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IT was a bright and crisp Spring morning as Local Enterprise Week got off to a busy start last week.
Cllr. Liam Reilly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council officially launched Local Enterprise Week 2020.
He joined Chief Executive Joan Martin and Director of Services Frank Pentony along with Louth’s Local Enterprise Office team for the first in a series of 10 free events for business.
Louth County Council’s Head of Enterprise Thomas McEvoy explained:
‘ This week was all about encouraging local people to start and grow their businesses. Our free events for business covered topics from starting up, retail and online strategy, employment incentives, student enterprise, leadership, driving change and so much more.’
He added: ‘We want to remind business owners that the Local Enterprise Office is on hand all year round to help, advise and support, no matter what stage your business is at.’
The local Enterprise officer pointed out that the two highlights of the week included the annual celebration of International Women’s Day on Thursday evening last in conjunction with Network Louth.
It took place in The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda.
Guest speakers Deborah Somorin and Siobhan Sweeney gave fascinating presentations about ‘Stepping Up and Driving Change’ at this brilliant networking event for women.
The Louth County Final of the National Enterprise Awards at The Monasterboice Inn was the finale of the week.
Hosted by LMFM’s Gerry Kelly, the event featured a keynote address by Sonia Deasy of Pestle and Mortar, winner of the 2019 National Enterprise Award.
The event also saw the winners of the Enterprise Awards for Louth and the company that will represent Louth at the National Finals in May being announced.
Visit www.localenterprise.ie/louth for more information on the supports and events led by the Louth LEO.