Limerick City Enterprise Board launches Limerick Business Week 2012

Dear all,

Please see press release below from Limerick City Enterprise Board regarding the launch of Limerick Business Week 2012.

Limerick Business Week is in its ninth year and has attracted hundreds of business people each year and this year will be no different.

The events are all FREE of charge, there is a fantastic line up of speakers so its a must for all business people in Limerick City & County.

Have a look, I hope to see you all there!

Niamh

Limerick City Enterprise Board launches Limerick Business Week 2012, 1st to 5th October

(l to r) Pat Rickard, Chairman of Limerick City Enterprise Board, Dr. Helena Lenihan, Assistant Dean, Research and Senior Lecturer in Economics ,Kemmy Business School, UL; Eamon Ryan, CEO, Limerick City Enterprise Board and Cllr Gerry McLoughlin, Mayor of Limerick City.


PRESS RELEASE

Limerick City Enterprise Board launches Limerick Business Week 2012, 1st to 5th October

Limerick City Enterprise Board, responsible for developing small business through training, mentoring, financial assistance and other services in Limerick City, has announced details of Limerick Business Week 2012, which will run from the 1st to the 5th of October.

Limerick Business Week will provide support and information to assist and promote businesses in Limerick. The City Enterprise Board has teamed up with a number of business organisations and agencies to organise a packed week of networking events, presentations, seminars, a business showcase and workshops.

Highlights during the week will include ‘Brighter Horizons’ on Monday 1st October with Dr. Helena Lenihan, Assistant Dean, Research and Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. Dr. Lenihan will talk about the impact of Enterprise Policy Interventions on small businesses in Ireland. With a current unemployment rate in the region of 14.9%, any jobs strategy needs an enterprise policy dimension.

The events include, on the 3rd of October, ‘Growing your Business in International Markets’ with Dr.Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, UL, Neil Kelly, Enterprise Ireland and John MacNamara, BCM Ltd, which will ask ‘Why export?’ and will look at what it means for pre-export and early stage exporting companies or existing companies wishing to explore international markets.

The Mayor of Limerick City, Cllr Gerry McLoughlin, who officially launched Limerick Business Week at City Hall commented, “I am delighted to see the continued level of support for small business provided by the Enterprise Boards in Limerick. Their training programmes are second to none, ranging from more traditional areas such as bookkeeping and marketing to cutting edge disciplines such as ebusiness. We look forward to Limerick Business Week and at a time when there are more challenges than ever facing small business, the role of the Enterprise Boards is more critical than ever.”
Eamon Ryan, CEO of Limerick City Enterprise Board said, “For almost 20 years now, we have supported local entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses. Our message continues to be that ‘we are open for business’ and ‘we can help’ through our various training and development programmes, mentoring or business grants. We look forward to meeting local businesses during Limerick Business Week and we hope they will benefit from the wide variety of advice and insights on offer.”

Events during Limerick Business Week are free of charge but prior booking is essential. Log on to www.limceb.ie for full details and booking information or contact Limerick City Enterprise Board on 061 312611.

The CEBs in Ireland were established by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation with responsibility for promoting Enterprise through training, mentoring and financial assistance. CEBs provide direct grant support to new and existing enterprises, and are uniquely positioned to understand local needs and know the background and track record of those applying for support and assistance.

Limerick Business Week Overview

Mon 1st October
Brighter Horizons & Networking, Limerick Strand Hotel
Booking www.limceb.ie

Tues 2nd October
Chamber Top Ten Sales Tips, National Franchise Centre
Booking Limerick Chamber info@limerickchamber.ie

Wed 3rd October
International Markets, Clarion Hotel
Going Global, a Female Perspective, Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel
Booking www.limceb.ie

Thurs 4th October
Irish Innovation Showcase, DELL, Raheen
Booking www.irishinnovationshowcase.ie

Fri 5th October
Small Business Start-Ups, Absolute Hotel
Booking http://www.paulpartnership.ie

Dear readers,

Last month, I posted on my blog about some PR workshops which I was planning in the Autumn, well the first of these is in Ennis on 4th October for Clare County Enterprise Board, details below. If you are interested in coming along, booking details below or please pass on to friends, colleagues who you think might be interested.

Thanks  a million,

Niamh

Effective PR Strategies for Small Business

4th October 2012, Woodstock Hotel , Ennis, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Do you own or run a small business in Co. Clare? Would you like to learn how to deal more effectively with the media? Then this workshop is for you!

Organised by Clare County Enterprise Board and presented by my good self, the one day workshop will help you by providing practical advice on how to develop an effective PR strategy for your business.
I will cover media relations top tips, the ‘do's and dont's’ when dealing with the media as well as tips for writing press releases and setting up photocalls.

In addition, a guest speaker from the local media will give some inside track on the challenges facing local media today.

Places are limited so booking is essential, please book your place online at http://www.clareceb.ieor contact Clare County Enterprise Board on 065 684 1922

Some testimonials:

“Since attending the PR workshop which Niamh was running in conjunction with Limerick City Enterprise Board my whole approach to the PR and marketing of my business has become much more effective. Niamh has great insight into the tricks of the media trade and a very clear way of dispensing this information to others. I would highly recommend anyone in business to take one of Niamh’s workshops.” Asa Carlsson / House of Norden – The Scandinavian Design Boutique.”

“I really enjoyed the course, it was a fantastic insight into the local and national media outlets, it gave me a completely different mindset of how PR works and I am very grateful for that. I would recommend it to any business, big or small, new or old.” Marie Keating, Marie Keating Photography.