FACC Florida Newsletter
OPINION
Happy New Year to our members!
2018 was a great year to the United States and Finland from the economic point of view. The US economic outlook is healthy according to the key economic indicators and it is expected to continue growing steadily over the next few years. In Florida, economy is strong and for example the Florida unemployment rate has constantly decreased and it can be said that Florida leads the nation in job creation.
In Finland, the Minister of Finance Petteri Orpo got excellent news on December when he found out that Finland won’t be forced to take the 2,2 billion loan which was already planned. That means income has been bigger than outlay this year in Finland which makes it possible to repay the government debt first time in ten years.
At FACC, we will start this new year by meeting with the board. Our board members have some great new ideas for the future and we can’t wait to start planning and hosting our first events of the year.
We look forward to offer beneficial events to you, our members! We will keep you posted for
upcoming events on our web site and our Facebook page - stay tuned!
Yours truly,
Esa Jokela
FACC President
NEWS FROM FINLAND
Finnish firms announce big deals worldwide
Finnish companies Kalmar, Metso, YIT, Neste and Vaisala are undertaking large projects and making substantial investments globally. Read more
ALMACO secured the order to build 1121 passenger and crew for Viking Line’s newbuild at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) shipyard in China.
After working with Viking Line during the precontractual phase, ALMACO secured the order to build 1121 passenger and crew cabins plus all the galleys, bars, pantries and provision stores, including cold rooms, freezers and walk-ins, for Viking Line’s newbuild at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) shipyard in China. This is a great example of ALMACO’s capability to build the full set of Accommodations and Catering Systems products for a complete interior delivery. Read more
Finnish startups win at European Venture Contest
Finnish companies Surgify and LullaMe have won in their respective categories at the 12th European Venture Contest organized in Germany. Read more
China's largest sports brand has submitted an official offer for Finnish manufacturer Amer Sports
Anta Sports is now also moving forward to the European area. China's largest sports brand moves to the European market with Wilson, Atomic or Arc'teryx. Anta Sports has submitted an official offer for Finnish manufacturer Amer Sports, which has already been recommended by the company's board of directors. The acquisition would also improve Anta's status in her own country. Read more
NEWS FROM FLORIDA
2019 Economic Outlook - The Year Ahead
Perspectives on the year ahead from business leaders in each of Florida’s major regions, along with key growth-related statistics and a roundup of issues and news.
Florida’s top business stories of 2018
In 2018, soccer finally found its Miami home. Wynwood displaced some long-term residents in favor of becoming Miami’s next live-work nexus. Celebrity Cruises sailed in with the industry’s most cutting-edge ship, appropriately called Edge. Amazon considered a Miami address for its new HQ2, foolishly choosing instead two pricier, more tax-burdened and even more clogged locales in the north. Read more
Enterprise Florida announces new jobs in Florida during United Kingdom mission
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) announced that two companies based in the United Kingdom will add jobs in Florida. The company announcements were made during a business development and trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland led by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Florida reports all-time high graduation rate
For more than a decade, Florida officials have made a concerted effort to increase graduation rates from when they hovered near half of high school students. The effort has succeeded through a combination of actions, ranging from changing requirements to the advent of credit recovery options. And the 2017-18 figures set a new high of 86.1 percent. Read more
INTERN WANTED!
We are currently looking for a new intern, for both summer and fall season. Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime or do you know someone who is?
The position is a shared internship between Finnish American Chamber of Commerce and Honorary Consulate of Finland.
More information from our web site or contact us at
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Looking forward of working for your benefit another year!
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