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02.02.2023 • City of Kitee

Growth and retention power from Kitee

Standing still is not something we do, says Marianne Hoppu, CEO of Narskuttelu Oy. That is indeed not something Marianne and Pekka Hoppu, entrepreneurs from Kitee, Finland, have ever been known to...

28.12.2022 • City of Joensuu

Pets – a sector full of possibilities

We can hear barking from the majestic spruce forest along Ketunpesäntie Street in Joensuu. Anita Seppälä is taking the Bernese Mountain Dog Sanni for a walk. Anita Seppälä and her husband Hannu...

23.11.2022 • City of Joensuu

One door to entrepreneurship

Asia, South America, Europe. Jarno Valkonen travelled around the world for 17 years, carrying the responsibility for gigantic pulp mill projects. But a couple of years ago, he simply had enough of...

04.11.2022 • City of Joensuu

Imake Look: It’s easier to specialize and stand out in Joensuu

Imake Look is a hair salon, barbershop and training studio established in 2020 and located on Teollisuuskatu in Joensuu. In addition to hair care services, they offer makeup services, permanent...

26.10.2022 • City of Joensuu

Lifting + transport + growth = Tarvainen

It is impossible to reach a stable state: all-affecting change is impossible to avoid. Bad times are around the corner unless business is making profit, says Jani Tarvainen, Managing Director of...

29.09.2022 • City of Joensuu

Feteco Oy: Entrepreneurship through corporate purchase

Jukka Kurkinen had his eye on entrepreneurship for several years before he became the entrepreneur of Feteco Oy through a change of ownership.

27.09.2022 • Heinävesi

A good reputation is worth its weight in gold!

The 31-year-old Leväniemi Activity Centre is a true millennial. An innovative motivator that nurtures environmental values and responsibility, and uses social media skilfully. This company is...

15.08.2022 • Start-up entrepreneurs

Lääkäriasema Ystävä Medical Center: Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere is job number one at this paediatric specialist clinic

Located on Suvantokatu, the new Lääkäriasema Ystävä Medical Center is more like a fairytale illustration than a doctor’s office. The impetus for paediatric specialist Petra Salmi’s dream of having...

08.06.2022 • Green transition

Revisol Oy Janne Haavisto: increasing recycling rate through logistics and innovation

Revisol Oy is an agile, medium-sized circular economy company that is currently preparing its sixth location in Marjala, Joensuu. Locating in Joensuu is a strategic choice for the company whose...

23.05.2022 • City of Joensuu

Janne Rantanen from Soseex Oy: unique service, Joensuu!

“The whole package was done after one phone call – incredible service,” says Janne Rantanen, Managing Director of Soseex Oy, while explaining how smoothly the food company was established in Joensuu...

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16.09.2026 • Forest bioeconomy and circular economy

Insight: The forest sector has new products – now we need to bring them to market

A recent Yle article (4 September 2026) on new forest industry products raises an important question. Finland has invested heavily in forest sector research and new product development, so why are we...

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10.09.2026 • Business Joensuu news