What could we learn from the Swedes?
Liiveri has started cooperation with Leader Östra Skaraborg. Thanks to that, we offer entrepreneurs and communities study tours to the region in southern Sweden, which is known for tourism, local food and the concentration of creative industries, among other things. Read what we could learn from our neighbors and sign up. A genuine interest in cooperation is enough, no other travel snacks are needed. Instead, the abundance of take-homes will definitely reward you: You can learn branding from the Swedes. If […]
The Year of the Vest 2018
Liiver's annual report summarizes what was achieved in the year. Read >>
Special hostesses were awarded at Liiver's annual meeting
Leader Liiveri has awarded Erikooset emännät for good development work at its annual meeting. Erikooset emännät is a business group of four women from Seinäjoki, where they learn and gain insights together. In addition, new deputy members were elected to the board of directors at the meeting. Minna Tuohisto-Kokko from Ilmajoki, Karri Kallio from Seinäjoki, Anne-Mari Tullila from Nurmo and Anniina Rintamäki from Ylistaro were appointed to the board. Jenni Kaustinen (Design Kaje), Arja Vekola (Tmi AV Sisustuspaja, Aunen […]
How to charm millennials?
Story, relevance, interaction and appreciation. That's coach Jenni Rajahalmee's magic words with which organizations, organizations and companies can win over representatives of the millennial generation. The task is not exactly easy, after all, the attention span of the age group has been researched as that of a goldfish. Still, the Leader groups took up the challenge, and the workshops led by Rajahalme resulted in a checklist that no community should ignore. Millennials want to be part of the story. That's why every […]
Suggest a gig to Liiver's media savvy
This coming spring, media studies student Markus Loppi will be touring the Liiveri area with photography gigs. Read Markus’ introduction to himself and suggest a place he should visit during his internship. I am Markus, a third-year media studies student. My interest in photography started when I was little. I first became interested in videography. I remember filming an action movie with my friends on a flip phone. It didn’t turn out to be Oscar-worthy, but it caught fire. […]
In the future, a third of the money will go to climate work
The Director General of the Finnish Food Authority, Antti-Jussi Oikarinen, assessed the upcoming funding period at a meeting of Southern Ostrobothnia Leader groups in Ilmajoki: There are cuts ahead, investments in climate action and less bureaucracy. The period that will regulate Leader funding from 2021 onwards is currently being prepared. The Director General of the Finnish Food Authority visited Ilmajoki for a meeting of Leader groups. He had both good and bad news with him: – With Brexit, there will be a 15 percent cut in funding. The situation is worrying for rural development […]
One picture sums up what was achieved in a year
Yes, there are plenty of ideas! Last year, we advised a hundred entrepreneurs on questions related to business support. We received the same number of project inquiries. These and other key figures for 2018 can be seen in one picture.
Liiveri is looking for an internationalization coordinator
You are responsible for the implementation of the Liiveri-Skaraborg project. Your job description includes intensifying the cooperation between actors in the Liiveri and Skaraborg region, especially regarding young people, villages, art and local food. Your task is to plan and organize study trips to Sweden for communities and individual entrepreneurs and organize similar study trips to our region for our Swedish partners. In addition to the Sweden cooperation, you are our association's expert on internationalization issues and you activate local associations and other organizations to internationalize. Your tasks include […]
The year 2018 was a celebration of awards
In December, it is good to pause for a moment to sum up the past. This year we have been repeatedly reminded of one of the best parts of Leader work: we get to follow great stories about local people, companies and communities up close. The valuable work of our partners has not gone unnoticed by others, as recognition has rained down on both the companies and associations we support. Mukula ry, which has united the people of Jalasjärvi for decades, received the Artturi Leinonen Prize. […]
Growth from exports?
Entrepreneurs in Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki and Jalasjärvi now have a unique opportunity to prepare their companies for export. Join a business group project that is tailored to your needs. Why is it worth joining? You will gain the skills to start and grow exports. You will gain contacts with potential customers and partners operating in the export market, such as resellers, agents or representatives. The support is 75 %. This means that companies will only have to pay 25 % of the costs of the measures. […]