Aimed at anyone thinking of starting a business, new start-ups and growing SMEs, over 300 events are being planned across every county in Ireland including workshops, seminars, networking evenings and business advice clinics.
The first-ever Local Enterprise Week will also showcase the wide range of supports available to Ireland's small business community, from grants to mentoring and from training to business advice.
The Local Enterprise Offices, which are the first-stop-shop for Ireland’s small businesses, are the driving force behind Local Enterprise Week, working in partnership with other state bodies and agencies, third level institutions, Chambers of Commerce, Community Enterprise Centres and the private sector.
The full calendar of events for Local Enterprise Week will be available through www.localenterprise.ie and by searching #localenterprise on social media. Most events are free of charge and all local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to take part.
Here are some local event highlights for Local Enterprise Week 2016:
Monday 7th March | Time | Venue |
Facebook for Business - Beginners | 9.30am-5pm | The Hive, Carrick on Shannon. |
Student enterprise Awards – County Final 2016. | 9.30am-3pm | The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. |
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Tuesday 8th March | Time | Venue |
Green Business Event | 10am-12pm | Mohill Enterprise Centre, Mohill. |
National enterprise Awards – County Final | 12.30pm-2.30pm | The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. |
Get Export Ready | 2-5pm | The Hive, Carrick on Shannon |
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Wednesday 9th March | Time | Venue |
Company Law – What you need to know – Breakfast Briefing | 8am-10am | The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon |
Website Reviews for Business | 9.30am-5pm | The Hive, Carrick on Shannon. |
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Thursday 10th March | Time | Venue |
Content, Imagery and the power of storytelling. | 9.30am-1pm | The Hive, Carrick on Shannon. |
Start Your own Business Training | 7-10pm | Mohill Enterprise Centre, Mohill |
Leitrim Business Network | 7-9pm | The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. |
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Friday 11th March | Time | Venue |
Sources of Finance | 8am-10am | The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. |
Introduction to designing your own free artist’s website. | 9.30am-5pm | The Hive, Carrick on Shannon. |
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Places at events are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment: www.localenterprise.ie/Leitrim
