COUNTY CARLOW’S BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2020
The first week in March will see small businesses and budding entrepreneurs gather across the country for Local Enterprise Week 2020. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, thousands of attendees are expected at over 300 events across the country during the week aimed at supporting small businesses and fostering entrepreneurship.
The programme events being run by Local Enterprise Office (Carlow) for Local Enterprise Week 2020 has been launched and with a range of events taking place from the 2nd – 6th March, there is something for everyone. Events include the announcement of the winner of the County Final of the National Enterprise Awards , Age Friendly Digital Business Supports , Lean for Micro Taster , Student Enterprise Awards Activities to name just a few.
The week is an opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs to sample the range of supports that are on offer from their Local Enterprise Office related to a whole host of areas. This will include financial supports, selling, networking, Brexit support, social media workshops, LEAN programmes and sessions dealing with how to make your business more sustainable.
Kieran Comerford , Head of Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office said ; “Local Enterprise Week is a chance for small businesses and for those possible future start-ups to see the full range of supports out there for them. No matter what their business challenge or sector the Local Enterprise Offices will be putting on events for everyone, be it LEAN workshops, pitch training, trading online, sales and marketing, mastering social media, or simply, how to start a business, then it will be covered. It is also a great chance to network and broaden your connections in business so use it to the advantage of your business, or business idea.”
Successful local entrepreneurs, such as Pat Almond from Carlow Toolmaking are also lending their support to Local Enterprise Week. Pat, said; “Local Enterprise Week is a huge opportunity for any small business, or even if you are only beginning to think about starting a business. You can get out there, see the wealth of supports on offer, the networks of mentors, experts and other businesses who can help you and take advantage. The Local Enterprise Office is the best resource out there for a new business, so get out on Local Enterprise Week and see what it can do for you.”
The Local Enterprise Offices located in the local authorities and funded through Enterprise Ireland support over 7,000 small Irish businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. Since their establishment in 2014 they have helped create over 18,000 jobs and provide a range of supports to small businesses including mentoring, training and sector specific expert to help guide businesses at any stage of their development.
For more information: Kieran Comerford on 086-8252037
Event List:
2nd March 2020
- Announcement of Enterprise Awards Finalist – Networking Lunch
The theme of today’s event is 'Making It Happen' and the programme includes last year’s finalist Pat Amond talking about his experience as the 2019 Finalist
Location: Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, R93N207
Time: 12.30 to 2.30pm
By Invite Only
- Developing an Age Friendly Marketing and Digital Strategy for Your Business - Workshop
The theme of today’s event is 'Making It Happen' and the programme has a variety of guest speakers including Sharon Ginnity from Optimise Marketing
Location: Enterprise House, O'Brien Road, Carlow R93 YOY3
Cost: €15.00 – Register Online
- In School Judging of Business Plans and Display Stands
The theme of today’s event is 'Making It Happen' and the programme includes a variety of guest speakers from the Local Enterprise Office Carlow
Location: Nine Schools across Co. Carlow
Cost: N/A
3rd/4th March 2020
- LEAN for Micro Taster Event – Workshop (3rd March 2020)
The theme of today’s event is 'Making It Happen' and the programme includes a variety of guest speakers…
Location: Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow. R93 V4K5
Register Online for free
- Educational Trade Mission - Futurebuild 2020
We are currently seeking applications from suitable companies to participate in an educational trade mission to Futurebuild 2020 in the London Excel on 3rd & 4th March 2020.
Location: London
Cost: €100.00– Register Online
- Educational Trade Mission - HRC Innovation 2020
We are currently seeking applications from suitable companies to participate in an educational trade mission to Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) in the London Excel on 3rd & 4th March 2020.
Location: London
Cost: €100.00 – Register Online
5th March 2020
- The Profit Academy Taster Event - Workshop
This taster session will introduce you to the content of “The Profit Academy – Finance Development Programme” which is aimed at owner managers and key staff.
Location: Enterprise House, O'Brien Road, Carlow
Register Online for Free
6th March 2020
- Management Development Alumni Event - Workshop
The theme of today’s event is 'Making It Happen' and the programme includes all previous participants to return and talk about how the programme helped them.
Location: Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd, Mortarstown Upper, Carlow, R93 N207
By Invite Only
