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Welcome to Local Enterprise News

Thanks to all who took part in Local Enterprise Week! 


Thank you to all who attended dynamic business events in Wexford for Local Enterprise Week! If you want help in #MakingItHappen when planning, starting or growing your business with your local enterprise office here in Wexford go to https://www.localenterprise.ie/wexford

AMERICAN VC FUND LOOKING FOR IRISH START-UPS

The Irish International Business Network, www.iibn.com is hosting an event with Connecticut Innovates and its VC arm, Venture Clash, on Wednesday 27th March at Beauchamps Solicitors, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, at 6pm.

CI’s aim is to attract top companies to locate their US hubs in Connecticut, which is half way between New York and Boston, so in the centre of everything on the US east coast. Costs are considerably lower in CT than in either NY or Boston and direct flights can be had for as little as €220 return. Connecticut itself is really quite gorgeous and CI seem to like Irish companies in particular.
Make sure to register because the spaces are limited.



Date: 27th March 6pm
Location:  Beauchamps Solicitors, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
Registration and Further Information: CLICK HERE

Upcoming Skillnet Courses

This spring Wexford Chamber Skillnet are proud to deliver a range of new training courses, alongside their popular existing programmes.
They have listened to your requests and are now delighted to unveil their training programmes for Spring 2019.

 

Registration and Further Information: CLICK HERE

Safeguard Your Company Sheridan Insurance



Date: 27th March
Location:  McCarthy Suite, Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford
Registration and Further Information: tmorgan@sheridan.ie

 Carlow Sustainability Festival






Date: 15th April 
Location:  Delta Sensory Gardens Carlow
Further Information: CLICK HERE

Opportunities to be part of the Creative Schools’ Creative Associate Team

The Arts Council is seeking to expand its panel of Creative Associates to support the delivery of the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools initiative. Creative Associates are artists, creative practitioners and teachers with a deep understanding of creativity and its potential to transform the lives of children and young people. 

Creative Associates will match the needs of schools to arts and creative opportunities in their locality. They will identify potential areas for improvement and will inspire, energise and drive schools forward in addressing these. Through this pioneering initiative Creative Associates will have the chance to shape the place of the arts and creativity in Irish schools.

For further information and how to apply CLICK HERE



Closing Date: 5pm on Monday April 1st 2019.
Registration:  http://www.artscouncil.ie/creative-schools/schools/

Head to our BREXIT web support centre to Brexit proof your company



 

The 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first stop-shop’ for anyone seeking information and supports on starting or growing a small business in Ireland. As hubs of expert advice, information and practical supports, dedicated Local Enterprise Office teams can help you manage your Brexit response through:

  • Scorecards to help with planning
  • One-to-one mentoring
  • Specialist training and consultancy
  • Financial supports
  • Access to worldwide support networks
  • Dedicated Brexit events

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE CENTRE

The IOAC is a great choice for corporate event days, evenings and team bonding activities. 
They are flexible when it comes to putting packages together and design a programme based on what you would like to do and the timescale that suits you.
They have a huge variety of outdoor activities including High Ropes, Battlezone Archery, Crate Stacking, Team Challenges and much more besides. 

 Further Information: https://www.ioac.ie/

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Upcoming Courses, Clinics & Workshops:
Twitter for Business - Beginners (Gorey)
20th March 
 
Book Online
Manual & Computerised Payroll
26th March 
 
Book Online
Facebook for Business - Beginners (Enniscorthy)
26th March 
 
Book Online
Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation
27th March 
 
Book Online
Introduction to Email Marketing
4th April
 
Book Online
Twitter for Business - Advanced (Wexford)
5th April
 
Book Online
Facebook for Business - Advanced (Gorey)
9th April
 
Book Online
Working with a WordPress Website
16th April
 
Book Online
CLICK HERE
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.
 
Find Out More
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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.
 
Find Out More
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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.
 
Find Out More
Wexford.ie
 
The official guide to Wexford, Ireland- Wexford.ie - a new all-inclusive on-line guide to the county of Wexford, showcasing the unique offering that our county has for people who wish to live, visit or invest here, through stunning visuals and comprehensive information has been launched. Click below to discover more.
 
LEAN for Micro Program
 
Pay €250 for €2500 worth of business expertise in applying LEAN principles to your business. Be matched with an industry expert who will analyse your business and work with you to improves process management and streamline your business. Cutting waste and creating opportunities to reduce operating costs.
 
Contact our offices to find out more
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. 
 
Find Out More
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.
 
Find Out More
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
 
Find Out More
Trading Online Voucher
 
Small businesses in Wexford can apply for a digital voucher (up to €2,500) to help their businesses trade online.
 
Find Out More
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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