On February 25-26, the fourth All-Russian forum "My Business" was held in Moscow, which was attended by representatives of the region. Business development issues were discussed during the event. The Forum brought together representatives from all regions of Russia and included plenary discussions, project presentations, round tables and strategic sessions. 

The main topics of discussion were the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as mechanisms for cooperation with the public sector. Alexander Olkhov, Acting Minister of Investment and Industry of the Yaroslavl Region, noted that participation in the forum allows specialists from the region to get acquainted with new trends in the development of the industry and share their experience with colleagues. He also stressed that the regional authorities will continue to support small and medium-sized businesses to provide entrepreneurs with an easy start and the opportunity to realize their ideas.

• The national project for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises until 2030 is aimed at the qualitative growth of small and medium-sized companies, their transition to new segments and an increase in the number of efficient enterprises. Support within the framework of the national project "Small and medium-sized entrepreneurship and support for individual entrepreneurial initiative" is carried out by decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. In 2023, 28 SMEs of the Yaroslavl region received financial assistance in the amount of 13.7 million rubles, and over the previous three years 82 social entrepreneurs received support in the amount of 38.5 million rubles. This year, the work on business support will continue. 

  Information on available support measures in the region can be obtained on the website of moybusiness76.rf or at the address: Yaroslavl, Sverdlova Street, 25d.