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SUMMARY:Clarity = Growth
DESCRIPTION:Clarity = Growth: A keynote about customer experience by Tuija Seipell \nThursday 22.5.2025 at 15:30-16:30 \nBusiness Turku\, Tykistökatu 4 B (ElectroCity)\, Turku \n  \nBusiness Turku and WTC Turku have a pleasure to host Tuija Seipell’s keynote “Clarity = Growth”: \n  \nComplicated and confusing is easy; clear and simple is difficult. Yet sustained growth requires clarity in all aspects of the business – especially in customer experience\, both B2B & B2C. Tuija’s presentation highlights thought-provoking examples and insights that drive real change – not just awareness and understanding\, but actual behavioural transformation. \n  \nTuija Seipell (www.tuijaseipell.com) is a Canadian keynote speaker\, business advisor and editor. She was born and educated in Finland but has lived in North America for the past 40 years\, the last 33 of them in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada. She works globally\, but mostly in Europe and North America. She’s a passionate advocate of customer experience and emphasizes the crucial role of emotions in business. She speaks and conducts workshops also on branding\, strategy\, leadership\, trends\, creativity\, and storytelling as a business tool. \n  \nTuija’s clients include diverse global and multinational organizations\, such as Harley Davidson\, Nike and Europarc Federation\, as well as cities and other government entities\, but also medium-size and smaller organizations including startups. For the past almost 20 years\, she was also the editor of The Cool Hunter (www.thecoolhunter.net)\, one of the world’s oldest and most widely read online publications about design\, architecture and experience\, followed during her editorship by more than 1.5 million readers each month. \n  \nWe warmly welcome you to join us for an inspiring event on customer experience! The event is free of charge\, but requires advance registration here: REGISTER. \n 
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/clarity-growth/?lang=en
LOCATION:Business Turku\, Tykistökatu 4\, Turku\, 20520\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T104500
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SUMMARY:Setting Up in the USA: an introduction to practical business\, tax\, and immigration legal matters
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, the United States has represented one of the world’s most business-friendly environments. International companies seeking to grow beyond their home markets have looked to expansion in the United States as an excellent way to grow their businesses and customer bases.  But setting up operations in the United States is not as easy as one might expect. There are important cultural and legal differences between Finland and the United States that must be considered as part of the decision-making process leading up to the start of operations in the United States. \nThis is a symposium for anyone interested in the basic considerations a company or an entrepreneur would need to take before entirely moving operations to the United States or establishing a subsidiary office in the United States.  With the current political climate in the United States\, the calculus for considering a US office may have changed.  Furthermore the US immigration system is notoriously opaque\, and so incorporating an immigration strategy for executives\, managers\, specialized knowledge workers\, or specialty occupation workers must be factored into considerations related to entry into the US market. \nProgram: \n9.00 Welcome words WTC Turku \n9.05 International Employment Situations from the Perspective of Taxation and Employer Obligations \n\nWhat factors determine taxation of salary in international employment situations?\nDoes the employer have any specific obligations when an employee is working abroad?\nWhat should be taken into account regarding pensions and social security?\n\n\n9.25 Setting up in the USA \n\nState legislation vs Federal legislation\nImmigration law\nBeing an employee in the USA\nHow to set up operations in the USA\n\n10.15 Q&A\, coffee and networking \n10.45 Event ends \nThe event is open to everyone and free of charge\, but please let us know that you’re joining by registering here. \nSpeakers: \nAttorney Alex Isbell has been practicing US immigration law exclusively for 20 years and a core part of his practice is advising entrepreneurs and companies seeking to move people and operations to the United States. Working with Business Turku\, Turunkauppakamari and Asianajotoimisto Edelle\, he will provide interested parties with an overview of critical aspects of the business entity creation process in the United States\, the importance of seeking accounting and taxation advice during the process of considering a move to the US\, and of course the primary immigration channels that would be used to turn an idea about a US presence into the reality of a US presence. \nRonja Jokinen assists Edelle’s clients particularly with assignments related to tax and corporate law\, as well as the execution of corporate restructuring. In addition\, Ronja has previous experience in matters such as tax and social security issues related to international employee mobility\, employer obligations\, and family and inheritance law. \nKrista Siro has acted as an advisor in numerous domestic and international mergers and acquisitions. Her role in an M&A transaction often begins already at the letter of intent negotiation stage and continues until the deal is successfully completed. Krista advises clients on a wide range of issues related to corporate restructuring and drafts documents required for mergers and demergers\, among other things. She especially enjoys handling assignments with an international dimension. Krista drafts various international agreements\, such as distribution\, agency\, procurement/sales\, and non-disclosure agreements.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/setting-up-in-the-usa-an-introduction-to-practical-business-tax-and-immigration-legal-matters/?lang=en
LOCATION:Business Turku\, Tykistökatu 4\, Turku\, 20520\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20250328T074412Z
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SUMMARY:WTC & EEN afternoon: Spanish market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon focusing on Spain and how to expand your business to this market. The event is meant for everyone who is interested in learning more about the Spanish business landscape and is considering starting business operations in Spain. \nWHAT: WTC & EEN Afternoon: Spanish market\nWHERE: Visitor and Innovation Center Joki\, Lemminkäisenkatu 12 B\, 20520 Turku\nWHEN: Tuesday 10th June\, 14.00 – 16.00 \nPROGRAM: \n14.00 Welcome by WTC Turku & Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) \n14.10 Presentations \n\nStarting Up\, Setting Up and Rising Up in Spain\, José Nuño García\, Economic and Commercial Counselor at Spanish Embassy in Finland\nGrowth Without Guesswork: Talenom’s Guide to Spanish Market Entry\, Anton Grönholm\, Talenom\n\n15.30 Coffee and networking \n16.00 Event ends \nThe event is open for everyone and free of charge\, but requires an advance registration here: REGISTER.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/wtc-een-iltapaiva-4/?lang=en
LOCATION:Vierailukeskus Joki\, Lemminkäisenkatu 12B\, Turku\, Suomi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250819T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250819T163000
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CREATED:20250619T115218Z
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SUMMARY:Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting August
DESCRIPTION:The August Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting is on Tuesday\, 19th August at 15.00. As previously\, we’ll meet at the Akateeminen store in Turku  (Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku). \nWHAT: Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club \nWHEN: Tuesday 19.8.2025 \nWHERE: Akateeminen\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku \nIn our last meeting\, the group seleceted the book we’ll be discussing next and we’re reading Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman. The book is available for purchase at the Akateeminen Turku store. \nDon’t forget that during the book club meeting at the store\, Akateeminen offers the participants a 20% discount on books\, stationery and artists’ supplies. \nThe book club meetings are in English and most books we’ll read will be mostly available only in English. \nAnd as always\, the meeting is of course free of charge and open to everyone. Please just let us know in advance that you’re joining us by registering here.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/akateeminen-wtc-turku-book-club-meeting-august/?lang=en
LOCATION:Akateeminen Store\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, Turku\, 20100\, Suomi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20250604T114552Z
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SUMMARY:WTC & EEN morning: Singapore market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning focusing on Singapore and how to expand your business to this market. The event is meant for everyone who is interested in learning more about the Singapore business landscape and is considering starting business operations in Singapore. \n  \nWHAT: WTC & EEN morning: Singapore market\nWHERE: Business Turku\, Tykistökatu 4B\, 20520 Turku\nWHEN: Tuesday 26th August\, 9.00 – 11.00 \n  \nPROGRAM: \n9.00 Welcome words by WTC Turku & Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) \n9.10 Presentations \n\nBusiness Opportunities in Singapore\, Ms. Irma Ylikangas\, Counsellor\, Innovation and Trade Affairs\, Embassy of Finland\, Singapore\n\n\nNexus of High-Growth\, Stability and Innovation: Singapore as the Gateway to Southeast Asia\, Mr Andy Lua Regional Director\, Europe (Nordics)\, International Operations\, Singapore Economic Development Board\n\n10.15 Q&A \n10.30 Coffee and networking \n11.00 Event ends \n  \nThe event is open for everyone and free of charge\, but requires an advance registration here: REGISTER.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/wtc-een-morning-singapore-market/?lang=en
LOCATION:Business Turku\, Tykistökatu 4\, Turku\, 20520\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251008T104500
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20250815T090410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T090410Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Business Opportunities in the USA and Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quick webinar on business opportunities in the US and Canada. Both countries are open for business and offer a lot of opportunities for Finnish companies. We will hear how to tackle the current tariff situation in the US\, and what kind of practical and cultural issues there are about entering those two markets. As speakers\, we welcome the international experts from WTC Turku partner Columdae. \n–  Welcome and Introduction of Columdae by Claudio Pellegatta\, Columdae Senior Expert and Account Manager (5 mins) \n–  Current business opportunities\, challenges\, business culture\, and market approach in the US and Canada by Kari Mäkeläinen\, Columdae Senior Consultant (15 mins) \n–  Columdae’s services in the US and Canada: direct customer search\, partner search\, market research\, trade show scouting  by Claudio Pellegatta (10 mins) \n–  Q&A (10 mins) \nColumdae expert speakers will cover the current tariff situation in the US\, and share practical insights into market entry – from cultural considerations to hands-on strategies that work in North America. \nThe webinar is open for everyone but requires advance registration here.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/webinar-business-opportunities-in-the-usa-and-canada/?lang=en
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20250820T132606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T132606Z
UID:6909-1760022000-1760027400@wtc-turku.fi
SUMMARY:Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting October
DESCRIPTION:The October Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting is on Tuesday\, 19th August at 15.00. As previously\, we’ll meet at the Akateeminen store in Turku  (Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku). \nWHAT: Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club \nWHEN: Thursday 9.10.2025 \nWHERE: Akateeminen\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku \nIn our last meeting\, the group seleceted the book we’ll be discussing next and we’re reading Unstressable by Mo Gawdat and Amy Law. The book is available for purchase at the Akateeminen Turku store. \nDon’t forget that during the book club meeting at the store\, Akateeminen offers the participants a 20% discount on books\, stationery and artists’ supplies. \nThe book club meetings are in English and most books we’ll read will be mostly available only in English. \nAnd as always\, the meeting is of course free of charge and open to everyone. Please just let us know in advance that you’re joining us by registering here.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/akateeminen-wtc-turku-book-club-meeting-october-2/?lang=en
LOCATION:Akateeminen Store\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, Turku\, 20100\, Suomi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251105T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20251015T090425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T090547Z
UID:6939-1762354800-1762362000@wtc-turku.fi
SUMMARY:Driving Resilience for SMEs: Supply Chain and Transportation
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a free webinar which will be especially relevant for the European WTCs and their SMEs business networks. \nDriving Resilience for Small & Medium Firms: Expert Insights and Solutions in Supply Chain and Transportation \n\nNovember 5th\, 2025\n14:00 -16:00 (CET)\, which is 15:00 -17:00 Finland time\nOnline Zoom Webinar\n\nIn the spotlight: \n‘RESC4EU’ Project\, a European initiative aimed at helping SMEs build supply chains that are both resilient and sustainable. \nThe project involves 10 partners from seven countries: Germany\, Latvia\, Poland\, Ireland\, Spain\, Austria\, and Norway. \nInstitute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (Bremen\, Germany) and Fraunhofer IGCV play a central role in developing the digital tools that underpin RESC4EU’s support for SMEs. \nRESC4EU supports SMEs across 14 key industrial sectors\, including agri-food\, textile\, renewable energy\, cultural and creative industries\, mobility and automotive\, health\, digital\, electronics\, retail\, tourism\, energy-intensive industries\, aerospace and defence\, construction\, and civil/cybersecurity. \nAll services within the Project are offered free of charge and fall into three main categories: \n\nAssessments – Tools to evaluate a company’s supply chain structure and digital readiness.\nDigital Tools\nTraining & Networking\n\nSpeakers: \n\nKeynote: Dr. Piotr Warmbier\, Expert in Risk Analysis & Management for Sustainable Supply Chains\, BMW Group\nRepresentatives of the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics; Fraunhofer IGCV; School of Energy\, Geoscience\, Infrastructure and Society\n\nParticipation:             Free of charge (prior registration is obligatory) \nRegistration link:       https://umfrage.wfb-bremen.de/index.php/519938?lang=en \nAfter successful registration\, one will receive a confirmation email with a link to the webinar.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/driving-resilience-for-small-medium-firms-expert-insights-and-solutions-in-supply-chain-and-transportation/?lang=en
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20251021T123402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T123402Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Namibia and Southern Africa – Markets\, Needs\, and Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12 November 2025\nTime: 9:00–10:30 (EET)\nLocation: Online (Teams) \nWelcome to explore the opportunities Namibia and Southern Africa offer in the field of infectious disease diagnostics. \nThis webinar will highlight the region’s most acute diagnostic needs and share practical insights from Kalervo Väänänen’s work in Namibia. A new Finnish cultural and science institute\, the Finnish Southern Africa Cooperation Institute (FSAI)\, was recently established in Namibia. The institute’s growing local network helps identify trusted collaboration partners. In addition\, Finnpartnership offers funding opportunities for long-term cooperation and pilot projects. \nThe event is free of charge but requires registration. \nAgenda: \nOpening words\nWTC Turku\, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) & Women’s Health Hub Finland \nDiagnostic needs and opportunities in Namibia and Southern Africa\nKalervo Väänänen\, Chair of the Board\, FSAI \nFinnpartnership’s funding opportunities for international collaboration\nJessica Lehdonvirta\, Program Officer\, Finnpartnership \nQ&A – discussion and questions \nSummary and next steps\nTailored Finnpartnership funding consultations for companies\nA diagnostics-themed event in Namibia next spring \nOrganizers:\nFinnpartnership\, Finnish Southern Africa Cooperation Institute (FSAI)\, Enterprise Europe Network\, WTC Turku\, and Women’s Health Hub Finland
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/webinar-infectious-disease-diagnostics-in-namibia-and-southern-africa-markets-needs-and-funding-opportunities/?lang=en
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251120T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230126
CREATED:20251017T073312Z
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SUMMARY:Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting November
DESCRIPTION:The November Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club meeting is on Thursday\, 20th November at 15.00. As previously\, we’ll meet at the Akateeminen store in Turku  (Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku). \nWHAT: Akateeminen & WTC Turku Book Club \nWHEN: Thursday 20.11.2025 \nWHERE: Akateeminen\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, 20100 Turku \nIn our last meeting\, the group seleceted the book we’ll be discussing next and we’re reading Africonomics – A History of Western Ignorance Bronwen Everill. The book is available for purchase at the Akateeminen Turku store. \nDon’t forget that during the book club meeting at the store\, Akateeminen offers the participants a 20% discount on books\, stationery and artists’ supplies. \nThe book club meetings are in English and most books we’ll read will be mostly available only in English. \nAnd as always\, the meeting is of course free of charge and open to everyone. Please just let us know in advance that you’re joining us by registering here.
URL:https://wtc-turku.fi/event/akateeminen-wtc-turku-book-club-meeting-november/?lang=en
LOCATION:Akateeminen Store\, Yliopistonkatu 27\, Turku\, 20100\, Suomi
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