Local Enterprise Week 2017

5th March to 10th March 2017

Local Enterprise Week 2017

The first nationally co-ordinated 'Local Enterprise Week' takes place around the country from March the 5th - March the 10th 2017. Organised by the Local enterprise Offices, these events aimed at anyone thinking of starting a business, new startups and growing

Welcome to our Local Enterprise Week newsletter!

We have lots happening as part of Local Enterprise Week taking place nationwide from 5th-10th March including the County & Student Enterprise Awards. We have a full week of free events, workshops and seminars! Be sure to make the most of them!

Orla Martin, Head of Enterprise

Offaly Events Schedule

Monday 6 March

2 pm - 5 pm
The Junction, Axis Business Park

Innovate your Way to Success
Speakers at this event include Hugh Henry, Bord na Mona, Patents Office & Enterprise Ireland.

7 pm - 10 pm
Town Hall, Edenderry

Starting your own Business
6 evening course perfect for anyone considering starting up their own business. €70 or free to anyone in receipt of JSA/JSB

Tuesday 7 March

8 am - 9.30 am
Radisson Hotel, Athlone

Get your Business Brexit Ready – InterTrade Ireland Event
Find out about business planning, currency hedging, innovation, diversification and more.

12 noon - 2 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs – AIB & Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce
Guest Speaker: Dr. Anne Cusack, Critical Healthcare

2 pm - 5 pm
Town Hall, Edenderry

Office – Meet a LEO Advisor
Book a meeting to see how the Local Enterprise Office can help you.

8 pm - 10 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

Expand your Horizons 2017
National Rural Network & Teagasc Event

Wednesday 8 March

9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Offaly County Council Offices, Tullamore

Finance Mentoring Clinic (Sarah McGuinness)
50 minute mentoring sessions available. Booking essential.

2 pm - 5 pm
Civic Offices, Birr

Office – Meet a LEO Advisor
Book a meeting to see how the Local Enterprise Office can help you.

Thursday 9 March

9.30 am - 2.30 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

Student Enterprise Programme County Final
Open to the public from 1.30 pm. Awards announced at 2 pm.

3 pm - 5 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

Master class on the key factors to grow a business
Speaker: Blaise Brosnan. “How can you become a more Commercially Successfully Business?”.

6.30 pm - 9 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

National Enterprise Awards County Final 2017
Ceremony open to all. Guest Speaker: Blaise Brosnan. “I Dare You --- Win the Debate in Your Own Head”.

Friday 10 March

10 am - 1 pm
Clara Library

Office – Meet a LEO Advisor
Book a meeting to see how the Local Enterprise Office can help you.

11 am - 1 pm
Tullamore Court Hotel

Online Workshop (Trainer: Aspire)
Businesses can apply for grants of up to €2,500. This session will help you get an application ready for the Online Voucher Scheme.

11 am - 2 pm
Croghan Hill Stables

Outdoor Networking Event
Croghan Hill Guided Walk/Networking – See your Business from a Different Perspective! Includes lunch in Castle Barna Golf Club, Daingean.

SMEs