited to work with you,  

  Japanese-American and Japanese immigrant business owners

  in the State of Washington!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  ** Please note **

  * All webinars are provided in Japanese.

  *This program is provided for ONLY the Small Business Owners

  who has the office in State of Washington, USA.

  *If you do not have a place of business in Washington, please contact

  Email: Smallbiz@jassw.org

  *Contents are subject to change without prior notice.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Register HERE!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Webinar Courses & Instructors 

  We are pleased to introduce our professionals for our webinar series.

  More courses will be coming!

  	Accounting 101  by Kanako Matsumoto CPA, CFE Nishijin Accounting & Consulting, LLC Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Currently Archived  Tax Return & Small Business Support Programs Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Time: 7 pm ~ 8 pm
  	Business and Commercial  Banking/Lending 101 by Billy Huntley VP, Sr Business Banker Umpqua Bank Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Currently Archived
  	Business Law & Empowerment Law by Naoko Inoue Shatz Shatz Law Group PLLC Part 1 Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Currently Archived  Part 2 Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Time: 7 pm ~ 8 pm
  	The Basics of Business Insurance by Hitoshi Suwa Ogishima & Associates Insurance Company Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Time: 7 pm - 8 pm
  	Cross-Cultural Marketing by Sachiko Akahori Miller Founder & CEO Market to Japan, LLC Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Register HERE!
  

  
  

  

  
  

  More information

  
  

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

  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

  
  

  
  

  また、第２期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

  
  

  

  Please spread the word about

  the Small Business Empowerment Academy

  and JASSW's new role!

  
  

  Share this information with

  your family members, friends and others

  who could use support running their business! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• JAS-Net Unmasked

  • When
    Thursday, May 26, 2022
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Nexus Seattle Skyclub (1808 Minor Ave)

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  Let's toast with a casual evening with the community and the Society... in-person! Mingle and enjoy good food, great drinks, and amazing company while taking in the beautiful Seattle skyline at the gorgeous Nexus Seattle Skyclub!

  *At check-in, please provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. If you cannot provide proof of vaccination/negative test, please keep your mask on at all times except when eating and drinking.

  There's a limited capacity of 40 people so make sure to register early!

  Big thanks to Costco for the food donations!

  

  
  

  Price

  JASSW Members*: $25

  Non-Members: $40

  *JASSW Member pricing is available to both Individual Members and persons who are part of our Corporate Members. Check out our most updated list of Corporate Members here.

  Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information.

  
  

  Nexus Seattle Skyclub

  
  

  Parking

  Parking will not be validated. Please utilize street parking, parking garages such as Met Park West Garage (located across the street from the venue), or parking lots like 1901 Minor Ave or Diamond Parking Service.

  
  

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

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• June 2022 Board Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, June 23, 2022
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online & In-Person* @ Mercer Island Community & Event Center

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  June 2022 Board Meeting

  Board meetings are for the Board of Directors only.

  
  

  Agenda:

  1.  Meeting Minutes from April Board Meeting

  2.  Financial Report/Budget

  3. Committee Reports

  4. Old Business

  5. New Business

  
  

  **Detailed agenda and background documents will be sent beforehand. 

  ***Please contact Michiko Yoshino at myoshino@jassw.org with any questions or to propose an agenda topic.

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• JASSW-OIST Joint Series Kick-Off: Learning About SDGs through Outdoor Activities

  • When
    Tuesday, June 28, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  JASSW-OIST Joint Series Kick-Off

  
  

  Interested in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and want to know how it relates to you? Kick-off our new JASSW-OIST Joint Speaker Series with the OIST Foundation and join us for a discussion with two fantastic women as we deepen our understanding of the SDGs through their experience with various outdoor activities - just in time for a fantastic summer season in Washington State! 

  Pricing

  Members: Free with suggested donations

  Non-Members: $15

  Free Early Bird Registration for Non-Members - Until June 14th!

  
  

  Speakers
  

  

  Sophia Danenberg

  Sophia Danenberg was born in Okinawa, Japan and grew up in the Chicago area. She was first introduced to the world of climbing as a Fulbright Fellow at Keio University in Tokyo. She has climbed dozens of mountains since, and became the first Black woman to summit Mount Everest in 2006. Since 2009, she has been an International Policy Leader for the Boeing Company. Outside of work, she has played an active part in the community and currently serves as a board member for NatureBridge and a governor-appointed Washington State Parks and Recreation Commissioner.

  
  

  Yuko Kakazu

  Yūko Kakazu was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. Her participation in a NASA-sponsored Space Camp inspired her to pursue a career related to space. After graduating from Okinawa Shogaku High School, she began her studies in the Graduate School of Science and Faculty of Science at Tohoku University. After graduating with her bachelor's degree from Tohoku University, she got her master's degree and Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

  
  

  Thank you to Boeing for the sponsorship!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 62nd Annual Golf Tournament

  • When
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022
  • Location
    Golf Club at Newcastle

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  Register Now!

  
  

  Join us for a great day of golf at the gorgeous Newcastle golf course! Network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society in its mission to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State.

  Volunteer!

  Not a golfer but want to help out? We're also looking for volunteers!

  Register to be a volunteer here.

  
  

  Registration Fees

  Registration fee includes green fee, range balls, fully equipped cart, bento lunch, and tournament dinners.

  Early Bird Discounts Until June 15!

  Individual Golfer - $245

  Foursome Golfers - $980

  After June 15

  Individual Golfer - $275

  Foursome Golfers - $1100

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Named Sponsor: $5,000

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

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

  
  

  Event Sponsor: $1,500

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

  • Premier logo placements
  • 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
  • One free golfer if you sign up for a foursome with your sponsorship

  
  

  Exclusive Sponsorship: Varies

  $750 each: Driving Range Area, Chipping Contest, and Putting Contest Sponsor

  $850: Rusty Putter Sponsor

  For your sponsorship you will receive:

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

  
  

  Promotional table at a sponsored hole with fees is available to all sponsor, please contact us or go to jassw.org for the details.

  
  

  Thank You to Our Sponsors!

  
  

  Event Sponsors

  　　　　　　

  
  

  Chipping Contest Sponsor	Rusty Putter Sponsor
  	Tom and Yoko Sasaki

  
  

  
  

  
  

  More information will be uploaded in the next few months so stay tuned!

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

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• Volunteer for the 62nd Annual Golf Tournament!

  • When
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022
  •  
    9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Ln, Newcastle, WA 98059

  Register

  

  Sign up today! Volunteer for the
  

  62nd Annual Golf Tournament

  
  

  Wednesday, July 27, 2022
  

  Golf Club at Newcastle

  
  

  Join us for a great day at the gorgeous Newcastle 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!

  We are committed to doing our part to protect the safety of our members, staff and volunteers by following the Washington State Healthy Washington Phase Guidelines.
  

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

  You can volunteer for the full day or for either the Morning/Afternoon shifts. Food will be provided to all volunteers.

  Full Day Shift: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
  

  Morning Shift: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

  Afternoon Shift: 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm

  
  

  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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