Ari Alakangas

At NIHAK, we stand by businesses every step of the way – from the spark of an idea to growth and global expansion. We boldly boost the region’s economy by fuelling vitality, competitiveness, and fresh investments. By fostering collaboration and building forward-looking solutions, we help create a thriving future for our entire region. Hands-on cooperation that aims at concrete actions is our way of working. To achieve this goal, we build bridges between countries, municipalities, and organizations. The first twin city agreements in our region have been made, and we hope to thrive even more in the future. Our target is to help the companies in our region reach new business, whether it is rebuilding Ukraine or something else that offers significant new business opportunities. We want to help companies in our region grow their own expertise and achieve their best. In addition, we market the opportunities of our region globally. We inspire, encourage, and help companies to seize new possibilities!