The National Ploughing Championships are being held in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 18th – 20th September, 2018 where over 250,000 consumers will visit a 50 acre exhibition and trade arena. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the quality and high standards of goods and services supported by the Local Enterprise Office.
As part of our National Programme the Local Enterprise Offices are hosting a Local Enterprise Village to provide an opportunity for micro enterprises to take full advantage of this unique consumer event.
Each Local Enterprise Office has 1 stand available.
LEO Cavan invites Cavan based micro enterprises who are interested in availing of this stand to complete the attached 'expression of interest' form and return to our office by 24th April, 2018.
The expression of interest form is available by clicking here Please complete and return by email to localenterprise@cavancoco.ie
The cost of stands is highly subsidised and costs €500 for a 3 x 2 meter stand.
Please note that priority will be given to enterprises manufacturing their own product or offering an innovative service relevant to the audience expected at the show. Once your expression of interest form has been received it will be considered centrally and successful applicants will be advised by email Mid-May, 2018.
Chosen exhibitors will be expected to attend a client briefing and photography session at one of the following locations:
- Dublin – Crown Plaza, Blanchardstown - 20th June, 2018
- Limerick – Radisson Limerick - 27th June, 2018
Exhibitors will be advised of full details at confirmation of booking stage. The session will commence at 10am. Attendance at one of these sessions is compulsory as part of your booking. These sessions provide you with the opportunity to 1) obtain guidance and timelines on the NPA Exhibition, 2) obtain high quality photography which is used for signage, publicity and PR and 3) Tips and skills to assist you to plan effectively for the event.
Please note that set up on site will be subject to the NPA regulations. However, we envisage that setup will be scheduled for 14th, 15th and 16th September and all companies will be allocated a 4 hour set up time slot during same. No stands will be permitted to be set up the day before or morning of the event as per the NPA’s regulations.
As a participant in the ‘Local Enterprise Village’ each exhibitor will receive:
- Exhibition Space 3 x 2 meters
- 2 x Exhibitors Passes
- 1 x space in exhibitor car parking area (general parking is free at the event)
- Electricity Supply
- 2 x 13 amp Sockets (any additional electricity requirements must be booked in advance with the providers and will be subject to additional charges)
- Spot Lights x 2
- Access to PR Opportunities
- Exhibition Advice
Please note that this is first and foremost an opportunity to showcase your products and build contacts with a view to future sales as opposed to being an event to be measured by sales made over the 3 days. Food companies can serve samples only or sell products for home use.
