On the instructions of the Head of State, conditions for the development of small and medium-sized businesses are being created in the regions. One of such projects is being implemented in Kostanay — the construction of a small industrial zone has begun on the territory of the Bolshevichka LLC enterprise.

The reconstruction progress was inspected by the Akim of the Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov. He noted that such projects are important both in terms of employment and in terms of the industrial growth of the region.

— Large production areas have been idle here for many years. Now they are getting a new life, — the Akim emphasized. — New workshops, jobs and business opportunities are appearing on the site of former unused facilities.

An investment project for the reconstruction of furniture and sewing workshops is being implemented at the site. The total investment is 5.5 billion tenge. The project is being implemented by Bestex LLC. Upon completion of the work, it is planned to produce up to 200 thousand products per year and create 150 jobs.

Small industrial zones are specially prepared sites with engineering infrastructure and preferential terms for small and medium businesses.

In the future, the industrial zone will house enterprises producing furniture, windows, garments, printing, paper, bulletproof vests and other types of products.

In addition, it is also planned to develop educational and social infrastructure here, including the creation of the Institute of Fashion and Design and the construction of a student campus.

“We see how business is capable of not only developing production, but also investing in human capital. This is a good example of an integrated approach,” noted Kumar Aksakalov.

We will add that 36 college students are already undergoing internships at the enterprise as part of dual training, 24 of them in a targeted direction.

The creation of small industrial zones is part of the industrialization and economic growth strategy. Such projects help reduce dependence on imports, expand employment and increase the share of SMEs in the region's economy.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1041841?lang=kk