Working life in Torsby is characterized by diversity and a forward-looking spirit.
Here you’ll find opportunities for both entrepreneurs and employees, in everything from industry and forestry to tourism, trade, construction, and services. In the public sector, Torsby Municipality and Torsby Hospital are the largest employers, with operations that contribute to security and development throughout the area.
Here, more businesses are started than the national average in Sweden, a sign of the entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking mindset that characterize Torsby. At the same time, quality of life is always close at hand, with nature, community, and an active local life providing balance between work and leisure.
Torsby has a strong and committed business community where the municipality and local companies have long worked together to create favorable conditions for development and growth. Its geographic location, close to both Norway and Dalarna, opens up opportunities for trade, collaboration, and new business ideas.
The business community is characterized by both diversity and specialization – here you’ll find everything from technology-intensive industries and wood processing to tourism and services. A shared success factor is the local commitment and the willingness to collaborate, regardless of company size. Torsby is also known for its entrepreneurial spirit and drive, with expertise in fields such as electronics, forestry, and tourism.
In Torsby, there are many job opportunities – both within the municipality and in the local business community. Employers can be found in a wide range of sectors, from industry, construction, and trade to healthcare, education, and tourism. Many companies are growing and looking for new employees, and the municipality is one of the largest employers in the area.
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Torsby is perfectly located close to everything, yet surrounded by nature. With good transport connections, the rest of the world is never far away. You can easily get here by car, bus, train, or plane, making travel smooth and convenient for both work and leisure.
Värmlandstrafik and the Fryksdalsbanan railway make it easy to travel both within the municipality and onwards to Karlstad, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo. From Torsby, trains run daily to Karlstad. The bus network connects the villages within the municipality, making it easy to commute or travel sustainably to leisure activities and events.
From Torsby Airport, there are regular flights to and from Stockholm Arlanda. The flight takes less than an hour and is a popular option for both business travelers and private passengers.
The E45 and E16 highways connect the municipality with the rest of Värmland, Norway, and western Sweden. From here, you can easily reach major cities within a reasonable travel time.
Torsby Municipality welcomes entrepreneurs with open arms. Whether you have an idea you want to bring to life or are considering relocating your existing business here, you’ll find support, guidance, and excellent conditions for growth and success.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, support is available in many areas. Torsby Utveckling AB (TUAB) offers free advice for new entrepreneurs and can help you with your business idea, company structure, budgeting, financing, and networking.
The municipality also collaborates with regional partners, such as Almi and other support organizations, to offer mentorship, loans, and business development assistance.
Torsby Municipality works to create favorable conditions for sustainable business development. Here, you’ll find support in locating land and premises, as well as assistance with permits and regulations.
Contact TUAB for advice on establishment matters and suggestions for available premises.
The Lots för enkel dialog (LED), or Guide for Easy Dialogue, is designed for business owners, helping you get faster handling of cross-departmental matters within the municipality.
If you’re a business owner and have a matter that requires a permit, and you’d like to discuss it with this group, you’re welcome to book a meeting, contact TUAB.
Torsby Utveckling AB (TUAB) is the joint business development company of the local business community and Torsby Municipality, offering advice, services, and information to both new and existing businesses. Through frequent visits to local companies, TUAB fosters close dialogue about operations, challenges, opportunities, and future plans. The company also organizes meetings and courses for entrepreneurs.
Do you want to start your own business or develop your existing one? Are you planning an investment or have an innovative idea or product that you need help developing? Contact us!
The business association iTorsby was founded in December 2017 to stimulate trade and services within the municipality while also strengthening collaboration between different business sectors in Torsby Municipality. Through events and various activities, the association enhances attractiveness and community spirit, helping to safeguard Torsby’s future development.
Företagarna Torsby is part of Sweden’s largest business organization, representing 60,000 entrepreneurs. Their mission is to create better conditions for starting, running, developing, and owning businesses – both in our local area and across Sweden.
Som medlem får du tillgång till rådgivning, stöd och en stark gemenskap med andra entreprenörer som vill utveckla både sina verksamheter och hela Torsbyområdet.
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