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Local Enterprise Week 2025 begins this Monday 3rd March with a host of inspirational events.
The flagship event ‘Building Your Business Network: A Foundation for Success’, takes place in the Radisson on Monday 3rd March from 12.45PM. Kingsley Aikins will give a masterclass on the art of networking driven from his vast experience and significant achievements, not least with The Ireland Funds, Ireland’s then largest diaspora organisation, where he helped to raise over a quarter of a billion dollars.
On Tuesday 4th March, an online ‘New Frontiers Clinic’, goes live at 9AM. Whether you’re at the early stages of an innovative business idea, or have a product/market fit identified, learn how New Frontiers could accelerate your growth.
Taking place in the Century Complex in Letterkenny from 10AM, is the ‘Develop, Grow and Retain Talent: Smart Approaches to Talent Development and Retention.’ Learn from a panel who will be discussing how organisations like Kelco, Century Cinema and Tata created a growth mindset by promoting a culture where learning is valued and recognised.
The ‘Innovation Voucher Explorer Morning’ takes place in Gaoth Dobhair from 10.30AM next Tuesday. The Innovation Voucher Programme is designed to encourage collaboration between small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland and publicly funded Knowledge Providers, including higher education institutes and public research bodies.
Next up on Tuesday, 4th March is another online event at 11AM, ‘Adopting Digital and Green Technologies to Transform your Tourism Business.’ This event is targeted at tourism SMEs and will examine trends and themes in digital / green innovation. Digital tools such as Augmented/Virtual Reality [AR/ VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), CRM Platforms will be discussed.
Learn how you can secure your next big customer and hear about those who are already winning at The Inishowen Exchange Preview on Tuesday 4th March from 1PM.
If you want to learn Taxation and Company Law Tips for SMEs, get down to Harvey’s Point from 2pm next Tuesday and learn useful tips for your business.
‘Revolutionising Business: The Power of AI and XR’ takes place in Inishowen Innovation in Buncrana from 3pm. Learn how these technologies can improve your businesses.
Join Cathal Goan for a talk on how Donegal’s Spirit Shapes Us in the Crolly Distillery from 6.30PM next Tuesday.
On Wednesday, 5th March from 8.30AM, meet the people behind local engineering business, Welditz Ltd on-site and hear the personal story of the business owners.
From 9AM on Wednesday, 5th March, check out the Tourism Seminar and Networking Event at the Mount Errigal Hotel to explore how you can contribute to Donegal’s vibrant tourism landscape.
Refine your approach to sustainability and learn actionable steps to integrate it into your business model with this inspirational workshop led by Orla Hasson of ChangeMakers Donegal from 10AM at The Redcastle Hotel. Connect with fellow Donegal businesses, exchange valuable insights, and leverage the ChangeMakers Donegal Sustainability Passport Mentoring Programme.
This ‘Exploring Self-Employment Workshop’ is for anyone who is interested in starting their own business. Whether you have a definite business idea in mind or want to explore options for different types of businesses, this workshop will help you consider your options. Check it out at 10AM on Wednesday, 5th March in the Mount Errigal Hotel.
Also on Wednesday of next week, the focus turns to enabling problem solvers to leverage ChatGPT’s powerful features – no coding required. Participants will explore how to tackle complex challenges using advanced functionalities such as multi-step reasoning, creative brainstorming, data summarisation, and workflow optimisation.
Don’t miss out on the DICE conference in the CoLab at ATU, which kicks off on Thursday 6th March. 9.30AM.
Get down to Century Cinemas on Thursday 6th March from 10AM for ‘Believe in Branding and Vision: Building a Strong Identity for Business Success.’ This interactive session focuses on the critical role of branding and vision in shaping the identity and success of local businesses.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Donegal Women in Business Network and Donegal Local Enterprise Office at this year’s event, ‘Fit for Business.’
Taking place at An Grianan Hotel from 2PM, this afternoon of inspiration, collaboration, and connection will help you explore how you can optimise your business to accelerate growth.
Hosted by MC, Maria Rushe of Rushe Fitness, the event will feature guest speaker Jenni Timony, founder of FitPink, who will share her journey and insights on building a thriving business. Marianne O’Donnell of Kombucha Na Dálaigh, Chantelle Grant of Century Complex and Dearbhla Kelly of Donegal ETB will also take part in a panel discussion, sharing their insights, challenges, and strategies for growth.
On Friday, Local Enterprise Week culminates with the ‘Made in Donegal Business Summit and Showcase’, an exciting event that brings together some of Donegal’s brightest minds from the worlds of sport and business, while celebrating the county’s thriving artisan food and craft industries.
For the full list of events, check out the Local Enterprise Week brochure here:
https://www.localenterprise.ie/Donegal/Training-Events/Local-Enterprise-Week/
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