Ericsson to build next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub

Ericsson has set its sights on leading innovation in Europe by building a next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub in Tallinn. The new facility, a green field investment valued at about EUR 155 million, has sustainability and operational efficiency top of mind.

Stockholmsmässan - Trade Fairs in Stockholm 2023/2024

The Nordic region's largest exhibition center. For over 75 years, they have arranged fairs and congresses that provide inspiration, knowledge and business. It is also flexible space for congresses, conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, etc. The distance between Stockholmsmässan and the city centre is only 9 minutes by commuter train.

Upcoming Stockholmsmässan most important B2B trade fairs:

Naturist is the winner of SEB’s Future Company Special Award

On the Impact Day Festival Friday 7 October, the winner of SEB Ajujah Future Company Special Award was announced and the winner if Naturist.

The company produces pellets made from organic hemp and peas, which turn into mincemeat-like superfoods with 2 times more protein than animal meat when they come into contact with water and a pan. The company's goal with this product is to make fast food an accessible superfood, while boosting the environment, sequestering carbon dioxide and conserving clean water.

image: Donations for St. Mary’s Chapel on Naissaar are warmly welcome

Donations for St. Mary’s Chapel on Naissaar are warmly welcome The renovation works of St. Mary’s Chapel on Naissaar have come far, but much remains to be done and obtained. Right now, the Swedish St. Michael’s Congregation is looking for donations to wood linen to the Chapel. Read more

image: Natural Chaga's Chögi earned a silver award at the Best Estonian Drinks 2021 competition!

Natural Chaga's Chögi earned a silver award at the Best Estonian Drinks 2021 competition! Great news for fans of chaga – SCCE member Natural Chaga's Christmas-flavoured chaga elixir Chögi earned a silver award at the Best Estonian Drinks 2021 competition! Read more

Fairs and Events at Stockholmsmässan

Sweden’s coronavirus restrictions have been eased and fairs and events can start to be arranged in full again at Stockholmsmässan - the Nordic region's largest exhibition center.

image: Health Checkups at East Tallinn Central Hospital

Health Checkups at East Tallinn Central Hospital Health checkups assess the general state of health and heart activity, are time-saving and provide consultation with experienced physicians... Read more

image: Grant Thornton Baltics: Key changes in taxation of temporary agency work came into force

Grant Thornton Baltics: Key changes in taxation of temporary agency work came into force Based on the rules in force until the end of 2020, Estonia was entitled to tax wages of non-residents starting from day one if the entity making the payment was located in Estonia. Read more

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Virtual, hybrid and multi-site meeting solutions in Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia

We developed our hybrid meeting services in collaboration with expert technology providers to deliver professional, engaging, effective, and highly interactive meetings. We

can help you successfully manage your hybrid event so that audiences spread across all your remote locations benefit from a great, consistent experience.

image: Grant Thornton Baltic: Is your company ready to prevent money laundering?

Grant Thornton Baltic: Is your company ready to prevent money laundering? According to the law, accounting and auditing companies, law firms, real estate agents, traders, credit institutions, etc. must deal with the prevention of money laundering. As the state strengthens supervision, improves laws and guidelines, and the best practices on the market evolve, companies should regularly review their anti-money laundering activities. Read more

An interview with AJ Produkter SCCE’s Royal Member AJ Produkter, headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden, is one of Sweden’s fastest growing companies in office furnishings and material handling. The company is also active in several European countries, among them Estonia. Read more

New Address

SCCE’s member Autoekspert has moved from Viimsi to new premises at Tammsaare tee 53, next to Tondi and Mustamäe in Tallinn.

Their Shop is open Mon-Fri 9.00 - 18.00 (+372 658 0230, tammsaare@autoekspert.ee) and their Car Service is open Mon-Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (+372 733 7083). Website: www.autoekspert.ee.

Autoekspert shops and car services offer SCCE members 10 % discount on their list prices. Password to get the discount is available from SCCE Ombudsman.

image: Grant Thornton Baltic: Collecting debts during the crisis

Grant Thornton Baltic: Collecting debts during the crisis Businesses in various sectors do not have a positive outlook for their turnover forecasts due to the corona crisis. As a result, they may have an extra incentive to take the uncomfortable journey and start collecting bad debt. Read more

The first Volvo FMX trucks delivered to the Estonian Defence Forces

On Friday 12 June, the first 9 Volvo FMX trucks were handed over to the Estonian Defence Forces. The trucks are part of a 6.9 million euro contract, according to which the Estonian Centre of Defense Investment is purchasing 40 new trucks during this year. The contract will double the total number of trucks owned by the Estonian Defense Forces.

image: News from the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia

News from the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia This spring, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Estonia is launching an exciting new series of events going by the name Café Norden. Read more

The result of the FICE Online Survey

The result of the FICE (the Foreign Investors’ Council in Estonia) Online Survey, launched at the end of November last year, has now been published and is available in .pdf format on this link:

image: Two TallinnHotels establishments are once again among the top three choices of Tripadvisor!

Two TallinnHotels establishments are once again among the top three choices of Tripadvisor! Hotel Palace is the best in Estonia for the third year in a row and Savoy Boutique Hotel takes third year in top three! Read more

Discounts at Tallink

Tallink offers members of the SCCE discounts, valid from 1 January 2018, on their Tallinn – Stockholm and Tallinn – Helsinki routes:

image: Husqvarna Unveils Robotic Lawn Concept for Urban Parks 2030

Husqvarna Unveils Robotic Lawn Concept for Urban Parks 2030 By 2030, cities across the globe will be expected to host more people and more parks. To manage the growing number of green spaces with minimal impact on nature and people, Husqvarna presents an autonomous lawn mower system concept that takes safety, productivity and sustainability to new levels. Read more

“Can private limited company reclaim the fee paid to a member of management board?”, writes attorney-at-law Pirkka-Marja Põldvere

Attorney-at-law and partner Pirkka-Marja Põldvere from LEADELL Pilv Law Office is writing in the news portal Postimees.ee about the topic “Can private limited company reclaim the fee paid to a member of management board?”.

Royal medal awarded to the founder of AJ Produkter

Anders Johansson, CEO and founder of AJ Produkter, has been awarded the Swedish Royal Patriotic Society Business Medal for outstanding entrepreneurship. The medal was presented by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden during a ceremony at The House of Nobility (Riddarhuset) in Stockholm on April 25^th.