The Mayor of Pljevlja Municipality, Dr. Dario Vraneš, signed contracts with twelve entrepreneurs whose business plans, according to the commission, were rated as the best, in a public call for support for the development of entrepreneurship and tourism and women's entrepreneurship. 29 applications were submitted for support for the development of entrepreneurship and tourism, while 15 business ideas were submitted for the women's entrepreneurship incentive program.
This year, the Municipality of Pljevlja provided 50.000 euros in grants to improve and support entrepreneurship, tourism, as well as women's entrepreneurship.
Vraneš also emphasized the special role of local government in supporting small businesses.
"I am extremely pleased to see an increasing number of citizens who recognize the opportunities in the field of entrepreneurship and tourism development, especially in rural areas and craft industries. Local government exists for you and all other citizens. Rest assured that the doors of the Municipality are always open to all those who work and create. We will do everything in our power to help businessmen. Without creating new jobs, there is no real progress, and every new job in the economy is extremely valuable," Vraneš said to the grant recipients.
The areas of support for the development of entrepreneurship and tourism in rural areas, as well as craft activities, especially those on the verge of extinction, have been identified as priorities for this year.
The signing ceremony was also attended by the Secretary of the Secretariat for Economy, Danko Šarančić, as well as the Head of the Service for Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Rajko Palibrk.
"This year's budget plans 50.000 euros, of which 15.000 are intended for encouraging female entrepreneurship. I believe that next year these funds will be increased, especially due to the enormous interest of entrepreneurs and the large number of excellent business plans that also deserve a subsidy. I would especially like to emphasize that there were no objections to the final ranking list, which shows that the Commission carried out its work responsibly and transparently," said Šarančić.
Financial support agreements were signed by: LLC "Staklopan VK", Plumbing Home Service "Macanović", LLC "Carpe diem textil", Shoe Shop "SZR X", LLC "Leković rafting", Rural Household "Popović", Rural Household "Katun Bogdana", Rural Household "Rovčanin", LLC "Start auto", LLC "Aestetic PRO", SZR Buregdžinica "Asi", LLC "Best laser"
"These entrepreneurs will, through their projects, make a significant contribution to local economic development, the creation of new jobs and the revival of traditional crafts and tourism in the municipality of Pljevlja," the local government said in a statement.
LLC “STAKLOPAN VK” received 5.920 for the project “Procurement of equipment for picture framing”, Plumbing home service “MACANOVIĆ” – “Efficiency through equipment” 4.915 euros, LLC “CARPE DIEM TEXTIL” – “Procurement of missing equipment for sewing and tailoring 2.662 euros, Shoe shop “SZR X” – “Procurement of shoe machine for grinding and processing leather” 2.000 euros, LLC “LEKOVIĆ RAFTING” – “Procurement of equipment for rafters” 5.051 euros, Rural household “POPOVIĆ” – “Expansion of accommodation capacities of the Popović rural household” 6.570 euros, Rural household “KATUN BOGDANA” – “Completion of works on the summer kitchen with dining room” 3.939 euros, Rural household “ROVČANIN” – “Adaptation of accommodation capacities for tourists”, 3.943 euros.
Funds to support and encourage the development of women's entrepreneurship were awarded to: DOO "START AUTO" - "Purchase of a licensed car diagnostic device" 4.510 euros, DOO "AESTETIC PRO" - "Purchase of a beauty salon for disabled people" 2.632,00 euros, SZR Burekdžinica "ASI" - "Asi Project: let's preserve tradition, build the future" 2.214 euros and DOO "BEST LASER" - "Magic Paper" 5.644 euros.
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