HOW IT BEGAN
The Paldiski Association of Entrepreneurs or “PEL” was founded in May 2010.
PEL was initiated by 12 companies operating in Paldiski, which were interested in the rapid development of this unique corner of Estonia and wanted to make this region an important industrial center for the Baltic Sea countries.
OUR PURPOSE
The aim of PEL as an innovative organization is to contribute to making the business environment in the city of Paldiski, and the entire Lääne-Harju municipality, more active.
In 2018, PEL and Paldiski came together to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city. Peter the Great’s historic decision to build a sea fortress on the Pakri Peninsula laid the foundation for the city of Paldiski. PEL celebrated the city’s jubilee with the “Different Paldiski”, international investment conference. This new tradition of regularly scheduled conferences continues.
OUR WAY
PEL is an open-minded organization focused on cooperation, and actively promotes entrepreneurship in this region. Through its activities, PEL also contributes to a better living environment for local residents and is committed to this aim in partnership with local government.
In 2017, PEL, Enterprise Estonia (EAS), and the Business and Development Center of Harju County (HEAK), launched the Paldiski Investor Service Program (PIP).
PEL cooperates with local governments, the Association of Local Governments of Harju County (HOL), HEAK, EAS, as well as several ministries and government agencies.
PEL also actively cooperates with the local gymnasium, Paldiski Ühisgümnaaisum.