NetTokyo 2008 - Supporters

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Vital Japan

Vital Japan is a non profit Tokyo-based bilingual professionals group dedicated to providing a forum for members to meet and discuss business and public policy issues in English. Monthly discussion meetings and networking parties are the core activities of Vital Japan.
[ http://vitaljapan.com/ ]

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ICA (International Computer Association)

Established in 1970, the ICA (International Computer Association) has grown into one of Japan's largest, most influential organizations covering Information Technology and Business in Japan. The ICA provides a forum for information exchange, networking, and identification of business expansion opportunities with many of the key movers and shakers in Japan.
[ http://www.icajapan.jp/ ]

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N.I.T. (Networking In Tokyo)

Tokyo's most successful social community. A group of people who like spending their sundays with other interesting people in Tokyo. A place to connect and meet others like you. Big meeting every 3rd Sunday
[ http://www.e-nit.org/ ]

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XL Japan

Represents Asia and the network and the enterprise
[ http://www.xljapan.jp/en/ ]

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Pacific Northwest Japan

This community develops the solid relationship between Pacific Northwest and Japan to the world.
We put our pride on this social pathway to a world centre of outdoor life, new technology and entrepreneurialism.
[ http://www.pacificnorthwest.jp/ ]

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U+1 evenings

Co-hosts Curtis Mackenzie and Dan Harris organize the U+1 evenings every two months. U+1 enables their numerous clusters of friends to get together in a casual setting, relax and have a drink or three, make new friends, and maybe expand their business network. U+1 is "you plus one" - bring a friend with you - and it attracts a large variety of people from different backgrounds and interests.
[ Networking Event U+1 ]

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CHIARA mate

CHIARA mate is a casual fitness circle to offer you yoga and pilates lessons and stretching and walking exercises that really work and have you stay in shape. Studio in Kamiyacho, Jiyugaoka, and Sakurashinmachi.
[ http://chiaramate.com/ ]

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University of Southern California (USC)

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities.
[ http://www.usc.edu/ ]

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Net Impact

Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of new leaders who use business to improve the world.
Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world.
[ http://www.netimpacttokyo.org ]

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Media Coverage and Thanks to:

Timothy Coghlan - Thanks to Tim for being a huge all-around help on the event and for proactively getting some great NetTokyo sponsors!

Dave Shoemaker - Thanks to Dave for volunteering to help on making the reception process as smooth as possible!

Student Volunteers - Thanks to all the student volunteers for their help with the reception desk, selling raffle tickets, and doing whatever it takes to ensure we have a great party!

Metropolis - Japan's No.1 English Magazine
[ http://metropolis.co.jp/ ]

Divable Tokyo - Facebook group to allow anyone to join who would like to meet some new people or attend their events.
[ Facebook | Divable Tokyo ]

Mainichi Daily News - English language Web version of Mainichi Shimbun. Article on The 4th Annual NetTokyo Charity Networking Event -- July 19th, 2008.
[ Mainichi Daily News ]

Healing Hands - Thanks to Healing Hands for giving massages to attendees of NetTokyo 2008! Massage tickets' sale directly goes to our supporting charities.
[ http://www.healinghandsjapan.com/ ]