The Alabama Department of Commerce (Commerce) is requesting proposals from persons or firms interested in serving as Alabama’s Japanese Business Development Representative. The person or firm selected must have knowledge of the local culture, customs and proven ability to recruit business and industry from Japan. The person or firm selected will be required to reside in Japan. Additionally, the person or firm will have the ability to support trade between Alabama and Japan. The main focus of the representative will be recruiting industry. Persons or firms interested in serving as Commerce’s Japanese Business Development Representative must submit a plan and proposition in accordance with this Request for Proposal.