[Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper] Hosted a Launch Commemoration Business Networking Event as a New Venue for Regional Economic Collaboration
Chiba Nippo Digital hosted a business networking event on April 21 to commemorate the upcoming launch of the 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper' on May 15, dedicated to SMEs in Chiba Prefecture.
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Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd. (Chiba City) held a 'Launch Commemoration Business Networking Event' on April 21 to celebrate the launch (May 15, 2026) of the 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper', a regional economic media outlet specialized in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
On the day of the event, about 30 company executives and business managers active in Chiba Prefecture participated. The Editor-in-Chief shared the significance of launching the newspaper and the aims of the business, alongside active networking among the participants.
The Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper will not only operate as a media outlet but will also actively create such business networking opportunities to launch a new venue for regional economic collaboration.
[Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper: Official Website] https://chibakei.jp/
Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper Launch Commemoration Business Networking Event: Event Overview
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: KKDuo (3F Aqua Tower 38, 1-11 Honchiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City)
Participants: About 30 people (company executives, business managers)
Program Content:
- Explanation on 'Why launch the Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper now?' by Editor-in-Chief Kento Morota
- Explanation on 'Business Aims' by Yuhei Nakajima, Director of Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd.
- Business Networking Event
Significance of the Launch of 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper' by the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Kento Morota explained the background of the launch by answering three questions: 'Why a print newspaper?', 'Why publish in Chiba?', and 'Why now?'.
Regarding the reason for choosing print media, Morota emphasized, 'To deliver trust, we need a "vessel" in the shape of trust.' He explained that while web media flows instantly, print newspapers remain visible to visitors at reception counters for 1-2 weeks, or can be discovered in warehouses 10 years later, thus continuing to exist as a record.
Regarding the reason for publishing in Chiba, he pointed out the current situation where, despite the existence of many companies making wonderful challenges, their ways of communication and PR activities are not working well, and their appeal is not fully conveyed. He stated, 'Regional core companies in Chiba Prefecture with annual sales of under 1 billion yen and around 50 employees are truly the "blank spaces" of the media, and this is exactly where the reality of the Japanese economy lies.'
Regarding the timing of May 15, 2026, he explained that precisely because the three major waves of 'business succession', 'human resources', and 'AI' are surging at this moment, the value of in-person reporting has become clear, allowing for the recording of managers before they retire.
Morota finally called out, 'Our mission is to "record, spread, and connect the challenges of local SMEs." To continue this for 10 or 20 years, we ask for your cooperation and sincerely hope you will read it.'
The Future of 'PR x Regional Co-creation' by the Publisher, Chiba Nippo Digital
Yuhei Nakajima, Director of Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd., reflected on the company's history of supporting the PR activities of companies and local governments. He announced that from fiscal 2026, under the theme of 'PR x Regional Co-creation', the company will deploy initiatives to pioneer the future of local regions and businesses.
Specifically, through the four pillars of Media (Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper), Community (Chiba Prefecture PR Study Group), Events (Business Auditions, etc.), and Space (Activity Hubs), the company will provide a 'venue' where various local players can participate and interact, establishing a system to support the practice of regional co-creation.
Building on this, he stated, 'The Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper launched this time was planned as the entity taking on the "Media" part of this "PR x Regional Co-creation". Through the mutual collaboration of these four pillars, including the Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper, we want to contribute to the revitalization of local businesses and the entire local community.'
Voices of Participants
At the networking event, voices from participating executives and business managers could be heard, such as 'I had been waiting for a media outlet specialized in Chiba's SMEs', 'It seems like a great opportunity to let our initiatives be widely known', and 'I'm looking forward to new collaborations with other companies', showing high expectations for the launch.
Overview of the 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper'
The 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper' is an economic and industry-specialized newspaper aimed at SMEs in Chiba Prefecture. Through diverse content such as local economic news, introductions to success stories, and administrative support information, it supports the development of local companies. Furthermore, by collaborating with sponsor companies and business support organizations, it aims to be a media outlet that supports the building of new networks between companies.
Launch Date: May 15, 2026
Publisher: Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd. (Subsidiary of Chiba Nippo Co., Ltd.)
Publication Area: Entire Chiba Prefecture
Publication Frequency: Once a month, published on the 15th (Print edition mailed monthly, digital edition also planned)
Number of Pages: 8 pages (Tabloid size)
Sales Price: 12,000 yen annually (excluding tax)
Operating Structure: Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd. (Publisher), General Incorporated Association Kazusas (Editorial Department), Kanagawa Keizai Shimbun (Operation Cooperation)
Mission: Record, spread, and connect the challenges of local SMEs
On the day of the event, about 30 company executives and business managers active in Chiba Prefecture participated. The Editor-in-Chief shared the significance of launching the newspaper and the aims of the business, alongside active networking among the participants.
The Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper will not only operate as a media outlet but will also actively create such business networking opportunities to launch a new venue for regional economic collaboration.
[Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper: Official Website] https://chibakei.jp/
Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper Launch Commemoration Business Networking Event: Event Overview
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: KKDuo (3F Aqua Tower 38, 1-11 Honchiba-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City)
Participants: About 30 people (company executives, business managers)
Program Content:
- Explanation on 'Why launch the Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper now?' by Editor-in-Chief Kento Morota
- Explanation on 'Business Aims' by Yuhei Nakajima, Director of Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd.
- Business Networking Event
Significance of the Launch of 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper' by the Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Kento Morota explained the background of the launch by answering three questions: 'Why a print newspaper?', 'Why publish in Chiba?', and 'Why now?'.
Regarding the reason for choosing print media, Morota emphasized, 'To deliver trust, we need a "vessel" in the shape of trust.' He explained that while web media flows instantly, print newspapers remain visible to visitors at reception counters for 1-2 weeks, or can be discovered in warehouses 10 years later, thus continuing to exist as a record.
Regarding the reason for publishing in Chiba, he pointed out the current situation where, despite the existence of many companies making wonderful challenges, their ways of communication and PR activities are not working well, and their appeal is not fully conveyed. He stated, 'Regional core companies in Chiba Prefecture with annual sales of under 1 billion yen and around 50 employees are truly the "blank spaces" of the media, and this is exactly where the reality of the Japanese economy lies.'
Regarding the timing of May 15, 2026, he explained that precisely because the three major waves of 'business succession', 'human resources', and 'AI' are surging at this moment, the value of in-person reporting has become clear, allowing for the recording of managers before they retire.
Morota finally called out, 'Our mission is to "record, spread, and connect the challenges of local SMEs." To continue this for 10 or 20 years, we ask for your cooperation and sincerely hope you will read it.'
The Future of 'PR x Regional Co-creation' by the Publisher, Chiba Nippo Digital
Yuhei Nakajima, Director of Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd., reflected on the company's history of supporting the PR activities of companies and local governments. He announced that from fiscal 2026, under the theme of 'PR x Regional Co-creation', the company will deploy initiatives to pioneer the future of local regions and businesses.
Specifically, through the four pillars of Media (Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper), Community (Chiba Prefecture PR Study Group), Events (Business Auditions, etc.), and Space (Activity Hubs), the company will provide a 'venue' where various local players can participate and interact, establishing a system to support the practice of regional co-creation.
Building on this, he stated, 'The Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper launched this time was planned as the entity taking on the "Media" part of this "PR x Regional Co-creation". Through the mutual collaboration of these four pillars, including the Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper, we want to contribute to the revitalization of local businesses and the entire local community.'
Voices of Participants
At the networking event, voices from participating executives and business managers could be heard, such as 'I had been waiting for a media outlet specialized in Chiba's SMEs', 'It seems like a great opportunity to let our initiatives be widely known', and 'I'm looking forward to new collaborations with other companies', showing high expectations for the launch.
Overview of the 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper'
The 'Chiba Economic and Industrial Newspaper' is an economic and industry-specialized newspaper aimed at SMEs in Chiba Prefecture. Through diverse content such as local economic news, introductions to success stories, and administrative support information, it supports the development of local companies. Furthermore, by collaborating with sponsor companies and business support organizations, it aims to be a media outlet that supports the building of new networks between companies.
Launch Date: May 15, 2026
Publisher: Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd. (Subsidiary of Chiba Nippo Co., Ltd.)
Publication Area: Entire Chiba Prefecture
Publication Frequency: Once a month, published on the 15th (Print edition mailed monthly, digital edition also planned)
Number of Pages: 8 pages (Tabloid size)
Sales Price: 12,000 yen annually (excluding tax)
Operating Structure: Chiba Nippo Digital Co., Ltd. (Publisher), General Incorporated Association Kazusas (Editorial Department), Kanagawa Keizai Shimbun (Operation Cooperation)
Mission: Record, spread, and connect the challenges of local SMEs