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NCJC Memberships Overview

It is our great pleasure to introduce the NC Japan Center’s two membership programs: Corporate Membership and Individual Membership. Please see the descriptions for these programs, below!

It is your support and partnership with the NCJC that allows us to expand and strengthen the Japan-America community and relationships in our great state, and we are honored to serve you. If you have any questions and/or comments, please contact Jonathan Brewster at jhbrewst@ncsu.edu.

If you would prefer to send a check, please either visit us at the Spring Hill House, or you may send it to:

NC Japan Center, Campus Box 8112, Raleigh, NC 27695

Please include “NC Japan Center Membership” on the check memo line.
Please also send us an email at jhbrewst@ncsu.edu so we can be on the lookout for it!

If you would rather utilize the NCJC eStore to purchase a membership, the link can be found here:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCStateJapanCenter
(please note there is a 3% convenience charge for online purchases)

Thank you all for your support of the NCJC! よろしくお願いします!

NCJC Corporate Membership

The NC Japan Center’s role in the NC Japan community

The NC Japan Center (“NCJC”) at NC State University under the Office of Global Engagement, is solely devoted to strengthening the academic, cultural, and economic ties between Japan and North Carolina. The NCJC is a nexus of resources for anyone in North Carolina with a relationship to Japan, and we are dedicated to serving you!

What the NC Japan Center does for the NC Japan community

As an NCJC Corporate Member you are a pillar of support for the Japan community in NC, growing our state ties to Japan by helping us do more! The NCJC offers a full range of Japanese language courses to the public, hosts educational / social events, provides “Japanese Business Protocol” and “Cross-cultural” workshops, hosts corporate / government delegations, assists incoming Japanese nationals to NC, supports Japanese companies in NC, and much more.

Annual Membership Contribution: Gold (金): $3,000 / Silver (銀): $2,000 / Bronze (銅): $1,000

Payment may be online [include merchant acct link] or by check. To mail a check, please send to: NC Japan Center, Campus Box 8112, Raleigh, NC 27695. The annual membership contribution is not tax deductible. If you would prefer to make a charitable gift, forego material benefits, and receive a receipt from NC State’s Gifts and Records Management, please select “Donate to the NCJC” on our homepage (japan.ncsu.edu), or write “Charitable Gift for NCJC” on a check made out to “NC State University.” The names of Corporate Members will be posted on our NCJC website, unless anonymity is requested.

Benefits of Participation
1yesyesyesNetwork at the exclusive annual “NCJC Corporate Member Reception,” at no cost. Invitations limited to two company representatives and their personal guests. (Dependent upon pandemic restrictions)  
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free
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free
2
free
Receive free tickets to the annual “NC-Japan Business Conference” at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel ($50/person for non-members). (Dependent upon pandemic restrictions)
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free
2
free
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free
Ensure your staff have practical, up-to-date training and information through free or discounted on-site 1.5-hour workshops (customized) at your company. ($500/workshop for non-members)
4531Enjoy “NC State-affiliated $20 Discount” off any regular 15-week NCJC language course for listed number of company’s participants.  
5yesyesyesGain more visibility through a description of your organization on our “NCJC Corporate Members” website. Member organizations will be shown by level.  
6yesyesyesEnjoy VIP priority registration for NCJC events, courses, and workshops.
71053Receive free NCJC t-shirts!

NCJC Individual Membership

The NC Japan Center’s role in the NC Japan Community

The NC Japan Center (“NCJC”) is an entity of NC State University under the Office of Global Engagement, and is solely devoted to strengthening the academic, cultural, and economic ties between Japan and North Carolina. The NCJC is a nexus of resources for anyone in North Carolina with a relationship to Japan, and we are dedicated to serving you!

What the NC Japan Center does for the NC Japan Community

As an NCJC Member you are a valued supporter of the Japanese-American community in North Carolina, growing our state ties to Japan by helping us do more! The NCJC currently offers a full range of Japanese language courses to the public, hosts educational and social events, provides cultural competency workshops, welcomes delegations and assists incoming Japanese nationals, supports Japanese companies in NC, and much more.

Benefits of being an NC Japan Center Individual Member

  • Receive a free NCJC t-shirt (A $20 value! S through XXL available.)
  • Receive numerous perks, including priority registration for upcoming events, courses, and workshops.
  • $20 off one 15-week NCJC Japanese course (per membership year)
  • Priority registration for the annual “NC-Japan Business Conference” when pandemic restrictions allow it to be held (Sheraton Imperial Hotel).
    • Included in the cost of the event ticket ($50), all attendees will enjoy:
      • A pivotal, highly informative event for anyone involved in Japan related business in North Carolina, offering presentations from knowledgeable government and industry representatives on the current status and future path of trade and commerce between Japan and NC.
      • A great opportunity to network and expand your circle of business contacts!

Annual Membership Contribution: $100

  • Payment may be made on the NCJC e-store (3% convenience fee applies), or by check. To mail a check, please send to: NC Japan Center, Campus Box 8112, Raleigh, NC 27695
  • The annual membership contribution is not tax deductible.
  • If you would prefer to make a charitable gift, forego material benefits, and receive a receipt from NC State’s Gifts and Records Management, please select “Donate to the NCJC” on our homepage, or write “Charitable Gift for NCJC” on a check made out to “NC State University.”