JETRO Chairman Ishiguro Meets with Michigan Governor Whitmer

September 2024

On September 3, JETRO Chairman Ishiguro held talks with Governor Gretchen Whitmer of the U.S. state of Michigan. The two leaders exchanged views on Michigan’s initiatives to promote innovation, challenges faced by Japanese companies doing business in the United States, and the continued partnership between Japan and Michigan.

Also on September 3, the “Michigan Innovation Seminar” was held at JETRO Headquarters to present Michigan’s innovation ecosystem and investment environment, with a focus on the mobility sector. The seminar was attended by approximately 80 participants, including representatives from Japanese companies. During the networking session, 28 one-on-one meetings took place between Japanese companies and representatives from the Michigan state government, businesses, and universities.