Press Releases

Almost 3,700 new jobs created in businesses supported by LEOs in 2016

A net total of 3,679 new jobs were delivered in 2016 by the 6,846 small businesses from across the country that have been supported by Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), according to the results of the latest LEO annual jobs survey published by Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD

Rebel Chilli to represent LEO Cork City at National Enterprise Awards 2017

Cork company, Rebel Chilli, has been selected to represent LEO Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards on May 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. Founder of Rebel Chilli, Paul Moore, will be in with a chance of winning one of 12 Awards on offer and his share of the €40,000 national prize fund f...

Local Enterprise Week 2017

A wide range of events are scheduled in Cork city, covering retail / food / Brexit / digital / franchising / succession planning and many others which will be of interest to those involved in the micro business sector in the city.

Brexit-Proof Your Business

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber, in association with Local Enterprise Offices, Cork, are delighted to host ‘Brexit-proof your business’ which will take place during Local Enterprise Week 2017. The impending Brexit will mean that companies will face changes, opportunities and challeng...

Local Enterprise Showcase Award Winners 2017

A talented Westmeath leather designer was announced as overall winner of the inaugural Local Enterprise Showcase Awards at the R.D.S. in Dublin this week. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) initiative is aimed at supporting the Irish Craft and Design sector.