Skien By (Skien City) is an association for businesses and property owners in the center of Skien. The goal of Skien By is to encourage people to use the city! The association works to promote Skien center as an exciting place for business, culture, and settlement.
Skien By aims to create an active center where trade is the focus. At the same time, the association facilitates new businesses to establish themselves and existing businesses to operate for many years to come.
Skien By focuses on the expertise of the business owners in the center, good hospitality, and unique concepts. At the same time, Skien By aims to present Skien as "The small big city" and will appear modern but with a historical foundation.
The association also works to create good and positive attitudes among all who use the center of Skien.
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