Business Tampere
Business Tampere supports talents, investors and entrepreneurs in making a smooth start in Tampere Region
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Business Tampere / Seutukunnat
Business Tampere’s owner municipalities serve both existing and new businesses in the area. Business Tampere’s services are available throughout the Tampere Region, and the economic development efforts of individual municipalities collaborate across municipal borders.
Senior Business Advisor, Relocation Services
+358 50 5052 228
raimo.vahamaa@businesstampere.com
Kangasala
Business Kangasala provides guidance on starting a new business, financing, purchasing or renting plots and premises, as well as tourism-related matters. The company promotes business activities in collaboration with Business Tampere, the economic and development agency for the Tampere city region, other municipalities in the area, and the local entrepreneurs’ association.
Päivi Kuusivaara
Chief Executive Officer
p. +358 44 430 9246
paivi.kuusivaara@businesskangasala.fi
Panu Anttila Business Specialist, Premises
p. +358 41 732 1040
panu.anttila@businesskangasala.fi
Lempäälä
Lempäälä has a strong business environment and the municipality is known for its business-friendly attitude. The municipality is positive towards both small and large companies. For several years, Lempäälä has been recognized as the most entrepreneur-friendly municipality in Pirkanmaa in the Finnish Entrepreneurs’ business climate survey.
Lempäälän kehitys is responsible for the municipality’s business services.
Ahti Laakso
p. +358 40 661 7496 ahti.laakso@lempaala.fi
Anette Almi
Development Manager p. +358 40 133 7913 anette.almi@lempaala.fi
Nokia
Nokia offers excellent conditions for business operations, with the city’s strong growth and rich industrial heritage providing a solid foundation for entrepreneurship. As part of the Tampere metropolitan area, Nokia benefits from a diverse economic structure and a robust business base, ensuring an efficient, networked environment for companies.
The city’s economic services focus on revitalizing and diversifying its business structure while supporting essential expert services for key industries. These efforts contribute to profitable and growing business activities both in Nokia and across the Tampere region.
Orivesi
In Orivesi, the success of businesses is a shared goal, and the city proudly supports entrepreneurs! The city’s business services are there from the moment a business is planned. Together with a broad and professional network, Orivesi helps both new and established businesses.
Irene Suhonen
Business Coordinator
p. +358 40 133 9111
irene.suhonen@orivesi.fi
Pirkkala
Pirkkala is one of the most sought-after places to live in Finland. For businesses, Pirkkala offers an exceptionally attractive operating environment. Key factors include its location at the crossroads of major traffic routes, the airport and international connections, a high level of education, and high-quality, pleasant residential areas with excellent services.
*Source: WSP Finland’s Vitality Index
Marita Jaatinen
Director of Business Operations
p. +358 40 543 4722
marita.jaatinen@pirkkala.fi
Jari Myllymäki
Entrepreneurship Specialist, Ensimetri p. +358 44 735 8220 jari.myllymaki@ensimetri.fi
Vesilahti
In Vesilahti, there are around 300 businesses operating in a spacious rural setting. The business areas offer excellent solutions, especially for space-demanding businesses. Companies in Vesilahti operate in various industries, including cleantech, renewable domestic energy, food, construction, metal industry subcontracting, primary production, passenger and goods transport services, design services, as well as tourism and other experience economy sectors.
Timo Haapaniemi
Chief Development Officer
p. +358 44 481 1751
timo.haapaniemi@vesilahti.fi
Juho Tiikko
Vitality Coordinator
p. +358 40 483 8781
juho.tiikko@vesilahti.fi
Ylöjärvi
The population of Ylöjärvi is young and well-educated. A developing and diverse economic structure, combined with an entrepreneurial-friendly atmosphere, provides an excellent foundation for entrepreneurs to succeed in Ylöjärvi. Ylöjärven Yrityspalvelu serves both new and established companies. The city’s most significant industries include manufacturing, health and social services, wholesale and retail trade, and construction. There are approximately 10,000 jobs within the city.
Tanja Vuori Account Manager p. +358 50 437 1281 tanja.vuori@ylojarvi.fi
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