Mothers in Business (MiB) is a network for career-oriented mothers. For us, combining work and family is a natural part of everyday life.

We are a non-profit organization that offers many opportunities for networking, peer support and development of professional competences. Currently, we have over 4000 members and hundreds of volunteers throughout Finland.

We promote gender equality and family friendliness in working life. Check out our brand new guidebook for negotiating the parental leave!

Events and possibilities to grow

MiB organizes a wide range of events online and at 15 local chapters in Finland. Our events are all about networking, sharing experiences and learning new things. Majority of our events are in Finnish, but you will regularly find English-language events also. You are always welcome to participate in MiB events with your child(ren).

An association full of empowerment

Throughout history, mothers have helped and supported each other. Today, mom circles thrive online, where the focus is not only on family life but also on professional networking and career support.

MiB is an open, positive and energizing association of mothers who support and help each other out in everyday life!

Our active discussion groups in Facebook are home to lively discussions on career and family topics. Our activities are targeting mothers with children of all ages: from pregnant women to women engaged in working life and even grandmothers. Welcome aboard!

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Work like a mom - mothers in working life

If everyone worked the same way as mothers, what kind of a working life would we have? Mothers are effective workers because they don’t have time to waste. Mothers are often solution-oriented and motivated, as they consider work important for developing their skills. We believe that having a family is a natural part of life, and motherhood a great asset in working life.

Both work and family are part of everyday life

Reconciling work and family life should be a given, as they are complementary aspects of life. Starting a family or having a family should not slow down, hinder, or impede anyone’s career development. Mothers in Business plays an active role in Finnish society and working life to promote the position of mothers and family-friendliness as well as to eliminate discriminatory and unequal structures.

Motherhood is a constant learning process

Raising children constantly presents new challenges - mothers grow up with their children. In today’s working life, the only permanent thing is change, and we can only adapt to this change by learning new things and developing our skills. Mothers in Business offers its members hundreds of events that focus on the development of professional skills and competences, as well as events that foster well-being.

Welcome to Mothers in Business!

Join Mothers in Business English group on Facebook, follow MiB Ry -page on Facebook and @mothersinbusiness on Instagram!

Find your local community

We have 15 local chapters around Finland. Join the local community to meet mothers and broaden your network:

Etelä-Karjala (South Karelia)

MiB Etelä-Karjala (South Karelia) organizes activities in Lappeenranta, Imatra and the whole South Karelia area. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Etelä-Karjala. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: etela-karjala(a)mib.fi.

Kainuu

At the area of Kajaani, MiB has recently started putting activities together by three actives. You can meet local moms in a FB group called MiB Kainuu. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: kainuu(a)mib.fi.

Kanta-Häme

At the area of Hämeenlinna, MiB has recently started putting activities together by four actives. You can meet local moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Kanta-Häme. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: kanta-hame(a)mib.fi

Keski-Pohjanmaa (Central Ostrobothnia)

MiB Keski-Pohjanmaa organizes activities in Kokkola and Pietarsaari areas by five actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Keski-Pohjanmaa. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: keski-pohjanmaa(a)mib.fi.

Keski-Suomi (Central Finland)

MiB Keski-Suomi organizes activities in Jyväskylä area and the whole central Finland by 15 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Keski-Suomi. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: keski-suomi(a)mib.fi.

Kymenlaakso

MiB Kymenlaakso organizes activities in Kouvola, Hamina and Kotka area by 15 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Kymenlaakso. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: kymenlaakso(a)mib.fi.

Lappi (Lapland)

MiB Lappi organizes activities in Rovaniemi, Levi and the northern Finland. area by 10 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Lappi. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: lappi(a)mib.fi.

Pirkanmaa

MiB Pirkanmaa organizes activities in Tampere and the whole Pirkanmaa area by 30 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Pirkanmaa. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: pirkanmaa(a)mib.fi.

Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia)

MiB Pohjanmaa organizes activities in Vaasa, Seinäjoki and the whole Pohjanmaa area by 10 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Pohjanmaa. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: pohjanmaa(a)mib.fi.

Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (North Ostrobothnia)

MiB Pohjois-Pohjanmaa organizes activities in Oulu area by 10 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: pohjois-pohjanmaa(a)mib.fi.

Pohjois-Savo (North Savo)

MiB Pohjois-Savo organizes activities in Kuopio and Eastern Finland by 6 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Pohjois-Savo. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: pohjois-savo(a)mib.fi.

Päijät-Häme

MiB Päijät-Häme organizes activities in Lahti area by 10 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Päijät-Häme. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: paijat-hame(a)mib.fi

Satakunta

MiB Satakunta organizes activities in Pori, Rauma and the whole Satakunta area by 10 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Satakunta. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! Contact us to find out more: satakunta(a)mib.fi

Uusimaa

MiB Uusimaa organizes activities in the whole Uusimaa area by 50 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Uusimaa. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! We are looking for speakers to our events, English volunteers and partnerships with companies and organizations. Contact us to find out more: uusimaa(a)mib.fi.

Other activities in the capital city / Uusimaa region:

• MiB’s English project. More information: hello(at)mib.fi ja MiB in English.

• MiB på Svenska project. More information: svenska(at)mib.fi ja MiB på Svenska.

• MiB Toastmasters Club. More information: mib.toastmasters(a)gmail.com

Varsinais-Suomi

MiB Varsinais-Suomi organizes activities in Turku the whole Varsinais-Suomi area by 15 actives. Meet moms in a FB group called Mothers in Business Varsinais-Suomi. Conversation is in Finnish but you can always post in English, too! We are looking for speakers to our events and partnerships with companies and organizations. Contact us to find out more: varsinais-suomi(a)mib.fi.

Can’t find your area from the list?

Ask more from: vapaaehtoiseksi(at)mib.fi. Read more about becoming a volunteer from our volunteering pages!