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This year's NWED promises to be the best yet! Each year, this event promises a chance for women to get together and collaborate, discuss, and address the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs
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In an IEDR survey, 65% said they would buy more from their local shops if those shops had some form of click-and-collect service. Apply for a TOV to get your business online
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Since 2014,18,640 net jobs created , €81.5million in grants approved, and over 140,000 trained
Making it Happen
If you are starting a business or growing a business, South Cork Local Enterprise Office provides a wide range of high quality training programmes which are tailored to suit you.
Training 2019
Local Enterprise Office South Cork act as a “First Stop Shop” for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. The role of the LEO is to drive the development of local enterprise, putting micro and small business at the heart of job creation. We support business start-ups and work to increase the job potential on new and existing micro and small businesses
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Cork City's boundary has changed, and where you access your services may have changed too. If you live in Ballincollig, Blarney, Tower, Glanmire, Douglas, Donnybrook, Grange, Frankfield, Rochestown, or Togher, you may be affected. Click here to learn more
05/06/2019
National Enterprise Awards 2019
A global skincare company that was founded in Kildare, Pestle & Mortar, has won the top prize at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, organised by the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate Ireland’s best small businesses....
29/05/2019
Fashion Masterclass: How to Build a Fashion Brand
08/05/2019
National Ploughing Championships 2019
30/04/2019
Making it Happen - 5 Years of the LEO Network
We're celebrating 5 years of the Local Enterprise Network!
25/04/2019
Cork Boundary Change
The boundary of Cork City is changing - click to see how this affects you
13/03/2019
LEAN for Micro 2019
LEAN for Micro 2019 applications are now open!
22/02/2019
AgTech - The Future of Sustainable Agricultural Business...
Enterprise Week 2019's Flagship Event 6th March, Fota Island Resort - here's everything you need to know about the day!
29/01/2019
Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019
The search is on to find young entrepreneurs we can invest in!
28/01/2019
21/01/2019
€2 Million Investment Fund for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs 2019...
Today, Thursday 17th January, Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation together with Pat Breen T.D., Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, launched the search for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs (IBYE) 2019....
19/12/2018
Social Enterprise Development Fund 2019
The Social Innovation Fund back social enterprises that have developed a project that will add to the social and economic fabric of their community by way of social impact...
27/11/2018
The Social Enterprise Development Fund...
€1.6 million fund which will be delivered over two years; 2018 – 2020, is now open for applications....
03/11/2018
Cork & Kerry Food Market 2018
The 10th Cork & Kerry Food Market is here - learn all you need to know!
18/10/2018
National Women's Enterprise Day
Have you booked your place for National Women's Enterprise Day?...
05/10/2018
Places are booking fast for National Women's Enterprise Day...
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