Thanks to the active work of the Centers in the period from 2017 to 2020, an information infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses in the regions has been created. High standards of work have been introduced, which have improved the overall quality of information services for business. The network is an effective platform for SMEs to acquire and share knowledge and contacts.
In 4 years, the Centers processed about 5,500 requests from entrepreneurs; a total of 220 events were held, attended by 24,500 participants. 185 specialized trainings for SMEs were conducted, as well as 20 events for consultants. Taras Savchenko, a member of the editorial board of the Journal “Financial Markets, Institutions and Risks”, is the head of the Center for Information Support of Business in Sumy.