On 25 January at. At 14.00 we invite you to a conversation about the potential of entrepreneurship development ● How many new start-ups are in Northern Kurzeme and what is their occupation? What support did existing entrepreneurs receive? Is it necessary to specialise the territory for business development? What are the future developments in the national and European context? In an interactive discussion in the public centre of Ventava, Vārve Parish, Ventspils Municipality and online discussion with entrepreneurs, residents, representatives of the municipality and other interested parties, when the associations “Latvian Rural Forum” and “North Kurzeme Business Association” in cooperation with the Representation of the European Commission in Latvia invite to a discussion on opportunities and potential that can be fulfilled by developing and implementing business activities. The meeting will take place online on the Zoom platform and face-to-face at the public centre of Ventava. We invite you to register here: https://forms.gle/j8y8QtQVxpvESWMs6 ● The number of participants in person is limited, so the organisers will contact each interested person individually. Work programme 14:00 Opening. Report on North Kurzeme Business Analysis 14:30 Discussion: Targeted business development, current trends and specialisation Inertia building and unlocking potential — support of young and existing entrepreneurs 16:30 Closing ● During the meeting we will learn about the provided support for entrepreneurship in Northern Kurzeme and insights, giving an idea of the progress of development in the last five years. In the conversation we will discuss the need for specialisation of the territory, the importance of support and the return to start-ups and existing entrepreneurs. We will also talk about how we want to see future development and further progress, also taking into account the current situation, current trends, realisation of existing and potential potential in Northern Kurzeme. #NākotnePiederTev #LEADERLatvia #LEADER #LEADER Õ Contact information: Gunta Abaja, North Kurzeme Business Association, tel.: 29 172 814