This afternoon we met with Fredrik Kallionemi from the Aurorum Science Park Lulea, which is part of Lulea Business Agency. It appears Lulea is going to be the next international hotbed for data centers in what is now becoming the era of big data. The science park currently hosts almost 100 companies and offers business […]
Finnish Finds
Posted on June 7, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
During our lunch break in Oula, we stumbled upon a small, outdoor market. It was very similar to a farmers market where local merchants sell their goods and specialty items. One merchant in particular caught our attention: a candy maker. She had an assortment of all different types of candies, each with creative names and […]
Helsinki, Finland – Underground City
Posted on June 6, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
The first leg of our Scandinavia trip was in Helsinki, Finland. We were there all of 2 minutes and then we left for Sweden. It’s a shame that we didn’t get to stick around a little bit longer because when I googled Helsinki, Finland and sustainability, I found this gem of an article. http://ecolocalizer.com/2011/02/22/finlands-new-sustainable-underground-city/ This […]
Kone
Posted on June 6, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Can reduction in energy consumption incentivize LEED Certified builders to chose KONE elevators? KONE is betting yes. Hot off the launch of the new Monospace elevator, which reduces energy consumption by 20%, this Finland based company is committed to designing energy efficient elevators. Concept to production typically takes 7 years in this industry. Elevators, which typically make up 5 […]
Swedish Parliament Member, Sven-Erik Bucht
Posted on June 6, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Discussing Haparanda-Torino a single city divided by an international border. Sven described the unique nature of these two politically distinct, but culturally aligned cities. Found out more at their website: lhttp://www.haparandatornio.com/English/Home.html
Anthony Okuogume from Kemi-Torino University
Posted on June 6, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Anthony Okuogume told us about an exciting new idea he has for one of his university level courses. He hopes to use a wiki to create a book on managing organizations. This project will build on the success that has already been realized from “crowdsourced” endeavors like Wikipedia, but in a very unique manner. Anthony’s […]
Jooga Yoga and Pilates Studio
Posted on June 5, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Jooga Pilates and Yoga studio is a quaint and serene escape located in the heart of downtown Helsinki that offers an atmosphere that is conducive to quieting the mind and centering the body. The studio is located in the basement of a three story building on Runeberginkatu street and is shared with a high-end […]
We love Angry Birds!!!
Posted on June 4, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Rovio is an entertainment media company and creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Founded in 2003 as a mobile game development studio, the company has developed several award-winning titles for various mobile platforms. In 2009, Rovio released Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game for touchscreen smartphones that became a worldwide phenomenon in 2010. […]
Scandinavian Employee Quality of Life
Posted on May 24, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Is Scandinavian employee quality of life better than the U.S.? Yes, according to our research from various news articles, the quality of life for the employees of Scandinavian companies has been said to be greater than U.S counterparts. However, we question whether this equates to quality of life across the board. Are minorities and females […]
