The presentation of the government program on cuts to the financing of local development should be cancelled

Statement | Written by Heli Walls, Leader work development manager, Leader division The Strong and Caring Finland government program presents cuts to regional and local rural development in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's administration. The cuts would target the years 2025-2027, and according to the proposal, would be a total of 137.5 million euros from national funds. In total, the cuts would total more than 240 million. EUR, including EU funding, i.e. almost half of the allocated for rural development [...]
The EP's Leader groups' September Uhoo newsletter has been published

The September Uhoo newsletter is out! The theme of the third newsletter of the year is entrepreneurship. South Ostrobothnia's Leader groups and ELY center publish a joint newsletter four times a year. By subscribing to the newsletter, you will receive information about the current affairs of the rural program.
With the help of EU rural funding, more than 600 outdoor sports places have been financed

The administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry enables equal opportunities to move in rural areas. With the help of EU rural funding, more than 600 places for outdoor sports have been financed in the years 2014–2020. Funding has also been used in our region - through Liiver, support was granted for the renovation or construction of a total of 51 recreational facilities (including non-sports facilities as well). - Immobility is a social challenge and, according to studies, especially in rural areas, says the country and [...]
Outage in Hyrrä transaction service 15.–17.9.2023

The Hyrrä transaction service will be out of service on September 15–17, 2023, due to maintenance of information systems. Applications cannot be edited during this time. The outage also applies to other business services of the Food Agency. The break starts on Friday 15.9. at 4:15 p.m. Transaction services are normally available no later than Monday 18 September. at 8 o'clock. Read more on the website of the Food Agency.
August newsletter

August 2023 newsletter topics: Party hall register has been published Renewed business support inspires Jarkko Loima's entrepreneurial story Jokipii youth club - community and experiences A short list of upcoming events Read the newsletter here.
"It's good to make an effort from Finland, they do trust us"

Long experience in theaters gave Jarkko Loima a good foundation for entrepreneurship. By combining experience in the theater industry with programming expertise, he created a software product called Misto ART, which facilitates the management of theater operations in complex schedules and space reservations. Founded around the product, Riverside Solutions has now established its position in Finland and aims for moderate growth in Europe. Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Loima worked in theaters and publicly funded organizations for twenty years [...]
The banquet hall register brings together the premises for rent by associations

Kehittämisyhdistys Liiveri ry has renewed the register of party houses drawn up in 2009 during the summer of 2023. The register includes nearly 40 spaces maintained by associations from Seinäjoki, Jalasjärvi and Ilmajoki, which can be rented for parties and events. With the help of the renewed register, users can find up-to-date information on party houses and pictures of the facilities in one place. The old register was already twenty years old and still one […]
Cultural cycling of the Seven Bridges

The cultural cycling of the seven bridges was organized on August 5. On the air river. The sunny weather created pleasant conditions for the event, and a little drizzle didn't hinder the process. The event shows that people value not only exercise but also culture. The event combines both of these elements in a unique way and offers a memorable day for participants of all ages. Through the pictures below, you can get a feel for how the day went.
Jokipii youth club - community and experiences

In the Jokipi village community, there is a genuine spirit of working together and working together, the goal of which is to keep the village vibrant. Various events are an essential part of this goal, and Jokipii has real gems in this field. One special event is the Umpimähkäretki for the villagers. The charming feature of this excursion is that the participants do not know in advance where they will go! Youth and village clubs offer versatile opportunities […]
Summer opening hours

Our office is mostly closed during July when the employees are on vacation. Please make sure we are there by contacting us in advance.