Industry and development services for companiesTuusniemi offers good services for both new and old entrepreneurs. The municipality has a development company called Tuusniemen Teollisuus Oy ("Tuusniemi Industry"). It helps with starting a business, special funding, applying for financial support and finding suitable premises or building sites. Tuusniemen Teollisuus Oy is a concrete partner and its job description also includes taking risks. In Northeast-Savonia the regional development projects are handled by Koillis-Savon Kehitys Oy ("The Development of Northeast-Savonia"), and Finnvera Oy is also involved. The purpose of Koillis-Savon Kehitys Oy is to give guidance to companies starting or expanding their business, direct entrepreneurs to financiers and take part in financial negotiations if needed. The task of the company is also to compose ideas and initiate and coordinate different kinds of EU development projects and other development plans. The company also acts as a development forum for municipalities and as a supervisor for the interests of the region. Tuusniemi is included in the area of operation for Kehittämisyhdistys Kalakukko ry ("Development association Kalakukko"), which functions in Northeast-Savonia and Kuopio. The purpose of the association is to advance the vitality of the countryside in the area and develop the conditions for living and livelihood. The LEADER+ program supports the small development and investment projects that function in the countryside. Companies Information on companies in Tuusniemi can be found in Yritysluettelo (“Company directory”) either alphabetically or according to the company’s area of business. The contact information also includes links to the companies own websites. |
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