250 projects are planned for implementation in the coming year. Among the largest, specialists named the development of new technologies for condensed milk production at the Glubokoye Dairy and Canning Plant, and the organization of production of wood chip briquettes at the Shumilino Flax Mill. In the village of Obol, a peat processing workshop will be reconstructed, and new peat harvesting equipment will be purchased. The Braslav Bakery, which plans to produce confectionery with a long shelf life, will start producing new types of products in 2010. Postavy Mebel JSC intends to master the production of MDF facades for the manufacture of cabinet furniture sets.

The accrued average wage of workers and employees in June amounted to Br1,254,439 (in May it was Br1,176,361).

Small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs, can contribute to the effective development of all sectors of the economy, is convinced Alexander Kosinets. In the region, 25 investment programs will be implemented during 2011-2015, covering all areas from energy to tourism. Entrepreneurs can make a feasible contribution to the implementation of each of them, Alexander Kosinets is sure. At the same time, entrepreneurs need state support, and this primarily concerns training. "Entrepreneurs need to be taught, they need legal and economic knowledge," the governor emphasized. During 2011-2012, Br58 billion will be allocated to support entrepreneurship in the Vitebsk region. Business centers for entrepreneurship support with business incubators will appear in Vitebsk, Orsha, Polotsk, and Novopolotsk. In turn, the state counts on the support of entrepreneurs in the implementation of social projects. "Cooperation should be mutually beneficial," believes Alexander Kosinets.