Presentation of the national well-being network.

1. NATIONAL WELL-BEING NETWORK
Partnership and user orientation

2. Setting the pace in the wellbeing sector through cooperation.

3. THE NATIONAL WELLBEING NETWORK
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A national activity forum for the
operators • entrepreneurs • developers • decision-makers • funding providers
in the wellbeing sector
The wellbeing sector can be considered to comprise availability both nationally and locally.
health and general care and the service provision close- The Wellbeing Network is financed by the Ministry of
ly associated with them, wellbeing tourism; the sports, Employment and the Economy.
exercise and culture sector and the manufacturing and
production of related tools and equipment.
The Wellbeing Network further develops a traditional Partnership and industry boundaries
sector by unprejudiced use of new operating methods,
service concepts and technological solutions to advance The Wellbeing Network acts in cooperation with the
entrepreneurship. The attractiveness of the sector is also regions, ministries, national networks and programmes.
enhanced through internationalisation. Cooperative efforts benefitting further development of the
The goal is to develop operating models and services wellbeing sector are also underway with other national
that are as user focused as possible, and to improve their and international organisations.
Dynamic communication Strategic themes of the network
The network holds meetings several times a year. • customer-focused, region-specific development of economic
Network meetings offer an accessible, direct channel development policy
for interaction between regions and industry opera-
tors. At the meetings, current views are presented by • preparedness for a changing operating environment
collaborators, funding providers, entrepreneurs and • partnerships, operating models, entrepreneurial and service
other industry operators; views on projects and actions concepts
presently underway are also heard. The meetings serve
as a venue for distributing good practices, exchanging • sharing good practices and experiences
experiences and receiving peer support.
The network provides information and communi- • capacity for renewal, strengths, attractiveness factors
cates via an electronic newsletter, blog, and its own
• cooperation and multitasking across industry boundaries
internet pages.
A well-functioning wellbeing sector is a regional com-
www.kokohyvinvointi.fi petitiveness factor!

4. A more effective operating environment.

5. THE NATIONAL WELLBEING NETWORK
Operating environment development
The network supports comprehensive regional industry
development through partnerships and cooperation
Practical examples of actions:
• advancement of cooperation between sectors and opera-
tors through partnership workshops, for example
• providing support for strategy work, such as service
and procurement strategies
• regional implementation of tailored, tangible deve-
lopment measures for which the network can provide
small-scale support through regional service vouchers
The vouchers can be used to implement services such • studies concerning regional development work and the
as training, cooperative opportunities, networking, pro- effects of procurement on the economy of municipali-
viding support for strategy processes, regional studies, ties
surveys, etc.
Entrepreneurship and cooperation
The entrepreneurship theme emphasizes entrepre-
neurial competence, service voucher practices and
services, and entrepreneurial concepts.
Practical examples of actions:
• advancement of industrial and commercial activity by
offering comprehensive training in areas such as pro-
duct development in municipal service provision, servi-
ce design/user-focused wellbeing services and business
competence for the future
• development service and company concepts
• development, expansion and distribution of service
voucher practices: good practices, electronic systems,
regional and provincial implementation
• guidebook for industry entrepreneurs

6. Many paths to tread.

7. THE NATIONAL WELLBEING NETWORK
Advancement of health and
wellbeing
The focal points of health and wellbeing include pre-
vention, sports and exercise for health and wellness,
wellbeing tourism and green care.
Practical examples of actions:
• exercise for health and wellness is developed on the
basis of existing regional operating environments
• development of entrepreneurship in the sports and
exercise sector
• enhancing knowledge of wellbeing effected by exercise
and nature
Cooperation and internationality
Good practices, experiences, learning partnerships and
capacity for renewal across industry boundaries.
Practical examples of actions:
• cooperation with ministries and other national organi-
sations and programmes; examples include wellbeing
technology and user-centered services
• cooperation with the European wellbeing-sector Creator
project
• undertaking shared projects within the network regions

8. More capacity for renewal!
Familiarise yourself in more detail with the activi-
ties and current events of the Wellbeing Network at
www.kokohyvinvointi.fi,or by subscribing to the
network newsletter. Make an impact through the
network blog at kokohyvinvointi.blogspot.com.
Outi Myllymaa
Network Coordinator
+ 358 (0)45 127 1706
outi.myllymaa@kehittamiskeskus.fi
Anu Saarinen
Regional Developer
+358 (0)40 5190981
anu.saarinen(@kehittamiskeskus.fi
The National Wellbeing Network
The activities of the wellbeing network are guided by a
national steering group consisting of representatives of
key operators in the wellbeing sector. Hämeenlinna Region
Economic Development Company, Kehittämiskeskus Oy
Häme, is in charge of coordinating network activities.
NATIONAL WELL-BEING NETWORK
Broad-based and open-minded
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