The first nationally co-ordinated 'Local Enterprise Week' takes place around the country from March 7th to 13th 2016, and is organised by the Local Enterprise Offices in every Local Authority area (#localenterprise).
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.
All events in Offaly are free of charge. You can book online or email info@leo.offalycoco.ie to express your interest. Here are some local event highlights for Local Enterprise Week 2016:
07 March |
| 9.30 am - 4.30 pm | Time Management If you need help managing your time this course is for you. | Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore |
| 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Trading Online Voucher Scheme Information Session Find out the how and why of this grant scheme | Townhouse, Tullamore |
| 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm | Let’s Talk Business Business Clinic with LEO Offaly & Tullamore Library | Tullamore Library |
08 March |
| 9.30 am - 4.30 pm | Stress Management Understand what causes stress and how to deal with it | Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore |
| 10.00 am - 5.00 pm | Design Day Clinics Talk to the experts who have been there, done it and have the (cool) t-shirt! | Design Hub, The Junction, Axis Business Park, Tullamore |
| 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Local Enterprise Office Clinic Walk in service for all enterprise queries | Edenderry Municipal Area Office |
| 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm | Business Networking Event Networking for Business – the Benefits | Town Hall, Edenderry |
09 March |
| 10.00 am - 1.00 pm | Taking the Plunge Find out what supports are out there for StartUps | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore |
| 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Funding Your Business Growth Supports & Finance to build on your success | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore |
10 March |
| 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm | Student Enterprise Awards County Final Stands Open to the public | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore |
| 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Exporting to Grow Sales Get advice on export readiness and a road map for the issues that may be encountered. | Central Hotel, Tullamore |
| 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Local Enterprise Office Clinic Walk in service for all enterprise queries | Banagher Library |
11 March |
| 10.00 am - 1.00 pm | Local Enterprise Office Clinic Walk in service for all enterprise queries | Clara Library |
| 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm | eCommerce Made Easy Presentation, Tour & networking | eCom Park, Portarlington |
| 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Ferbane Food Campus Showcase Presentation, Tour & networking | Ferbane Food Campus, Ferbane |
