'Leader' was presented as a useful tool to promote development of rural areas.
Grants are awarded to companies, associations and other groups for the implementation of actions and investments that contribute to the revitalization and social and economic development of the municipality
The Center for Entrepreneurship in Puerto Lumbreras has hosted a briefing on the call 2009 - 2014 Leader of the aid that aims to boost rural economy.
More than fifty lumbrerenses attended the meeting organized by the Centre for Local Development to advise interested citizens on the new aid before the start of the period of the new call.
According to the Councillor for Employment and Social Policy, M ª Angeles Tunisia, 'the town of Puerto Lumbreras opt for first year for this type of aid intended to promote entrepreneurial development in the rural municipality.
Local Development Centre will manage requests for aid that are directed to projects that promote the revitalization and business development in the municipality. "
Leader aid have different lines of action to promote development of enterprises in different sectors such as agriculture, tourism or hospitality among others.
In addition, support is given to nonprofit organizations, and interested persons can apply in setting up business ventures.
Puerto Lumbreras opt for first year to aid Leader, and that since last year the municipality is integrated into the Rural Development Association Campodos that runs and manages programs and initiatives that contribute to comprehensive, harmonious and sustained in different townships.
For more information, citizens of Puerto Lumbreras can contact the Center for Entrepreneurship and Local Development Centre, and that helps further encourage the implementation of new business ventures.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras