“Jakobstad is a place where people give one another a chance,” says Clirim Canko. Meet Clirim Canko (pronounced “tsanko”), an Albanian entrepreneur who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2006. He tells

Talent attraction
“There’s more to Jakobstad than meets the eye,” says Danielle Berclouw Meet Danielle Berclouw, a Dutch/Irish copywriter who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2020. She talks to us about
“Everything we need is right here, including helpful people and pristine nature,” says Emebet Wache Meet Emebet Wache, an Ethiopian practical nurse who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2018. Emebet opens
“I love the space and that it’s quiet here. I don’t like the hustle and bustle of a big city,” says Albert Kabasu. Meet Congolese Albert Kabasu, Ess-Ma technician and
“Internationally minded people and plenty of work opportunities: it’s easy to build a life here,” says Don Duma. Meet Don Duma, a South African IT and business specialist who moved
‘I was waiting for the honeymoon period to end. But as time went on, I realised I just really love it here,’ says Julia Capozza Meet Julia Capozza, an American
Interested in what life is like in our quaint and entrepreneurial region? Check out this short video: In the video you will get a glimpse of the strong entrepreneurial and
Do you want to be a key player in the implementation of the green transition and develop sustainable energy solutions? The Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd. is looking for
Welcome to our mingle event Social Wednesday! Social Wednesday is an event for companies, associations, job seekers and newcomers in the Jakobstad region. Social Wednesday Youth Edition is especially for