Contacts for employers and businesses
How can we help your business? Whether you're starting a business, looking to grow, recruiting talent, expanding internationally, or navigating change, we're here to help you find the right solutions quickly. Get in touch!
Our network of business support organizations includes the City of Espoo, Omnia, Espoo Entrepreneurs, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Enter Espoo, and the Espoo Regional Enterprise Agency, all working together to support entrepreneurs and businesses.
Management
Sari Mäkisalo
Marketing Manager, Enter Espoosari.makisalo@espoo.fiI am responsible for the Business Espoo network’s marketing communications. I build and coordinate collaboration between network partners and contribute actively to the development and design of the network’s services.
Find the right services for your business
Ari Virtanen
Account Manager, City of Espoo+358 40 6365663ari.k.virtanen@espoo.fiI help identify needs and find the right services, experts and networks.
Focus: ICT
Larissa Rima
Account Manager, City of Espoo+358 40 6343964larissa.rima@espoo.fiI help identify needs and find the right services, experts and networks.
Focus: Construction, real estate and smart city solutions, as well as the creative industries.
Starting a business and business advisory services
Recruitment
Mari Laakso
Specialist, City of Espoo+358 40 6343808mari.laakso@espoo.fiSupport for internationalisation in the workplace and the development of a multilingual work community. Recruitment of international talent in Finland and abroad.
Samuli Pienluoto
Specialist, City of Espoo+358 40 6366406samuli.pienluoto@espoo.fiSupport for internationalisation in the workplace and the development of a multilingual work community. Recruitment of international talent in Finland and abroad.
Wei Cui
Specialist, City of Espoo+358 40 6368960wei.cui@espoo.fiSupport for internationalisation in the workplace and the development of a multilingual work community. Recruitment of international talent in Finland and abroad.
Employer helpline
+358 9 31036300neuvonta.tyonantajat@hel.fiOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00
We advise employers on recruitment and hiring matters, including job postings, financial support and organisational change situations. This is a joint service provided by the Cities of Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa. Your enquiry will be answered by an expert from the employer services of one of these cities.
Growth, innovation ecosystems and clusters
Heli Hidén
Lead Expert, City of Espoo+358 40 8019930heli.hiden@espoo.fiGrowth of pharmaceutical, health and space technology companies. Development of the innovation ecosystem.
Jenni Selosmaa
Senior Advisor, City of Espoo+358 40 6343862jenni.selosmaa@espoo.fiUtilising AI to develop a company’s processes, products and services. (Finnish AI Region EDIH)
Mayumi Shimizu
Senior Business Advisor, Enter Espoo+358 43 8268810mayumi.shimizu@espoo.fiI help international companies and investors discover opportunities in Espoo, from deep tech startups and R&D infrastructure to partnerships and locations.
Focus markets: Japan, Southeast Asia
Focus topics: green chemistry, circular economy, cleantech, food tech, health tech, and smart cities.
Mikko Mykkänen
Project Manager, City of Espoo+358 40 6366349mikko.mykkanen@espoo.fiGrowth of companies in the dual-use and defence technology sectors, as well as companies entering the sector. (Defence Tech Hub)
Nelli Vasse
Project Planner, City of Espoo+358 40 6364972nelli.vasse@espoo.fiCommunications and events for defence, dual-use and green technology ecosystems.
Niko Karinen
Startup Lead, City of Espoo+358 40 6364873niko.karinen@espoo.fi
Ulriikka Järvihaavisto
Senior Advisor, City of Espooulriikka.jarvihaavisto@espoo.fiFirst steps for SMEs in leveraging AI. (AI Start)
Internationalisation
Johanna Marin-Hyppönen
Senior Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860306johanna.marin-hypponen@chamber.fiI offer the free services of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) to SMEs aiming to internationalize. I assist companies in finding partners abroad and also provide advice on financing related to EU funding programs and Finnish national funding sources.
Advising languages: English, Finnish and Swedish
Johanna Niemistö
Senior Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860238johanna.niemisto@chamber.fiI provide advice on general internationalization matters and help companies find international business partners through the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Mika Lahtinen
Legal Advisor, Helsinki Chamber of Commerce+358 9 22860316mika.lahtinen@chamber.fiAs a legal expert, I specialize in legal issues related to internationalization and provide advice to companies on these matters.
Advising languages: English and Finnish
Petri Lautjärvi
Project Manager, City of Espoo+358 40 6369934petri.lautjarvi@espoo.fiSupporting SME growth in international markets. (Sisu Factory Global Growth)
Customer service
Business Espoo
+358 9 81636363info@businessespoo.fiOtakaari 5 A, 02150 EspooOur network helps entrepreneurs and companies in Espoo with growth, development, and change management. We also assist those planning to start a business.
Contact us or book an appointment with a business advisor.
Employer helpline
+358 9 31036300neuvonta.tyonantajat@hel.fiOpening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00
We advise employers on recruitment and hiring matters, including job postings, financial support and organisational change situations. This is a joint service provided by the Cities of Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa. Your enquiry will be answered by an expert from the employer services of one of these cities.