Economic Development Centre of South Ostrobothnia
Organisation
The Economic Development Centres are regional state administration authorities within the branch of government of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The Economic Development Centres are responsible for tasks relating to areas such as business and industry, rural areas, transport, the environment and natural resources.
What services can I get?
- Economic Development Centre
Adjoining owner consultation responseEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf the property boarders a road, the consultation response on the pending construction projects is requested from the Economic Development Centre - Economic Development Centre
Advertising and notices on the roadsideEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRoadside advertisements are advertisements or notices intended for road users that are placed along the road. - Economic Development Centre
Advice and guidance in immigration and integration mattersEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centres provide advice and guidance in matters related to immigration, integration and reception of refugees. - Economic Development Centre
Agreement on receiving refugeesEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAgreement between the municipality and the Economic Development Centre on municipal placements and promoting refugee integration. - Economic Development Centre
Aid for fisheries (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, EMFF)Economic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceFishermen can apply for funds from EMFF for innovations, environmental investments or diversification of business. - Economic Development Centre
Application for a service sign permitEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceService signs are traffic signs that require a permit. They are placed on highway road areas. - Economic Development Centre
Application for an operator-specific fishing quotaEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApplying for an annual fishing quota for Baltic herring, sprat or salmon. - Economic Development Centre
Built heritage maintenance grantEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe built heritage maintenance grant can be awarded for the upkeep of culturally significant built heritage sites and their surrounding environments. - Economic Development Centre
Business development aidEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceBusiness development aid is a discretionary grant primarily for the renewal, growth, and internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises. - Economic Development Centre
Cable, line and pipe installation permitEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the road maintenance authority is required for the installation or maintenance of cables, lines and pipes in a highway traffic area. - Economic Development Centre
Compensation for damage caused by protected animals and prevention of damageEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centre awards grants for the prevention of damage caused by protected animals, as well as compensation and support for damage. - Economic Development Centre
Compensation for damages in road maintenanceEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompensation for damages caused by defective road maintenance can be applied for from the road keeper. - Economic Development Centre
European Regional Development Fund project fundingEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEuropean Regional Development Fund supports development projects that implement sustainable growth and jobs. - Economic Development Centre
European Social Fund project fundingEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe purpose of ESF funding is to support employment and employment opportunities, promote the development of skills and expertise. - Economic Development Centre
Exceptional permits under the Fishing ActEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, grant various exceptional permits for fishing. - KEHA Centre
Fintegrate.fi online serviceKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceFintegrate.fi brings together information about events, services, and groups that support newcomers’ integration in Finland. - Economic Development Centre
Fishing licence application for commercial fishing of Baltic herring, sprat or codEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA licence to fish Baltic herring, sprat, or cod must be applied for from the Economic Development Centre before starting fishing. - Economic Development Centre
Government special grant for the promotion of integration in SwedishEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant can be used to support the development of Swedish-language integration and employment services, as well as service paths in municipalities. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for a special site on a private roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA grant can be applied for a special site on a private road, which includes ferry landings, annually dismantled bridges, and winter roads. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for environmental management of archipelagoEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may award a grant for environmental management of the archipelago. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for improvement projects in the fishing industryEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceDiscretionary government grant for waterway and fishing industry projects that promote, among others, fish passage and execution of water management. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for Municipal- and Organisation-Helmi programmeEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrants are available for rehabilitation, care and restoration projects under the Helmi programme. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for preparation of groundwater area protection plansEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant may be awarded for the preparation of groundwater area protection plans and for updating the plans. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for regional fisheries promotion projectsEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe grant promotes planning, implementation, coordination and development of sustainable use and management of fishing waters and fishing supervision. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for the improvement of a private roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA road maintenance association may apply for a grant to improve a private road. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for the promotion of environmental education and awarenessEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrant is awarded to projects promoting environmental education and awareness. - Economic Development Centre
Grant for water and marine resources management measures and measures affecting water systemsEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceGrant can be awarded, for example, for projects that promote good status, safeguarding the diversity of aquatic habitats or reducing flood risks. - KEHA Centre
Guidance for enterpriseKEHA Centre
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe national Enterprise Finland Advisory Service provides guidance to starting or established entrepreneurs. - Economic Development Centre
Junction permit for a roadEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA road maintenance authority’s permit is usually required to connect a private road to a public road. - Economic Development Centre
Notification of a fishing supervisor’s authorisationEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe authoriser of a fishing supervisor must notify the Economic Development Centre of the authorisation’s content and validity period. - Economic Development Centre
Operating environment development aidEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOperating environment development aid is granted for development projects that promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. - Economic Development Centre
Permit for work carried out in road areasEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit granted by the Economic Development Centre is required for work carried out in road areas. - Economic Development Centre
Permit to organise fishing tourism eventsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA fishing tourism entrepreneur or fishing guide may be granted a permit to organise fishing events in private waters under certain conditions. - Economic Development Centre
Permit to place water supply linesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA permit from the Economic Development Centre is required for placing lines and pipes in a highway road area. - Economic Development Centre
Protection of a land area as a nature reserveEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAn area can be designated as a nature reserve if the protection criteria are met and an agreement is reached. - Economic Development Centre
Regional permit for commercial fishingEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA commercial fisherman may be granted a state permit to fish in a private water area if certain conditions are met. - Economic Development Centre
Regional transport subsidyEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA subsidy to reduce the transport costs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sparsely populated areas. - Economic Development Centre
Registration as a commercial fishermanEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA registered commercial fisherman may sell fish they catch. An unregistered person may only occasionally sell small quantities of fish or crayfish. - Economic Development Centre
Registration of a vessel for commercial fishingEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA vessel must be registered before it can be used for commercial fishing. - Economic Development Centre
Registration with the register of first-sale fish buyersEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceCompanies that buy fish or fisheries products directly from seaside fishermen must register with the register of first-sale fish buyers. - Economic Development Centre
Reservation of registered vehicles and work machines for public administrationEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA public administration representative can send a registered vehicle's reservation notification to the Economic Development Centre via the e-service. - Economic Development Centre
Restricting fishing and deciding on catch sizesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, impose local restrictions on fishing and determine exceptions to catch sizes. - Economic Development Centre
Restriction of common fishing rightsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may, for justified reasons, restrict common fishing rights. - Economic Development Centre
Right-of-way to archipelago ferriesEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Economic Development Centre may grant a right-of-way to archipelago ferries, based on permanent establishment or sufficient need. - Economic Development Centre
Special road permit for frost heave periodsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA temporary fee-based transport permit may be granted for roads with weight restrictions. - Economic Development Centre
Special transport permits and the related obligationsEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA special transport permit is required if the transport exceeds the dimensions and masses permitted for normal traffic. - Economic Development Centre
Support for the restoration and management of woodland habitats, under the Nature Conservation ActEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWoodland habitats and habitats of endangered forest species can be managed with discretionary support under the Nature Conservation Act. - Economic Development Centre
Temporary closure of a highwayEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceApply for a permit from the Economic Development Centre if an event requires closing a highway from other traffic. - Economic Development Centre
Temporary traffic arrangements – event organisationEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTemporary traffic sign arrangements in a highway road area require a permit from the Economic Development Centre. - Economic Development Centre
Tow away of vehicles left on the side of the roadEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceEconomic Development Centres can have vehicles left on a highway town away and charge the owner of the vehicle. - Economic Development Centre
Trading in rest areas and car parksEconomic Development Centre
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceTrading in road rest areas and car parks requires a permit from the Economic Development Centre. - Economic Development Centre
Traffic Customer ServiceEconomic Development Centre
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe Traffic Customer Service is a nationwide advisory service for matters related to highways, railways and waterways.
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kirjaamo.etela-pohjanmaa@elinvoimakeskus.fi
Address
Alvar Aallon katu 5
60100 Seinäjoki
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 2296962-1
Telephone number
+358 295036100
(local/mobile network fee)
Postal address
P.O. Box 70
00072 Elinvoimakeskus