On 1 February, the finalists in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2017 had the opportunity to show their wares, have a last pitch to the judges and meet the public at a dedicated event in the RDS, Ballsbridge in Dublin. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor was the guest of honour. Here is a flavour of the busy day that it was
Daniel Foran, Three, David Cronin, Three and Brian Whelan, Three
Ivan Sproule, SEAI, speaking with showcase attendees
Danny McCoy, CEO, Ibec, Sean Kelly, Kelly’s of Newport Artisan Butchers with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor
Patricia Callan, director, SFA, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Sue O’Neill, chairperson, SFA
Fiona Farrell and Joan Lucey, Vibes & Scribes
Dave Byrne, Dualtron and Sue O’ Neill, chairperson, SFA