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Economic Development of Hillatori

Event on the Economic Development of Hillatori

The barn stands empty for about 350 days a year.

Dear entrepreneurs, join us in brainstorming ways to make the region a better business environment for companies 

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

To Hilla Lupille Hillatorille, in case of rain, to the council chamber. 

Coffee service

The event is open to everyone and free of charge.

Registration by Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. here

The event will take place if at least 10 people register.

For more information: Business Ranua, Business and Project Specialist Juha Kutuniva, 040 664 3113  

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Responsible Tourism Platforms: Spring 2026
May.
27

Responsible Tourism Platforms: Spring 2026

This webinar series is sure to provide new and valuable insights for both newcomers and more experienced players in the platform economy. Topics include legal matters, service provider responsibilities, monetizing data, data security, hospitality, sustainability, and value creation. These topics, for example, will be explored using practical examples.

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"One Step Ahead" Future Forum
May.
5

"One Step Ahead" Future Forum

What does dual-use mean, and how can a company get involved? What does Arctic resilience mean? What kind of forward-looking technology projects does REDU have underway? You’ll find answers to these questions at the “A Step Ahead” Future Forum!

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Economic Development Program Workshop 2
Apr.
28

Economic Development Program Workshop 2

Workshop 2 of Ranua’s new economic development program will take a closer look at the program’s goals and objectives, strategic projects, and program monitoring. The workshop is open to everyone, and we invite all stakeholder representatives, elected officials, and entrepreneurs to join us to discuss and shape the future of Ranua’s business community.

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How to Properly Close a Business
Apr.
23

How to Properly Close a Business

How do you properly wind down a business, and what options are available before doing so? In this webinar, we’ll go over the procedures for winding down different types of businesses, the financial implications, and the entrepreneur’s responsibilities after the process is complete.

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Economic Development Program Workshop 1
Apr.
15

Economic Development Program Workshop 1

Workshop 1 of Ranua’s new economic development program focuses on the broad outlines and the goals set for them. The workshop is open to everyone, and we invite all stakeholder representatives, elected officials, and entrepreneurs to join us in discussing and shaping the future of Ranua’s business community.

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Visual Branding Webinar
Apr.
14

Visual Branding Webinar

How is the brand reflected in the company’s marketing and packaging? The webinar’s guest is Anna-Riikka Lavia, founder of Arctic Ice Cream Factory, who will discuss the company’s brand through its marketing and product packaging.

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Regional tourism marketing study: results workshop
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Regional tourism marketing study: results workshop

The regional tourism marketing study and planning work initiated by the municipality of Ranua was carried out during the summer of 2025, and Ranua's tourism companies and organizations were widely involved in the work.

Welcome to hear the results of the work.

Register by 14.8.2025 at 4 pm

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/F2CCEEBED12B5EDD

Responsible expert for design work

Juha Sorjonen

Avidly Oy's Customer Relationship Manager and Visit Finland Academy trainer

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Info for businesses in the Oulu2026 area - opportunities for the Capital of Culture year
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Info for businesses in the Oulu2026 area - opportunities for the Capital of Culture year

Content

  • The potential of cultural climate change for business in the region - why should businesses also get excited about the ECOC?

  • Lessons from Turku2011 - what was done, what was left?

  • Examples of how to get involved and benefit from Oulu2026

Join Teams here.

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Regional tourism marketing study: workshop 2
July
9

Regional tourism marketing study: workshop 2

Workshop 2 continues the research work initiated by the municipality of Ranua, which aims to produce a solution model for a new regional marketing approach in tourism.

We invite all tourism companies and organizations in Ranua to participate in the regional marketing development work and its second workshop.

Register by 4 p.m. on July 3, 2025.

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/62179C63C2F22C5D

Responsible expert for design work

Juha Sorjonen

Avidly Oy's Customer Relationship Manager and Visit Finland Academy trainer.

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Regional tourism marketing study: workshop 1
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Regional tourism marketing study: workshop 1

The municipality of Ranua has launched a study aimed at producing a solution model for a new regional marketing approach for tourism.

We invite all tourism companies and organizations in Ranua to participate in the development of regional marketing and its first workshop.

Customer Service Director Juha Sorjonen

The responsible expert for the planning work is Juha Sorjonen, Avidly Oy's Account Manager and Visit Finland Academy trainer. Sorjonen has over 20 years of experience in business and regional development and regional tourism marketing at the municipal and metropolitan level, both domestically and in international markets. He is an economist by training and is a well-respected facilitator who leads participatory and concrete workshops and training sessions.

Register by 12.6.2025 at 16:00

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/1E8C0DD45CF48056

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Visit to the mining community of Payala
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Visit to the mining community of Payala

A visit to the mining community of Pajala. Pajala is a municipality in Norrbotten County, on the Tornio River, known for its strong economy. The largest employer in the municipality is the Kaunis Iron iron mine, which operates on the principles of sustainable mining and provides significant employment in the area.

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Making the most of digitalisation
May.
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Making the most of digitalisation

Free clinic training for businesses in Lapland. Digitalisation offers huge opportunities if you know how to use it properly. This hands-on clinic combines inspiring coaching and company-specific sparring to help you build skills, find new perspectives and put development into practice.

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The countryside of the future - circular economy solutions in Ranua
Apr.
29

The countryside of the future - circular economy solutions in Ranua

The seminar will present concrete solutions for the production of biogas and circular fertilisers, developed with the close involvement of local farms. At the same time, we will delve into the sustainability of agriculture, nutrient cycling and regional resource flows - from carbon sink forests to lake biomass and the new potential of peatlands. 

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Presentation of the Master Plan for the area around the Ranuan Wildlife Park
Nov.
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Presentation of the Master Plan for the area around the Ranuan Wildlife Park

Tourism in Lapland is growing rapidly, creating demand also for the most famous tourist area of Ranuai. The municipality of Ranua has a clear goal to get tourism investments going in the area around the Ranuan Wildlife Park and to increase the offer of the area. The event will present the vision and future scenarios for the Ranuan Wildlife Park environment, land use and route plans and a roadmap for the implementation of the Master Plan.

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