Terho Jaakko Kalliokoski

Helsingin seudun kauppakamari (Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce) is a business organization serving over 7,000 members across 21 municipalities in the former Uusimaa province, including Helsinki and its surrounding areas. Since 2022, the chamber owns Helsinki School of Business (HELBUS), a private institution offering English-language business degrees in partnership with the University of Northampton. The non-profit company is based in Helsinki, Finland. It supports regional businesses with services such as advisory on labor law, taxation, accounting, contracts, and internationalization. The chamber advocates for the business community by engaging with policymakers through regional boards and specialized committees, focusing on issues like investment attraction, transport development, skilled labor availability, public procurement, R&D investment, AI adoption, and urban revitalization. It facilitates international trade by issuing and certifying export documents, offering electronic document services, and providing export country information. The chamber also organizes training and events on topics such as finance, leadership, HR, sales, marketing, law, and digital skills, available onsite, remotely, and online. Members receive discounted training, networking opportunities, and access to event facilities.

Operates as a business association

Päivittäistavarakauppa ry is a Finnish trade association representing the daily consumer goods sector, including retail and foodservice wholesale companies. The non-profit company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The sector is a major economic contributor and employer, encompassing around 40,000 companies and employing approximately 282,000 people. The organization advocates for equal competitive conditions for Finnish retailers, emphasizing alignment with EU legislation. Key policy concerns include consumer safety, fair packaging recycling costs, and effective control of imports. Päivittäistavarakauppa ry actively influences regulations on alcohol sales, food taxation, and market competition. The association highlights the sector’s social responsibility, focusing on strict age controls, environmental impact reduction, and food waste minimization. It stresses the critical role of rural grocery stores in maintaining community vitality and food security. In the foodservice wholesale segment, it represents companies serving the horeca sector and public institutions. Tuula Elina Loikkanen has been the CEO of the Finnish company since 2024.

Operates Oulu chamber of commerce