Local Enterprise Week 2020, Cork City, March 2nd – 6th

Local Enterprise Week 2020 has been launched by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City. This year the schedule is packed with events from a walking networking session on South Mall to a food event on sustainability. Local Enterprise Week 2020 will take place from Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March, 2020. All of the events throughout the week are free of charge. 

When and where is it on?

Local Enterprise Week 2020 will take place from Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March, 2020 across Cork City.

Local Enterprise Week is a highly anticipated national event organised by Local Enterprise Offices around Ireland. As part of this, Local Enterprise Office, Cork City will be running a series of free business related events for Cork city businesses and budding entrepreneurs.

Local Enterprise Week 2020, Cork City, March 2nd – 6th

How many years has it been going?

It has been running since 2014.

Cork City Council Chief Executive, Ann Doherty said: “Local Enterprise Week is a cornerstone of the business calendar here. The week is jam packed with events and opportunities for businesses in the city to learn more about the supports on offer at the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City. SMEs are vital to our local economy and  LEO Cork City plays a hugely important role in helping businesses thrive. They have a highly experienced team based in City Hall who are always on hand to support local businesses.”

What was the inspiration to start it?

Local Enterprise Week is organised by Local Enterprise Offices around Ireland.

What exciting things can people look forward to?

One highlight of the week will be a “Red Chair Interview” in Ballincollig with Peter Coppinger of Teamwork and Kate Hyde of Glencove Group. There will also be a Health and Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs’ event on Thursday 5th March at 9am at Republic of Work.

Other events include a timely workshop on Brexit “Brexit – it hasn’t gone away” which takes place at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs on Tuesday 3rd March. The workshop, facilitated by Denis Casey of Casey Business Consulting, will outline how small businesses can prepare for Brexit, now that it has become a reality.

There are also events targeting specific sectors such as ‘Food Sustainability – Dilemma or Opportunity’. Also “On the Starting Line” is a Start Your Own Business workshop targeting full or part time sports people interested in entrepreneurship as a career. This takes place with an interview with Derval O’Rourke on Wednesday 4th March at 5.30pm at City Hall.

What opportunities are on offer for those attending?

All events are free to attend.

Who will be speaking?

Olympian Derval O’Rourke

Donal Flynn, dad of the Happy Pear

Denis Casey of Casey Business Consulting

Peter Coppinger of Teamwork

Kate Hyde of Glencove Group

What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?

Book early as many events will book out.

Get your walking shoes on for the Netwalking event on Wednesday 4th March at 1pm at Republic of Work for a networking walk around Cork City.

How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?

For further information on the list of the free events and activities taking place in Cork City during Local Enterprise Week visit www.localenterprise.ie/CorkCity.

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