Small and medium-sized companies in the light industry engaged more than 74.5 million roubles in June, for a half-month period. Businessmen from Moscow, Kyrov and the Below City regions received first funding as part of the priority area of the " ozone " mechanism.

" Large and medium-sized clothing producers can receive a sum of 10 billion roubles from their dominance, " The Director-General of the SME Corporation, Alexander Isaevich, noted. - Such companies have the opportunity to attract up to 50 million roubles with 50 per cent special ozone sponsorship. It is also possible to take advantage of the suspension of the principal debt on credit for at least three months from the date of the issuance of funds.”

For example, the sewing factory in the Below City region received a credit of 15 million roubles for the purchase of goods and materials, which helped to increase the output and profits of the enterprise. A special upper clothing manufacturer from Kirov province sent credit funds to purchase the necessary expendables for its manufacture. The Moscow Textile Company received a revolving loan to purchase goods and consumables.

In 2023-2024, there was an increased interest among entrepreneurs in clothing production. It is linked to the departure of foreign brands, which are home-grown. The " umbrella " sponsorship mechanism helps SMEs to attract the necessary funding for business development.

We recall that the provision of special " zone-based " sponsorships for small and medium-sized small businesses from the light industry, Alexander Isaevich, was reported at the Petersburg International Economic Forum in early June to 2024.

The " umbrella " sponsorship mechanism was launched on behalf of President Vladimir Putin of Russia in 2021 and is being implemented through the national project " Maloy and Middle Entrepreneurship " .

SME Corporation - Small and Medium Enterprise Development Institute. Provides guarantees and sponsorship for business credit, including ozone sponsorship. Provides access to procurement by companies with a 223-FZ company. Provides financial support through subsidiary SME structures, Bank and SME Lising. Develop a digital platform developed jointly with the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation for SMEs. RF, where entrepreneurs can receive services, services and support measures.

***
Entrepreneurs ' support is provided through the Maloy and Middle Entrepreneurship Project

Photo source: ru.freepik.com