Nippon Steel North America CEO Hiroshi Ono to address JASI gathering
INDIANAPOLIS – Nippon Steel North America President & CEO, Hiroshi Ono, will
serve as the featured corporate speaker at the Annual Gala of the Japan-America Society
of Indiana (JASI). The 2025 JASI Gala will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025,
at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
serve as the featured corporate speaker at the Annual Gala of the Japan-America Society
of Indiana (JASI). The 2025 JASI Gala will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025,
at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
The Gala will celebrate the recent historic agreement between Nippon Steel Corporation and United States Steel Corporation. With U.S. Steel’s largest plant located in Gary, Indiana – also the largest integrated steel mill in North America – the agreement is expected to bring major investment and economic benefits to Indiana and the region.This landmark partnership underscores the enduring strength of the Indiana-Japan relationship and the deepening industrial ties between the United States and Japan.
The Gala will also feature remarks from Indiana Governor Mike Braun, as well as
remarks by Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Masashi Mizobuchi, and City of Gary
Mayor Eddie Melton.
remarks by Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Masashi Mizobuchi, and City of Gary
Mayor Eddie Melton.
“The historic agreement between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel promises transformational
growth through major investments, jobs, and best-in-class technologies and
manufacturing capabilities, with Indiana as a top recipient. We’re honored to showcase
this exciting partnership at the Gala.” said Theresa Kulczak, JASI Executive Director.
The Japan-America Society of Indiana’s Annual Gala brings together corporate and
community leaders from throughout the state and the Midwest region.
growth through major investments, jobs, and best-in-class technologies and
manufacturing capabilities, with Indiana as a top recipient. We’re honored to showcase
this exciting partnership at the Gala.” said Theresa Kulczak, JASI Executive Director.
The Japan-America Society of Indiana’s Annual Gala brings together corporate and
community leaders from throughout the state and the Midwest region.
JASI Gala 2025 Corporate Sponsors:
AISIN; Barnes & Thornburg; Honda Indiana Auto Plant; Hoosier Energy; Subaru of
Indiana Automotive; Toyota Indiana; Duke Energy; Greater Columbus Indiana
Economic Development Corporation; Indy Partnership | Indy Chamber; Toyota
Material Handling; Astemo Indiana; City of Shelbyville; Compass Construction; Eli Lilly
and Company; Force Construction Company; Gaylor Electric; INzone; JA Benefits;
Jackson Lewis P.C.; Nippon Steel Pipe America; Northwest Indiana Forum; NTNCorporation; Ogletree Deakins; Purdue Research Foundation; RYOBI; Seymour-
Jackson County IDC, Indiana; SMC Corporation of America; Sony DADC; StratosphereQuality; TOA (USA); Toyota Tsusho America; Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago;
JETRO Chicago; Indiana Manufacturers Association; Markey’s
Registration is available online and through the office of the Japan-America Society of
Indiana at www.japanindiana.org or 317-635-0123.
MEDIA ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ENTRY BY
MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH.
AISIN; Barnes & Thornburg; Honda Indiana Auto Plant; Hoosier Energy; Subaru of
Indiana Automotive; Toyota Indiana; Duke Energy; Greater Columbus Indiana
Economic Development Corporation; Indy Partnership | Indy Chamber; Toyota
Material Handling; Astemo Indiana; City of Shelbyville; Compass Construction; Eli Lilly
and Company; Force Construction Company; Gaylor Electric; INzone; JA Benefits;
Jackson Lewis P.C.; Nippon Steel Pipe America; Northwest Indiana Forum; NTNCorporation; Ogletree Deakins; Purdue Research Foundation; RYOBI; Seymour-
Jackson County IDC, Indiana; SMC Corporation of America; Sony DADC; StratosphereQuality; TOA (USA); Toyota Tsusho America; Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago;
JETRO Chicago; Indiana Manufacturers Association; Markey’s
Registration is available online and through the office of the Japan-America Society of
Indiana at www.japanindiana.org or 317-635-0123.
MEDIA ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ENTRY BY
MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH.
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About the Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI)
The Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) is a not-for-profit cultural and educational
organization whose mission is to serve as a bridge of friendship between the people of Indiana
and Japan through the promotion of cultural understanding and economic partnerships. The
Society is supported by a statewide membership of businesses, communities, academic
institutions, families, and individuals.
organization whose mission is to serve as a bridge of friendship between the people of Indiana
and Japan through the promotion of cultural understanding and economic partnerships. The
Society is supported by a statewide membership of businesses, communities, academic
institutions, families, and individuals.
JASI sponsors a wide range of cultural events, networking receptions, public affairs programs
and business briefings that explore current issues in the Japan-U.S. relationship. JASI’s
outreach programs provide Indiana communities and youth throughout the state with
educational experiences of Japanese culture. The JASI Japan Culture Center and its bilingual
staff serve as an information resource.The Japan-America Society of Indiana is a member of the National Association of Japan-
America Societies, headquartered in Washington D.C., which includes over forty societiesnationwide. For more information, please visit: www.japanindiana.org
HOST ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:
Theresa Kulczak
Executive Director
Japan-America Society of Indiana
theresa.kulczak@japanindiana.
317-635-0123
日本語でのアシスト
エイブル みのり
Minori Abel
Project Coordinator
Japan-America Society of Indiana
minori.abel@japanindiana.org
and business briefings that explore current issues in the Japan-U.S. relationship. JASI’s
outreach programs provide Indiana communities and youth throughout the state with
educational experiences of Japanese culture. The JASI Japan Culture Center and its bilingual
staff serve as an information resource.The Japan-America Society of Indiana is a member of the National Association of Japan-
America Societies, headquartered in Washington D.C., which includes over forty societiesnationwide. For more information, please visit: www.japanindiana.org
HOST ORGANIZATION CONTACTS:
Theresa Kulczak
Executive Director
Japan-America Society of Indiana
theresa.kulczak@japanindiana.
317-635-0123
日本語でのアシスト
エイブル みのり
Minori Abel
Project Coordinator
Japan-America Society of Indiana
minori.abel@japanindiana.org
MEK contact: Michael Snyder 317-805-4870