Governor Schwarzenegger Attends Appreciation Reception for California's Major Japanese Employers.TOKYO -- Ambassador Baker Hosts Event Honoring Companies that Employ over 48,000 Californians California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] last evening attended a reception at the home of U.S. Ambassador Howard H. Baker and hosted by the California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth honoring more than two dozen Japanese companies This is a list of companies from Japan. Note that 株式会社 can be (and frequently is) read both kabushiki kaisha and kabushiki gaisha (with or without a hyphen). See that article for more details. that combined employ more than 48,000 Californians. Invitees included CEOs or senior officers of 30 of the most important Japanese companies and trade associations that have the most Direct Foreign Investment (DFI See Direct foreign investment. ) and employees in California. During his remarks at the reception, Governor Schwarzenegger thanked those in attendance, saying "there is a tremendous history of investment, trade and tourism between Japan and California. I hope to continue and expand that tradition." "I am especially gratified grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to be honoring employers that are providing more than 48,000 jobs in California," he added. Companies that attended the reception include: Nissan; Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.; Hokuto Corporation; Anritsu; Kinki Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.; Hitachi, Ltd.; Honda Motor Co., Ltd.; Kikkoman Corporation; Kawasaki Heavy Industries; Fujitsu Limited; Toshiba; Matsushita; Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation; Japan Airlines; All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.; and Kinki Nihon Tourist Company. The Governor is visiting Japan as part of a larger trade mission to promote investment into California and California's agricultural and tourism industries. Japan is the number one source of Direct Foreign Investment in California, according to the California Chamber of Commerce, and Japanese companies operating in the state provide more than 140,000 jobs. Additionally, Japan is one of the largest consumers of California agricultural products and a major tourism partner, accounting for $668 million in travel-related expenditures in 2003. "Japan has played an important role in the California economy for nearly 150 years," the Governor said last evening. "I want to make sure that Japanese businesses know that California is open for business. We have made significant reforms in the state including limiting government spending, curtailing employer litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , and reducing workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. costs. My administration and the Jobs Commission stand ready to help tonight's guests and other Japanese firms that wish to remain or expand in California." The Ambassador's wife, Nancy Kassebaum Baker Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker (born July 29, 1932) formerly represented the state of Kansas in the United States Senate, having served from 1978 to 1997. She was the daughter of Alf Landon, who was the Governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937 and the 1936 Republican candidate for , members of the Governor's cabinet and other guests of the Ambassador also attended the reception. Attendees were treated to cuisine cooked by chefs from the "Taste of California" reception held the previous night for Japanese tour operators and media at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi Hills. The dishes were made with "California Grown" ingredients and accompanied by California wines. "Governor Schwarzenegger is perhaps the best salesman California could have in Japan," said Lloyd Dean, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Catholic Healthcare West Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) is a California not-for-profit public benefit corporation that operates hospitals in California, Arizona, and Nevada[1]. As such, it is exempt from federal and state income taxes. and a board member of the Jobs Commission. "His high profile in Japan and his marketing genius are helping us tell the story of how California is once again open for business." The reception was paid for by the Commission and contributed to the State of California as a gift in accordance with the State Finance Code. The estimated cost for the event is $40,000. In addition to sponsoring the reception, the Commission produced in cooperation with the California Tourism Commission and the California Grown campaign a series of billboards encouraging the Japanese to visit California, invest in California and buy California Grown products The California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth is an independent member-supported California nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. that works to attract and retain employers and jobs in California and to market the state across the country and around the world as a place to do business, visit, invest and buy products and services. The Commission's recent accomplishments include the successful effort to lure the new Virgin America airline to the San Francisco Bay Area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay . Editor's note: For a complete press kit on the trade mission, please visit www.4cajobs.com. |
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