On Wednesday, August 17th, in Jumurda Manor, Ērgļi district, the Vidzeme Planning Region organized the Garden Festival of Vidzeme Locals, during which Valmieras stikla šķiedra JSC received recognition as one of the biggest success stories of the region.
During the event, 26 companies, who have implemented significant projects in Vidzeme and by their work and achievements motivate others working in the district, were presented awards.
The tradition of Vidzeme success stories began in 2012 with the aim to discover active, creative and enterprising locals of Vidzeme in each of its districts and in the town. Stories are gathered for the brochure about Vidzeme success stories, which from 17th of August can be seen on the Vidzeme Planning Region website www.vidzeme.lv and Facebook page. The brochure contains stories about domestic producers, craftsmen, farms, tourism enterprises, and export capable, sustainable, social as well as enthusiastic entrepreneurs, who all together form the basis of Vidzeme’s success, which helps the economy to develop, helps to maintain the territory and educate society.