1. REGIONAL STRATEGY OF KLAIPĖDA REGION ADMINISTRATIONS

2. Our strategy

3. KLAIPĖDA REGION This region stretching west along the Lithuanian Baltic coast, is unique for its geographical, economic and cultural aspects, where live more than 400 thousand people. Seaside is an important for the fishing business, which generates more than 20,000 workplace.

4. KLAIPĖDA REGION Klaipeda port - is a marine terminal, important for its foreign trade, imports of raw materials and equipment - needed for Lithuanian companies, as well as exports of goods and a variety of cargo. Passengers are regularly transported here by ferry to Germany, Sweden other countries. Palanga and Neringa, are two of the most important regional recreation and entertainment centers, and popular Lithuanian residents and foreign visitors.

5. Project or venture?  SWOT analysis Inner strenghtsWeaknesses 1. Seaport. 41. No benefit from starting own business.4 2. Unique nature. 32. Financial education.2 3. Commercial intercourse with foreign partners. 1 3. Failure to develop a business plan. 1 4. Comfortable geographical location.2 4. Insufficient support for small business. 3 OpportunitiesThreat 1. Old craft traditions.4 1. Taxes just starting a business. 3 2. Region enterprise.3 2. Fear of taking the risk. 1 3. Infrastructure development.23. Unstable law.4 4. International tourism traditions. 1 4. The changing economic situation. 2

6. Solutions to develop entrepreneurship 1. Corporate research. 2. Exhibition „In West“. Goal: new business opportunities. 3. Project „ Development of active turism in border region“. Partners – Klaipėda, Nica, Rucava municipality. 4. Latvia – Lithuaniania cooperation program 2007-2013. 5. The budget for entrepreneurship development in Klaipėda strategic plan 2011-2013.

7. Measures to form the border region.  Creating a new ports between Liepaja and Klaipeda.  Festival „ Sea pool“. Goal: cultural and diplomatic cooperation between Baltic states.  „Quatro“ – four municipalities contract. Goal: promote cultural development in coastal region.  Exhibition „In West“. Goal: event for investors in Baltic countries.  Exhibitions: ITB, „ Balttour“, „Vivatour“ – information about cycle tourizm in Latvia and Lithuania.  Event of sport „Catch up the sea breeze“.

8. Solution to create new jobs Conference “Klaipeda Business day”. Consultation with employers. Special section of Klaipeda Municipality. Improving the business environment. International project implementation. Support for small business.

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