Press Release : Monday, September 11 th 2017
More Roscommon Young Entrepreneurs Wanted
“The IBYE Programme was a brilliant experience and is well worthwhile from a business perspective. My tip for anyone considering IBYE is to just do it - you' ve nothing to lose and so much to gain – it’s an outstanding opportunity”
says a young entrepreneur from County Roscommon.
More young entrepreneurs from Roscommon are wanted for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition.
Louise Ward from Local Enterprise Office Roscommon is calling on more young entrepreneurs with start-up ideas or existing businesses to enter this year’s IBYE competition before the deadline of Friday, 29 th September.
She said:
“If you’re aged between 18 and 35, or know someone who is, we’re looking for more young entrepreneurs to enter this year’s IBYE competition to represent the county. We have a €50,000 investment fund for sharing among 6 County Winners and Runners-Up along with places to be won on a Business Bootcamp later this year.”
Last year’s County Roscommon winners were Desmond Dolan, MistCalls, Cortober; Kyle McLoughlin, Posude Ltd., Boyle and Eoghan Kenny, BeltLock, Ballinasloe. Speaking about his IBYE experience, Kyle McLoughlin said:
“The IBYE programme was a brilliant help as it enabled us to refine our Business Plan, improve our profile and build confidence'
Kyle added:
“The funding side enabled us to grow our Brand"
Those who enter the IBYE competition in Roscommon will be invited to participate in an Enterprise Day in early October to help them further develop their business ideas and management skills. Now in its fourth year, Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur is run by the 31 LEOs across the country and is supported by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland.
An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., said:
“I would encourage all young entrepreneurs, between the ages of 18 and 35, to talk to their LEO about the IBYE programme and the valuable supports available throughout the various stages of the competition.”
The three competition categories are ‘Best Business Idea’, ‘Best Start-Up Business’ and ‘Best Established Business’. The deadline to enter online through www.ibye.ie is September 29th .
