Society

Are We Saving Money – or Paying More in the End? The Wind-Down of Vaalijala Threatens to Disperse Unique Expertise

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Eloisa’s cost-cutting measures targeting Vaalijala don’t affect only South Savo – they threaten to dismantle a national center of expertise built over decades and shift overall costs, many times larger than the individual regional savings, onto the entire social and healthcare system. Eloisa’s adjustment measures now strike at the heart of Vaalijala. Closing four rehabilitation … Read more

Events Bring Life and Livelihood – and Boost Local Vitality

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Events are an important part of many municipalities’ identity and sense of community. They bring people together, offer things to do, and make life more enjoyable. Farmers’ markets, summer festivals, and cultural evenings are valuable moments in everyday life — experiences that can’t be measured in money. From an economic perspective, however, their impact is … Read more

The Internet Stole Clubs’ Secret Superpowers – Community and Connections

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Local clubs and associations once thrived on skills, contacts, and the exchange of information. Today, the same knowledge and networks are available online in seconds. Hobbyists haven’t disappeared—but they no longer need to join a club. Just a few decades ago, the idea of “community” was straightforward: it was your village, your neighborhood, or your … Read more

The Expert Entrepreneur’s New Cloak

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Have you noticed the explosion of success stories on LinkedIn promising that anyone can earn hundreds of thousands a year by selling their expertise through courses and webinars? In recent years, a phenomenon called expert entrepreneurship has emerged — a blend of personal branding, the education business, and social media marketing. The storyline often follows … Read more