Gov. Mike Pence met with representatives from Japanese automakers that employ Hoosiers during his visit to Japan on Thursday.
Pence embarked on an economic and development trip to Japan last week, where he has visited Tochigi Prefecture—Indiana’s sister-state—a Vera Bradley store and a joint meeting of Midwest U.S.-Japan Association and Japan-Midwest U.S. Association, according to a press release.
Thursday the governor met with Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, president and CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent company of Subaru, where they discussed the Lafayette production facility, according to the release.
He also went to Nagoya and met with executives from Toyota Tsusho Corp. He also met with leaders from Sugiura Seisakusho Co., Ltd., the parent company of Sunright America, Thursday.
“Indiana’s skilled workforce is the best-in-the-nation option for automotive companies looking for advanced manufacturing expertise,” Pence said in a release. “Jobs are job one, and this is just another step that’s driving us toward increased employment. After multiple meetings today with automotive executives, we discussed what the companies are seeking for their next expansion and what Indiana can provide them as a state that works for business.”
The governor will meet with executives at Toyota Motor Corp. Friday, and he will fly back to Indiana Saturday.
— Matt Stefanski
Gov. Mike Pence meets with auto leaders while on Japan economic trip
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