2017 highlights from all 31 Local Enterprise Offices show that collectively

• 7,135 new jobs (gross) and 3,760 jobs (net) created by LEO-backed client companies, with jobs growth across every county.
• 30,373 people participated in LEO business training programmes.
• 8,393 mentoring assignments were provided to small business owners to give guidance and advice around key business issues.
• 1,179 business projects received direct financial assistance from LEOs.