Are you a local business owner looking to expand your network, gain valuable insights and forge meaningful connections? Look no further than the "Connecting Our Business Community" event, hosted by Longford Local Enterprise Office. 

Event Details:

• Date: October 11th, 2023

• Time: 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm

• Location: The Longford Arms Hotel

Event Focus:

• The event's main aim is to connect small and large businesses from around the county of Longford.

• Presentations will focus on the development of sustainable supply chains by understanding local support services.

Goals:

• Facilitate stronger business connections throughout the county.

• Provide small businesses with insights into future sub-supply requirements, procurement, tender opportunities, contracting approaches, market requirements, and service delivery models relevant to various companies.

• Allow larger companies to become acquainted with the local-based suppliers available in the county.

• Foster a sense of community and collaboration within the local business ecosystem.

Speakers and Program:

• The event will kick off with presentations by economist, writer, and journalist David McWilliams.

• This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Pat McDonagh (founder of Supermacs) together with three other local business leaders.

• The event will be hosted by RTE "Prime Time" presenter Fran McNulty.

Exhibition and Meetings:

• Larger businesses from the county will exhibit at the event.

• Meeting slots for one-to-one interactions with specific businesses can be booked in advance.  Following registration, you will be issued with a link to do so.  Meeting slots will be time managed on the day.

Overall, this event offers a valuable platform for networking, learning and collaboration across the business community in County Longford.  The focus on sustainable supply chains and local support services adds depth to the event's theme, while the lineup of guests and opportunities for personalised interactions will make it a beneficial experience for all attendees.