Meath Local Enterprise Week 2025 to Feature Latest Developments Meath Business Owners Need to Know

Wednesday 12th February 2025, 07:44 am

This year’s Meath Local Enterprise Week (LEW) will take place March 3rd to March 7th, 2025, with a wide array of events planned by the Meath Local Enterprise Office (LEO) to keep businesses of all sizes in the county updated and informed on today’s fast-moving landscape.

Innovation, knowledge sharing and the latest developments business owners need to know about feature in the events curated for Meath’s Local Enterprise Week 2025.

“We have created a week filled with informative discussions, and no doubt some debates, around the ever-changing world of business,”said Joe English, Head of Enterprise with Meath Local Enterprise Office.

“Whether you are a recent entrepreneur, expanding your SME or part of a large company, we think you will benefit from attending. For people with disabilities who want to start or expand their business we are launching a national pilot programme during Local Enterprise Week. We are the first LEO in Ireland to have this suite of supports,”he added.

He was speaking after confirmation from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, that more than 70 jobs were created in 2024 in County Meath by businesses directly supported by LEO Meath.

The week begins with esteemed business journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran MCing a high-level panel in what could be a robust discussion on the issues facing businesses locally, nationally and internationally. The panel includes Minister for Education and Meath TD Helen McEntee and the Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Kieran Kehoe.

Tuesday is all about the digital world and focuses on the opportunities AI and similar tools provide as well as the latest supports, including grants, the LEO has for businesses to optimise and digitise their business. Senior Business Consultant John O’Shanahan and Michael Keogh of The Entrepreneurs Academy take the lead in these sessions.

Wednesday focuses on International Women’s Day as the Women in Biz + Tech Network holds its first quarterly networking event of the year. One of the most popular events in the LEO calendar, women working in key positions chat to MC Elaine Keogh and share their experiences and insights. Booking is essential.

Thursday features the successful Lunch & Learn roadshow which will be at Dunboyne Community Centre. From 9-5 you can access expert advice from business advisors.

The week culminates with the launch of a new pilot disability strategy by LEO Meath for people with disabilities who want to start a business. A suite of specific supports has been designed and the launch features guest speaker Jack Kavanagh followed by a panel discussion.

Aoife Fegan, Senior Enterprise Development Officer said:“We are committed to providing entrepreneurs and business owners with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, and this is a great week for them to learn, connect and grow.”

Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Kieran Kehoe, said:“We want Meath to continue to be the best location in Ireland to do business in. The extensive range of events we offer for Local Enterprise Week is just part of the supports our Local Enterprise Office provides, and I encourage anyone in business in Meath, or thinking about it, to come along and find out more.”

Booking details and a full catalogue of events can be found at:https://www.localenterprise.ie/!KOCOS7

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