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Great East Japan Earthquake-related SME Measures No. 31

Invitation for applications from small and medium enterprises in the affected area to participate in nationwide sales promotion events
- Support for recovery of the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake -

With the aim of supporting small and medium enterprises, which have been affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and have difficulty in creating a marketing network on their own, the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) and the Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry will provide opportunities for creation of marketing networks, including exhibition and business matching.
We would like mainly the small and medium enterprises in the affected area, to actively participate in the events, as we will provide support including reduction or exemption of booth charge and other support for shipment and marketing, etc.
Please be reminded that availability of display booths, etc. are limited at each exhibition or trade fair.

1. The events to be held by the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan

(1) Events in which support including exemption of booth charge and supports for shipment and marketing, etc. can be provided
Name of Event Outline Product Category Note
Support Fair for Recovery from the Earthquake Disaster (provisional name) Schedule: From September 3 (Saturday) to 4 (Sunday)
Location: Tokyo International Forum
Content: Exhibition sale and trade fair in the Tokyo metropolitan area with the aim of developing a new market and expanding  marketing networks
Application period: Until June 20 (Monday)
Contact: SMRJ Headquarter
TEL: 03-5470-1525
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
  • Industrial products, etc.

Participation in the event may be supported
(2) Marketing support in a permanent retail store
Name of Event Outline Product Category Note
Rin / Reconstruction of Tohoku and Tohoku Delicious Food Fair Schedule: From April 29 (Friday)
Location: Test marketing shop for local resources
Content: OTC sales at Rin (Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo) and sales via its online shop
Application period: At any time
Contact: SMRJ Headquarters
TEL: 03-5470-1588
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
 Discount of sales charge
(3) Trade fairs, etc. which are planned to be held from the autumn (Content of project and other details are not yet determined)
Name of Event Outline Product Category Note
Small and Medium Enterprise Fair 2011 Schedule: From November 9 (Wednesday) to 11 (Friday)
Location: Makuhari Messe
Content: A large-scale exhibition & trade fair with 1,000 participating companies
Contact: Small and Medium Enterprise Fair 2011
JISMEE2011  head office
TEL: 03-3524-4668
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
  • Industrial products, etc.
There is a quota for support aiming at recovery from the earthquake disaster. General applications curently accepted. Until June 17 (Friday).

2. The events to be held by the Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry

(1) Events in which support including exemption of booth charges and support for shipment and marketing, etc. can be provided
Name of Event Outline Product Category Note
Declaration of Local Power 2011 in Sendai Schedule: From July 23 (Saturday) to 24 (Sunday)
Location: Kotodai Park, Sendai City
Content: Exhibition sale at “TBC (Tohoku Broadcasting Co., Ltd.) Summer Festival”
Application period: Until June 17 (Friday)
Contact: Declaration of Local Power 2011 / head office
TEL: 03-6226-0544
  • Fishery and agricultural products
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
 If it is difficult to participate in the event, it  may be possible for some products to be sold by an agency
Declaration of Local Power 2011 in Dreams Come True Wonderland 2011 Schedule: From July 24 (Sunday) to September 18 (Sunday)
Location: 5 sites across Japan
(Hokkaido, East Japan, Tokai, West Japan and Kyusyu)
Content: Exhibition sale at the concert tour of Dreams Come True
Application period: Until June 17 (Friday)
Contact: Declaration of Local Power 2011 / head office
TEL: 03-6226-0544
  • Fishery and agricultural products
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
 If it is difficult to participate in the event, it may be possible for some products to be sold by an agency
Declaration of Local Power 2011 in Daimaru Kyoto Schedule: From September 14 (Wednesday) to 20 (Tuesday)
Location: Daimaru Kyoto
Content: Exhibition sale under the theme of “autumn flavors and skills across Japan”
Application period: Until June 23 (Thursday)
Contact: Declaration of Local Power 2011 / head office
TEL: 03-6226-0544
  • Fishery and agricultural products
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods

If it is difficult to participate in the event, it may be possible for some products to be sold by an agency
(2) Trade fairs, etc. which are planned to be held from autumn (The details of the project are not yet determined)
Name of Event Outline Product Category Note
Declaration of Local Power Japan Product Exhibition Schedule: From November 25 (Friday) to 27 (Sunday)
Location: Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Content: Exhibition sale with collection of regional products from across Japan
Contact: Declaration of Local Power 2011 / head office
TEL : 03-6226-0544
  • Fishery and agricultural products
  • Processed foods
  • Nonfoods
 Booth charge not required

* Please see the Appendix for detail including contents of above mentioned events. (PDF:77KB)PDF File

Release Date

June 3, 2011

Division in Charge

New Business Promotion Division, Business Support Department, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency

 
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