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22.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Personalized Maternity Care: The Story of Äitiysfysio Jonna

Years of experience in the wellbeing sector, combined with a strong desire to work in her own way, made entrepreneurship a natural next step for Jonna Joukanen from Joensuu. In spring 2026, she took...

07.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Why Not? Maiju left Tampere and founded Keho Center in Joensuu

When Maiju Leppäluoto talks about Keho Center, she keeps coming back to one thing: how people feel. Sometimes, we simply need a place where we can leave feeling a little lighter than when we arrived.

29.09.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Pasi’s Fantastic Hobbies: Tabletop Role-Playing at Tyrmä in Joensuu

Pasi’s Fantastic Hobbies Oy celebrated its first anniversary in September 2026. A lot has happened during the company’s first year – and one of its biggest milestones came in January, when Tyrmä, a...

05.08.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Ajoma Group Oy – Road Safety through Driving Ban Training

Ajoma Group Oy is helping make Finnish roads safer. Based in Joensuu, this family-owned company combines extensive expertise in driver education, digital services and driving ban training to promote...

08.07.2026 • Business Joensuu news

Pickleball Center Joensuu and the Arronax Europe Online Store – From Joensuu to the European Market

Lehiko Oy has combined e-commerce expertise with a passion for a new sport. What began as a hobby has grown into a new business that is expanding across Finnish and European markets.

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...

09.02.2025 • Business Joensuu news

Hirsiässät Oy launches a new roof mount for connection and junction boxes - aims for international markets

Hirsiässät Oy, based in Tohmajärvi, Finland, was founded in 2018. Initially, it started as a one-person business, but as operations expanded, it soon became a limited liability company. The company...

24.01.2025 • Business Joensuu news

A modern master of photography – Salla Seeslahti shapes the future of the industry

In the hands of photographer Salla Seeslahti, moments turn into stories. Her photographs go beyond capturing memories – they convey emotions and tell timeless stories. - Photography is, above all,...

13.01.2025 • Business Joensuu news

A fresh start as a Flea Market entrepreneur: Sarianna Sumiloff credits business advisor as her mentor in early stages of entrepreneurship

Sarianna Sumiloff from Outokumpu decided to fulfill her long-time dream by establishing a a flea market with Mikko Vartiainen and Ari Naumanen. The KovaNasu Flea Market opened its doors on Kummunkatu...

14.08.2023 • Start-up entrepreneurs

Building entrepreneurship

From a sole trader to a limited liability company – that’s the path that Anni Vento from Joensuu is currently progressing along. In autumn 2022, Vento participated in Business Joensuu’s start-up...

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20.10.2026 • Photonics industry

Eastern Finland and Japan’s Akita strengthen cooperation in photonics and robotics

The Photonics Research Center at the University of Eastern Finland and Japan’s Akita Prefecture have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at combining North Karelia’s expertise in photonics with...

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12.10.2026 • Business Joensuu news