Lt. Gov. Stratton says partnership with Japan is more than $11B – Chicago Crusader

“When we think about Japan, they are the largest foreign direct investment partner," Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said, adding that there are more than one thousand Japanese businesses in Illinois alone. “We have over 42,000 Japanese employees,” coupled with the state’s clean energy future, which she said is a priority to them as well. “There is a real opportunity to attract or grow those businesses in Illinois."