Meet our new business developers
We had the pleasure of extending our team with three new business developers, all eager to meet new businesses and business owners. Get to know Karin, Tiina and Anna below.
Posintras summer opening hours
During the summer Posintra’s office is closed from 17th to 28th July. You can also book an appointment to business advising through our online booking.
A carbon footprint was calculated for Porvoon Maske Oy in the CEGO project: “We got interesting results with very little effort”
Maske that operates in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, aims to be a trendsetter in environmental issues in its field. The carbon footprint calculation, produced by Posintra’s project CEGO, provides a better understanding of the company’s emissions and helps to allocate resources more efficiently.
Companies in Porvoo offered a boost for environmental and circular economy work
Press release, June 13, 2023 Small and medium-sized enterprises are facing higher and higher demands for responsible operations from their customers, owners, investors, and other interest groups. Several SMEs have already done some work related to sustainable...
New tool to identify funding mechanisms suitable for your company
Explore funding for your business with Posintra’s free consultancy. Our new tool makes it easy to match available funding with your company profile.
High promoter score for Posintra services: “We are seen as an approachable partner”
Expertise, personal help and approachable services come up as Posintra’s strengths in customer feedback. You can come to us with a low threshold at any stage of your business operations.
You can now get contents of the Yritystulkki services from us
Through Posintra you get the popular Yritystulkki services’s calculation programs, forms, contract templates and sales and marketing plans.
Porvoo companies can now be found in a new service directory
A new business and service directory brings together Porvoo-based companies into an easy to browse entity.
People are happy to recommend Posintra’s services
Based on a survey conducted in December 2021, people are ready to recommend Posintra’s services and the NPS (Net Promoter Score) scores given are, just like in previous years, at an excellent level. As we do every year, we asked for feedback regarding our operations...
Posintra’s business advisory services will continue remotely during January
To prevent the spread of the corona virus, we serve our customers either by phone or video conferencing.
Posintra’s opening hours at Christmas and New Year
We serve our customers at Christmas and New Year as follows…
Dozens of rural companies in the Porvoo area have boosted their business via enterprise group development projects
During the last few years, dozens of rural companies in the Porvoo area…
Smart lights lit up in Porvoo – the LUCIA project has been completed
After nearly three years of development work, the LUCIA project has been completed. The goals set for the project were achieved…
The autumn of start-up business advising has started briskly – entrepreneurship is attractive
The autumn has started nicely and entrepreneurship in all its forms is of interest…
Posintra is on a roll – as the situation with the Coronavirus improves it is also possible to develop company’s own operations
The current fall has started off eventfully…
4th application round of business cost support 17 August-30 September 2021
The application period for the fourth round of cost support begins on 17 August and support can be applied for from March to May. The support period is 1 March 2021-31 May 2021.
Our office is closed from 12 July to 23 July
Posintra’s office is closed for the summer holidays from 12 to 23 July.
Empowering tomorrow sustainably
Responsibility and sustainable development. Circular economy and environmental business. Topical terms and actions without which it is hard to imagine the business of future. The earth’s sustainability crisis is our common challenge, which concerns us all as humans,...
What do the neighbours think?
During the spring of 2021, the LUCIA project surveyed the opinions of the residents of the Porvoo Länsiranta regarding the park area under construction. The perspective of the survey was the comfort and safety of the park area.
The third round for business cost support is open 27.4. – 23.6.2021
The third round for cost support is intended for companies whose turnover has decreased by more than 30% during the support period 1 November 2020 to 28 February 2021. The application period for the third round of cost support begins on 27 April and continues until...
A new beginning for plastic – take part in an innovation competition
Plastic waste that ends up in water and nature is a global problem. Finnish companies are on a mission to become pioneers in the utilisation of recycled plastic. The recycling process begins with the collection, separation and processing of plastic so that the...
Posintra’s operating year 2020 was exceptional and extremely busy
Throughout the corona year of 2020 Posintra provided help and enhanced counseling for about 1000 businesses operating in the region. The businesses needed help particularly with applying for various corona subsidies, working on their coping strategies and renewing...
Posintra’s business services will continue the remote service for the time being
To prevent the spread of the corona virus, we serve our customers either by phone or video conferencing for the time being.
Information on the effects of Brexit on businesses
On 24 December 2020, the EU and Britain concluded negotiations on a new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The agreement will apply from 1.1.2021.
A second call for applications for cost support to companies is now open
The purpose of the cost support is to help companies deal with the difficult financial situation caused by corona.
Posintra’s opening hours at Christmas and New Year
We serve our customers at Christmas and New Year as follows:
Posintra’s business services will be transferred to the remote service as of December 7, 2020.
In order to prevent the spread of the corona virus, Posintra’s services will be transferred to the remote service…
Company’s future ability requires challenging the existing one
The signs of a pandemic have been visible for a long time and yet corona took the entire world by surprise. In many companies, the crisis has raised the need to prepare for change and build their own and shared future resilience. But what does it mean and how does it...
New Eco Acts during the Energy Saving Week
The Finnish national Energy Saving Week will be held 5–11 October 2020. During the week, Posintra will organise its traditional Eco Act Challenge. It is time for the annual Energy Saving Week. During the week, Posintra will once again organise an Eco Act Challenge,...
The LUCIA seminar will be held on 28 September 2020
On 28 September 2020 at 1 pm–3:30 pm, the LUCIA seminar will be held at the Art Factory in Porvoo, both as a local and online event. In this seminar, we will hear about and discuss the observations and experiences that have emerged about urban lighting during the project, and we will also learn what is happening in Porvoo in relation to the LUCIA project.
New Porvoo invention produces energy from waste heat
19 ideas took part in the idea competition of the Huima project, one of which got the furthest. The invention of Arttu Vuorio from Porvoo produces energy for various measurements and…
Energy guide for companies
The Huima project published an energy guide "Energy guide for companies". Find out if your business has potential to save energy. Download the guide here: Energy...
Ship connection between the ports of Loviisa and Kunda would have many advantages
New connection would divert heavy traffic away from major cities and congestion, speed up traffic, reduce emissions and open up new opportunities for on-demand travel.
Updated policies regarding visits to Posintra’s office from 1.8.2020
We have returned to work in the office. We receive predetermined customer visits to our office, but we still prefer remote meetings to meetings in the office.
Operating support for sole entrepreneurs in the corona virus situation. The application period has expired!
The City of Porvoo will open the support to sole entrepreneurs for applications on Wednesday 22.4.2020 at 12 noon.
Unleash your business idea through the Game of Ideas competition
Do you have an excellent idea, but you need resources to make it come true? Take part in a competition where business angels are looking for the best business ideas!
Business cost support
Cost support is intended for companies whose turnover has fallen significantly as a result of the coronavirus and which have costs that are difficult to adjust.
Putting websites in order at BrandCamp – here are the top tips
Putting websites in order at BrandCamp – here are the top tips
The Tutka project gives me different perspectives
During the corona pandemic, the half-day workshops of the Tutka project became online workshops lasting a few hours, which have been complemented with remote sessions where the entrepreneurs have been able to coach each other.
Posintra’s debt advisory can help entrepreneurs in distress
In addition to enhanced business advice during the corona crisis, Posintra offers also debt advisory for entrepreneurs.
Business voucher to help companies with disruption caused by the corona
The City of Porvoo, in co-operation with Posintra, will introduce business vouchers to help companies disrupted by the coronavirus situation.
Our business consultation rolls on despite the exceptional situation
We offer companies advice via time reservation until further notice by phone or email.
Enhanced Business Services
Posintras enhanced business services in corona situation Posintra gives enhanced business advice for companies about the problems caused by corona virus You can get help from us with services like: We help you to find the right financing options for your business and...
Events organized by Posintra will be postponed
Posintra informs 13.3.2020 EVENTS ORGANIZED BY POSINTRA WILL BE CANCELED OR POSTPONED UNTIL THE END OF APRIL 2020 Posintra has decided to cancel or postpone all events and trainings until April 30, 2020. The decision has been made to prevent the spread of the...
Latest drone news: Building a carbon neutral Finland
March brought a new boost to the drone industry. Two different events were organized for the Carbon neutral drone service solutions in Southern Finland project, which explored the opportunities presented by drones. For information to all interested: due to corona...
Prepare your business for the future
Every business should do futures work The TUTKA project kicked off spring with this year’s first TulevaisuusCamp (Future Camp) on Thursday 5 March. At the event, Tarja Meristö, a futurist working as Principal Lecturer at Laurea University of Applied Sciences, spoke to...
Welcome to follow the building site blog of LUCIA project!
The project LUCIA provides solutions on energy efficiency for urban lighting in the Baltic Sea region.
Entrepreneurs Municipal Barometer 2020 – respond and influence
Suomen Yrittäjät renewed Entrepreneurs' Municipal Barometer survey maps biennial co-operation between municipalities and entrepreneurs and the state of business policy at national, regional and local level. Take the survey and tell us what you think about the daily...
Recruiting event Duunitehdas ‘Job Factory’, will now be held for the sixth time on 4 February 2020
Recruiting event Duunitehdas 2020, ‘Job Factory’, will now be held for the sixth time on 4 February 2020. Henkka Hyppönen will visit the new evening event, Koulutustehdas, to tell the audience about the work of the future. Henkka Hyppönen: “Young people of...
Kasvu Open is open for applications: Now seeking companies who seek growth
Kasvu Open, a national business coaching program, will be organised for the 9th time year in 2020.
Fredrik Pressler appointed interim CEO of Posintra Oy
Fredrik Pressler has been appointed interim CEO of Posintra Oy, the development company of Eastern Uusimaa.
Posintra’s NPS 2019 is excellent
Based on an extensive survey conducted at the end of 2019, Posintra's recommendation rate – namely Net Promoter Score - is again excellent. Feedback was sought from customers and stakeholders. We wanted to know, how we have performed from our customer’s point of view...
Posintra’s corporate advisory services in Loviisa will end on 31 December 2019
The advisory services for start-ups and operating companies in Loviisa will be tendered out during spring 2020.
Growth-oriented businesses sought again
What came out of Kasvu Open for companies in Porvoo The largest company growth sparring program in Finland, the nationwide Kasvu Open, will be organised for no less than the ninth time. In the program, the country’s best experts and investors advise...
Drones create new opportunities for entrepreneurs
Posintra is looking for companies that offer drone services and those interested in the industry to join the project. Drones will change the world over the next few years. Hundreds of different uses have already been invented and new ones are emerging at a...
Businesses get boosted by Tulostakomo trainings
How to build a successful brand, how to stand out on social media and run an online shop? These were among the questions answered during our 11 Tulostakomo trainings between 2018 and 2019, held with our highly competent collaborators. Hundreds of active and budding...
Many paths to profession evenings help you with career choices
How can you find your professional field? What are the job descriptions of different jobs?
Archipelago Bus a great success – what now?
This past summer, Porvoo tried out a new concept for local tourism, the Archipelago Bus. The bus took passengers to Pellinki summer market, Porvoo city recreational area and Söderbyboden village shop every Saturday in July. The aim of the trial was to find out whether...
Environmental friendliness as part of the brand
Most people want a world where companies take responsibility for the environment and create a better future.
Get local products from online shop shipped to home by neighbour’s ride
A groundbreaking service will be tested in Kerkkoo. Using the service, your neighbor can bring home the local produce you bought online, upon your request. Digikylä, a novel online shop for local producers was introduced on 18 of September in Kerkkoo's Pumppaamo. With...
Happy job hunting!
”Good employment is a mixture of listening, respect, and asking the right questions. It thrives on networking and enjoys peer support and leisurely encounters. Support for job hunting is sometimes given with a spoon and sometimes with a ladle, and it can come...
Posintra helps companies grow
Growth is a matter of will, but it is always about insights as well. If we get to the bottom of it, your company is a growth company just as any other.
Help for investment calculations
Entrepreneur, are you about to make large acquisitions? – It is advisable to check their profitability with investment calculations. You can get low-threshold assistance with investment calculations from Posintra. For the time being, the service is free of charge.
The Archipelago Bus makes a day trip to Pellinki every Saturday in July
You can soon take off from Porvoo for a day trip to Pellinki archipelago by bus.
We’re interested in export and we should do it too – but how, and where to start?
Posintra’s export promotion event will give you clear guidelines for kicking off your export activities and getting great results in style.
In the entrepreneurial evening, help was given to early stages
The Entrepreneurial Evening, organised on 24 April 2019 jointly by Posintra and Ohjaamo, gave new entrepreneurs a compact but comprehensive information package on entrepreneurship.
Ukamaki attracts Chinese to southern Finland through Nordic lifestyle experiences
Last year, around 389,000 Chinese tourists visited Finland, and the number is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years.
Duunitehdas brought together around 5,000 jobs and thousands of job seekers
The Duunitehdas recruiting event, which brings together jobs and job seekers, was held for the fifth time on Tuesday, 5 February 2019. A total of 75 exhibitors, 53 employers, 11 educational institutions and thousands of visitors attended the event. Some 5,000 jobs...
Do you have a daring thought? – HUIMA competition starts!
Development companies Posintra Oy and Turku Science Park Oy are holding a competition, which aims to find innovative ideas for utilising excess heat.
Excellent promoter score for Posintra
We asked our customers and stakeholders about how they view our services.
Application period for Kasvu Open 2019 has commenced!
Instead of organizing the program regionally, we direct companies in eastern Uusimaa to participate in sparring programs organised nationwide across Finland.
Nearly two hundred students participated in the annual Eco Act Challenge
This year, the fifth graders of Porvoo’s primary schools accepted the challenge set by the fifth graders of Kevätkumpu School in great numbers. The challenge, sponsored by Posintra, was intended to make the world better by paying attention to the responsible use of...
Smart lighting solutions for Porvoo’s new guest harbour
The lighting plan is aimed at implementing a comprehensive solution that is in line with Porvoo’s cultural environment and enhances the city’s low light atmosphere and identity.
Aquatic Plant Control in the Loviisa bay and the Laivasilta Guest Harbor
The report ordered by Posintra and made by Ramboll Finland Oy presents long-term, economically and ecologically sound means of controlling aquatic vegetation,
Posintra Tulostakomo training events continue
Posintra’s Tulostakomo trainings continue. The trainings are free of charge.
Posintra serves in Porvoo and Loviisa center
Posintra helps entrepreneurs in two locations, in Porvoo and Loviisa town centers.
The Eco Act Challenge of Kevätkumpu School was awarded
The Eco Act Challenge of Kevätkumpu School in Porvoo was awarded at the municipal circular economy competition.
The new Ohjaamo in Loviisa is aimed at young people
The new Ohjaamo (One-Stop Guidance Centre) in Loviisa has started its operations. Ohjaamo offers young people low-threshold assistance in planning the future, applying for a job, and finding work try-out, job or training opportunities.
Tips for doing business in southern Africa
Are you interested in doing business in Africa? We think that out of all southern African countries Namibia, Botswana and South Africa are a good place to start.
Posintra is moving
We are moving to new premises. Our new address is Lundinkatu 8, Porvoo.
Finnish and Swedish SMEs networking in China
The international SME2GO project enabled in cooperation with Vesterås Science Park a networking trip for SMEs to China.
Travelstone (Matkakivi) 2017 for SMAKU Porvoo
Posintra awards yearly a travel actor operating in Eastern Uusimaa with a Travelstone (Matkakivi) prize. The Travelstone 2017 was granted to SMAKU Porvoo on 05/04/2018.
The 15 most potential growth companies in Eastern Uusimaa have been selected
The Growth paths of the yearly Growth Open sparring program for SMEs will begin in Eastern Uusimaa.
Kasvu Open 2018 is here!
Kasvu Open is Finland’s biggest growth program for companies who have a strong willingness and potential to grow and develop their businesses further.
Posintra’s NPS is excellent
Towards the end of 2017, we asked our customers and interest groups to provide feedback on our service and its various elements. We wanted to know where we have succeeded and where there is room for improvement.
Posintra’s 20th Anniversary Business Idea competition
We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary this year. To kick off the celebration, we shall launch Posintra’s 20th Anniversary Business Idea competition.
We want to serve you even better
The year 2017 of Posintra got its final boom today as our Project Manager Henri nailed the quality
certificate we received a week ago on the wall of our office. It is the ISO9001 certificate, which states that we want to serve our customers even better in the future.