Japan Australia Business Council of SA
JABC Animation Showcase

Come and join us for our next JABC event where we will hear from Greg Holfeld of Panic Productions and Sam White of The People's Republic of Animation. Canadian-born Greg Holfeld is an Adelaide-based animator and illustrator who previously lived in Japan, and drew inspiration form his time there to create his delightful short animation - Sumo Lake. Greg will be talking about the background behind the film and its recent success. Sam White will be talking about the history of the PRA, how the company was created and the challenges and successes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest Speaker:

Greg Holfeld of Panic Productions
Sam White of The People's Republic of Animation

Cost: Free for Members / $10 non-members
RSVP: by 3rd October via RSVP form
Finger food and drinks provided.

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Japan Australia Business Council of SA
An Evening with Chris Woods

Come and join us for our next JABC event where we will hear from Chris Woods Trade Commissioner and Consul to Sapporo. Chris will share his thoughts on business development opportunities between Japan and South Australia.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest Speaker:

Chris Woods
Trade Commissioner and Consul to Sapporo

Cost: $20.00 members & guests / $30 non-members
Finger food and drinks provided.

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Japan Australia Business Council of SA
Japan Market Update 2011

Come and join us for our next JABC event where Senior Trade
Commissioner Chris Rees and Senior Business Development
Manager Kaz Kuroda will join us from Austrade Osaka to
provide a Japan Market Update. Chris and Kaz will discuss the
following:

• .Post-disaster Japan - where to from here?
• Globalising Japanfs workforce - Australiafs role
• Japan in Asia - how Australia can partner with Japan in the worldfs fastest growing region

This informal gathering will be held over Friday afternoon drinks,
and is provided courtesy of the JABC.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest Speaker:

Mr Chris Rees:
Senior Trade Commissioner, Austrade Osaka

Mr Kaz Kuroda:
Senior Business Development Manager, Austrade Osaka

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Japan Australia Business Council of SA
New Year's "Shinnenkai" Event

JABC is once again kick-starting the year with its annual Shinnenkai event.

This year we are privileged to have Mr Duncan MacGillivray joining us as our guest speaker. Duncan is the Managing Director of Kangaroo Island Pure Grain - recipient of the Austrade Export Award 09/10 and the SA Premiers Food Award 09/10. Duncan is also well known as the creater of the world's first alcoholic lemonade, Two Dogs.

The Shinnenkai is always a very enjoyable and informative evening. Please join us in welcoming in the new year with fellow JABC members and guests - and be treated to a tale of two ambitious and wildly successful export stories from one of South Australia's business legends.

Guest Speaker: Mr Duncan MacGillivray

Going Global - The Two Dogs Story & KI Pure Grain Non
GMO Canola to Japan

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Veiw the Shinnenkai 2011 Report

1F, 167 Gouger St , Adelaide SA 5000

JABC AGM & Annual Dinner 2010:

Dinner Costs:
JABC Members and Guests$35
Non-members $45

All members of the Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia are cordially invited to attend the JABCSA AGM for 2010. Following the AGM we will be enjoying a dinner together.

Applications for Executive Council memberships are now being taken. Please be advised that any members who wish to nominate for a position on the JABCSA Committee for 2010/2011 are required to be financial members prior to nomination. Nominations must be received by Monday 22 November 2010.

The DPJ and Hatoyama Government:
Opportunities and Challenges

Prof. Purnendra Jain
University of Adelaide

JABC Members & Guests $25

Catering by Aki's Hands. Drinks provided by Constellation Wines

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JABC Members and Guests $30
Non-members $40

You are cordially invited to join the Japan Australia Business Council of SA for Shinnenkai 2010, a 'new year get-together' to welcome all new members, network and discuss future prospects for 2010.

This event will also serve to vote in timely JABC constitutional improvements.

The evening will be informative and relaxed with the opportunity to network with other members and guests. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues and partners. We look forward to seeing you all there.

With:
Constellation Wines Australia
University of Adelaide - Professional & Continuing Education
Food Adelaide - Aqa Oysters Limited

Come and see what South Australia has to offer Japan; the JABC proudly presents three showcase products and services from its members. University of Adelaide Professional & Continuing Education?s services together with selected wines from Constellation Australia's regional portfolio to match the Seafood tasting courtesy of Aqa Oysters Limited.

The evening will be informative and relaxed with the opportunity to network with other members and have an enjoyable time. Register quick as limited places are sure to fill quickly.

JABC Members FREE
Guests $10

Please click here to view The Showcase Report

Dos and Don'ts in Japan by Mack Wilson

Doing business with Japan? Mack recounted various examples of some common and some not-so-common Dos and Don'ts in Japan. From start up companies to established business; Japanese business etiquate for simple and sticky situations.

Mack has lived in Japan for 10 years, from university student, motorcycle mechanic, concert roadie, nano-technology salesman, advertising executive to manager of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and wine-bar owner, his stories are wide and varied and will have something for all.

Members and Guests of the Japan Australia Business Council of SA are welcome to attend the AGM and Dinner.

An optional and informal dinner will follow the AGM at Sakura Teppanyaki Restaurant.

Download the JABCSA AGM 2008 Invitation [PDF 136KB]

Those of you who have been following the AFC Champions League 2008 would be aware that Adelaide United Football Club have made it to the Quarter Finals after emerging as top of their pool beating out Changchun Yatai (China), Pohang Steelers (South Korea) and Binh Duong (Vietnam).

Adelaide United's next opponent is the Kashima Antlers ?the most successful team in the history of the J-League. The Adelaide United home match for the Quarter Finals is to be played on the 24th of September at Hindmarsh Stadium.

For our second Mix at Six we will be joined by Chris Rees (Senior Business Analyst and Consul General Designate to Osaka, Austrade) and John Michell (State Director - SA, DFAT) who will lead a discussion on the proposed Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement, the negotiation process, and what the FTA means for South Australian businesses trading with Japan.

This is a chance for us to get together for a casual chat over a glass of good red and some wonderful nibbles. Brian Jeffriess, CE0 of the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association, will be joining us on the evening, and sharing some of his valuable experience in trading with Japan.

Malcolm May will be joining us as our guest speaker for this luncheon. Malcolm is the Managing Director of Balco, a local success story. Balco first started exporting to Japan 17 years ago, and continues to ship its products to all major Japanese ports. Malcolm is an entertaining speaker and has a wealth of experience in trading with Japan.

Come on out for our annual new year get-together! This event is held to welcome new members and to celebrate the year ahead.

When: (5:45pm) 6:00 - 8:00pm, Monday, 25 February, 2008
Where: Gil Langley Room
Sir Donald Bradman Stand, Adelaide Oval (Parking at Southern Entrance)

Cost: Free for JABC members, $20 for non-members.

Download the Shinnenkai 08 Flyer [PDF 46KB]

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All members of the Japan Australia Business Council of South Australi are cordially invited to attend the JABCSA AGM for 2007.

When: 6:00-6:30pm, Monday, 26 November, 2007
Where: WASAI Japanese Kitchen,9-15 Field Street, Adelaide
JABC Members Only

Download the JABCSA AGM 2007 Invitation [PDF 37KB]

More Aboout the JABC AGM 2007

The Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia and the Department of Trade and Economic Development invite you a special business seminar Japanese Management Style.

Mr Takashi Asano, Vice President of Japan Management Association Consultants (JMAC), will be the keynote speaker. Please find details in the attached file.

When: 5:45-8:00pm, Wednesday, 31 October, 2007
Where: Gil Langley Room, Adelaide Oval, Memorial Drive

Download the Japanese Management Style Flyer [PDF 117KB]

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JABC SA wins CITCSA's Small or Emerging Chamber 2007!

The Council for International Trade and Commerce South Australia (CITCSA) Awards celebrate the achievements of South Australia's international chambers of commerce and business councils and the individuals who drive them. This year the Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia (JABC of SA) was awarded the Small or Emerging Chamber Award 2007 for its successful re-establishment, growth and commitment to developing bilateral trade and improving intercultural relations between South Australia and Japan.

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Download the Australia and the New Japan - A 21st Century Partnership Flyer [PDF 137KB].

The Japan Australia Business Council of SA Inc. in association with ABB Grain Ltd, Joe White Maltings and Sapporo Breweries Ltd proudly invites its members and invited guests to come and learn how South Australian barley is making a good beer even better. Take this opportunity to sample some of Sapporo’s finest and appreciate the distinction to some of Japan’s favourite beers!

Download the Sapporo Breweries/ABB Event Flyer [PDF 88KB].

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A‘New Year get-together’ to welcome new members and to celebrate this important year in trade relations between Australia and Japan.

Download the Shinnenkai 07 Flyer [PDF 238KB]
Download the Shinnenkai 07 Press Release [PDF 21KB]

The Council for International Trade and Commerce SA Inc (CITCSA) annual Gala Dinner and Awards night at the Adelaide Hilton. The Awards celebrate the achievements of South Australia's international chambers of commerce and business councils and the individuals who drive them. In celebration of the re-launch of the JABC of SA this year, the Japan Australia Business Council of SA occupied a table at this event.

Download the Business Seminar with Professor Hattori and Chris Wood Flyer.

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The Government of South Australia, Austrade and the Japan Australia Business Council invites South Australian businesses and organisations to attend a business seminar at the Hilton Adelaide, on Wednesday 28 June 2006 to explore, widen and deepen business understanding and connection with Japan. Key note speakers Professor Yukio Hattori on "Changing palate of the Japanese Consumer" to the food and beverage industry" and Chris Wood on "Japan - our biggest market is back and buying".

Download the Flyer for the Business Seminar with Professor Hattori and Chris Wood.

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