[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Park Nara] The Chungnam Province is accelerating the enhancement of the region's overall future competitiveness by achieving successive meaningful results in areas such as economy, culture, agriculture, livestock, balanced development, and safety. Governor Kim Tae-heum attended the "Chungnam Small and Medium Business Association Heart Festival" held at Cheongundae in Hongseong on the 27th, highly evaluating the role of the 250,000 small and medium business owners in the province, and expressing his intention to significantly expand the budget for small and medium business peace of mind care next year. The event featured various programs such as commendations for meritorious service and a small and medium business flea market, boosting the morale of small and medium business owners, who are the core of the regional economy. Governor Kim said, "If small and medium businesses thrive, the regional economy will also thrive," and continued.