Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
Guest Columnist
Andrew McDermott
Andrew McDermott is founder of Mission Value Partners. He was born in Memphis and lives in Nashville. His wife, Kelly, is from Maryville.
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
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