Request for strengthening support for small and medium-sized enterprises damaged by typhoons Governor of Chiba September 25, 17:22
In order to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises in Chiba Prefecture damaged by Typhoon No. 15, Governor Morita requested the government to expand the area designated as a “local disaster” and to provide financial support to affected companies.
On the 25th, Governor Morita of Chiba met with Mr. Maeda of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency at the prefectural office, and handed over a request letter to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, seeking to strengthen support for SMEs affected by Typhoon No. 15.
In the request form, for “local disasters” designated by municipalities, the target should be expanded to other local governments other than “Kononami-cho”, which is currently expected to be designated, and the interest rate on loans for restoration will be reduced. Etc.
According to Chiba Prefecture, the amount of damage to buildings and machinery and equipment of small and medium-sized enterprises in the prefecture exceeded 30 billion yen, and secondary damage such as disposal of raw materials due to power outages and loss due to business suspension is also expanding. The
While Governor Morita stated that “I would like you to help me as soon as possible to rebuild it,” Mr. Maeda responded, “I want to support as much as possible based on my request.”