Offaly County Council is committed to helping business people set up, sustain and grow. The recently established Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is assisting business start ups and existing businesses throughout the County. The Local Enterprise Office contributes to the increasing role of Economic Development within the Local Authority.

In conjunction with Offaly Enterprise Week, Local Enterprise Office Offaly is organising an event “Your Business:  Your Council”. The purpose of this event is to highlight the supports that are available to business owners, making it easy for you to do business in Offaly. Following the short presentations, there will be opportunities for you to meet with representatives from the various sections.

Agenda for the Event

6.10 pm Official Opening  - Colette Byrne, Chief Executive, Offaly Local Authorities.
6.20 pm The role of the Local Authority in Economic Development – Declan Kirrane, Director of Services, Offaly County Council
6.40 pm Planning and Development – Lorraine Mitchell, Senior Executive Planner, Offaly County Council
6.50 pm Environment – Tom Shanahan, Director of Services, Offaly County Council
7.00 pm Enterprise supports provided by the Local Enterprise Office – Orla Martin, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office

Note:  Confidential Meetings:

Individuals attending this event may request individual meetings with speakers present by indicating their area of interest at the registration desk on arrival.  Where meetings cannot be facilitated due to demand or time constraints, Offaly County Council will make contact with the applicant within seven days.

 Stands/Information Desks:         

• Local Enterprise Office
• Planning Section Offaly County Council
• Library supports Offaly County Council
• Environment – Offaly County Council