Kokkola Regional Development Company (KOSAK)
Key Competitive Attractions
Central Ostrobothnia is home to 70,600 people and covers 5,706 sq km. The site of the largest port on the Bothnian coast, tourism and trade are cornerstones of the region’s economy, and provide the basis of a diverse and flourish place to live.
A bilingual region in Finland, where both Finnish and Swedish is spoken by the majority of the local population, Central Ostrobothnia is vital to the entire Bothnian coast. It is home to the largest port in the area, and situated to provide easy access to the most developed regions in the north and south.
The largest inorganic chemical centre in Scandinavia is found in Central Ostrobothnia, but the economy of the region is varied. Advanced metalworking, a boat-building centre of excellence and the traditional industries of food, fur and wood have characterised the regional economy for generations, but modern, high-tech sectors such as ICT are also emerging.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Kokkola Regional Development Company (KOSAK) specialises in the Kokkola region of Central Ostrobothnia, where the majority of the population is based. They are the main source of business support for the Central Ostrobothnia region and assist companies in all stages of development.
