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CARLOW’S LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2023


SIX EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR CARLOW’S LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2023


Monday 6th March 2023 – 12 noon – Trading Online Voucher Seminar (Online)

The Trading Online Voucher (TOV) scheme is a financial incentive to small businesses to develop or enhance their ability to trade online. Under the scheme a qualifying business may apply for funding to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser.



Tuesday 7th March 2023 – 2pm – Student Enterprise Awards County Final Second Level Students from across County Carlow battle it out to be the County Carlow representatives to go forward to the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards



Wednesday 8th March – 11.00am to 12.30pm - GREEN, SUSTAINABILITY & COMPETITIVENESS

The Green Panel aims to inform, inspire, and engage owner managers and their key staff in how they can implement Green technologies, processes and products to their business in order to be more competitive.



Wednesday 8th March 2023 – 11.45am-2.00pm Powerhouse – International Women’s Day

Local Enterprise Office Carlow hosts the Powerhouse – Digital Marketing Event to mark International Women’s Day. The event will consist of a panel of successful women being Annette Fox CEO of Carlow County Development Partnership, Norah Ryan Managing Director of Barrow Consultancy & Training Carlow, Melissa Doyle Business Advisor in Carlow Local Enterprise Office and Joanne Sweeney as MC.



Thursday 9th March 2023 – County Final – National Enterprise Awards 2023

One SME will be chosen to go forward to the National Enterprise Awards. Shortlisted be announced shortly.



Friday 10th March 2023 – 12noon-2.00pm The Business Panel with Anton Savage

Carlow County Council - Local Enterprise Office in association with County Carlow Chamber are delighted as part of Local Enterprise Week to host "The Business Panel" with Anton Savage and an accomplished panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders including Rowena Dooley of Dooley Motors, Lynda Bolger of Flag Lane Marketing, Kieran Comerford, Local Enterprise Office, Seamus Lancester, Dolmen Precision & Engineering and Michael Quinn of Robert Quinn Limited.

The Panel will share their extensive knowledge, experience and advice and will consider challenges and opportunities which exist for businesses aiming to achieve success in the current conditions.




5 National Spotlight Events (Online & Free to attend)


Monday 6th March – 9:30am to 11.30am

FIRST STEPS TO EXPORT SUCCESS

Considering expanding into international markets? Or are you an early-stage exporter? Then this Spotlight event is for you. This webinar is designed to outline the steps to export success.


Tuesday 7th March – 9.30am to 1:00pm

YOU’RE THE BUSINESS @ LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK

No matter where you are on your digital journey, You're the Business is the programme to help you go further. As part of Local Enterprise Week, Google are hosting three online trainings, live from Google in Dublin, for businesses that are looking to Get Online, Grow Online, or Go Global.


Wednesday 8th March – 11.00am to 12.30pm

GREEN, SUSTAINABILITY & COMPETITIVENESS

The Green Panel aims to inform, inspire, and engage owner managers and their key staff in how they can implement Green technologies, processes and products to their business in order to be more competitive.


Thursday 9th March – 2.30pm to 3.30pm

DRIVE COST SAVINGS WITH LEAN

Looking for ways to improve competitiveness and productivity in your business? This online panel discussion is a must for all businesses ambitious for growth.


Friday 10th March – 10:00am to 11:30am

INNOVATE FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Innovate: to introduce improvements through new methods, ideas or products. Hosted by Noel Davidson of The Entrepreneurs Academy, this lively event will feature expert speakers. It will also outline the range of government and financial supports to drive innovation in your business.



For further information:

Kieran Comerford 086-8252037


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