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Welcome to Local Enterprise News

Check out the latest news, updates and supports from the Local Enterprise Office. We hope you find our newsletter informative and welcome your comments and suggestions. 

The Local Enterprise Office Team

Latest News from your Local Enterprise Office
Are you a local retailer looking to enhance your business and increase profits? "Pulling Power for the Local Retailer" explores opportunities to grow your business, increase profits, grow brand awareness, motivate staff and provide high levels of customer service. Running over four evenings from 24th May-14th June, it will give retailers an opportunity to meet the challenges currently faced with positivity and innovation. 

 
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Our clients tell us about their business, their entrepreneurial journey and give their advice on starting or growing a business in a series of client case studies.  
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In the Spotlight: Rory McEvoy of Twiznight
Rory McEvoy of Twiznight was the winner of the Laois County Enterprise Awards 2016 and will go on to represent the county at the National Enterprise Awards which will be held 9th June. The National Enterprise Awards is an initiative by the Local Enterprise Offices to highlight the contribution small enterprises make to Ireland's economy. Best of luck to Rory on the 9th June! 
We sat down with Rory to ask him some questions about Twiznight and his entrepreneurial journey. Click below to have a read. 
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Laois County Council in conjunction with the Local Enterprise Office, Laois Partnership and IT Carlow are delighted to announce the launch of Inspire Rathdowney which will recruit 20 participants from the Rathdowney area and its environs and assist them through the provision of dedicated supports to explore and create new business opportunities. 
 
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Upcoming Events
18/05/2016 

How to Convert Website Visitors into Sales 

 
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31/05/2016 

Lifetime 24 for Entrepreneurs 

 
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02/06/2015

How to Shoot and Edit Marketing Videos on a Budget 
 
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Business Tips 
Are you thinking of starting a food business? Here is some great information on the supports and resources available for food start-ups in Ireland. 
 
Unsure of how Instagram could benefit your business? Click the link below for a must read article on using Instagram for your business. 
 
In the News 
What a great write up in the Independent on Alison Ritchie of Polar Ice, Portarlington. 
We are excited to see Kathleen and John Irwin of Adora Flax on Dragon's Den this Sunday evening at 9.30pm. Make sure to tune in! 
Calling all female entrepreneurs!
 
The Fuelling Ambition Roadshow takes place on 17th May 6.30-8.30pm at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. It is free to attend and you can book your place here. 
Local Enterprise Office
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Clonminam Business Park 
Portlaoise
Co. Laois 
Tel: 057 866 1800
Email: localenterprise@laoiscoco.ie
www,localenterprise.ie/laois
                                                                                         
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 9:00-5.30pm
Friday: 9.00-5.00pm
1-2pm: Closed 
Saturday-Sunday: Closed






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