Decision-making for rural business subsidies starts
The ELY centers are now starting to make decisions about rural business subsidies applied for this year. Applications received since June are being processed, so it may still take some time for a decision to be made. Entrepreneurs who have applied for funding will receive decisions as soon as the ELY centers have time to process them. You cannot apply for payment immediately after receiving a decision, but it becomes possible later. If you have submitted an application and you know […]
Change of ownership week starts!
During the Change of Ownership Week, we talk about renewed rural entrepreneurship and changes of ownership. Rural entrepreneurship can be accelerated with EU agricultural and rural funding. A change of ownership can be an opportunity to start an entrepreneurial path in agriculture as well. Could the change of ownership be your start on the path of an entrepreneur? The week is a major event organized by the Change of Ownership Forum, which offers a unique opportunity to look at change of ownership from different perspectives, both nationally and internationally. During the week, the Owner Exchange Forum organizes numerous events [...]
The EP's Leader groups' September Uhoo newsletter has been published
The September Uhoo newsletter is out! The theme of the third newsletter of the year is entrepreneurship. South Ostrobothnia's Leader groups and ELY center publish a joint newsletter four times a year. By subscribing to the newsletter, you will receive information about the current affairs of the rural program.
August newsletter
August 2023 newsletter topics: Party hall register has been published Renewed business support inspires Jarkko Loima's entrepreneurial story Jokipii youth club - community and experiences A short list of upcoming events Read the newsletter here.
"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 [...]
Cultural cycling of the Seven Bridges
The cultural cycling of the seven bridges was organized on August 5. On the air river. The sunny weather created pleasant conditions for the event, and a little drizzle didn't hinder the process. The event shows that people value not only exercise but also culture. The event combines both of these elements in a unique way and offers a memorable day for participants of all ages. Through the pictures below, you can get a feel for how the day went.
The joint Uhoo newsletter of EP's Leader groups has been published
In the June newsletter, you can read about the start of Leader funding applications, the Open villages day and future researcher Ilkka Halava's thoughts on the future of the villages. South Ostrobothnia's Leader groups and ELY center publish a joint newsletter four times a year. By subscribing to the newsletter, you will receive information about the current affairs of the rural program.
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 […]
Applications for rural business and project subsidies will start in stages in 2023
The Food Agency informs: Most of the applications for business and project grants are estimated to start at the end of June 2023. Applications for project grants include community investments, training and information projects, and some development projects. Business support applications include investment support for companies and business development support applied for from ELY centers. Applications for small projects by communities and companies will also open in the fall. The Food Agency will inform when the dates for the start of applications become more specific. You should start planning projects already [...]
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 […]