Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week is taking place 14th to 21st November and consists of a series of key events to support businesses by providing expertise in growth sectors, helping business embrace the digital age, facilitating networking and supporting our local communities. Events are taking place across the country and will give participants the chance to showcase their businesses to a wider audience, make valuable contacts and get advice from key industry experts.
Attend the Launch Event - Let's Connect
'Let's Connect' is the official launch event of the National Enterprise Week.
The 'Let's Connect' Conference is in association with Startup Ireland and the DCU Ryan Academy. ‘Starting and Accelerating your Business’ is the theme of the event, there will be various presentations and the opportunity to hear the views of distinguished panels of entrepreneurs and business experts as well as the chance to connect with others from the business world.
Date: Monday, 17th November 2014
Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Mansion House, Dublin 2
RSVP:www.bankofireland.com/events
Let's Connect Agenda
9:00am: MC Anton Savage
9:05am: Lord Mayor, Christy Burke
9:15am: Richie Boucher, CEO, Bank of Ireland
9:45am: Panel Discussion:
The Entrepreneurs– ‘Their journey’
Wayne Byrne, Oxymem
Greg Moore, Glanola Ltd
Eimear O'Carroll, Restored Heating
10:20: Panel Discussion:
The ‘Corporates’ – ‘How big business can support small business’
Liam Halpin, Dell Ireland
Tom Hayes, Enterprise Ireland
Colin Goulding, Google for Entrepreneurs
Wayne Murphy, Bank of Ireland Accelerator Programme
10:50: Coffee Break and Enterprise Village
11:25: Panel Discussion
'Creating the right conditions for Entrepreneurship'
Moderator: Eoin Costello, Startup Ireland
Prof Tom Cooney, DIT
Eamon Leonard Chief Officer Web Summit
Karl Aherne, Wayra
Leonara O'Brien, Pharmapod
12:00: Enterprise Village
Bank of Ireland
Local Enterprise Office
Management Works
Connect Ireland
Startup Ireland
VC/Angel Investors
Incubators/Accelerators
Types of Events during National Enterprise Week
Seminars and Events
Guest speakers and industry experts will offer insights into all aspects of business at seminars and events across Ireland. You can network with like-minded local business people and share knowledge with other entrepreneurs.
Show your Business
Show Your Business events give you the opportunity to promote your business in the community at your local Bank of Ireland branch. It's the perfect opportunity to reach out to consumers, get exposure for your business and network with other local entrepreneurs.
Credit Clinics
Designed to help small and micro business owners understand Bank of Ireland's credit application process. Bank of Ireland will take you through the lending process and financial fundamentals of cash flow analysis and working capital cycles. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice on applying for credit to get a better understanding of what’s involved.
Attend a National Enterprise Week Event
Find out what events are part of Bank of Ireland's National Enterprise Week here
