Monday 4th March |
Time | Event Title | Description | Booking link |
9.00am Registration & Refreshments 9.30am Seminar starts 12.15pm Seminar ends
Hosted by LEO Louth The Fairways Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk | Unlocking Potential: A practical Guide to Introducing AI in Your Business
| The launch event for Local Enterprise Week Louth 2024, this fast-paced, dynamic seminar will demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of AI and illuminate the path on how micro and small businesses can introduce AI in a cost-effective, accessible way. Hosted by Stuart Nelson, this interactive session will help you to understand the practical applications AI can have in your businesses and how you can use it to drive progress and growth. Places are very strictly limited so early booking is recommended. | Book here |
Monday - Friday
Hosted by LEO Louth | LEO Louth Advice Clinics | We are offering Louth based companies and start-ups access to a number of Advice Clinics from Monday to Friday of Local Enterprise Week. Business Advice Clinic: General business advice for those thinking of starting a business, start-ups or established business who would like some help with specific areas. Business Advice Clinic Finance: Financial business advice for those thinking of starting a business, start-ups or established business who would like some help with Finance. | Book Business Advice Book Business Advice Finance |
6.00pm Registration & Refreshments 6.30pm Workshop starts 8.30pm Workshop ends
Hosted by LEO Louth Ardee Business Park | Idea Generation Workshop | Ideas are the starting point for development and innovation in your business. But it can be hard to find time to think and come up with new ideas. Join an Ideas Generation Workshop, as part of Local Enterprise Week, where Geraldine Johnston will create that time and space for you to think creatively. Taking place in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk, there’s a workshop near you but book early because places are limited. | Book here |
Tuesday 5th March |
09.30am - 10.30am Hosted by LEO Louth Online | Greening Your Business: First Steps and Supports | As a business owner, you know the importance of sustainability, both in business and in the world around us. What you may not know is that taking steps to drive sustainability in your business can have significant benefits on everything from efficiencies to cost savings. Join Local Enterprise Office Louth’s Pamela Kerr for an information session on how you can take the first steps on your Green Business journey. | Book here |
2.30pm - 3.30pm Hosted by LEO Meath Online | Access to Finance & Grants for your Business | This online session, hosted by Bernadette Farrell of Ace Professional Business Services, will focus on the range of financial supports available to micro enterprises, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. Bernadette will explain the different types of funding available (both grant aid and bank finance) and non-traditional forms of finance, for the various stages in business development and which type is most appropriate for each stage. | Book here |
6.00pm Registration & Refreshments 6.30pm Workshop starts 8.30pm Workshop ends
Hosted LEO Louth The Mill Enterprise Hub, Drogheda | Idea Generation Workshop | Ideas are the starting point for development and innovation in your business. But it can be hard to find time to think and come up with new ideas. Join an Ideas Generation Workshop, as part of Local Enterprise Week, where Geraldine Johnston will create that time and space for you to think creatively. Taking place in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk, there’s a workshop near you but book early because places are limited. | Book here |
Wednesday 6th March |
08.45am -1.30pm Hosted by Dundalk Chamber Carrickdale Hotel, Ravensdale, Dundalk | Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy Annual Cross-Border Conference hosted by Dundalk & Newry Chambers | Both local and global uncertainty and the continuing fallout from Brexit has created a challenging business environment. Local businesses, now more than ever, need to plan for the future, and help build a sustainable, successful All-Island Economy. The annual Cross Border Conference, hosted by Newry and Dundalk Chambers addresses themes including Skills & People, Business Supports, Sustainability, Productivity and the All-Island Economic Outlook. Key government representatives, policy officials and business advisors will set out the shape of future cross-border cooperation and their priorities for the region. Led by journalist, Mark Simpson, the event will feature thought leaders, policy makers and business leaders, each sharing insights and wisdom on building a sustainable all-island economy. It will also provide valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. | Book here |
2.00pm-4.00pm Hosted by LEO DLR Online | SPOTLIGHT: Understand and Leverage Future Trends for your Business | Companies are having to adapt to change at an unprecedented rate. With a constantly evolving myriad of tech innovations, consumer behaviours, societal changes etc causing opportunities and challenges across all sectors. Navigating this changing landscape and leveraging them to your advantage is a modern business challenge, but this event can help you. Bringing together two international thought leaders to help contextualise this modern landscape and, this event will introduce you to a toolkit to help you identify opportunities in this dynamic environment. The first session will be provided by Nancy Rademaker who will provide a deeply insightful view on new trends impacting and creating opportunities for your business. The second part will be presented by Ady Floyd from TrendHunter and will build on Nancy’s presentation, providing a toolkit to help you ensure your products and services are fit for future market needs. | Book here |
6.00pm Registration & Refreshments 6.30pm Workshop starts 8.30pm Workshop ends
Hosted by LEO Louth Creative Spark, Dundalk | Idea Generation Workshop | Ideas are the starting point for development and innovation in your business. But it can be hard to find time to think and come up with new ideas. Join an Ideas Generation Workshop, as part of Local Enterprise Week, where Geraldine Johnston will create that time and space for you to think creatively. Taking place in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk, there’s a workshop near you but book early because places are limited. | Book here |
Thursday 7th March |
7:45am Networking & Breakfast 8.15am Seminar Hosted by Drogheda Chamber of Commerce Scholar's Townhouse Hotel, Drogheda | Shielding Success: Navigating the Business Landscape with Comprehensive Insurance and Financial Wisdom Business Breakfast
| Strong financial planning and comprehensive insurance are two key pillars to help navigate your business through change and challenge. Join Drogheda Chamber for a valuable business breakfast seminar where the expert team from LHK will discuss the changing landscape of business insurance and share important insights into retirement planning, pension auto enrollment requirements, life cover and income protection. | Book here |
12.30pm to 1.00pm Hosted by LEO Kildare Online
| SPOTLIGHT EVENT: Climate Action & Sustainability: how we in Business can be part of the solution | Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Climate action is how we address it and we all have a role to play. Join acclaimed natural world broadcaster, documentary maker and climate campaigner Liz Bonnin and Ronan Murphy of Vision Green Consultancy for a fast-paced, action focused session on the role that you and your business can play in addressing climate change.
Whether you attend in-person at the Riverbank Theatre in Naas or online, this promises to be a valuable conversation that you do not want to miss. | Book here |
1.00pm - 2.00pm Hosted by LEO Cavan Online | Lunch & Learn: Streamlining Operations in Small Businesses: The Role of Digital Technologies | Join John O’Shanahan of LeanBPI, for this session, designed to provide you with clear direction as you start or continue to introduce new technologies into your business. John will share case studies, showcasing how other businesses have successfully integrated digital systems, automation, and tailored software solutions to improve efficiency, minimise errors, and focus on overall business growth. John brings a wealth of knowledge on how digital tools can revolutionise small business operations. | Book here |
6.30pm Registration & Refreshments
7.00pm Seminar Hosted by Network Louth The Gateway Hotel, Dundalk | Empowering Every Step: Building Self-Confidence and Nurturing Connections' International Women's Day
| Network Louth and Local Enterprise Office Louth are joining forces to mark International Women’s Day 2024 with this dynamic learning and networking session. In today’s fast changing world, developing strong and impactful connections is important for fostering effective working relationships. Guest entrepreneur Naomh McElhatton will share her powerful self-confidence strategies and highlight how important they are for business development, advancement in working environments, and personal achievement. | Book Now |
Friday 8th March |
12:00pm – 2:30pm Hosted by LEO Louth The Monasterboice Inn, Drogheda, Co. Louth | Local Enterprise Awards 2024
| The highlight of Local Enterprise Week is always the Local Enterprise Awards, a chance to network and celebrate the achievements of local entrepreneurs across the county. Taking place on Friday, 8th March, the event is a dynamic and energetic networking lunch. Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Alison Comyn and featuring guest entrepreneur Edel Treanor of Mullan Lighting, this dynamic and energetic networking lunch is the perfect way to round off Local Enterprise Week 2024. | Book here |
