Business Services
Rantasalmi supports businesses at different stages, from starting a company to developing and growing existing operations. Guidance is available for entrepreneurs, companies considering relocation and businesses looking for networks or development opportunities.
Support may include advice related to:
- starting a business
- business development
- local business networks
- funding and development opportunities
- business location and investment enquiries
The municipality works together with regional development partners and business support organisations to guide entrepreneurs to the right services.
Business contact
For business enquiries, contact:
Antero Peiponen
Business Coordinator
antero.peiponen@rantasalmi.fi
Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Build and grow your business in Rantasalmi
Entrepreneurship is an important part of local vitality in Rantasalmi. The municipality supports business development in cooperation with regional development actors and encourages entrepreneurship in sectors such as tourism, services, food production, forestry and creative industries.
Entrepreneurs can seek guidance on business planning, growth opportunities, partnerships and development projects. Businesses can also be directed to regional advisory and funding services.
Rantasalmi’s scale and networks can offer practical advantages for small businesses, entrepreneurs and innovative rural enterprises.
Need development advice?
Contact the Business Coordinator for business development support and partner networks.
Antero Peiponen
Business Coordinator
antero.peiponen@rantasalmi.fi
Employment and Job Opportunities
Work opportunities in Rantasalmi
Rantasalmi offers employment opportunities in municipal services, local businesses, rural livelihoods and seasonal sectors such as tourism. In addition to local employers, residents may also access opportunities through the wider regional labour market.
Open positions in Rantasalmi Municipality are published through Kuntarekry, Finland’s public sector recruitment service. Through Kuntarekry, jobseekers can browse vacancies, submit applications and find information on careers in municipal services. (kuntarekry.fi)
In addition to municipal jobs, employment opportunities in the area may be available through local companies, entrepreneurship and regional employment services.
Working for Rantasalmi Municipality
Municipal positions may include opportunities in education, administration, technical services, wellbeing services and other municipal sectors.
Kuntarekry is the primary recruitment channel for municipal vacancies and the recommended place to follow open positions and submit applications.
Looking for opportunities or planning to relocate?
If you are considering moving to Rantasalmi for work, the municipality can help direct enquiries related to living, local services and business opportunities.
Recruitment and enquiries
Municipal vacancies and applications:
Kuntarekry (Public Sector Recruitment Service)
Business Plots and Premises
Space for business and investment
Rantasalmi offers opportunities for business location and investment, including business plots, industrial sites and premises suitable for different business needs. Municipal services can provide information on available locations, land-use matters and development opportunities.
Businesses considering relocation or expansion can discuss suitable locations and infrastructure with the municipality.
The public map service can also be used to view plot and location information.
Business location enquiries
For information on business plots and premises, contact:
Mauri Ruuskanen
Technical Director
mauri.ruuskanen@rantasalmi.fi
or
Antero Peiponen
Business Coordinator
antero.peiponen@rantasalmi.fi
Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
Supporting rural entrepreneurship
Agriculture and rural livelihoods remain an important part of life and business in Rantasalmi. Farming, forestry and related rural enterprises contribute significantly to local vitality.
Support and guidance are available through regional rural administration services for matters related to agricultural support, advisory services and rural livelihoods.
Rantasalmi also offers a strong operating environment for rural entrepreneurship and businesses linked to natural resources, food production and sustainable land use.
Rural services contact
For rural administration matters, contact:
Sirpa Leväinen
Rural Services Manager
sirpa.levainen@rantasalmi.fi
Remote Work and Living in Rantasalmi
Work remotely in the heart of Lakeland Finland
Rantasalmi offers an attractive setting for remote work, entrepreneurship and multi-location living. Many people are drawn by the possibility of combining work with space, nature and a high quality everyday environment.
Remote workers can benefit from:
- peaceful living close to nature
- housing options in village and lakeside settings
- local services and community life
- opportunities to combine work and outdoor lifestyle
Rantasalmi can offer an alternative for people seeking a better balance between work and everyday life.