Choi Dae-ho, the mayor of Anyang, reiterated on November 2 his commitment to actively support AI and digital transformation companies to cultivate future growth engines for the local economy.
Despite challenging economic conditions marked by high inflation and external uncertainties, Mayor Choi emphasized the need to support companies that drive technological innovation and job creation, focusing city resources on securing Anyang's future growth potential.
As part of this initiative, he announced the selection of 11 companies with strong technological and managerial capabilities as 'Outstanding Companies of Anyang City 2026.'
The selected companies include △Real Gain Co., Ltd. △Osang Healthcare Co., Ltd. △PI Code Co., Ltd. △EPS ENE Co., Ltd. △Shinhwa Tech Co., Ltd. △Innote Co., Ltd. △Seo Co., Ltd.
Since 2006, Mayor Choi has implemented an annual selection system to discover and nurture companies with significant growth potential and technological prowess that contribute to the local economy.
This year, the evaluation focused on manufacturing, knowledge service, and venture companies that have been operating in the area for over two years, with a revenue of at least 5 billion won and a workforce of 20 or more.
The assessment covered six areas with 22 criteria, including management performance, technology quality, working conditions, export and employment records, and contributions to the community. The final selection of 11 companies followed a comprehensive evaluation process involving document reviews, on-site assessments, and deliberations by the business support committee.
The selected companies will receive benefits over the next three years, including a 0.5 percentage point interest subsidy on small business development funds, deferral of local tax audits, parking fee reductions for one vehicle in public parking lots, and additional points when participating in city business support programs.
Mayor Choi plans to continue supporting policies that alleviate the management burdens of these companies while injecting vitality into the local economy through technological innovation and job creation.
He expressed gratitude to the outstanding companies for their role in leading the local economy amid ongoing challenges from high inflation and external uncertainties, stating, "I deeply appreciate the excellent companies that are driving the local economy through technological innovation and job creation." He emphasized that Anyang City will actively support companies that cultivate future growth engines such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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