The second nationally co-ordinated ‘Local Enterprise Week’ commences on Monday, 6th March. Organised by the Local Enterprise Offices, these events are aimed at anyone thinking of starting a business, new start-ups and growing SMEs.
A wide range of events are scheduled in Cork city, covering retail / food / Brexit / digital / franchising / succession planning and many others which will be of interest to those involved in the micro business sector in the city. The week will also be a good opportunity for people to learn from the experiences of others, get practical advice and make new contacts. More information on events can be viewed on our Brochure and the table below.
Local Enterprise Week – events in Cork at a glance.
Monday March 06th
| It's all about the Customer | Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork City | 08.00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Starting Local, Growing Global - a Women in Business event | Springfort Hall, County House Hotel, Mallow | 09.00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Shaping Ireland's Future - UCC CUBS Conference 2017 | Cork Opera House | 09.30 | Tickets €50 - Book here |
| The 50 things to know before you start a Business! | Board Room, Port of Cork | 17.30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Tuesday March 07th
| Brand Storytelling: The foundation of your Growth Strategy - Taste Cork event | Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Rathmore Rd. | 09:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Business Advice Clinics (for CIT students) | Nimbus Centre, CIT | 09:30 | Free Event - book through CIT |
| Bouncing Back from the Abyss - Entrepreneurial Success Stories | Creative Zone, Boole Library, UCC | 13.00 | Free Event - Book here |
| Books for Business - Titles to Inspire | Central Library, Grand Parade, Cork City | 18:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
Wednesday March 08th
| Trading Online: The Power of Digital Engagement for Your Business | Rochestown Park Hotel | 09:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Business Advice Clinics | LEO Office, City Hall | 09:30 | Free - Book Here |
| Business Advice Clinics (for companies at CIT) | Nimbus Centre, CIT | 09:30 | Free - book though CIT |
| Partnership and Enterprise | Council Chamber, City Hall | 10:30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Brexit-Proof your Business | Maryborough House Hotel | 13:30 | Free Event - Details Here |
| Franchising - a Proven Formula for Success | Banking Hall, AIB, South Mall | 18:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Start Your Own Business - 6 week programme | Imperial Hotel, Cork | 18:30 | €100 - Book Here |
Thursday March 09th
| Creative Business: Building a Brand in the gift/fashion/design Sectors | Inchydoney Lodge & Spa, Clonakilty | 09:30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Pitfalls and Practicalities - professionalising your Start-Up | Bank of Ireland - Workbench 70 St. Patrick's St., Cork | 10:00 | Free Event - email cian.moriarty@fodlaw.ie |
Libraries for Business | Hollyhill Library, Knocknaheeny | 10:30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Taste Cork - Food Innovation Workshop | Cork Incubator Kitchens, Carrigaline | 14:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
The Entrepreneurial Journey - Your Destiny! | Starting at the Atrium, City Hall | 17:30 | Free Event - Book Here |
Friday March 10th
| CIT Prize for Innovation Competition - part of Innovation Week, CIT | Cork Institute of Technology | TBC | Information Here |
| Becoming an Entrepreneur in Ireland | Hollyhill Library, Knocknaheeny | 12:30 | Invite Only |
| Succession Planning for Family Business | Northside for Business Campus, North Ring Road, Cork city | 14:00 | Free Event - Book Here |
| Innovation in Irish Food and Drink: Past, Present and Future (10th - 12th March) | UCC | 18:30 | Book Here |
