CHAPTER 2: DRIVING FORCE AND KEY ACTORS FOR THE HEDMARK-DALARNA CROSS-BORDER AREA: 2.2: Role of key actors in cross-border area establishment and evolution.

The article presents the role of key actors in the establishment and evolution in cross-border area of counties Hedmark in Norway and Dalarna in Sweden. Skistar, a Swedish firm operating the ski resorts in two counties, plays a crucial role to join the interests of the two communities across the border. Teknikdalen in Dalarna and Innovation Centre Hedmark facilitate business networks and offer support for accessing funding and business coaching services.