Let's climb to the peaks of South Ostrobothnia! The national fitness ladder competition begins

Vimpel's Lakeaharju fitness ladder and Seinäjoki's Jouppilanvuori experience ladder represent South Ostrobothnia in the national fitness ladder competition. EU rural funding challenges everyone to climb the fitness ladder during the coming summer. By participating, you can help the fitness ladder in your area to win the national competition - and at the same time you will get health benefits in bulk. On Thursday, May 30, the national fitness stair competition will start, where it will be determined which are the most popular fitness stair lifts in Finland that have received EU rural funding. The competition includes 18 fitness ladders from different […]
An EU decision-maker may live in your neighbor

Important EU decisions are made locally in your Leader group In June, new representatives to the European Parliament will be elected, but did you know that local EU decision-makers can also be found in almost every municipality? About a thousand active decision-makers serve on the boards of Finland's 53 Leader groups, who choose projects that develop their region. Leader activity is a local development tool that brings EU rural funding decision-making close to all of us. The members of the board represent their region, and the board includes [...]
Applying for business support payments starts

Applicants for rural business subsidies can now apply for a subsidy payment for projects for which they have applied for subsidies during the past or this year and received a positive decision on their application. The payment is applied for in the Food Agency's Hyrrä transaction service. Instructions for making a payment application can be found on the Food Agency's website. You can also ask Liiver directly for advice. Payment of business subsidies starts in the summer ELY centers start processing payment applications and, if necessary, ask applicants for more information, if the applications […]
Read Liiver's current affairs in the April newsletter

Topics of the April newsletter: Long-awaited dog park for Ilmajoki Skilled rural entrepreneur diploma for Tiina Ventela - Read Tiina's story Liiver's board renewed 5 ideas on how to get young people involved See the list of those that received funding Sofas, speakers, 3D printer - see where Youth Leader support has been granted this year Read the newsletter here!
5 ideas on how to get young people involved in activities

At the end of 2023, the associations had the opportunity to participate in Liiveri's sparring, where new ways to get young people involved in activities were devised. We committed to implement one project with each of the four participating associations. Since the sparring sessions went extremely well and ideas were born, we want to share them with all of you as well. So grab some tips on how to get young people involved! 1. Give a chance to influence! […]
See the list of those who received funding

We will publish those who received funding after the ELY center has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY center by 18 April 2024 are listed below. You can find previously published ones here. Projects Public investment Seinäjoki Parish - Forest of Hope - well-being and sustainable diversity Coordination and activation projects Southern Ostrobothnia Youth Association - Creatively spacious Jalasjärvi 4H association - Life Paths Water supply investments [...]
Sofas, speakers, 3D printer... See where Youth Leader support has been awarded this year

We publish those who received Nuoriso-Leader support four times a year. So far in 2024, support has been granted for the following projects. Porukat Seinäjoki joint school's entrepreneurship course - Ice cream spring, purchase of a freezer Ylistaro middle school tukari and student union board - From the basement to use! -intermission space IK women's football team - Improving team spirit with music, purchase of a speaker Ilmajoki youth council - Sofas for the youth center Jalasjärvi 4H/Club instructors - Voices to be heard, portable belt speakers/sound reproduction [...]
Come to Formu to meet the people of Liiver!

Come to Formu to meet the people of Liiver! You can call and make an appointment in advance or come directly to the location according to Formu's opening hours from 9 am to 11 am and from 12 pm to 3 pm. Available at Formu on 8.5. Sanna-Kaisa 22.5. To 5.6. Blue 19.6. Telle (changes possible) Kurika's business center Formu serves entrepreneurs and municipal residents in Kurika's core at Keskuspuistikko 14.
Liiver's annual report 2023 has been published

Liiveri's annual report briefly tells what Liiveri has done and what results it has achieved in 2023. The report also contains examples of funded projects and business support. In addition, the report contains information about the resources used and future plans. Read the report here (pdf).
The journey of a determined emigrant to become an accountant entrepreneur

Nature and the ease of living made Tiina Ventelä move with her husband from Helsinki to Jalasjärvi in 2010. For Tiina, the move also meant a change of field and new studies. At the beginning of his new career, he got to know a retired entrepreneur and went to work for him, qualifying as a Certified Public Accountant at the same time. Today, Tiina works as an auditor in her own company. With her company, Tiina has ensured the continuation of auditing services and the availability of services close to companies. - Really […]