Liiver's government was reformed
The annual meeting of the development association Liiveri ry was organized on March 26. At South Ostrobothnia College in Ilmajoki. At the meeting, new members were elected to Liiveri's board of directors to replace those who resigned. Päivi Alaniska from Seinäjoki was elected as the new chairman of the board. Marja Tyynismaa from Nurmo, Mari Mäki-Karvia from Jalasjärvi, and Sonja Pitkäjärvi and Timo Kankaanpää from Ilmajoki were elected as new board members. Petri Yli-Mannila from Nurmo and Heikki Kossila from Jalasjärvi were elected as new alternate members. Board members continue to be [...]
Liiveri's website is now available in English!
We're thrilled to announce that our website is now available in English! So, whether you're browsing for information, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about what we offer, now you can do it all in English. Head over to liiveri.net/en to check it out! The English version is created with an automatic translation service. […]
Read Liiveri's current affairs in the March newsletter
Topics of the March newsletter: History board route inspires participation - Project example from Munaka Do you want to develop your own village and be part of an innovative project? A super year of Leader funding - this year the emphasis is on young people and expertise. See the list of those who have received funding. Register your village for the Open villages day. Upcoming events: Liiver's annual meeting, Onnistu utrepaskauppa event and Into Seinäjoki for growth with Leader funding. Read the newsletter here!
The history table route inspires you to participate
In the village of Munaka, there is a strong spirit of action. This year, a Leader-funded history board route will be built in the village. The route is not only a concrete project to preserve the past, but also a strong sign of community spirit and enthusiasm for developing one's own village. Currently, there is no sports trail in the area of Munaka village. Alajoki landscapes and Kyrönjoki attract you to move around the area on foot or by bike. Interesting sites have been requested for the area. The idea of a history board route arose […]
Succeed in business deals - Valuable information about business deals
Have you thought about buying, selling or changing generations? Kehittämisyhdistys Liiveri ry will organize an Onnistu irtningapuppa event next week, Wednesday 27 March 2024, where experts from various fields will offer practical advice for a successful change of company ownership as well as valuable information about financing opportunities and networks. The change of ownership of a company is a complex and multi-phased event involving numerous legal, financial and spiritual aspects. Expert help can significantly facilitate the implementation of the change of ownership [...]
See the list of those who received funding
Applications for rural business and project grants for the EU funding period 2023–27 opened in June 2023. During the end of 2023, Liiver's board processed 48 applications, of which 37 received a positive funding decision. We publish those who have received funding after the ELY center has made an official decision on them. Below are listed the decisions of the ELY center received by March 19, 2024. Projects Public benefit investment Munakan Kyläseura ry - Route to the past Munakka - [...]
The application for small projects has been opened
The Finnish Food Agency has opened a call for small projects. Support can be obtained, for example: – For the purchase of common tools and equipment, e.g. acquiring an air heat pump, audio equipment or pacemaker for the village hall. - The support can be used to renovate common spaces or carry out small renovations. - For hiring a young person as a developer. - To carry out the study trip. - In addition, the support can be used to buy expert help, which is needed to make various reports or development plans. The total cost of a small project can [...]
Register your village for the Open villages day!
Open villages day will be organized for the tenth time nationwide on Saturday, June 8, 2024! The event brings hundreds of villages into the limelight and local tourism destinations, because the day is full of the charm and life of the villages. The day offers a unique opportunity to get close to village life and the Finnish countryside. The goal is to raise the villages to tourist destinations, as well as to encourage new residents to find a home in the heart of the villages. Plan an event that looks like your village for your village, check out the Open Villages Day […]
The village of the future 2.0 has started, come join us!
The opening ceremony of the future village project, open to all, was held on Valentine's Day at the Seinäjoki Business Center. The event had around 70 participants from more than thirty villages in southern Pohja. The project has three themes, which are worked on with experts in each field. In each theme, six villages or groups of villages are taken to develop and pilot new operating models. Participants are required to commit for the entire duration of the project. Energy villages - The village can aim for self-sufficiency and sustainability, for example […]
The newsletter of EP's Leader groups has been published in 1/2024
The first newsletter of 2024 has been published. Topics of the newsletter: The future village 2.0 project has started - villages are being sought to join the ELY center and Leader groups are working closely on the EP - the goal is a sustainable and vibrant countryside Youth exchanges create life-long memories - In just over a year, Kuuistaan ry has run 10 international camps Ideas from study trips - nine associations applied for lessons learned to develop their own operations [...]