Countdown begins ahead of Local Enterprise Week 2023
OVER a hundred events aimed at small Limerick businesses and budding entrepreneurs will be taking place during Local Enterprise Week 2023, to help start-ups or existing businesses grow in the region.
Around 200 online and in-person workshops will run from March 6 to March 10 in Limerick and across the country as part of the Local Enterprise week run by the Local Enterprise Office and supported by Enterprise Ireland.
This year, there will be a ‘Key Principles’ series, which focuses on highlighting best practice for start up companies in Limerick, including green, digital, sales and finance and networking events to encourage Limerick entrepreneurs to support one another and their businesses.
Deirdre O’Neill, Senior Regional Development Executive with Enterprise Ireland, said: “Enterprise Ireland is delighted to support and be involved in Local Enterprise Week - working closely with the Local Enterprise Offices across the year, this week is a chance for small businesses to focus on key areas, the areas where they can make a real difference for their future ambitions.”
“This may be in relation to digitalization or becoming more sustainable, or those who have ambition to grow internationally and begin to find new markets,” she added.
Vincent Murray, Director of Economic Development and Planning with Limerick City and County Council said: “Local Enterprise Week offers a great opportunity for anybody who wants to start or grow their business to get inspired and motivated.
“Events during the week will give you insights and add to your knowledge on important topics that can make a real difference to your business competitiveness.
“If you are a business who wants to grow, internationalise or innovate, then there is something for you at Local Enterprise Week and we would encourage every small business out there to see what is happening in their area this year and take that next step.”
Describing the week as having “something for everyone”, Mike Cantwell, Head of Enterprise at LEO commented: “Local Enterprise Week is an opportunity for any business or potential entrepreneur - it allows you take stock of where you are, see where you can grow, where you can innovate and to see what resources are available on your doorstep.
“There is something for everyone and for those who maybe always had that ambition to start on their own, or a have idea, this is the week to see how to get started and make it happen.”
In-person events being held in Limerick include: Idea Generation Workshop, Killmallock, a HR seminar in the Absolute Hotel, Limerick city, ‘Steps to self-employment’ - one day course with West Limerick Resources, Newcastle West and an evening seminar on Increasing Customers and Sales with Paraic O’Maille SMACHT in Castletroy.
Details for all online and in person events taking place across the country during Local Enterprise Week are available online.