20 young professionals get jobs
The “Summer bucket list” promoting the mental health of young people and other interesting experiments will be launched in the summer in twelve local associations in Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki and Jalasjärvi. Liiveri enables development work by paying the salaries of twenty young people. The following received support from Liiveri: FinFami Etelä-Ohjanmaa: A young person plans and implements a “Bucket list” by YouTube, which presents the recreational and hobby places in the area from the perspective of young people. The content emphasizes the perspective of promoting mental health. Hanhikoski Village Association: A young person plans, […]
Cultural cycling is coming again!
The Seven Bridges Cultural Cycling Tour, which was organized last year and immediately gained great popularity, will be organized again this coming summer on Saturday, August 10th, from 11 am to 3 pm. The route presents the rich cultural heritage of the parish, running along the banks of the Kyrönjoki River, crossing it at seven points. During the day, there will be open doors at museums, church cloisters and businesses, among others. In addition, there will be guides on the route telling stories and history related to the monuments. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
Keys to a good life
People drive hundreds of kilometers to get to a good restaurant, and working together makes the Dutch part of the South Ostrobothnian village community. Community is good for the individual, but Liiver's survey also revealed surprising social effects: those who volunteered in projects rated their work ability as better than the average Finn. The respondents said that volunteer work has a positive effect on mental well-being, social relationships, and a sense of belonging. And when social isolation becomes more important than being overweight […]
How to involve residents?
Leader funding creates 200 new sports facilities a year. The skate park opened in Jalasjärvi this summer is a model example of cooperation between the city, the third sector and residents. Consultation with residents is strongly enshrined in the new Municipal Act. Instead of an obligation, participation can also be viewed as an opportunity. In that case, the Leader project becomes a practical tool. This is exactly what happened in Jalasjärvi, where a handsome skate park was built on the shore of Lake Lamminjärvi with the help of the entire community. The idea was initiated by Mukula […]
Henua from Seinäjoki wants to get to the top
The organic cosmetics boom is raging. Anu Nurmela and Jenni Tuominen's Henua Organics is also aiming to spread the phenomenon to the world. The sisters' achievement stems from a common ideology, passion and enthusiasm. The purpose is to get people to pay attention to ecology and the wonderful moments of everyday life, typical of southern Poznan. On your own path Henua's story began when cosmetologist Jenni Tuominen developed severe skin problems on her neck. It made a major consumer of cosmetics question the products […]