Revitalizing Kanagawa's Economy: The Launch of Kanagawa Engine Project

New Initiative to Strengthen Community and Local Business Bonds

TEKO LEVERAGE, led by CEO Tomoki Osawa, is excited to announce the launch of the "Kanagawa Engine" project in collaboration with Yokohama Bank and Kanagawa Shimbun. Set to begin in January 2026, this initiative aims to invigorate the local economy and foster stronger relationships between regional enterprises and their communities.

Partnership for Progress

Founded as a creative firm, TEKO has been enhancing corporate value through collaborations with various players since its inception. TEKO began its partnership with Yokohama Bank in 2022, focusing on supporting businesses within Kanagawa Prefecture. This latest endeavor, which includes collaboration with Kanagawa Shimbun, is designed specifically to cultivate connections between local companies and residents.

The Rationale and Objectives Behind the Initiative

Kanagawa Prefecture boasts a vast number of companies across diverse sectors that underpin the local economy. Nevertheless, many businesses possessing exceptional capabilities and unique offerings struggle to communicate their appeal effectively to the local community and stakeholders.

The Kanagawa Engine project seeks to bridge this gap by redefining and promoting the value of Kanagawa's distinguished companies. This initiative will support the growth of these enterprises while concurrently providing opportunities for local residents to rediscover the value embedded in their community. By shining a light on businesses that act as engines driving economic progress, the project aims to strengthen the ties between companies and the public, ultimately contributing to the overall revitalization of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Details of the Kanagawa Engine Project

The project will operate through a clear division of roles, leveraging the unique strengths of each partner organization:

1. Recruitment of Participating Companies (Yokohama Bank): Utilizing its extensive network of companies across the region, Yokohama Bank will invite and recruit candidate firms willing to align with the project's vision and take a role in shaping the future of Kanagawa.

2. Value Enhancement Strategy Development (TEKO LEVERAGE): TEKO will delve into the strengths and attractions of the participating companies, formulating strategies for enhancing brand value and creativity based on these insights.

3. Communicating the Value (Kanagawa Shimbun): As a local newspaper, Kanagawa Shimbun will leverage its platform to communicate the newfound attributes of these companies to the wider community through advertisements and articles featured in its news site, Kanaloco.