Concert review - Justyna Bernat

Write a description of one of the Finnish composers whose music is played in the concert.

On Friday, 5th December I went to the concert organised by Ny Start Church. There I listened to songs sang by Finnish people in English, beautiful version of well known melodies in African way and Spanish songs. I enjoyed my time and in the future I'd like to attend this kind of concert again. 

 Write a review of the concert. Eg. What did you like? Why? Who were playing? What kind of music? By what composers?

The main topic of the concert were Christmas songs and own versions of them. I enjoyed the most versions of Kaj Kiviniemi from Great Wide North group. His voice was very nice and it was a pleasure to be there. I liked also Spanish songs, I learn this language so it was nice to hear and at the same time understand the lyrics. 

Halpa-Halli - Company Interview

Present the company and sector where it is active.
Kokkolan Halpa-Halli Oy is a privately owned family business founded in 1969. It was in that year that founder, Esko Ylinen, opened the first Halpa-Halli store at 21 Rantakatu in Kokkola.
Today Kokkolan Halpa-Halli has 38 shops. The northernmost store is in Tornio and the southernmost is in Pori which is also the largest outlet in the chain.
Kokkolan Halpa-Halli Oy has its headquarters in Kokkola, which is also home to the company's main logistics centre. The retail chain as a whole employs approximately 1,400 people, 300 of whom are based in Kokkola.

 Why did you choose that company?

 We have chosen this company because we do most of our shopping there and we are familiar with this store. It is also rated as one of the best retail outlet in city of Kokkola.

 What are the main products/services the company offers to the market? 

The Halpa-Halli chain's stores are department stores offering a complete range of products, including clothing and textiles for the whole family, everyday items, cosmetics, car accessories, home electronics and food.

  

What are the main markets for the company? 

Kokkola area

 

 Add a picture and include references from where the picture is.  

 

http://www.kauppalehti.fi/5/i/yritykset/yritysuutiset/uutinen.jsp?oid=2009/11/27742

Self-reflection: Would you like to work in that field in the future and why?
Yes, by having a good position there, for ex. manager we can put into practice the knowledge we will acquire at school. 

Business introduction, Justyna Bernat

1.What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

• chemical industry
• metal industry
• trade
• services 

 2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

It is hard to specify if Kokkola's sectors are the same in all Finland. Partly yes, because chemical and metal industry are vital in both and foodstuffs. However, pulp and paper are characteristic just for Finland. 

3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola

• KEMIRA CHEMICALS OY
•  DANIN KELOLATTIA VIKSTRÖM DAN TMI
• KENTSO OY AB
•  SOLINGEN FINLAND OY

4.Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

I would like to visit Kemira because I've read chemical industry is very important in Kokkola. I would like to get to know what is the reason of locating this company here and if it offers also work for international students.