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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...

17.04.2023 • Start-up entrepreneurs

VoiceFit - the new and glamorous life of a soprano!

Is this it? A couple of years ago when Henna-Mari Luolamo posed herself this frustrated question, she was going through what she describes as some sort of a crisis. Working as a singing teacher and...

24.02.2023 • Start-up entrepreneurs

Weaving a fabric of conscious, ethical, local production

More news from Tiukula! In January, the company launched its first own yarn brand, Neulojan Sohvilla. At the end of March, the yarn shop will move to its new premises in Raatekangas, Joensuu. In...

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...

10.12.2020 • Start-up entrepreneurs

Lunch menus for the world

Kristofer Korhonen was used to waiting for the call from his father, Mikko Korhonen, although he had never really looked forward to it. He faced the ever-present Sunday ritual, which had been going...

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08.06.2026 • City of Kitee

NATO Testing Event Underway in Finland – Drone Startup Praises Testing Conditions at Kitee Airfield

Finland’s role in NATO’s innovation and testing activities continues to grow. Dozens of Finnish and international defence technology companies have gathered in Finland for the NATO Innovation Range...

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01.06.2026 • City of Kitee