Ikkei Matsuda, President of Hokkaido Venture Capital, Inc. was appointed as one of the "Regional SME Supporters" at the "Kick-off meeting" of the Preliminary Meeting for Regional SME Supporters' Summit. He is one of the 138 Regional SME Supporters consisted of intellectuals and regional SME managers, who will provide advice to SMEs that aim at nationwide and global expansion of their businesses utilizing regional resources such as local industries and tourism. In addition to the nationwide "Supporters' Summit", symposia will be held at 10 venues nationwide, presenting success experiences by SME managers and business know-how.