StartBiz Spring: International Spring School of the Faculty of Economics and Management launches at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in partnership with Irkutsk State University

Today, April 15, the International Spring School StartBiz Spring "Economic and Legal Aspects of Small Business Operations" kicked off at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. Participants include representatives from Irkutsk State University, for whom Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno has organized practice-oriented training.

The opening ceremony featured a welcoming speech by Vice-Rector Viachaslau Ramanenka.

"We are delighted to welcome within our walls representatives from Irkutsk State University, as well as from colleges and gymnasiums, who have come to us for the International Spring School StartBiz Spring 'Economic and Legal Aspects of Small Business Operations' organized by the Faculty of Economics and Management of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. It is gratifying that we have the opportunity to meet in person, communicate, share opinions and experience, looking each other in the eye," noted Viachaslau Ramanenka.

Participants were also addressed by Aleg Arkhipkin, Director of the International Institute of Economics and Linguistics, Professor, Head of the Department of Economics and Trade Policy, and Associate Professor (HAC) at Irkutsk State University.

"I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, Iryna Kiturka, for the opportunity to be personally present in the city of Grodno, at such a wonderful university," emphasized Oleg Arkhipkin. "Over five years of joint activity, this is already the seventh school. Let us work productively so that the memories last a lifetime!"

The program of the International Spring School StartBiz Spring "Economic and Legal Aspects of Small Business Operations" is rich and varied.

Today, April 15, guests from the Russian Federation will attend lectures on "Economic Education in Higher Education Institutions as a Foundation for Business Development" and "The Role of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Socio-Economic Development of Regions," as well as a training session titled "Launching Production: The Journey of a Belarusian Startup."

Tomorrow, April 16, representatives from Irkutsk State University will participate in a lecture on "Legal Foundations of Organization and Organizational-Legal Forms of Small Business Entities" and a training session on "Developing a Startup Business Model."

On April 17, a practical session on "Modern Approaches to Studying Consumer Behavior" is scheduled. Additionally, participants of the International Spring School will attend the ceremonial opening and plenary session of the 20th International Scientific Conference for Students, Master's Students, and Postgraduates organized by the Faculty of Economics and Management – "Economics and Management of the 21st Century: From a Linear Model to a Circular One." There will also be a lecture on "Strategic Foundations of Marketing Management for Small Business Entities" and a training session on "Digital Marketing: From SMM to Sales."

On Saturday, April 18, two lectures will take place: "Financial Mechanisms of Operation and Aspects of Small Business Activity Planning" and "Institutional Tools of State Support for Innovative Small Business," along with a practical session on "Financial Analysis for Small Business."

Finally, on Monday, April 20, a training session on "Production Secrets: Inside Success (Belarusian Brands)" will be held, followed by a roundtable where the results of the International Spring School StartBiz Spring will be summarized and certificates will be awarded to participants. The event will conclude with a tour of the Grodno Regional Puppet Theater.