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. […]
You still have time to visit the enchanting Christmas shop at Kuukartano
Entrepreneur Sanna Keltaniemi is living her dream in Koskenkorva. The magical old house serves as a stage for the most mystical events. If the place fascinates you, but a drum circle or a witch adventure sound too exotic, you can visit the Kuukartano Christmas shop until December 21st. For Keltaniemi, Kuukartano is a dream come true. She bought the place for her company MagaLacrima just over a year ago. With that, the business expanded from tattoo studio services to various courses and […]
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 […]