Shershnev: at least 200 enterprises must be created in the Vitebsk region in 2016

At least 200 enterprises need to be created in the Vitebsk region this year, stated the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, during the solemn ceremony honoring the winners of the honorary title "Person of the Year of Vitebsk Region" for 2015.

"We must preserve and enhance the potential of small and medium-sized businesses, create jobs, especially in small towns and rural areas. In each district and city, a package of proposals for promising types of entrepreneurial activity should be formed, and a program for creating small private enterprises should be approved. In 2016, at least 200 enterprises must be created in the region," said Nikolai Sherstnev.

The governor emphasized that behind every event and achievement in the region's life are people who, through their labor, shape the history of their land. "You are distinguished by your ability to think innovatively, to combine experience and skill with the desire for continuous professional improvement. Your example shows how great the potential of people is in every sphere and how significant the reserves for its development are. Please accept my deep gratitude for your conscientious, selfless work and initiative. Your experience is the foundation for growth, new bold plans, and projects," said the chairman of the regional executive committee, addressing the laureates. In the current conditions, when the instability of the global economic system negatively affects the efficiency of the national economy, Belarus is seeking new ways to ensure sustainable development.

In the updated Directive No. 3 "On Priority Directions for Strengthening Economic Security

The tasks for the near future have been defined: increasing the role of the scientific community in solving important state tasks, growth of export potential, export diversification, and a fundamental change in the quality of industrial complex management, emphasized Nikolai Sherstnev. He presented each laureate with a diploma and thanked them for their work. "In the Vitebsk region, there are many strong specialists and wise people in all spheres of activity. We have huge reserves, the region has significant economic potential," stated the governor. The honorary title "Person of the Year of the Vitebsk Region" has been awarded since 2009 with the aim of encouraging merits in promoting and implementing the social and economic policy of the state and local government bodies, implementing measures to ensure legality and law and order, for achievements in science, education, and culture, and for active public activities. Annually, the 100 best people of the region receive laureate diplomas and a cash prize. Billboards with their photos adorn the settlements of the region throughout the year.

Alena Tikhonova, BELTA.