Japan is a great long-term investment, and as each problem is addressed, I think investors will find Japan incrementally more attractive.

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed Japan almost uninterruptedly for 45 years, has suffered losses in the past. I suspect this election will come and go with a similar impact.

I think he was given the job on an interim basis, and he was somehow 'next in line' for the job.

Hosting this conference will help us attract further Japanese investment and raise Cincinnati USA's global recognition. We have collaborated extensively with the State of Ohio and many leading Cincinnati USA and Japanese firms to set a conference agenda spotlighting high-caliber business figures. This elite group's participation will set the tone for a very informative and successful event.

Skip Simms has a strong background bridging the equity investment and business worlds. Skip's experience will be extremely valuable in enabling SPARK to accelerate and retain innovation-focused companies in our region.

The residents of western Queens have suffered greatly due to the lack of investment in our infrastructure. Flooded basements and thousands of dollars of property damage from ruptured water mains are far too common in Astoria and Long Island City.