Takara Systems provides a business linkage platform to enable trade relationships between chambers of commerce, trade associations, and economic development organizations and their members. The platform helps businesses find strategic partners globally to fund, protect, and grow their businesses through opportunities like agency agreements, joint ventures, and sourcing. It matches member profiles, facilitates collaboration, and provides resources like financing assistance, legal and tax advice, and a corporate university for training. Previous forums hosted through the platform resulted in over 50 business agreements worth $750k on average and positive feedback from participants.

1. Presented by: Dr. Denis Neba. Director, Linkage Program Takara Systems Inc . “ Takara can help you fund your business, protect your business, and grow your business!” – Daniel Abam, President, Takara Systems Enabling Global Business Linkages

8. What is the Takara Platform?

9. What is the Takara Platform? Creating and Managing your Value Chain

10. So how does this work exactly? Members register their Business profiles Members are automatically notified of their matches Businesses follow-up on joint-venture agreements and trade opportunities Business profiles are audited and qualified by local chapter Matched members collaborate and sign business accords using the Takara platform or face-to-face meetings Members are matched based on the degree of compatibility in their profiles

13. So why participate? Benefits to JCI members and alumni Right Opportunities Trusted Relationships Successful Growth Profitable Relationships Business Collaboration Customized Solution Customer Support Cost Effective Corporate University Instant Notification

14. So why participate? Benefits to JCI Increases value of JCI membership JCI’s Dynamics Elevated JCI Trailblazing! Customer Focused Membership Organizational Support Services Membership Growth!

15. So why participate? Benefits to the Community at Large Boost to the local economy! Increase in Foreign Direct Investment! Increase in export and GDP between locations!