The diverse Lamminjärvi area is being developed through cooperation
The Lamminjärvi area, located in the center of Jalasjärvi, has been developed in a variety of ways in recent years. A big thank you for the development of the area goes to active people who have implemented various projects in the area. The city of Kurikka has also focused its efforts on the area. Killing two birds with one stone through cooperation One of Lamminjärvi's largest investments has been the Kurikka Energy Arena, located on the western shore, which also serves as the Jalasjärvi […]
Survey on communities' eco-actions and development needs
Liiveri wants to improve communities' environmental awareness and knowledge, and encourage and help communities to carry out eco-deeds of various sizes. The topics of the theme are promoted through the Eco-Deeds Together project. At the beginning of the project, we will conduct a survey for communities so that the project's activities can be directed as well as possible. The survey will find out what kind of eco-deeds you are currently doing in your community and what you would like to learn more about. The survey will also find out how you would like to utilize Liiveri's Eco-Deeds project […]
Liiveri government elections 2025
The annual meeting of the Development Association Liiveri ry convened at Nurmo Library on March 25, 2025 and elected new board members to replace those who were due to resign and those who submitted a resignation request. Rural resident Päivi Alaniska from Seinäjoki will continue as the chair of the board. This is her second year as the chair of the Liiveri board. According to the association's rules, this is Alaniska's last year on the board. Rural resident Laura Niemi from Ilmajoki, Pennihäät from Peräseinäjoki, and […]
The Year of the Lion 2024
In 2024, the most important activities in Liiver were the active application for Leader grants, especially for small business grants, the implementation of the Results website and the active participation of young people in development work. Leader business grants have been renewed from before. Now we have been able to support the development and start-up of 64 companies. We can also support part-time entrepreneurship, which is exceptional in the world of business support. On the Results page, we want to answer the question of what has been achieved with Leader funding. The page has collected […]
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 […]
Renewing Traditions diploma for Jaakko and Sari Koskenkorva
At the annual meeting in Nurmo on March 25, 2025, the Liiver board awarded the 2025 diploma to Jaakko and Sari Koskenkorva in recognition of their significant work for rural development, tourism and local culture. Driven by passion and bold ideas, Koskenkorva Trahteeri has grown into a versatile tourist destination that combines history, sauna culture and togetherness. The Könnimuseo and Koskenkorva Museum tell the story of the area, and open saunas, concerts and meals bring people […]
Abundant local offerings in forestry matters, open to everyone
The Lakeuden Forest Management Association, operating in the Ilmajoki, Kurikka, Kauhajoki and Teuva areas, has already gathered over four hundred participants in the Lakeuden forests' activation and knowledge vitality project for training, demonstrations and excursions in the area. In addition, the project offers forest owners free advice without any obligations for the forest owner. A record number of forest-themed events will be organized next spring. Information and advice can be found in the form of events and field trips, among others […]
Young people involved in community activities
Young people’s participation in the activities of associations, clubs and other communities does not happen by itself – but when young people are given space and opportunities, their ideas and energy can renew the entire operating culture. This idea is supported by Liiver’s new website, which offers concrete examples and ideas for involving young people. The website is based on the need to respond to the challenges faced by communities: how to find new volunteers, make activities […]
Liiveri village post office "bumps" into email again
Liiveri village mail is published regularly again. The post office collects up-to-date information about Liiveri's offerings and various funding channels for developing your village. The themes of the first village mail are village preparedness and increasing community spirit. December topics Village reserve provides security in exceptional circumstances, Nopankylä village association's preparedness methods How can Liiveri help develop village safety, preparedness and community spirit? Link to survey The price of loneliness is high, SPR's report from 2023 Current energy […]
Board meetings in spring 2025
The application for Leader grants is ongoing and applications are processed in Liiver almost monthly. The decision-making queues have been reduced at the ELY Centre, so decisions there will also be made faster than before. Leader business support applications to be processed at the meeting must be in Hyrrä two weeks and project support applications three weeks before the meeting. Board meetings in spring 2025: 04.02.2025 11.03.2025 25.03.2025 29.04.2025 10.06.2025 For more information and assistance with the project application, contact Telle. For more information about business support, contact Sinika. […]