Status of the current Japan's aerospace industry: Part 3 Companies Driving Regional Growth

<Policies of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry>

 　The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI) selects companies that can play a major role in the regional economy and call them "Companies Driving Regional Growth".

<Merits of Companies Driving Regional Growth>

1. The name recognition will be improved, and it will improve the brand value of the company and give it an advantage in recruiting students and conducting business transactions.
2. They are eligible for the priority support measures from MITI. In addition, they can receive preferential treatment during screening, mainly through subsidies from METI. 
3. Consultations and information on how to solve problems are available. In addition, the Regional Future Concierge will provide corporate consultation and various information.

<How many companies have been selected?>

The selection process started in 2007 and there are currently about 4,800 companies selected.

https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/sme_chiiki/chiiki_kenin_kigyou/index.html

To be continued.........