May newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics of the spring 2025 newsletter: The diverse Lamminjärvi area is developed through cooperation The association - answers the survey on eco-deeds and development needs With heart and professional skills - Social entrepreneurship requires courage Young people created a summer job for themselves See the list of those who received funding - 19 new Youth Leader grants received for 14 projects Creative learning about science and art Board meetings in autumn 2025 Upcoming events You can read the newsletter here. […]
With heart and professionalism – Social entrepreneurship requires courage
Recently, many social enterprises have been founded. One of them is Satakielen Palvelut oy, which provides various social services, such as family work, enhanced family work, support services and support services for young people in after-care. The fact that a year and a half after the company was founded, it employs three employees in addition to three entrepreneurs is a testament to its strong start. Establishment and growth of the company Entrepreneur Tiia Wallin changed […]
Improving village safety through a village project
Reijo Hämäläinen from Kurikka served as a member of the board of directors of Liiver for six years. When the term was up, he left the activities, but a certain interest in it remained. So he returned to the board this year as a representative of the city of Kurikka, when the opportunity was offered. – Everything is developing forward, so of course I agreed to be involved again to see what things could be implemented together, he […]
Silverhills is a constantly evolving stable for equestrian guidance and equine-assisted social rehabilitation.
The operations of the Silverhills stable have developed over the years, both through the studies of entrepreneur Elina Hopeavuori and through the resources added to the farm with Liiver’s support. In 2016, Elina Hopeavuori bought a horse stable in Mäki-Pohto, Ylistaro, with Liiver’s investment support. The Silverhills stable offers riding therapy and horse-assisted social rehabilitation for clients of child welfare, social care and healthcare. The stable also offers riding instruction for small groups. Hopeavuori says that the stable’s operations have […]
The village hall is being cared for for future generations
The village hall Seurala in Pojanluoma, located in Ilmajoki, has undergone several renovations in the last five years. During 2021–2023, the Seurala 2020 project was implemented for the village hall. An extension was built to the house, where new toilets were placed. The kitchen was also modernized and the heating system was changed from oil and electric heating to geothermal heating. In 2022, it was time to focus on Seurala’s old tin roof, which was renovated along with the insulation of the upper floor. At the same time, […]
Traditions and new ideas hand in hand
The Liiver board awarded the 2025 diploma for significant work for rural development to Jaakko and Sari Koskenkorva. The couple, who moved from Tampere to the village of Koskenkorva in Ilmajoki, have been running the Koskenkorva Inn for seven years. In developing the tourist destination, they have considered what can be done on their own home farm. – We are not leaving here anywhere or opening an office in the center of Seinäjoki, we will operate here. It is difficult, but also […]
February newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics of the first newsletter of 2025: Young people involved in community activities There is always an order for good projects! We help with the application Ample open and local offerings in forestry matters See the list of those who received funding – 8 new recipients of support Summer party venues are now being sought – are you sure your contact information is up to date? Funding for youth events – Culture Summer -Youth Leader search Liiverni member mail will be sent out soon […]
Read Liiver's latest news in the latest newsletter
Topics of the last newsletter of 2024: Creativity, the dream of a café and books: New things are born from the passion of an entrepreneur – an interview with Miia Anttila Kouran Minimarket turned one year old January Youth Leader theme call: Glow Up School – Make your school a better place! Liiveri youth division’s trip to Anjala for the Youth Leader Days See the list of those who received funding – 16 new recipients of support Apply for Leader funding for development! – board meeting times for spring 2025 Liiveri […]
Creativity, a dream of a café and books: New things are born from an entrepreneur's passion
Miia Anttila, a social media influencer from Jalasjärvi, has previously run a popular café and published two Christmas-themed books. At the moment, Miia’s entrepreneurship focuses on influencer work and new books, but her biggest plans are only in their early stages. Alongside influencer work and books, she has a strong dream of full-time entrepreneurship and café operations. – This all actually started last Christmas. I wasn’t […]
Read Liiver's hearings in the autumn newsletter
Topics of the newsletter: Without villages, there are only cities - Interview with Mari Viljanmaa, who started as Liiver's village expert Hire a young person - funding for development and investments A responsible company manufactures multi-purpose playground platforms "Small contributions can have big effects" - Interview with Pirjo Pystykoski-Sopanen, chairman of the Economic Division See the list of those who have received funding - 20 supports received by Formulive's project studio Part 1: Introduction to projects and project experts Association Act […]