Local Enterprise Office Meath

Something creative is coming to Trim this August

Join us at the Meath Made Creates Festival for a weekend filled with craft, design & creativity.

Browse the craft fair, enjoy live demonstrations and workshops, listen to live music and soak up the atmosphere with amazing local makers.

📍 The Swift Centre, Trim
📅 Sat & Sun 15–16 August

🚀 Ready to make LinkedIn work for your business?

Join our LinkedIn for Business workshop and learn how to build your professional brand, increase visibility, create engaging content, and grow valuable business connections.

📅 Wednesday, 8th July 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Online

You’ll discover practical strategies for profile optimisation, content creation, networking, and lead generation—without feeling overly sales-focused.

🎯 Leave with a clear action plan to help grow your business on LinkedIn.

Book your place today: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/training-events/online-bookings/linkedin-for-business.html

📢 Looking to tackle skills shortages and build a more inclusive workplace?

Meath Partnership has launched a FREE self-assessment “Potential Scanner” through the Elevate platform to help employers, SMEs, self-employed professionals, recruiters and HR teams identify opportunities to improve recruitment and retention practices.

The scanner helps assess your organisation’s potential for employing:
✔️ Older persons
✔️ Women
✔️ Migrants
✔️ Low-skilled workers

✨ Complete the free self-assessment and receive your own personalised report.

Plus, Meath Partnership is hosting one more FREE workshop focused on diversity and employment of migrants. Participants are encouraged to bring their reports along to explore best practices and key trends together.

💡 You can use the scanner without attending the workshops but everyone is welcome! More information: https://elevate-project.eu/

🌟 Join our 6-week online Start Your Own Business evening course designed for people in County Meath who are curious about self-employment. No business idea needed!

🗓️ Starts: 7th July(Evening Course)
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💻 Live, online & interactive
🚨 Last chance to apply – spaces are limited!

Learn the essentials of marketing, finance, tax, insurance and customer service while building confidence, exploring ideas and connecting with others on the same journey.

Whether you're ready to launch or just exploring, this course gives you the tools and support to take your first steps.

📲 Sign up today and start building your future: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/training-events/online-bookings/start-your-own-business-syob-evening-programme11111.html

🌱 Helping Meath Businesses Reduce Costs and Build a Greener Future

As part of our climate action collaboration and shared commitment to decarbonising towns and villages across County Meath, we’ll be visiting each of the nine Decarbonisation Zones (DZs) over the coming months.

These visits are a great opportunity for local businesses to learn about the practical supports available through the Local Enterprise Office to:
✅ Reduce carbon emissions
✅ Cut energy costs
✅ Improve sustainability
✅ Future-proof their operations

Businesses are invited to attend a free one-to-one clinic and speak directly with advisers about the supports, grants and initiatives available to help them on their sustainability journey.

📍 Visiting all nine Decarbonisation Zones across County Meath

📅 Book your place below and discover how your business can benefit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/training-events/online-bookings/

✨ Celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day 2026 ✨

Join us at Dunboyne Castle Hotel on Thursday, 15 October 2026 for a morning of inspiration, networking and business growth.

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, hear from expert speakers and celebrate the achievements of women in business.

📍 Dunboyne Castle Hotel
📅 15 October 2026
🕤 9.30am – 2.30pm (lunch included)

✨ What’s happening:
• Hosted by the brilliant Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh
• Keynote from Clare McKenna who has worked across TV and Radio for almost 20 years.
• Panellists - Laura McDermott (CEO/Founder of Colectivo) and Amy Bracken (Genealogist and historical researcher)
• Networking, insights and real support for women in business

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this is your chance to connect, learn and grow with like-minded women in business.

📩 Got dietary requirements? Let us know at [email protected]

👉 Book now – spaces are limited: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/training-events/online-bookings/national-women-s-enterprise-day-2026.html

📣 Calling all makers, designers and creative businesses in Meath!

Have you created a product ready for a bigger stage?

The new Kilkenny Design Makers Academy is a national programme designed to help creative brands become retail-ready and grow their business.

Participants will receive:

✅ Expert mentoring and business support
✅ Retail and industry insights
✅ Guidance on pricing and commercial strategy
✅ Brand development support
✅ A potential pathway to Kilkenny Design stores nationwide

📅 Applications close 25 June 2026
💡 Free to participate

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/enable-enterprise-culture/kilkenny-design-makers-academy/

🌟 Attention Business Owners! 🌟

💻 Join the LEO Meath Website Health Clinic next Friday, 26th June! 💻

Get a dedicated one-hour session for personalised advice and feedback on your website. Our web experts are ready to answer all your questions and help you optimise your online presence. Show some love to your business website! 💖

✨ Book your dedicated 1-hour timeslot now via this Link: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Meath/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

🏆 Congratulations to RYSE Chocolate on winning the Best Start-Up Award at the 2026 National Enterprise Awards last night! 🎉🍫⚡

What an incredible achievement for Meath-based RYSE Chocolate, founded by brothers-in-law Ian O’Rourke and David Stone, who were recognised on the national stage last night at the National Enterprise Awards in the Mansion House, Dublin.

This prestigious award is a testament to the vision, hard work and ambition of Ian, David and the entire RYSE team. With plans to launch into the UK and US markets, this is just the beginning of an exciting journey for the business.

👏 Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition. Meath is immensely proud of your success and looks forward to seeing continue to grow and make its mark both at home and internationally.

Small business needs to work smarter - to find efficiencies where it can.

Lean for Business helps you put lean methodologies in place to find those efficiencies, boost productivity, and reduce waste.

To find out more and to register visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/financial-supports/lean-for-business/