Finnzone
Tervetuloa! Welcome! Serving Finland technology companies entering or expanding in U.S. & North American markets
The soft landing and commercial launchpad for your Finnish company seeking a presence in the U.S.
FinnZone is a soft landing and commercial launchpad established in 2018 in Houghton-Hancock, Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan for Finnish companies seeking to establish a presence in the U.S. and access the large markets of North America. FinnZone provides assistance to Finnish SME’s with site location, market entry and commercialization in the U.S. FinnZone is comprised of MTEC SmartZone – a State of Michigan supported incubator and innovation center, Michigan Technological University and Finlandia (Suomi) University, as well as several U.S. economic development organizations.
Amazing Beauty, Great Opportunity
From the word’s largest Great Lake to advancing new technologies, we have the perfect mix of expertise, nature and passion for your people, your business.
Discover the Keweenaw
Finnish heritage, industry relationships, and STEM talent from a top Midwest University will help connect you to the U.S. Market
Kevin Manninen
Co-Director
Dean, International School of Business, Finlandia University
Education:
MBA Eastern Michigan University
Patrick Visser
Founder & Co-Director
Chief Commercial Officer, MTEC SmartZone
Education:
MBA Michigan State University
Jeff Ratcliffe
Member
Executive Director, Keweenaw Economic Developent Alliance
Education:
MA George Washington Univerisity
Todd Holmstrom
Member
Pasi Lautala
Member
Mark Rudnicki
Member
Jerry Wuorenmaa
Member
Executive Director, Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regions
Education:
MA Urban Planning, Minnesota State University
KARIN Bäcklund-VANDYKE
Member
Vice President, External Relations and Advancement, Finlandia University
Education:
BS Forestry Management, Michigan Tech University
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