FLORENCE - The North Eastern Strategic Alliance will lead a delegation from South Carolina to Japan and China later this month, on what officials with the group say is the latest in a series of efforts to bring jobs to the region.
According to a news release, the 33rd annual joint meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association and the Southeast U.S./Japan Association kicks off in Tokyo later this month.
Sen. Yancey McGill, who also serves as NESA Chairman, and Sen. Hugh Leatherman will represent NESA and the state of South Carolina at the event, the release said.
According to McGill, the purpose of the trip is both to continue to build relationships with East Asian companies doing business in South Carolina and also to seek potential business partners for the NESA region and for the state.
“We will inform the companies we meet with of opportunities in the state and region and work to uncover growth trends and business initiatives emerging within East Asia,” McGill said in the release. “We continue to press ahead in our efforts to bring jobs to our communities.”
Over 25 Japanese companies have a presence in the NESA region including AVX, Firestone, Metglas, Highland Industries-Takata, and Honda, the release said.
“There are many Japanese companies whose investments in the NESA region provide jobs to our citizens. This trip is an effort to let them know we appreciate their business and encourage them to increase their presence here,” Leatherman said in the release.
In addition to attending the SEUS joint meeting, the delegation will meet with business leaders throughout Japan, and also will travel to China in an effort to discuss business opportunities with targeted organizations in that country.
“Chinese investment is another opportunity we must explore if we are to continue our economic development success. As a part of our trip to East Asia we are going to ensure that Chinese companies are familiar with the advantages associated with investing in our region. I firmly believe that companies around the world know need to know that NESA’s nine member counties are open for business,” Leatherman said.
Leatherman will be providing several updates during the trip on Facebook and Twitter, which can be accessed through his Web site at senatorleatherman.com.
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