Stories about entrepreneurship, work and people

Discover stories about entrepreneurship and work in South Häme, as seen through the eyes of an immigrant or simply a new person.

8.9.2026

The team led by Pavel Maksimenko delivered. On the outside, many things looked good, but underneath the surface, the situation was different. The team was in the midst of change, and Pavel's own leadership style was, in his own words, catastrophic. When the feedback came, it didn't feel like a criticism of just the leader, but of the whole person. Discover the story of Pavel Maksimenko.

12.8.2026

Sarah Nieminen moved to Finland from Tanzania fifteen years ago. She had to learn a new language, different working practices and different ways of working in society. Yet she doesn't want to say she's started her life over. Discover Sarah Nieminen's story.

16.6.2026

Dutchman Aldert van der Burg first came to Finland in 1989. His first contact with the Finnish soul landscape was in the Forssa region, where he arrived as an exchange student. At the time, he had no idea that Finland would become a permanent part of his life. Discover the story of Aldert van der Burg.

27.4.2026

A two-year, ESF+-funded development project, Entrepreneurship Service Ecosystem for Immigrants, will be launched in the South Häme employment area in May. The project aims to strengthen entrepreneurship services for foreign speakers and the vitality of the area. Read more in our press release Immigrant entrepreneurship services are being promoted in South Häme with a new project.

updated 8.9.2026