19/01/2021

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS

The finalists for the National Enterprise Awards have been announced today. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on the 11th February. The finalists, selected by the Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities, represent a diverse range of businesses that are supported by the LEOs across the country. Now in their 22nd year, the awards celebrate small businesses and includes awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation along with 8 regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner....

06/01/2021

Showcase Ireland 2021

“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices...

06/01/2021

VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS AT SHOWCASE IRELAND OPEN FROM 25TH-29TH JANUARY...

“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices...

22/12/2020

LEO Final Impact Report 2019 Published

In 2019, the national Local Enterprise Office network supported over 38,000 jobs nationally

14/12/2020

OVER 80% NOW LIKELY TO ‘LOOK FOR LOCAL’ FOR GOODS AND SERVICES...

85% feel more businesses trading online than ever before • 83% planning to support more local businesses in 2021 • Surge in support for local businesses following campaigns....

26/11/2020

NEW LOOK FOR LOCAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO PROMOTE IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY...

A new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices has been launched by The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English and Minister for State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy today to encourage consumers and businesses to “Look for Local” following a challenging year for small businesses across the country....

13/10/2020

GradStart Funding Support

Up to €21,000 per year is available to fund the salary costs of hiring a graduate for a 2 year contract. This is an unmissable opportunity for SMEs to hire a new employee with the qualifications and expertise you need for your business...

13/10/2020

Request for Tender Submissions for Mentoring Services

The LEOs of County Cork are seeking tender submissions

15/09/2020

NWED

15/07/2020

Bensons Workwear Diversifies to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic...

Beni Moussa pivoted his manufacturing company's business to start manufacturing the only CE Certified medical gowns made in Ireland...

09/07/2020

Cork company targets bigger slice of pizza market with new factory...

Saturday Pizza saw demand for their delicious frozen pizza rise 150% in the first six months of 2020 - they increased production and moved to a larger premises with the help of a Business Expansion Grant from LEO South Cork...

08/07/2020

Client Focus: Opening up the country after a pandemic

08/07/2020

Client Focus: pivoting outside the box

08/07/2020

Client Focus: keeping the nation refreshed during the crisis...