Varied events at this year’s international crafts and entrepreneurship fair in Celje testify to the fact that fairs are efficient for making business deals in a time, when almost everything can be found on the internet.

Craftsmen this year warned that they are plagued by numerous problems, from financial indiscipline concerning payments and problems with funding sources to undeclared work, administrative and tax barriers. They therefore put a lot of hope into the new government.

In order to stir a love for the crafts in younger generations, the Chamber of trade has this year organized a “obrtna ulica” or “crafts street” where students can present different occupations.