‘Making it happen’ at Local Enterprise Week

Businesses across Meath are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics at this year’s Local Enterprise Week.

The initiative of the local enterprise offices takes place from the 7th to 11th March with over 220 events for businesses and entrepreneurs taking place in person and online across the country.

The theme of this year’s event is 'Making It Happen' and is focused on helping businesses to look forward and to future proof themselves for the years ahead.

LEO Meath will host eight local events, including a Start Your Own Business Course, Managing & Promoting your Brand Online Workshop as well as a Focus on Food with a seminar on the Food Export Journey.

Digital marketing clinics will be available to book and Instagram, Wordpress and Financial Forecasting all feature as stand alone events.

Along with the specific local events the Local Enterprise Offices have 12 national Spotlight events that are available online, taking place across the week and open to all small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.

These events are free to join online and cover everything from digitalisation and exporting to future proofing your business and boosting your business online.

Caoimhe Delany, Business Advisor from LEO Meath said: " Local Enterprise Week is an opportunity for Meath businesses to interact and connect with the LEO Meath and see the full range of supports that are available over the course of our week long event.

There will also be a chance to network and build connections with other busineses in Meath as we conclude Local Enterprise Week with our March Meath Business Owners Network meeting which we run in partnership with Meath Chambers”

Meath County Council Chief Executive Jackie Maguire said: “After a difficult two years for many small businesses and start-ups in Meath, I am looking forward to Local Enterprise Week 2022 which is focus for many businesses who wish to take stock of their current business and make economic progress over the next 12 months.

"The week is packed full with online events and I urge everyone no matter what stage they are in business to look at the fantastic selection of events available, most of which are free of charge.

“Small businesses are vital to our local economy and LEO Meath has supported many businesses through the last 24 months and their support plays a very important role in helping businesses thrive throughout the county.

“They have a highly experienced team, who are on hand to help, support and advise potential start ups and existing small businesses situated throughout county Meath.”