Jobs and Entrepreneurship
The Municipality of Kimitoön offers business services for entrepreneurs, free of charge. Contact us for advice regarding your business or if you need to find the right contacts or business premises!
Business Services
Kimitoön offers a range of services for entrepreneurs, including free advisory support, business subsidies, recruitment guidance, and information on permits required for business activities. Public procurement and cooperation opportunities with the municipality are also available, along with communication resources tailored for businesses.
The region is known for its strong entrepreneurial spirit and favourable business climate, supported by a high number of small and micro enterprises. Its location in the Archipelago Sea makes it popular among tourists and holiday homeowners, which strengthens sectors such as trade, construction, tourism, and boating. Kimitoön is close to major cities in southern Finland, and the Dalsbruk village includes a port with an eight‑meter fairway depth. Through local networks, entrepreneurs can easily find industry contacts and partners.
- Erik Lund, Director of Economic Development, +358 50 583 6541, erik.lund@kimitoon.fi
- Minna Rehn, Business Advisor, +358 40 778 5662, minna.rehn@kimitoon.fi
- Stella Törnroth, Tourism and Destination Developer, +358 40 663 2404, stella.tornroth@kimitoon.fi
Find a job in Kimitoön!
Job opportunities within the Municipality of Kimitoön and the Wellbeing Services County of Southwestern Finland (Varha) are available through Kuntarekry.fi(go to external website), where listings are primarily in Finnish or Swedish. Other employment opportunities can be found via Job Market Finland(go to external website) and national job listing platforms commonly used in Finland.
Kimitoön’s employment services
Kimitoön’s employment services support jobseekers with registration, career guidance, job search assistance, and information on education options, apprenticeships, and work trials. The services are now handled locally in Kimitoön, and all existing customer relationships within employment services continue automatically into 2025 without any action required from clients.
Kimitoön is part of the Turku employment area, which provides central phone services and additional resources for both jobseekers and employers. The municipality also works actively with refugees and asylum seekers, coordinating with various sectors, service providers, NGOs, and volunteers to support integration, community participation, and overall well‑being.
Remote working
Remote working has become increasingly popular in Kimitoön, allowing people to spend more time in the archipelago and enjoy its beautiful surroundings. Online meetings from a terrace with a cup of coffee have become part of everyday life. In addition to working from home or a cottage, several remote‑work facilities and bookable meeting rooms are available, such as the DIT‑Center, Villa Lande, A’pelago, local libraries, and Kubu.
For those who prefer a quiet office environment, the municipality offers a free drop‑in workspace. Remote workers can book an office at the DIT‑Center in Dalsbruk for a couple of days each week, and interested users are invited to get in touch. The island’s peaceful environment, reliable work facilities, and fast internet connections support productive work, while local activities and events help create a balanced combination of work and leisure.
Erik Lund, Director of Economic Development, +358 50 583 6541, erik.lund@kimitoon.fi
Other remote working opportunities in Kimitoön: A’pelago Experience(go to external website)