Special Business Event in Kansai: Economic Strategies and Networking

On August 19, 2025, the Kansai branch of Forval Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo), which supports visible ESG management and fosters a 'new normal' for innovative business, will host a distinctive event titled "Economic Strategies Revealed by Kansai Local Leaders & Business Networking". The event aims to empower local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by inviting three prominent regional leaders to provide insights and strategies for revitalizing the local economy and fostering public-private partnerships. This significant business gathering will take place at TKP Garden City Osaka Yodoyabashi and is co-hosted with Ichin Co., Ltd.

Event Overview

- Date: August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Time: 15:00 - 18:00
- Location: TKP Garden City Osaka Yodoyabashi, 19th floor, 2-5-8 Imabashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
- Application Link: Register Here
- Capacity: 100 participants (limited to SME owners)
- Participation Fee: Free (pre-registration required)

Program Breakdown

1. Panel Discussion (15:00 - 16:00): Discussions led by three local leaders, facilitated by the esteemed announcer Ken Shimizu, will analyze the current economic landscape, forthcoming economic measures, and specific support strategies for SMEs.
- Theme 1: How to energize the local economy?
- Theme 2: Practices and outcomes of public-private partnerships.
- Theme 3: Which businesses do municipalities seek to collaborate with today?
2. Business Networking Session (16:15 - 18:00): A valuable opportunity for approximately 100 SME owners from the Kansai area to network, discuss potential partnerships, exchange information, and explore new business opportunities.

Notable Speakers:

- Mr. Hidetsugu Nagato, Mayor of Sakai City: A visionary leader committed to creating an 'Innovative City for the Future', emphasizing Sakai's rich history and potential.

- Mr. Masashi Komurasaki, Mayor of Ikoma City: Advocating for a community-building philosophy that nurtures human development through collaboration with diverse professionals and organizations.

- Mr. Toshirou Ishii, Mayor of Nishinomiya City: A seasoned politician with a storied career in public policy, dedicated to enhancing community life and governance.

About Forval Co., Ltd.

Forval Co., Ltd. specializes in visible ESG management support as a collective of next-generation management consultants, aiding small and medium-sized enterprises in five critical areas: information technology, international business, environment, human resources and education, and business succession. With a mission to promote sustainable local development through effective collaboration among municipalities, private enterprises, educational institutions, and financial organizations, Forval strives for continuous local revitalization in alignment with Japan's national initiatives.

Company Overview:

- Name: Forval Co., Ltd.
- CEO: Masanori Nakashima
- Founded: September 18, 1980
- Address: 14th Floor, Aoyama Oval Building, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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