We are offering a comprehensive service package to companies looking to set up operations in Central Karelia. Development Centre of Central Karelia KETI helps incoming businesses with finding the right solutions for their needs.
In addition, incoming businesses can benefit from a maximum level of aid for investments and business development. A promising start-up can be up and running very quickly with funding from the local Employment and Economic Development Centre, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, Tekes, or the state-owned specialised financing company, Finnvera.
Central Karelia offers great advantages in terms of logistics, with Highway 6 and the Helsinki–Joensuu railway line traversing the area.
Nearby Russian market
The Russian border is a mere 40 kilometres from the centre of Kitee, and the town is closer to the city of St. Petersburg than it is to the Finnish capital of Helsinki – that’s how close we are to the Russian market. The international border crossing point in Niirala has over a million crossings each year. Businesses looking to engage in cross-border operations can use the services and cooperation networks of a business consultant specialised in the Russian market.
Committed employees
Labour is relatively easily available. Support for personnel training is offered in the form of initial training organised by vocational training and adult education institutions – delivered flexibly to suit the individual needs of businesses. Finding committed employees won’t be difficult, because people here place high value on work.
Incoming businesses can also have help in finding suitable premises. Industrial sites of different sizes are available in all municipalities in the region. Companies in the manufacturing industry also have the opportunity to start up in a business incubator, which will give them extra support in developing their business.
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