Since the days of the ‘young mammon‘, the new generations have turned into conscious and determined defenders of our territory. With responsibility and commitment they are committed to preserving and enhancing every aspect of our beloved place of origin, ready to defend the Oltrepò with seriousness and dedication
In the heart of our territory, enterprise plays a role of fundamental importance, generating job opportunities, promoting economic development, triggering innovation and contributing to the sustainable growth of the local community.
Entrepreneurs, in addition to creating valuable products and services, stand out for their support of cultural, social and educational initiatives, thus improving the quality of life for all. Their presence helps to diversify the economy, reducing dependence on large companies or specific sectors and increasing the resilience of the area to global economic fluctuations. In short, Oltrepò entrepreneurs play a key role in shaping the future and wellbeing of the community in which we live.
To realise this potential to the full, it is essential to support companies in their growth path. The MISE (Ministry for Economic Development), the Lombardy Region and the local Chamber of Commerce are essential pillars for local economic development.
Our territory, besides being renowned for its natural beauty and cultural richness, boasts several distinctive economic sectors. Among these, agriculture and viticulture emerge as fundamental pillars, contributing to the local economy with high quality produce, cereals, fruit and vegetables. This sector has consolidated Oltrepò‘s reputation as a prestigious food and wine destination in Lombardy.
Tourism, another significant economic driver of the Oltrepò Pavese, is characterised by the presence of castles, medieval villages and breathtaking landscapes, attracting visitors from all over. Food and wine tourism, in particular, plays a key role, with people coming to taste the local wines and savour the traditional cuisine, which ranges from meat dishes to cheeses and high-quality extra virgin olive oils. In short, Oltrepò Pavese is a place where tradition and innovation come together, supporting a varied economy that draws on its agricultural and artisan roots, opening up to the opportunities of tourism and services.
In the Oltrepò, among the vineyards and hills that tell centuries-old stories, a fundamental role is in the hands of female entrepreneurs. Courageous and passionate women who, with dedication, carry on the culinary traditions of this territory rich in history and flavour. The protagonists of this story are not just expert cooks or refined sommeliers, but true custodians of the local gastronomic roots. Through their skilful hands, the food and wine of Oltrepò is enriched with a unique perspective, interweaving tradition and innovation with a distinctive feminine touch.
Supporting female entrepreneurship means preserving not only recipes and products, but also life stories, passion and resilience. These women are the pillars of our traditions, custodians of culinary riches that go back generations.
Let us open the doors to new perspectives, to start-ups that protect gastronomic traditions, flavours and history by channelling the creative energy of the women entrepreneurs of the Oltrepò, so that local gastronomy can grow, innovate and perpetuate.
We support and value these women who passionately carry on the gastronomic heritage of the Oltrepò. The future of the food and wine traditions of our territory is in their hands, of those who know how to combine respect for the past with a bold vision of a sustainable future rich in taste.
Preserving such a rich territory and actively assisting its growth is a shared responsibility. Entrepreneurial efforts must be supported, both for new enterprises and to consolidate or strengthen existing ones. For those who believe in the territory and wish to realise their entrepreneurial dream, we would like to point out that the Region of Lombardy constantly allocates funds for new enterprises, non-repayable contributions that are useful to new entrepreneurs in the Oltrepò Pavese.
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