Free online course for entrepreneurs
Do you want to learn new things about values, inclusiveness or sustainability in business? Our new free online course has been published! The GENGREEN Value-Based Business Management course on DigiCampus focuses on developing business in a direction that enables social diversity and is environmentally sustainable. The course covers: values and their identification in business dimensions of success in business socially sustainable business putting new knowledge into practice The course is in English. Log in to DigiCampus (an open online learning platform), search for the course with the keyword “GENGREEN” and start studying at your own pace! Direct […]
Leader funding in danger of ending – the effects would be felt directly in our region
The European Commission is currently reforming the Leader funding for rural development, and the decisions may directly affect the operations of villages in our region, the start-up of businesses and the well-being of communities. The continuation of Leader activities is not a given – Finland will soon decide what opportunities local development will have after 2027. Small grants have big impacts In recent years, the Liiveri Development Association has enabled Ilmajoki, Jalasjärvi and Seinäjoki […]
Read the annual report to see what was achieved in 2025
Liiveri's 2025 annual report has been published. Check out the annual report (pdf). A few highlights from 2025: 94 positive project and business support decisions LocalTapiola granted 20,000 euros to Liiveri's Youth Leader activities Young Bridge Builders, Nordic Preparedness and Eco-Acts Together projects launched 89 of the community houses that received a % survey request responded to the national village house survey of Finnish Villages. The association's business operations started after a break of years.
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Vitality Centre (formerly the ELY Centre) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 16 February and 23 March 2026 are listed below. Project grants Development project to be implemented as a small project Jalasjärvi 4H Association – 4H history alive Lakeuden Ursa Association – Safe under the stars – Lakeuden Ursa’s safety and preparedness project Finnish Migration Museum Support Association – Virtaa communication Ostrobothnia Sports and Sports PLU […]
Youth Leader Diploma for Wohvelikafhila
The Liiveri government has awarded the 2026 Youth Leader diploma to Wohvelikahvila entrepreneurs Helmi Viirimäki and Fiia Iloviida. The diploma is being awarded for the first time. The diploma is awarded in recognition of courage, creativity and exemplary attitude. The initiative, positivity and creativity of the young entrepreneurs also serve as an excellent example for other young people in the area. – This is a big surprise and great news. It is really great that there is such a […]
Liiveri newsletter – Current events from the beginning of the year
Topics of the first newsletter of 2026: Leader activities in Finland for 30 years – follow and participate in the events of the anniversary year! Liiver's funding guidelines for 2026 – maximum support calculated Responsible green plants from Alavalli Do you want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course Those who have received funding to work in Tomina! Get yourself a summer job Develop your operations with the free Ekosparraamo! Publishing the village's resources Come and get to know the projects in Jalasjärvi Liiver's annual meeting Newsletter […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Centre for Vitality (formerly the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 15 December 2025 and 15 February 2026 are listed below. Project grants Cooperation projects for the development of rural services and the operating environment Jalasjärvi 4H Association – Youth Entrepreneurship Path Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koskuen Village Association – Improving the air conditioning system at the Koskuen village hall Smart villages cooperation projects ILMAJOKI MUNICIPALITY – Ilmajoki city centre […]
Want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course
Are you wondering what impact artificial intelligence will have on your work or life? Do you want to know what artificial intelligence actually is? Are you wondering how artificial intelligence will affect us in the future? A free online course has been compiled for the open DigiCampus learning platform, which will help you understand what artificial intelligence is and how it can change your work. The course has been compiled as part of a project aimed at entrepreneurs, but it is open to everyone and covers the basics of artificial intelligence in general. […]
December Newsletter – Christmas Greetings from Liiveri
December newsletter topics: The year of the Youth Division: new beginnings and experiments Hire a young developer – apply for funding! When the village shop disappears and is reborn – the self-service model offers a new opportunity See the list of those who received funding – 20 new recipients of support Granted support by municipality Prameet schools – Youth Leader theme application open until the end of January! Government spring meeting dates Regional administration reform causes a break in rural development support […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the funding received when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 20 October and 14 December 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koivulakson Vesi Oy – Purchase and installation of an automatic backup power generator Koskuen Nuorisoseura ry. – Relocation of the summer theatre auditorium Cooperation projects between young farmers and business Finvibes Consulting Oy – Cooperation in a business group project Business grants Full-time […]