BusinessOulu

BusinessOulu, a public utility of the City of Oulu, is responsible for implementing the city’s industry and employment policies by promoting activities for enterprise, employment and business in the region according to the principles agreed on by the City Board.

The business policy of the City of Oulu aims at providing the companies and entrepreneurship with an operating environment that promotes the creation, operation, growth and competitiveness of companies, along with regional employment. Together with BusinessOulu, the City Board is responsible for developing and realising this policy, which is implemented in collaboration with regional business operatives.

BusinessOulu organises various development services for companies and improves their operating environment. In addition to promoting the internationalisation of companies, BusinessOulu is in charge of the international business marketing of the city. BusinessOulu also works actively to bring new investments to the region.

The employment policy of the City of Oulu aims at increasing the vitality and employment in the city. BusinessOulu is responsible for activities concerning municipal employment support as well as organising services for employers and employees. The employment services are produced through a multi-disciplinary model in partnership with companies, subdivisions of the city administration, and other operators, such as the third sector.

Business sector:

-Consulting services,

-Creative Industries,

-Health & Life Science,

-ICT,

-Smarter and Cleaner Industry / Cleantech and Industry,

-Trade,

-Services,

-Logistics,

-Tourism,

-Yleinen.