Treviso Launches “Treviso Sostegno Sicurezza” Initiative to Boost Business Security
The municipality of Treviso, Italy, is bolstering support for local businesses with the launch of the “Treviso Sostegno Sicurezza” (Treviso Support Security) initiative for 2026. This program aims to facilitate access to credit and provide liquidity at subsidized rates, enabling businesses to invest in enhanced security measures.
Supporting Local Businesses Through Enhanced Security
The initiative focuses on providing support to compact businesses, micro-enterprises, and freelancers located in the municipality of Treviso. The program encourages investments in security improvements, including video surveillance systems, alarm systems, shatterproof windows, and other preventative measures against illicit activities. This follows the success of the earlier “Treviso Sostenibile” (Treviso Sustainable) program.
Financial Details and Access to Credit
The “Treviso Sostegno Sicurezza” program offers a contribution of €10,000, potentially generating a maximum of €200,000 in bank loans guaranteed for 2026. Participating businesses can access medium-term loans for investments and short-term loans for liquidity and inventory. Priority will be given to businesses located in the historic center and neighborhoods of Treviso.
Applicants can submit documentation – including income statements and a chamber of commerce certificate, along with identification – to guarantee consortia or credit institutions to access liquidity within 30 days. The process features a simplified application process and guaranteed loan disbursement times.
Participating Financial Institutions and Guarantee Consortia
Several banking groups have adhered to the protocol, including Banca Prealpi SanBiagio, BCC Pordenonese and Monsile, CentroMarca Banca, and Volksbank. These institutions will be available to applicants for loan disbursement.
The program leverages the guarantee mechanisms of several cofidi (credit consortia): Trevigianfidi Società Cooperativa, Canova Cooperativa Artigiana di Garanzia della Marca Trevigiana Scarl, COFIDI Veneto, and Fidimpresa Friulveneto Socc. Cooperativa per azioni. These consortia will guarantee at least 50% of first-time loan requests, with no guarantee commission for members and streamlined preliminary investigations.
Discount on Security System Investments
Suppliers of security systems adopted by participating companies will apply a 10% discount on investment costs.
Statements from Local Leaders
Mayor Mario Conte emphasized the commitment to supporting local businesses on the critical issue of security, stating the initiative builds upon the evolution of the Treviso Fund. Councilor for the Productive City, Rosanna Vettoretti, highlighted the targeted action in favor of micro-enterprises, small businesses, and professionals investing in security systems, noting the multiplier effect of the cofidi guarantees.
Federico Capraro, president of Ascom Confcommercio Treviso, welcomed the protocol as a response to requests for support in equipping businesses to defend against emergencies. Flavio Romanello, President of Confartigianato Imprese Treviso, affirmed the program’s support for artisan businesses. Vincenzo Dal Zilio, president of Trevigianfidi, praised the prompt response from the municipal administration.
Additional support was voiced by Rudy Bortoluzzi, Director of Canova Coop. Artisan of Guarantee of the Treviso area; Francesco Palmisano, President of Cofidi Veneto; Mauro Antonello, Head of the West Territorial Directorate of BCC Pordenonese and Monsile; Franco Storer, President of Casartigiani Treviso; Mario Marcon, General Director of Banca Prealpi SanBiagio; and Claudio Alessandrini, General Director of CentroMarca Banca.