Representatives of small businesses of Lipetsk agro-industrial complex received awards in honor of Entrepreneur's Day

The best representatives of small and medium-sized businesses in the Lipetsk region were awarded during the Russian Entrepreneurship Day. The awards were received by representatives of various professions. Among them were leaders of small businesses in the agro-industrial complex.
Mikhail Vasiliev became the winner in the nomination of Leader of small and medium-sized businesses in the field of agricultural activities (farming). Mikhail Sergeevich is the general DIRECTOR of Krivets-Ptitsa LLC in the Dobrovsky District. The company produces turkey, chicken, duck, goose and guinea fowl MEAT. Krivets-Ptitsa LLC operates in a closed-loop system - from the production of compound feed to the sale of turkey products in its own retail outlets.
For his active involvement in charity work and caring for others, the HEAD of the Dubrava peasant farm from the Chaplyginsky District Igor Taldykin received an award in the Good Business nomination. Igor Anatolyevich is a mentor for young people and actively helps SVO participants and the district.
The winner in the Lipetsk Product nomination was Kangul Ismail, CEO of Agro Alliance Lipetsk LLC in Khlevensky District. 156 employees are engaged in the production of vegetables in closed ground at the 11-hectare greenhouse complex. The latest technologies and developments in this field are used in growing the crop.
Another winner in the Lipetsk Product nomination was Fedor Damm, founder of Maslyanaya Istoriya LLC. In Zadonsky District, he produces raw-pressed vegetable oils, nut paste, sun-dried tomatoes and halva.
“There are more than 40 thousand small and medium-sized businesses registered in Lipetsk Oblast. These people make a significant contribution to the region’s economy, create jobs, develop innovations and fill the local market with high-quality goods and services,” said Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Oblast.
Business in the region is provided with comprehensive state support . Thus, entrepreneurs can count on financial assistance from the regional SME Support Fund. In 2024 , the Fund provided 462 preferential loans for a total of over 813 million rubles. At the My Business center, every entrepreneur can get the help or advice they need. This year alone, almost 1,400 people used its services, and in 2024, the center provided 9,300 services to 6,800 SMEs, self-employed individuals, and individuals. Thanks to the EXPORT Support Center, Lipetsk enterprises are actively developing foreign markets. Last year, 32 companies became exporters, signing contracts for 17.5 million US dollars . Over the past five years, the geography of deliveries has expanded to 43 countries, which confirms the growing potential of local business in the international arena.