Entrepreneuship is more effective together than it would be alone
Who we are?
We work towards the success of Lieksa area based companies. We offer versatile guidance and services to aid a companies’ development, establishment and financing.
Lieksan Kehitys Oy LieKe is a non-profit municipality owned business development company, The company was established by the City of Lieksa in 2017. The objectives of Lieksan Kehitys Oy LieKe is to improve the business conditions for existing and new local companies, create new employment and secure the availability of suitable workforce.
LieKe’s services are available for all local companies, regardless of their size or sector. Our services are available also for companies that are still in the process of formation. The soft-landing services provided by our Invest in Lieksa team are available for international investors and domestic companies that are are looking for new locations or relocation.
In addition to our advisory services, we provide active support for the regional business environment and administer several development projects each year. We work closely with business associations, other development companies, research institutions, professional organisations and authorities. All our services are free of charge and confidential.
We are run by
Effectiveness
Fast response
Active cooperation
Incessant listening
Open communication
Unprejudiced renewal
Contact our specialists
Whether you are thinking about setting up a business, expanding your existing business or you have questions about entrepreneurship, we are here for you. You may contact our specialists by phone or email. You may also contact us by submitting a message using our contact form. We will respond as soon as possible!
Contact information
Lieksan Kehitys Oy
Our staff
Heikki Rusanen
Managing Director
Satu Lukkarinen
Business Specialist

Mari Mustonen
Business Specialist in Tourism
Carl Wideman
Head of Investments and Finance

Ari Kainulainen
Project Manager, Lieksa PÄRM -coordination and the Lieksa Digital Hub - projects
Henry Torn
Public procurement specialist, Business Joensuu

Sari Kareinen
Digitalization Specialist Tourism

Franziska Bernholz
Key Account Manager Tourism

Petteri Ryhänen
Business Specialist, Strategic Ecosystem Development in Lieksa -project

Pietu Eronen
Business Specialist,
Lieksa Digital Hub-project

Milka Oksman
Business Specialist,
Growth by Events - project