Key Competitive Attractions
South Karelia is a region covering 7,235 km sq, with a population of 135,000. South Karelia is renowned for its forestry industry, with the most intensive forestry cluster in Europe; over 70% of the land is covered in forest, much of which is owned by foreign investors. UPM and Stora Enso have located their forest research in South Karelia, and the region is rapidly becoming renowned as a centre for renewable energy research.
South Karelia has also become a logistics hub for southeast Finland, with extensive rail, road, and air links, as well as inland waterways, used to transport cargo around the country. Over 70% of the raw material transported from Russia to Finland passes through South Karelia.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Lappeenranta Business Services Ltd provides support for businesses looking to move to the region. They aim to be a ‘one stop shop’ in order for the busy entrepreneur to find all the assistance they need locating in the region in one place. More information may be found here.
