Lan Ekintza Bilbao

Lan Ekintza Bilbao is the local development agency of the Bilbao City Council with a public service mission, which started operations in 1989. Its remit is to improve the quality of life of the citizens and the city of Bilbao, ensuring that development maintains a socio-economic balance among the city's districts and their residents.

Lan Ekintza's responsibilities include employment offices, promoting city trade, and boosting entrepreneurship and innovation.



Targets

 * Job seekers.
 * Marginalised social collectives.
 * Individuals needing training.
 * Young entrepreneurs.
 * SMEs and Microcompanies.
 * Companies seeking advisory services.
 * Bilbao shops.
 * Institutions and Social Stakeholders.

Employment
Total 2000-2009

People processed: 38,728 people

People finding jobs: 16,225 people

People contracted: 2,807 people

Participation in programmes for Vocational Training/Qualifications: 10,741 people

Entrepreneurship
Total 2000-2009

People processed: 12,335 people

Companies receiving support: 923 people

Direct employment generated: 1,712 people

Investment made: €37,860,830

Commerce
Total 2009

Business information queries: 97

Individualised diagnostics: 53

Advice at the retail outlet: 57

Subsidies awarded: €76,500

Training actions: 130 stores

Support for Bilbao Dendak and Bilbao Traders Association: €357,000