REGIONAL STRATEGY OF KLAIPĖDA REGION ADMINISTRATIONS.

REGIONAL STRATEGY OF KLAIPĖDA REGION ADMINISTRATIONS

Our strategy

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.

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.

Project or venture?

SWOT analysis

Inner strenghts Weaknesses1. Seaport.

4 1. No benefit from starting own business. 42. Unique nature.

3 2. Financial education. 23. Commercial intercourse with foreign partners.

13. Failure to develop a business plan.

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4. Comfortable geographical location. 24. Insufficient support for small business.

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Opportunities Threat

1. Old craft traditions. 41. Taxes just starting a business.

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2. Region enterprise. 32. Fear of taking the risk.

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3. Infrastructure development. 2 3. Unstable law. 44. International tourism traditions.

14. The changing economic situation.

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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.

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“.

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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