Article: Japan Development Bank opens Los Angeles office.

Long-term, low interest loans available to exporters

A Japanese government bank this month set up a liaison office in Los Angeles to offer long-term, low-interest loans to American exporters and venture firms, creating a face-to-face opportunity in L.A. for those anxious to crack the Japanese market.

The Japan Development Bank opened a two-man post in downtown L.A. on Figueroa Street and it began last week to field questions from the eager and the cautious. A coming-out event put on by the bank Nov. 13, featuring vice presidents from two American companies that previously won loans, attracted representatives from about 70 local firms.

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