Toyota Tsusho America

Toyota Tsusho America's Women's Leadership Connection (WLC) Georgetown recently held its second annual Golf for Good outing at The Griffin Gate Golf Club in Lexington, KY., with 13 teams and 52 total players teeing off. Beyond the friendly competition and opportunity to network with colleagues outside their own offices, the event served a greater purpose: charitable giving. All proceeds went to New Day Life Center (NDLC), a daytime shelter and connecting point for support and resources for those experiencing homelessness in Lexington.   Through a combination of Division Passion Project funds – from four TAI divisions – and corporate dollars, WLC raised a donation of $22,000. Phillip Miller, Board Chairman of NLDC, accepted the ceremonial check presented by WLC at the post-match luncheon. Thanks to all who participated!

Toyota Tsusho America held its Sixth Annual Achievement Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Marriott City Center in downtown Lexington, KY., in June. Team members from across the globe gathered to celebrate outstanding accomplishments of individuals and business units from TAI and its affiliates. TAI President & CEO Naoyuki Hata participated in the celebration, graciously recognizing the importance of the event and achievements of the winners before presenting the last two awards of the evening - the President’s Awards for Best Section (Industrial Supply – Section 190, Green Infrastructure Division) and Best Affiliate (OTHLI Logistics, Supply Chain Division). Congratulations to all winners and thank you for your valuable work!  

Two Toyota Tsusho America employees from the Georgetown, Ky., team were among thousands of runners who recently participated in the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bridget Brown, a member of the Export Sales team, completed her first full marathon (26.2 miles). Andie McQuitty, also from the Export Sales team, completed her ninth half-marathon (13.1 miles). Nearly 40,000 runners from across the globe took part in this year’s 26th annual race along the Ohio River. In addition to its runners, the Flying Pig Marathon draws a huge crowd of spectators. This year, there were an estimated 100,000 people on the sidelines cheering on the participants. Congratulations, Bridget and Andie!

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A recent celebration of some promising young Appalachian students provided an illustration of Toyota Tsusho’s commitment to building a better future for us all. At a banquet in Whitesburg, Ky, four students each received a $5,000 scholarship toward their higher-education goals. Those scholarships were made possible because of a long-standing relationship between Toyota Tsusho America, Shaping Our Appalachian Region and Teach for America Appalachia. To learn more about this philanthropic partnership and these four wonderful students, click here: https://lnkd.in/eg5jAtnQ

Team members from the Toyota Tsusho Supply Chain Division recently enjoyed a day of camaraderie and friendly competition during a company-sponsored best-ball scramble. Teams were put together based on the members’ different TAI departments, roles and golf skill levels. Several participants left the course with gifts. Prizes were awarded for longest drive, closest shot to the pin on a par-3, and the best Happy Gilmore-style drive.  It was a great day on the links for a group of aspiring TAI golfers!  

Dozens of Toyota Tsusho America team members from across the globe recently came together for some friendly competition built around Artificial Intelligence. During a two-day immersion workshop focused on the rapidly growing technology, different work groups came together to create theoretical projects using an AI software platform.     Several intriguing ideas were developed, with some projects earning special recognition from a panel of judges   "I’m really encouraged to see that Toyota Tsusho is investing in events like this to bring people together to look forward into possibilities for the future,” said Mike Atkinson, Sales Manager at Green Metals Canada and member of one of the prize-winning teams.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d6HWi4fY

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We were honored to celebrate #GivingTuesday2023 in Liberty, North Carolina by announcing our new "Future Forward" collaboration with Teach For America North Carolina! This career and college readiness initiative will soon debut at Eastern Randolph High School, with plans to expand to more schools in the area. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SYMz5C