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 [...]
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry: Cooperation towards a healthier and more active environment
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry has developed the area of Jouppilanvuori and Kyrkösjärvi in Seinäjoki into a health exercise area suitable for all kinds of users. The association, together with the city of Seinäjoki, has implemented experiential exercise routes and experiential destinations in many EU Rural Development Fund projects. The association has recognized that in addition to investments, activities, cooperation, events and information are also needed in order to know how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the region even more. These measures […]
Young people and decision-makers met in Wilhola
On September 5, 2023, the youth divisions of Liiver and Suupohja and the EU information center organized the "Clean the table for decision-makers" event, where young people could ask questions to their decision-makers. In addition, there were pizzas offered by the EU information center, as well as the opportunity to play with the decision-makers. City council chairman Sami Keskinen (second from right), education director Päivi Hernesmaa (center) and library director Jonna Saarijärvi (second from left) were there to answer the questions of the young people. Pizzas […]
"It's good to make an effort from Finland, they do trust us"
Long experience in theaters gave Jarkko Loima a good foundation for entrepreneurship. By combining experience in the theater industry with programming expertise, he created a software product called Misto ART, which facilitates the management of theater operations in complex schedules and space reservations. Founded around the product, Riverside Solutions has now established its position in Finland and aims for moderate growth in Europe. Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Loima worked in theaters and publicly funded organizations for twenty years [...]
Jokipii youth club - community and experiences
In the Jokipi village community, there is a genuine spirit of working together and working together, the goal of which is to keep the village vibrant. Various events are an essential part of this goal, and Jokipii has real gems in this field. One special event is the Umpimähkäretki for the villagers. The charming feature of this excursion is that the participants do not know in advance where they will go! Youth and village clubs offer versatile opportunities […]
Some influencers' study trip opened the heart to Ostrobothnia
Suomen Kylät ry and a group of rural developers and companies from Southern Ostrobothnia organized an unprecedented social media event, which made village activities and idyllic rural summer gems known through popular social media influencers, highlighted local brands in the regions, burst social media bubbles and introduced Finnish youth to rural opportunities. The study trip exceeded expectations The visitors were the blogger Lähiömutsi or Hanne Valtari, the influencer Arttu Mustonen, the photographer Ina Lähteenmaa, the influencer [...]
Villages and the future
Artificial intelligence center for the village? A village where energy would be free for all residents? Futurist researcher Ilkka Halava shared her views on the future of the villages when the steering group of the Kylille project met to plan the continuation of the project. In addition, Halava listed seven things that make up the vitality of villages. There are about a dozen senior futurists in Finland, and they are often involved when plans are made. Ilkka Halava is one of them. Halava has collaborated with 1600 […]
Young people created a new kind of company
When Elmo Saikkonen and Emil Viitala graduated from high school, they started thinking about starting their first company. The young people liked water sports and had practiced it for many years at the cottage. The idea to establish the region's first water sports center in Seinäjoki was born from that. The main activity of EPOP Wake water sports center located in Tanelinlammi is cable water sports. You can go on the cable car with water skis or a board, or really with any kind of equipment. In addition, there is a supply of sup-boards […]
An illustrator of children's books finds funny details in everyday life
Already in middle school, Kristiina Mäkimattila thought that it would be wonderful to one day be an illustrator of children's books. The wish came true years later and Kristiina Mäkimattila, who has been running a company called Murupumpula since 2014 and now lives in Seinäjoki, has focused on illustrating children's books. Kristiina considers art and creative work to be a kind of play. Finding interest and joy in small things and getting attached to the background and doing the work. - Is lovely […]
"We tried hard and I think we even succeeded"
"We tried hard and I think we even succeeded" Shooting and hunting have interested Mikko Vuorela for 35 years. The object of interest later became a profession, and now Mikko has been running a gun shop in Ylistaro for over 20 years. When Mikko was of school age and there was no permission from home to buy an air rifle, he secretly acquired a hunting license at the age of 15. – I got a hunting card […]