The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC, www.jmec.gr.jp) is a hands-on business training program, centered around a competition to write the best business plan. JMEC information sessions give potential participants the opportunity to find out more about the JMEC program, to ask questions and to speak with program alumni. We highly recommend those interested in JMEC attend one of these sessions. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. The following are the upcoming information sessions for JMEC 16 (2009-2010):

• ·Thursday, October 15th, 7:30 – 9:00pm, Temple University Japan Campus, Mita Hall room 503
• ·Tuesday, October 20th, 8:15 – 9:15am*, Temple University Japan Campus, Azabu Hall, room 212 * Please note, this is a morning session.

All sessions are free but registration is required. To register for a session, please visit http://www.jmec.gr.jp/participants/upcoming-information-sessions.

The deadlines for JMEC 16 are:?Participants – October 23, 2009?Project Clients – November 27, 2009

The Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC, www.jmec.gr.jp) invites you to join a Wine and Tapas party on Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 – 10:00pm at The Pink Cow. On the menu will be a great selection of wines from Orca International, as well as an assortment of yummy food specially created by Chef Andy. The entrance fee of ¥5,000 includes food, drink and a chance at the door prize drawing. This will be an excellent opportunity to network, so bring plenty of meishi! Please RSVP to info@jmec.gr.jp by October 2 to reserve your spot. This event is expected to be popular, so sign up soon!