With the closing event of PONI RRA Koroška, we successfully sent the 4th group of participants on their entrepreneurial journey today

At the beginning, everyone present was greeted on behalf of the host municipality by the director of the municipal administration of the Municipality of Mislinja, Blaž Šaloven , and our director Uroš Rozman. Project manager Boris Skudnik, who, together with colleagues and mentors, lays the foundations for the development of new entrepreneurial ideas and strengthens the entrepreneurial culture in the region, then presented the project itself and its achievements to the wider public.

This was followed by a round table, which this time was entitled "Entrepreneurial competencies and their applicability in business and personal life". It was moderated by the external mentor of the PONI program - Primož Gams, co-founder of Dogs4motion, a center for veterinary rehabilitation and sports medicine for dogs, a dedicated entrepreneur who, with his creative thinking and continuous education, is breaking new ground in the industry both locally and globally. The discussion was attended by promising current participants of the 4th group of PONI RRA Koroška: Oleksandra Riazanova (Sloventura s Saša - learning Slovenian for foreigners), Tjaša Marvljak (PaintxDesignu - graphic design and visual communication), Neža Skuk (Kinesiological services Kinex) and Damjan Dolar (Metalific - Personalized photo printing on metal).

The event concluded with the awarding of diplomas for the successful completion of the training of the 4th group of participants of the PONI RRA Koroška, which was also an opportunity for networking, socializing and exchanging good practices. They were awarded by Uroš Rozman, Director of the RRA Koroška, and Blaž Šaloven, Director of the Municipal Administration of the Municipality of Mislinja.

Every beginning has its end – but every end is a great opportunity for upgrading and space for new challenges. After four months of intensive work, learning and investing effort in the development of their business ideas, the 4th group has completed its journey today. This is not just an ending, but a turning point, a moment when visions become concrete paths and dreams become new beginnings. Our thoughts are already running to the next group, which is coming to us in the middle of August 2025.

The project is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund.