Local entrepreneurs recognized in Finland

In Soini, Ari Hongisto and Kalle Kangas have been awarded the Soini Year Young Entrepreneur award for their management of Soinin Auto Oy. After purchasing the company in January 2023, the duo has focused on developing services in the small locality, specifically investing in fuel distribution which provides the only refueling option for heavy traffic in the area.

In Sauvo, Ari Valvikko has marked four decades of entrepreneurship with Sauvon Maanrakennus Oy. Having taken over unfinished projects following his father's death in 1993, Valvikko has maintained a small-scale operation focused on construction and earthmoving services across the Turku region. He currently operates the business alongside his son, Aleksi Valvikko.