A Practical Guide to Building Connections in Local Government Business

On May 29, 2025, Agent Co., Ltd. will host an important online seminar titled "How to Stand at the Entrance of Local Government Business: The Practical Edition for Building Trust Relationships." This event aims to provide essential knowledge and practical insights for companies aspiring to collaborate with local governments.

This webinar builds on feedback received from the first session held on May 8, during which attendees expressed a strong desire for deeper insights on how to create connections and understand the expectations local governments have from enterprises. The focus is on actionable strategies that participants can implement immediately.

Importance of Immediate Action

As we approach the budget formulation for the fiscal year 2026, local governments across the nation are intensifying their efforts in organizing challenges and gathering information. It is crucial for businesses to establish reliable relationships this year, as those that do will have a better chance of securing business opportunities for the upcoming year.

However, many companies find themselves hesitant, facing challenges such as:

- Uncertainty about where to start
- Doubts about whether their services will be accepted
- Lack of responses from local governments
- Feeling as though they are falling behind the competition

This seminar aims to address these concerns by offering perspectives from both a former national public servant and current local government executives. Participants will gain insight into the necessary "timings," “perspectives," and "actions" required to successfully establish connections with local governments, illustrated with real-life examples.

Key Takeaways

During the seminar, attendees can expect to learn:

- Specific approaches for building trust with local governments
- The genuine expectations and potential pitfalls that public administrations want to avoid when collaborating with businesses
- How to move from the "considering phase" to taking actionable steps
- Early information about the upcoming "Local Government Matching Event" scheduled for July 10

Featured Speakers

Hiroyuki Atsumi
Agent Co., Ltd. / Former National Public Servant
With 24 years of service in a central government agency, Hiroyuki has been responsible for policies related to disaster prevention, food loss reduction, and SDGs. Currently, he supports relationship-building efforts between private enterprises and local governments.

Current Local Government Executive
Sharing authentic insights from the decision-making processes within local governments regarding partnerships with businesses.

Event Details

Title: How to Stand at the Entrance of Local Government Business: The Practical Edition for Building Trust Relationships
Date & Time: May 29, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00
Format: Zoom Webinar (Free participation with prior registration required)
Target Audience: Business leaders, new business personnel, sales managers, and those interested in local government business collaborations.
Organizer: Agent Co., Ltd. (Management team of the public-private co-creation community "Furunoba")
Registration URL: https://peatix.com/event/4418719/view

Participation Guidelines

To ensure a safe and open environment for discussion, this seminar will adhere to the "Chatham House Rule." Please note that recording or sharing content on social media is prohibited to maintain confidentiality.