Local Enterprise Week 2026-Stepping Stones to Self-Employment & Beyond

Venue:
Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork T12 A2YT
 
Date:
05/03/2026
 
Note:
By booking this event you agree to share your contact details with the organisors, for the purposes of this event.
 
Time:
11:00-13:00
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

Starting a business in Ireland and becoming self-employed is a lifelong ambition for many people. To make this journey successful requires determination and as much support as possible. Join LEO Cork City, Cork City Partnership and Dept. of Social Protection for this networking event which will highlight the supports available for business start-ups.

Free
 
 

Stepping Stones to Self-Employment and Beyond

Overview

If you are starting out on your self-employment journey or perhaps considering the next step to develop your business, at this networking event you will hear first-hand from two local entrepreneurs who turned their ambition into successful businesses.  They will share their story of starting and growing their business while availing of supports available to them.

Schedule

10:30   Registration, Refreshments and Informal Networking

11:00   Welcome by LEO Cork City, followed by presentations and interviews... 

  • Department of Social Protection (DSP)
  • Cork City Partnership (CSP)
  • Interview with Entrepreneur (Food Sector)
  • Interview with Entrepreneur (Services Sector) 
  • Q & A
  • Networking

13:00   Event Close