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Japan-America Society of Indiana

    February 7, 2014

    Bloomington,IN – On February 27th JASI will be holding the Japan Update Conference in Indianapolis. This event will include keynote speakers such as Governor Mike Pence, as well as prominent business leaders from the Toyota Motor Corporation and JP Morgan Chase. The conference will cover topics such as the economy, manufacturing, and trade relations between Indiana and Japan. This conference is sure to shed light on the future of the economic impact Japanese companies are having on Indiana.

    At TASUS we believe in continuously improving our company, our employees, and our community. This is why TASUS is a sponsor of JASI and will be represented at the conference on February 27th. We are looking forward to the conference and hope others will join us. If you are interested in more information on the organization or the Japan Update Conference follow the link below to go to the JASI website. Japan-America Society of Indiana.

    About JASI: The Japan-America Society of Indiana(JASI) is a non-profit organization which has been established to strengthen the relationship between Japan and Indiana. JASI has touched over 10,000 people with their programs by sponsoring many events throughout the state every year. These events vary from business briefings to cultural events, as well as many other engaging programs.

    Expanding Operations in Indiana

      January 29, 2014

      photo: additional 9,000 square foot facility to be used for Tsuchiya Group North America Operations


      Bloomington, IN – TASUS has announced their expansion in Indiana, and the state could not be happier. Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan told the Indiana Economic Development Corporation “The importance of retaining the North American headquarters of TASUS Corporation in Bloomington and Monroe County cannot be overstated. We greatly appreciate the significant state of Indiana support for TASUS as well as the confidence TASUS has shown in our community as the location for the company’s continued growth.” The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, which replaced the Department of Commerce, announced in a press release that TASUS was offered $120,000 in conditional tax credits and an additional $380,000 in training grants for job expansion.

      TASUS currently employs 180 Hoosiers and will invest $2.1 Million to renovate and expand their operations in Bloomington. TASUS President Melanie Hart discussed the expansion saying “Looking forward, as a company we knew we had to expand, our distributed products division was growing and we physically needed more space. I’m pleased that we were able to keep that growth here in Indiana; we are well placed geographically to reach our customers and continue growing with the help of our skilled workforce.”

      If you are interested in joining the TASUS team follow the link to our Career Opportunities page and if you would like to read the entire press release from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation click on the link at the bottom of the page.

      TASUS / Hart credited by U.S. Embassy Japan

        January 24, 2014











        Bloomington, IN– Melanie Hart, President and CEO of Tsuchiya Group North America and the TASUS companies was recognized in the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Journal for her role at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Andrew Wylegala, Senior Commercial Officer at U.S. Embassay Japan, credited Ms. Hart for talking about the improving economic climate for Japanese investors in the U.S. To read the entire article follow the link below.


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