Drogheda Independent

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THE Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Louth has announced a program of 12 free networking and learning events for business owners across the county in March.

These innovative and free events will take place in various locations in Louth from March 4th to March 9th.

‘March is fast approachin­g, and all thoughts turn to enterprise here in County Louth,’ said Thomas McEvoy, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Louth.

Retailers will benefit from practical workshops in both Drogheda and Dundalk, focusing on engagement with customers to drive greater sales and loyalty.

SME’s will learn from Francis Verling about how to sell successful­ly and seal the deal.

Louth’s Internatio­nal Women’s Day celebratio­ns with be led by Network Louth, the networking organisati­on for women in business and enterprise. Their event will feature an intensive branding and communicat­ions workshop from broadcaste­r Alison Comyn.

Drogheda and Dundalk Chambers will both host learning and networking events during the week. Drogheda will launch Skillnet M1 and stage a speed networking event while Dundalk will deliver events on cyber security and employment supports.

The food producing community are invited to a workshop on food hygiene and compliance hosted by the Boyne Valley Food Network in the North East Food Hub in Ardee.

Refresh Boyne, hosted by The Mill Enterprise Hub in Drogheda, will examine the future of technology in entertainm­ent with Glen Killane, MD of eir TV and eir Sport.

Geraldine Johnson will deliver a Business communicat­ions workshop, while the Regional Developmen­t Centre will host one-to-one entreprene­ur clinics.

The week will wrap up with the Louth final of the National Enterprise Awards where the 3 category winners will be announced. One outstandin­g company will go forward to represent Louth in the National Enterprise Awards at the Mansion House in Dublin in May.

Thomas concluded: ‘Local Enterprise Week is also a great opportunit­y to meet the Local Enterprise Office Louth staff and learn about the supports and services available to SME’s. All Local Enterprise Week events are free of charge and can be booked by visiting www.localenter­prise.ie/Louth.’

Local Enterprise Week Louth is hosted by the Local Enterprise Office, which is part of Louth County Council.

The LEO is the first port of call for anyone in business or thinking of starting a business and provides a range of services and supports for entreprene­urs. Find out more by calling 1890 202303 or visiting www.localenter­prise.ie/louth.

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Thomas McEvoy, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Louth.

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