Welcome to Barents Reunion. We are an organization that promotes cross-border cooperation within the Barents region. In 2008 we set out on a journey with the goal of increasing networking and cooperation among the people living in the region.
THE 2013 CONVENTION: PARTICIPATE
On June 12-13 the annual Barents Reunion convention takes place in HaparandaTornio. The topic for the 2013 convention is:
"Transforming trade barriers into boundless opportunities"
The program is shaping up to provide an exciting mix of topics and speakers including Thorvald Stoltenberg, Paavo Lipponen, Gunnar Oom, Sven-Erik Österberg, Mika Riipi and Ole Norrback. Please note that online registration is open until the end of May.
THE 2013 CONVENTION: BARENTS ENTREPRENEURS OF THE YEAR
The convention always culminates in awarding the Barents Entrepreneur of the Year and the Barents Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The awards are given to entrepreneurs who during the year have carried out unique achievements in the Barents area and who inspire others.
The winners will be presented during Barents Reunion 2013 in HaparandaTornio.
MORE INFO HERE
THE 2013 CONVENTION: SIDEKICKS
YOUNG INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS (YIE)
WORKSHOPS FOR THE YOUTH
YIE is a cooperation project in Barents region, with an objective to support innovative entrepreneurship and young entrepreneurs, as well as develop new business ideas, entrepreneurial mindset and cooperation across borders.
Now you have the chance to participate in the YIE workshops during the Barents Reunion. Contact Saila-Inkeri Vaara (Project Manager) for more information on how to participate.
SWEDISH RUSSIAN COUNCIL for the SMEs
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MEETINGS
The business-to-business event is an initiative by the Swedish Russian Council for the SMEs and held within the framework of Barents Reunion. It is an attempt to inspire small and medium sized companies to discover the vast amount of business opportunities that are available across the region.
The meetings will take place in Joentalo (Tornio) on Wednesday, June 12. The program starts at 08:45 and ends around noon. Participants can then join the Barents Reunion convention.
To participate in the Business-to-Business meetings REGISTER HERE (external link).
THE 2013 CONVENTION: GET INVOLVED
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BARENTS BUSINESS GOLF
Within the framework of Barents Reunion Digipolis Industrial crossborder meet invites you to participate in an exciting business golf event. This is an opportunity to grow valuable relations with other professionals.
Where: Green Zone Golf, HaparandaTornio
When: June 12. Tee off at 09:30 (Swedish time)
After the golf session the participants can enjoy the delights of the cozy raft sauna on the Torne river. The prize ceremony will take place during the Baren Reunion dinner party at Kukkolaforsen.
Contact Seppo Ahola at Digipolis if you want to participate in the business golf event. You can reach Seppo via e-mail: seppo.ahola@digipolis.fi or phone: +358 207 691 995
BARENTS REUNION
Storgatan 85
953 85 Haparanda
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