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10.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Maarakennus Niemeläinen Oy at 70: growing with an eye on the future

Maarakennus Niemeläinen Oy’s expertise spans projects from the reconstruction of Papinkatu in Joensuu to earthworks for the expansion of Valio’s Joensuu plant. Its work supports everyday life for...

26.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Turulan Ruokala – Familiar flavours, a fresh new look

When Tiina Karhunen took over Turulan Ruokala in 2022, she acquired more than just a lunch restaurant. She took responsibility for a long-established part of everyday life in Outokumpu's Industrial...

14.10.2026 • City of Joensuu

Tikun Puuhevonen develops a new wellbeing service for workplaces

On a busy morning, entrepreneur Johanna Venho went to bring a horse in from the field. But the horse had other ideas. Instead of coming along, it turned its back on her.

25.08.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Responsible Hospitality at Lietsu – Valuing Local Roots

Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel, located in the heart of Joensuu by the Pielisjoki River, is full of stories – both traditional Karelian stories and new ones created by guests during their stays. Unique...

19.08.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Wildcat Store Joensuu brings new growth to Prime Line Production

Jukka Nevalainen and Marko Kämäräinen have more than 20 years of experience as entrepreneurs. Since 2018, they have been running Prime Line Production Oy, a company they own that provides customer...

26.06.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Pekotek Oy – from a Local Engineering Business to International Growth

For more than four decades, Pekotek Oy, based in Joensuu, Finland, has grown into a trusted partner for Finnish industry while steadily expanding its presence in international markets. Today, the...

21.04.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Itä-Suomen Kotihoito Hymynkare – people-centred home care with heart

Founded in Outokumpu in 2017, Itä-Suomen Kotihoito Hymynkare Oy was born from a desire to provide truly people-centred home care. The company offers home care, home nursing and support services for...

23.09.2025 • Business Joensuu news

Iivari Mononen Oy – Three generations on a journey to market leadership in pressure-treated timber

In 1952 Helsinki hosted the Summer Olympics, Finns tasted Coca-Cola for the first time – and in the same year a new sawmill business, Iivari Mononen Oy, was founded in Ilomantsi to produce sawn...

28.08.2025 • Business Joensuu news

JPH-Maanrakennus Oy: Growth, internationalization, and the best workplace in Eastern Finland

The year 2025 is a special milestone for JPH-Maanrakennus Oy, a family-owned company from Joensuu – it marks 25 years in business. When Jarmo Hirvonen founded the company together with his father...

03.05.2025 • Business Joensuu news

Growing together as brothers – JJ Karvonen Ky and Kuljetus Karvonen Oy strengthen rural vitality in Heinävesi

Caption: Brothers Niko, Joona, and Jani Karvonen actively participate in industry events. Pictured at Alucar Oy's annual celebration. Three brothers - Niko, Joona, and Jani Karvonen - decided to...

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10.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Finnair’s decision to operate commercial flights reflects the vitality of the Joensuu region

Commercial flights to Joensuu give businesses and travellers greater certainty about future connections. Last week, Finnair announced that it would continue operating flights to Joensuu on a...

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03.11.2026 • Business Joensuu news