Tipperary Enterprise Week aimed at stimulating Business Growth and New Business Creation
Tipperary’s first Enterprise Week will take place during the week of 18 to 22 May when the County will host a series of events aimed at stimulating business growth and new business creation to drive economic prosperity. A programme of over 20 events offers something for everyone, regardless of whether you want to develop a business idea, start a business or grow your existing enterprise. The “Who to Talk To” events on Monday, May 18 in Clonmel and Thursday, May 21 in Roscrea are a must. The events featuring funding workshops and information stands will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet with all of the agencies charged with supporting enterprise start up and development in the county. Some of the highlights during the week will include a Retail Symposium in Nenagh which brings together leading retail experts to look at the challenges and opportunities facing the Retail Sector. A Tourism seminar in Cahir on Tuesday, May 19 focusing on the value of tourism to
Pictured at Civic Offices Nenagh to launch Enterprise Week which takes place from 18-22 May are the organising Committee with Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government Mr Alan Kelly TD and Joe MacGrath Chief Executive Tipperary County Council are: L-R Minister Alan Kelly, Nora Gubbins ETB, Gearoid Fitzgibbon NTLP, Kate Walsh Event Coordinator , Eleanor Forrest LEO, Niall Morrissey STDC, Joe MacGrath Chief Executive Tipperary Co Co and Ciarán Lynch LIT
Tipperary is a not to be missed opportunity to hear from sectoral experts and to network with product providers. The week will conclude with an Economic Prospects Breakfast for owner / managers at which they can look beyond the horizon with Philip Boucher Hayes, Broadcaster and Journalist and John Finn of Treasury Solutions.Clinics, will feature strongly throughout the week and include Agri Business with Teagasc, Energy Efficiency with Tipperary Energy Agency, Business Advice on Start-up and Expansion with the Local Enterprise Office and Supports for the unemployed to move to self-employment with the Department of Social Protection. Social Media master classes, Exporting workshops and seminars on Innovation, Procurement and Social Enterprise will take place at various locations across Tipperary. A community focused event with Connect Ireland is planned to highlight the potential of the initiative in terms of attracting foreign investment and resulting jobs for the County. Networking will feature strongly during Enterprise Week with dedicated events taking place such as the Regional Women in Business event in Adare and a Green Business 2 Business event in Thurles.
Most of the events are free however prior booking is essential. Bookings can be made at https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/
Tipperary Enterprise 2015 Week Brochure
