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Making It Happen with Local Enterprise Week this March – selection of events to attend

From Mayo to Meath, there are great events organised by LEOs all across the country

To see the full programme of events, please visit localenterprise.ie/localenterpriseweek
To see the full programme of events, please visit localenterprise.ie/localenterpriseweek
Thu Feb 28 2019 - 10:00

When starting off your business, your Local Enterprise Office should be the first port of call for any questions you may have. There are 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) in Ireland, offering a range of support for those just starting out in their business, or those who want to develop. All 31 are coming together for “Local Enterprise Week” which will run from March 4th to March 8th. It features more than 300 events in LEOs around the country. Local Enterprise Week, which is supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, is a celebration of local enterprise and businesses and the events are designed to help you plan, start or grow your business in 2019.

Here are a selection of events around the country:
[For more information on Local Enterprise Week, click here.]

Cork

AgTech – The Future of Sustainable Agricultural Business

Fota Island Resort, Cork

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March 6th, 9am to 2pm

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/southcork

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

Close the Deal Sales Workshop
The Studio, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin
March 5th, 2pm to 5.30pm

To book tickets, see localenterprise.ie/DLR

Fingal

Start-Up Boot Camp
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin
March 4th, 9.30am to 4.30am

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/fingal

Kildare

The Seánie Walsh E-Commerce Initiative Masterclass
The Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare
March 6th, 9am to 1pm

To book online, see localenterprise.ie/kildare 

Laois

How to grow your business through smart marketing
Local Enterprise Office Laois
March 6th, 9am to 5pm

To book your free online ticket, see localenterprise.ie/laois

Louth

International Women's Day Networking Event
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, Co Louth
March 7th, 7pm to 9pm

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/louth

Limerick

Ready for Export? Seminar
Castletroy Park Hotel, Co Limerick
March 7th, 9.30am to 1pm

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/limerick

Mayo

Brexit workshop: topics covered include tariffs and their implications on a business, rates of tariff, VAT implications, currency fluctuations and foreign payments
Lough Lannagh Village, Castlebar, Co Mayo
March 4th, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/mayo

Meath

Retail 2019: Winning ideas and a new formula
An innovation workshop for retailers across Louth, Meath and Fingal
CityNorth Hotel, Gormanstown, Co Meath
March 7th, 8am to midday

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/meath

Oisin Geoghegan, chair of the network of Local Enterprise Offices: “Local Enterprise Week is shining a light on enterprise and the contribution small businesses make to our own economy and to society.”
Oisin Geoghegan, chair of the network of Local Enterprise Offices: “Local Enterprise Week is shining a light on enterprise and the contribution small businesses make to our own economy and to society.”

Offaly

Remote Working – Practical Insights and Approaches
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co Offaly
March 8th, 9.30 am to 2pm

For more information, see localenterprise.ie/offaly

Sligo

Write an Effective Marketing Plan
Council Chamber, Floor 1, City Hall, Quay Street, Co Sligo
March 8th, 10am to 5pm

Formore information, see localenterprise.ie/sligo

Westmeath

Introduction to Tendering
Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
March 5th, 9.30am to 1pm

Formore information, see localenterprise.ie/westmeath

Wicklow

Work smarter in business using tech
Wicklow County Campus, Rathnew, Co Wicklow
March 6th, 1.30pm to 4.30pm

For more information,see localenterprise.ie/wicklow

[ localenterprise.ie/localenterpriseweek ]

If you’d like to grow your start-up, talk to your Local Enterprise Office. Together, we can make it happen.

To find your Local Enterprise Office, see localenterprise.ie/makingithappen

Funding for Local Enterprise Offices, which work in partnerhip with Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, is provided by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.