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National Womens Enterprise Day 2022
Celebrate NWED with LEO Waterford this October.
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Waterford Digital Awards 2022
Local Enterprise Office and Waterford City and County Council launches first Waterford Digital Awards. Deadline to apply Sept 26th 2022. Cash & Industry prizes for the winners.
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Your Waterford
Your Waterford is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Office Waterford that brings together the finest locally produced products and businesses that Waterford has to offer.
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Digital Start
For full information, determine eligibility and discover how Digital Start can give you the edge over the competition.
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Green for Micro
Green for Micro is a FREE programme that helps small businesses take the first step towards becoming more sustainable, giving you access to a green consultant who’ll show you the small changes that can have a big impact on your company - and the world around you.
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Lean for Micro
Lean For Micro is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Lean is for all companies, regardless of sector – it is not just for manufacturing companies.
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Agile R&D Innovation Fund
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Local Enterprise Office Waterford

What is the Local Enterprise Office?

We are here to help you start a business, expand an existing business and help you reach new markets.

We provide advice, information and support to you in starting up or growing your business as part of a network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices across Ireland.

Call us on 051 849905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie or visit our offices at 35 The Mall, Waterford & Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

Upcoming Events

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31/12/2022	Meet with a Business Advisor	Book online
12/10/2022	Social Media Audit	Book online
12/10/2022	Brand Awareness & Development	Book online
12/10/2022	Lunchtime Bites Waterford City - Oct 2022	Book online
13/10/2022	National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022 – Our Future, Our Way...	Book online
13/10/2022	Trading Online Voucher - Information Session 13th Oct 2022...	Book online
18/10/2022	Social Media Marketing	Book online

Latest News

05/10/2022
National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022 – Our Future, Our Way...
This year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) was launched in Waterford. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, now in its 16th year, will take place on the 13th of October with the aim of encouraging female entrepreneurship and supporting women in business across the country. ...
02/10/2022
National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022 - Meet Our Panellists...
Waterford Local Enterprise Office is teaming up with successful female entrepreneurs to celebrate this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day in the beautiful surroundings of Faithlegg House Hotel on October 13th for an evening of networking and learning....
29/09/2022
Waterford Company Revels As Ploughing Championships Returns...
Waterford company, Mac Safety Signs from Local Enterprise Office Waterford, were one of over 30 Local Enterprise Office clients who exhibited in the Local Enterprise Village....
20/09/2022
Lunchtime Bites Dungarvan
Bring your appetite and an open mind for a new series of 'Lunchtime Bites'. Each month a quest speaker will share their expertise on a business topic. ...
19/09/2022
National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022 – Our Future, Our Way...
Waterford Local Enterprise Office is teaming up with successful female entrepreneurs to celebrate this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day in the beautiful surroundings of Faithlegg House Hotel on October 13th for an evening of networking and learning....
28/09/2022
"Pitch Perfect" - Local Enterprise Office Waterford's new competition for Start Ups...
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Waterford, ArcLabs Research and Innovation Centre, Boxworks and Crystal Valley Tech have joined forces to deliver a new Start Up Competition for those with an innovative business idea or those already in business trading less than 18 months. Cash & Industry prizes to be won. ...
28/10/2022
Local Enterprise Office launches first Waterford Digital Awards ...
Waterford Local Enterprise Office, together with Waterford City and County Council are hosting their first Waterford Digital Awards. The Awards aim to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their product offering. The Awards are open to all businesses with less than 10 full time employees based in County Waterford....
08/08/2022
Waterford Local Enterprise office to host Taste Waterford Annual Business Networking Lunch...
The business networking lunch has become an annual event of many business calendars as it is a great opportunity to network, whilst enjoying a delicious three course lunch celebrating local food and local food producers. ...
04/08/2022
Bring your appetite and an open mind for a new series of 'Lunchtime Bites'....
LEO Waterford and Boxworks Co.Work.Space have joined forces to create a series of monthly lunchtime talks, titled 'Lunchtime Bites'....
27/07/2022
Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices partner to launch ‘You’re the Business’ ...
You’re the Business’ - a new digital training scheme for Irish SMEs
02/06/2022
Local Enterprise Office launches ‘Your Waterford’
Local Enterprise Office launches ‘Your Waterford’ Website showcasing Waterford’s best products and services.
24/05/2022
Waterford Designers & Makers Exhibition Launched
18/05/2022
LEO Desk Programme in Boxworks Co.Work Space
Are you working on a business idea? Or are you looking for a workspace to grow your business in Waterford City? Are you only starting and cannot commit to a long-term lease at this early stage? Then check this out......
25/04/2022
Minister English visits Local Enterprise Office Waterford ...
30/03/2022
Tech - Pre Start to Pitch programme
This free bootcamp aims to guide participants through the initial stages of developing an innovative tech business idea and bringing it to pitch stage...