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Latest news, updates and supports from Local Enterprise Office Wexford
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The offices of Wexford County Council will be closed from Monday 24 th December, 2018 to Friday 28 th December, 2018, inclusive. Offices will re-open on Monday 31 st December, 2018 and will close on Tuesday 1 st January, 2019.

New Portal for all Things Wexford 
WEXFORD.IE

 

 
 
A new all-inclusive on-line guide to the county of Wexford , showcasing the unique offering that our county has  to offer The official guide to Wexford, Ireland- Wexford.ie - has been launched.



 
Divided into LIVE VISIT and INVEST it gives a full run down of the county for those curious about all things Wexford.

 
Find out more: wexford.ie

South East Marketing Forum

 

 

The launch of the South East Marketing Forum (SMF) took place on Friday, 30 November in the newly renovated Greenway Manor Hotel in Waterford. The SMF is a networking group dedicated to enhancing, developing and innovating the region’s growth through business and marketing.

In attendance was over 100 marketing and business professionals from various industries with each of the five counties represented.

Workshops are scheduled across the South East throughout 2019 with a Gala Ball in May highlighting the unrecognised talent across each of the five counties. Booking is now open on www.SEMF.ie


Find out more: www.SEMF.ie
Booking: www.SEMF.ie 

IS YOUR BUSINESS WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT?

€2m Investment Fund
Three Categories:

Best Business Idea
Best Start up
Best Established Business

 


 PRE REGISTER HERE.


Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019

Taste Wexford Bespoke Food Producer Hamper Collection

 
 

Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about your corporate gifting.    Show your appreciation to those important business associates with our luxury Taste Wexford Hampers.   These exquisite Hampers are available to buy online and customers will receive free delivery within County Wexford.

The Collection is made up of 3 bespoke hampers:

• The Taster Hamper  €80

• The Cover Bean Hamper  €150

• The Gin-Tastic Hamper  €250

To order, visit  www.tastewexford.ie/hampers/

Social Enterprise Development Fund

 

 

Calling all social enterprises in Wexford! We are delighted to announce that the Social Enterprise Development Fund has re-opened for a second year. The €1.6m fund is run by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Local Authorities of Ireland, with the support of IPB Insurance and the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland, through the Dormant Accounts Fund. 

Find out more: http://www.socialinnovation.ie/social-enterprise-development/
When: Deadline for stage 1 25th January 2019

#MAKINGITHAPPEN

 

 

A number of National Programmes & Events are run by the  Local Enterprise Offices each year that are designed to assist #PreStart #Start & #Growth businesses in #MakingItHappen! Click HERE for a taster of past events.

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Upcoming Courses, Clinics & Workshops:
UPCOMING SPRING TRAINING WILL BE POSTED HERE ONCE DATES ARE FINALISED. CHECK BACK SOON
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to see all of our upcoming
training opportunities.
LEO funding:
Feasibility Study Grant
 
The Feasibility Study Grant can provide up to €15,000 in match-funding to research the viability and sustainability of a product or service and/or develop a prototype.
 
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Priming Grant
 
The Priming Grant can provide up to €80,000 in match-funding (up to €150,000 in special cases) to assist a business within its first 18 months.
 
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Business Expansion Grant
 
The Business Expansion Grant can provide up to €80,000 in match-funding (up to €150,000 in special cases) to assist a business that has been trading for more than 18 months.
 
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Other funding available:
Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters Grant
 
The Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters grant will part-fund the costs (up to €2,500) that can be incurred in investigating and researching export markets, e.g. exhibiting at trade fairs, preparing marketing material and developing websites specifically targeting overseas markets. 
 
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Vacant Property Incentive Scheme
 
If you set up a business in a vacant property then you may be eligible for a grant to help cover your fit-out costs.
By encouraging the occupation of vacant properties, Wexford County Council is supporting the appearance and attraction of an area, contributing indirectly to increased footfall for existing business.
 
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Microfinance Loans
 
- Unsecured loans from €2,000 up to €25,000

- Term from 3 to 5 years

- Reduced Interest Rate 6.5% (6.8% APR) for LEO clients

- Flexibility on repayment terms
 
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Trading Online Voucher
 
Small businesses in Wexford can apply for a digital voucher (up to €2,500) to help their businesses trade online.
 
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DID YOU KNOW?

In the Leinster region (excluding Dublin), SMEs generate an average of 20 jobs through their website per year.

[Source: SME Digital Health Index 2018]
Keep in Mind:

 
Looking to do some market research to help grow your business?

Or maybe you'd like to research a prospective employer or partner company?

Under their 'Work Matters' programme, you can avail of the following business resources FOR FREE at your local library in County Wexford: VisionNet, Business.ie and Mintel.

Click here for more information.
 
Enterprise Ireland has a range of supports to help businesses navigate Brexit. With their support, you can enable your business to mitigate the risks posed by Brexit and capitalise on the opportunities it presents.

Find out more here.

USEFUL RESOURCES 

 
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY MONITOR
 
The Economic & Community Monitor holds a wealth of information about County Wexford that may help to inform your business strategy and development.

You can view the information contained in the Economic & Community Monitor here.
 
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WORKPLACE INNOVATION TOOLKIT

This online tool from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation will help businesses to self-assess their operations in terms of four key pillars: Employee Engagement, Innovation, Productivity and Training.

Based on this self-assessment, the toolkit will then signpost relevant supports that will help to improve and grow the business.

Businesses can use the Workplace Innovation Toolkit  for free by clicking here.

Local Enterprise Office - Wexford
Phone: 053 919 6020

Email: info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed

Address:
Wexford County Council,
Carricklawn,
Wexford
Y35 WY93









 
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