As the third largest economy in the world, Japan has a dynamic market with a high standard of living for its citizens who expect world class products and services. American goods of high quality are prized by Japanese consumers where attention to detail and quality are a way of life. In addition, Japan is North Dakota's seventh largest trading partner.  Join the North Dakota Trade office as they host the Japan America Society of Minnesota for the " Japan Business Luncheon & Roundtable" on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Precision Equipment Manufacturing of Fargo is very excited about their newest product - a highly efficient portable heater that uses magnetic fields to generate heat. Originally designed as an industrial heater, they are now exploring many other uses for the "dry" heat in applications across the globe. The company's latest product comes after a series of calculated progressions that have taken the business from manufacturing custom firetrucks to specialty trailer fabrication to flameless heating units. Founder Bob Nelson has led Precision Equipment Manufacturing through the evolution. Nelson has spent his 35 year-long career capitalizing on his ability to navigate the changing markets.