Local Enterprise Week commences on Sunday, 4th March with the National Final of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) in Dublin. Organised by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices across the country, the Local Enterprise Week events are aimed at anyone thinking of starting a business, new start-ups and growing SMEs.
Throughout the week LEO Cork City has organised events covering retail / customer service / digital / GDPR / food / finding customers / funding ... and more.... which will be of interest to those involved in the micro business sector in the city. The week will also be a good opportunity for people to learn from the experiences of others, get practical advice and make new contacts. More information on events can be viewed below.
Sunday, 4th March
| Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) Final | The Google Foundry, Dublin | 12.00 | Invite only |
Local events ...
Monday, 5th March
| Customers First - Setting Cork Apart | Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork City | 08.30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Entrepreneurs of the Future (for northside secondary schools in the city) | The Commons Inn, New Mallow Road, Co. Cork. | 12:30 | Invite only |
| Food Service - Meet the Buyer | Maryborough Hotel, Douglas, Cork | 14:00 | Free Event - Book here |
| Growth in a Digital World | AIB, 66 South Mall, Cork | 18:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Tuesday, 6th March
| Be inspired by 'Design and Innovative Thinking' | Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire,
Co. Cork | 09:15 | €30 - Book Here |
| Building Your Brand: Seven Steps to Success | Bank of Ireland Workbench, 70 St. Patrick's Street, Cork | 12:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Finding Your First Customer! | Board Room, Port of Cork, Custom House
Street, Cork | 17:30 | Free Event - Book here |
Wednesday, 7th March
| Business Advice Clinic | LEO Cork City, City Hall,
Anglesea Street, Cork | 09:30 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Trading Online Voucher (TOV) Information Seminar | Clayton Hotel Silver Springs,
Tivoli, Cork. | 09:30 | Free - Book Here |
| Funding Opportunities with InterTradeIreland | Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas,
Cork. | 09:30 | Free - Book Here |
| Partnership and Enterprise | Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork | 11:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Being 'Customer Ready' rather than 'Investor Ready' | Creative Zone, Q.Floor, Boole Library, UCC | 13:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Books for Business: Titles to Inspire | Central Library, Grand Parade,
Cork. | 18:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Thursday, 8th March
International Women's Day 2018
'Push for Progress' | Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork | 09:30 | €30 - Book Here |
UCC CUBS Conference 2018
'Workforce of the Future' | Cork Opera House | 09:45 | €50 (for the business
Community) www.corkoperahouse.ie |
Launch of the Lord Mayor's Multi Generational
Family Business Awards | Lord Mayor's Chamber, City Hall,
Anglesea Street, Cork. | 15:00 | Invite only |
The Entrepreneurial Mystery Tour | Starting at New Civic Offices, City Hall,
Anglesea Street, Cork. | Departing
18:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Friday, 9th March
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- a simple guide for small businesses | Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork | 09:30 | Free Event - Book here |
| CIT Prize for Innovation | Nexus Centre, CIT Campus, Bishopstown, Cork | 11:00 | Invite Only |
