The City of Kankaanpää's business services are involved in numerous different projects that develop the vitality of the area's business life.

Renewable economy as a compass for growth in North Satakunta

Implementation: 1.3.2025 – 31.5.2026

A project has been launched in the Northern Satakunta region to support companies in the region in moving towards a more sustainable and innovative economic model. The project aims to promote development processes in line with the green transition, allowing SMEs in the region to improve their environmental responsibility, create new business opportunities and reduce their carbon footprint. The project focuses on taking natural ecosystems into account in business operations and the use of innovations such as the circular economy and energy efficiency. Advisory services are available through the project in the municipalities of Kankaanpää, Jämijärvi, Karvia and Siikainen. The project is funded by a grant from the Central Finland ELY Centre, which covers a maximum of 80% of the approved costs, and municipal funding covers the remaining 20% ​​of the total project costs.

The project provides practical support, training and resources to help companies understand how an innovative mindset can bring competitive advantage and improve sustainability. It also supports networking, collaboration with research institutions and other stakeholders, and helps companies apply for funding for new sustainable development projects. The project also aims to identify best practices that can help companies in the region implement sustainable business models in practice.

This project is part of a broader regional development measure that aims to strengthen the economic structure of North Satakunta and support the region's transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. The project supports companies in the region in developing their business.

Renewable economy as a compass for growth in North Satakunta poster (PDF)
Responsibility from an SME perspective – a four-evening training series available to businesses in the area
VSME standard – a tool for SME responsibility
ISO standards in SMEs – the backbone of sustainability work
Sustainability reporting in an SME: how to get started

More information and advice

Pirita Huhtasalo
project specialist
044 577 2231
[email protected]

Support for companies in the challenges of growth and change

The experts from the Rural Enterprise Growth Steps project offer entrepreneurs in Satakunta, among other things:
• business guidance and sparring individually as needed
• project and financial advice, for example when planning investments
• profitability and liquidity calculations
• assistance in using electronic systems

Entrepreneurs are entitled to eight hours of free advice per calendar year.

Business expert, rural businesses
Annina Luotonen
ProAgria Western Finland
[email protected]
040 661 9010