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NEXT STEPS IN YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
Lean for Business
Lean for Business 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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Business Development Training Courses
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Go Green
Green for Business 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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Grow Digital
A Local Enterprise Office support to help your business become more profitable and more efficient by adopting digital.
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Business Supports in Response to Trade Tariffs
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National Enterprise Awards 2025
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Welcome to The Local Enterprise Office Carlow

For an appointment to meet a Business Advisor please contact enterprise@carlowcoco.ie or call 059-9129783

The public counter is open in Enterprise House from 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm on Monday-Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays) for the scheduling of appointments only.

Upcoming Events

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09/09/2025	Future Focus: Management Development Series 2025	Book online
22/07/2025	Powerhouse – Business Break: Opportunities for Utilising AI in SMEs...	Book online
05/09/2025	Start Your Own Business Training - September	Book online
09/09/2025	Craftworks 4.0 Photography Workshop for Emerging Crafters...	Book online
10/09/2025	The Business Owners Toolkit - 10th September	Book online
10/09/2025	AI for Social Media Marketing; Enhancing Content Creation and Engagement with AI Tools ...	Book online
25/09/2025	Craft Work 4.0 – Coffee Talks - Crafting success: Monetising Creative Skills...	Book online

Latest News

26/06/2025
Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny Launch ‘Spark Series’ Vlog on Facebook: Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success Every Tuesday and Thursday...
The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are thrilled to announce the launch of the Spark Series....
24/06/2025
Carlow companies invited to seminar on How to Navigate the Cost of Doing Business ...
Titled “How to Navigate the Cost of Doing Business?”, this seminar is designed specifically for business owners, managers, and financial decision-makers who are seeking practical strategies to address and manage current cost challenges. ...
18/01/2026
Showcase 2026 – Ireland’s Creative Expo®...
Showcase Ireland’s Creative Expo® returns to the RDS, Dublin from 18th to 20th January 2026, bringing together Ireland’s most innovative and creative brands for one of the country’s largest international trade shows. The event attracts buyers from over 20 countries and more than 2,760 retailers, including buyers from Ireland, the UK, USA, Mainland Europe and the Far East....
09/06/2025
Carlow Calls for Creative Talent to Join European Sustainable Craft Workshop in Sweden...
Carlow’s creative community is being invited to take part in a unique opportunity that blends heritage crafts with sustainability and innovation on a European stage. Stone & Soul: Sustainable Lithography, Linoleum and Paper for Contemporary Artists is a three-day hybrid workshop and hackathon taking place from September 5–7, 2025, at the Craft Academy Sweden, hosted by the renowned Helliden Folk High School in Skövde, Sweden....
27/05/2025
CARLOW BUSINESS GETS CHANCE TO SHINE AT BLOOM...
A Carlow business will get the chance to showcase its brand to over 100,000 visitors at Ireland’s premier garden and lifestyle festival, Bloom, in Phoenix Park over the June Bank Holiday weekend....
26/05/2025
SUCCESS FOR CARLOW BUSINESS AT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS...
Carlow-based VisionGreen Consultancy, proudly supported by the Local Enterprise Office in Carlow County Council, has been named a winner at the 25th annual National Enterprise Awards, held in the historic Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin....
23/05/2025
Innovation Takes Centre Stage as Powerhouse Summit Launches at SETU Carlow...
The Powerhouse Network is proud to launch the Powerhouse South East Innovation Summit an exciting new event in the regional innovation calendar, taking place at South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow on Thursday, 19th June, 2025. ...
21/05/2025
UPCYCLING PC ENTREPRENEUR WINS TOP STUDENT ENTERPRISE PRIZE ...
IRELAND’S FINEST YOUNG STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS CELEBRATED...
20/05/2025
Tullow Street Set to Come Alive with Streetfest Sessions on Saturday 7th June. ...
Tullow Street in Carlow Town is getting ready to pulse with music and celebration on 7th June in the next Streetfest event called Streetfest Sessions, in association with Scramble Session....
19/05/2025
RATHVILLY BUSINESS SET FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS FINAL...
Vision Green Consultancy will represent Local Enterprise Office Carlow at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 22nd May in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. ...
16/05/2025
Launch of Public Consultation for South-East EV Strategy...
“Region 5” consisting of Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford City and County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy. ...
13/05/2025
Shop Local, Shop Carlow: A Countywide Call to Support Local Business and Tourism...
Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with Carlow Tourism, County Carlow Chamber and Network Ireland, has officially launched the 2025 Shop Local, Shop Carlow campaign ...
07/05/2025
Powerhouse Event Sparks Confidence and Growth Among Businesswomen...
A focused group of 18 local businesswomen came together this week for the first Powerhouse Business Break event, held on April 29th at Enterprise House, Carlow. Titled Wealth Creation & Financial Metrics, the session provided attendees with practical financial knowledge to drive growth, improve sustainability, and boost confidence in business decision-making. ...
29/04/2025
EmpowerHR 2025: Shaping the Future of Work in Carlow...
Carlow, Ireland – Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in partnership with County Carlow Chamber and Bank of Ireland, is set to host EmpowerHR 2025, a timely and dynamic conference aimed at addressing the future of work and the ever-evolving landscape of human resources. ...
29/04/2025
Powerhouse Event Aims to Boost Financial Confidence Among Women in Business ...
Powerhouse Empowering Businesswomen Network will hold its first sold out Powerhouse Business Break: Wealth Creation & Financial Metrics, taking place on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at Enterprise House, O’Brien Road, Carlow. ...