5th - 10th MARCH 2017 - Local Enterprise · business and personal lives. Awarded Speaker of the...

5th - 10th MARCH 2017

AT A GLANCE...

CREATIVES

The Business of Creativity

From En Pointe to on Screen

Make the Cut

FOODFrom Farm to Fork

The Farmer’s Story

The Manufacturer’s Story

The Chef’s Story

EXPORTThe Do’s & Dont’s of

doing business in the U.S.

European Opportunities For Export

START-UPMarket Research

basics for small business

Starting a new business - Westbic

Inspiration & Industry

Restart - Learning to Succeed

SCHEDULESUNDAY FIFTHDAY

MONDAY SIXTH

TUESDAY SEVENTH

WEDNESDAY EIGHTH

THURSDAY NINTH

FRIDAY TENTH

IBYE Final

Change is Inevitable, Growth is OptionalInspiration and Industry

Make the Cut

The Do’s & Don’ts of doing Business in the U.S.

Building Your Online Presence with Google

EEN Presents European Opportunities for Export

Market Research Basics for Small Business

Doing Business on a Cross Border Basis

T-Shirts and Suits - The Business of Creativity

Validating and making my Start-Up business stronger

From Farm to Fork - The Farmer’s Story

Snap out of using Stock Photography

From En Pointe to On Screen (Dance)

Restart - Learning to Succeed

From Farm to Fork - The Manufacturer’s Story

Starting a new business in Donegal

From En Pointe to On Screen (Video)

Seminar for Rural Dwellers: Expand Your Horizons

From Farm to Fork - The Chef’s Story

7 Secrets for turning your communication into sales

12 noon

9.30am - 12.30pm10.30am - 1.00pm

10.30am - 12.30pm

9.30am -12 noon

10.00am - 12noon

9.00am - 11.30am

1.30pm - 4.00pm

12.15pm - 3.00pm

2.00pm - 4.00pm

9.00am - 12.45pm

10.00am - 12 noon

1.30pm - 4.00pm

4.00pm - 6.30pm

10.30am - 4.00pm

1.30pm - 4.00pm

7.15pm - 9.30pm

4.00pm - 6.30pm

7.30pm - 10.00pm

4.30pm - 7.00pm

4.30pm - 6.30pm

Google HQ Dublin

Balor Theatre, BallybofeyMichi, Church Lane, Letterkenny

Ed Devane Studio, Derrybeg

Local Enterprise Office, Letterkenny

Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny

Dillions Hotel, Letterkenny

Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny

An Grianan Hotel, Burt

Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal

Ballyholey Farm, Raphoe

Public Services Centre, Milford

Zona Dance Studio, Letterkenny

Is Your Accountant Adding Value? 6.30pm - 9.00pmLocal Enterprise Office, Letterkenny

CoLab, LYIT, Letterkenny

K2 Brewery, Ballyraine, Letterkenny

WestBIC, Kilcar

Zona Dance Studio, Letterkenny

Donegal Women in Business Start Up Clinic and Exhibition 2.30pm - 8.00pmStation House Hotel, Letterkenny

Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana

Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

VENUE TIME

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Week 2017 5th - 10th March

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SUNDAYF I F T H

Gillian Doyle will carry the best wishes of the Donegal business community with her to Dublin at the start of March when she represents the county in the final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE). The Portnoo-based young entrepreneur scooped the Regional Award for Best Business Idea at the regional finals in Sligo at the end of January. Gillian had qualified for the competition when she won the ‘Best New Idea’ category in the Donegal IBYE finals in November. Her company, Cerebreon Technologies, specialise in high-end data analytics and business management systems. They provide intelligent software that will help save time and money in the personal insolvency sector. Gillian says that Portnoo was the perfect place to establish and grow the business adding that she has been truly amazed by the level of support she has received in Donegal. “I’m not talking about grants or financial assistance, it is the support, the advice, learning and mentoring. It has been nothing short of phenomenal. The Local Enterprise Office has been sosupportive and so helpful.” Head of Enterprise in Donegal, Michael Tunney, said it is fantastic for the county to have another business competing in the national finals. “Since the IBYE competition started, businesses coming through the competition in Donegal have performed at a consistently high level. The contest is a springboard for young entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their business and we are very pleased with the spirit of entrepreneurship in the county among our young people.” “Taking part in the contest makes her aware of the supports and services on offer at the Local Enterprise Office and we’re delighted to say that many past participants are still engaging and working to strengthen their business.” “The competition in Donegal this year was once again of exceptionally high standard. We are very proud of the three businesses who moved on to represent us at the Regional Awards and absolutely delighted that Gillian will now contest the National Finals in March.”

GILLIAN TO REPRESENT DONEGAL IN NATIONAL YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FINAL

MONDAYS I X T H

CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS OPTIONALRegistration: 9.30am Start Time: 10.00am End Time: 12.30pm

Guest Speaker: Nigel Risner Booking: www.localenterprise.ie/donegal or Tel: 074 9160735

Testimonial

Location: Balor Theatre, Ballybofey.

Nigel Risner has spent 20 years travelling all over the world motivating and inspiring participants to take massive action in both their business and personal lives. Awarded Speaker of the Year from The Academy For Chief Executives, Vistage, Footdown and The Executive Committee, he inspires people and their teams to think differently and his presentations are always lively, inter-active and entertaining. His keynote address as part of Local Enterprise Week will focus on the theme that Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional.

His presentation will be perfectly tailored for businesses in Donegal looking for new information about their every day situations, interactions, opportunities, problems and challenges. The information he shares is delivered witha lot of snap – so people can grasp it, remember it and use it at once. He has a knack for entertaining up a storm while carefully laying down a simple, powerful, business-building message… a message that people remember for a long, long time. Those who attend Nigel’s event in the Balor Theatre, will walk away reinvigorated and ready to grow their business. Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional. So, do you want your business to Grow?

“The one thing I’ve loved about my two recent visits to Donegal is the passion, belief and focus of its entrepreneurs. Which is why I am delighted that for 2017 they have booked one of the most inspirational, honest and challenging speakers I’ve ever known and worked with. There are only a handful of speakers I’d ever pay to go and see and Nigel Risner is one of them. He is the world’s best at communication and boy oh boy he will challenge everyone to have a greater impact in their lives and in their businesses too. “To all of the business owners and entrepreneurs I urge you to attend. You will remember the day for years to come, plus you may just find out if you are a Dolphin, Elephant, Lion or a Monkey...”

- Geoff Ramm

MONDAYS I X T H

INSPIRATION AND INDUSTRYRegistration: 10.30am Start Time: 11.00am End Time: 1.00pm

Guest Speakers: Michelle McCarroll, Karen O’Kane & Fiona Higgins

Michelle McCarroll - Michi

Fiona Higgins - Batik Art

Karen O’Kane - Koko Designs

Booking: www.localenterprise.ie/donegal or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: Michi, 6 Church Lane, Letterkenny.

As part of this year’s Enterprise Week programme, a number of creative businesses are providing workshops and events demonstrating just a tiny piece of the diversity that exists within the creative sector in Donegal. Inspiration and Industry is an opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at creatives Michelle McCarroll, Fiona Higgins and Karen O’Kane, at work and to talk to them about their art and their business.

Award winning knitwear designer, Michelle McCarroll, has been producing contemporary fashion and accessories since establishing her label ‘Michi’ in 2003. With a Masters in Womenswear Knitwear from The Royal College of Art in London, she continually pushes the boundaries beyond the everyday perception of knitwear.

Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins paints Donegal landscapes on silk using the batik process. She won first prize in printed textiles at the RDS National Craft and Design awards in 2013 and took part in the National Craft and Design awards exhibition in 2016. Fiona’s unique style of using the batik technique and her subtle use of colour and tones gives her work a calm and relaxed feel.

Karen O’Kane is a textile artist, hand painting silk with a cold resist technique and using the steamed silk to make a range of home furnishings including lampshades and a unique range of fashion garments and accessories. Karen’s designs are bold and vibrant and are inspired by her love of the natural environment, the unpredictability andtexture of the medium and previous experience of glass art.

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MONDAYS I X T H

SNAP OUT OF USING STOCK PHOTOGRAPHYRegistration: 1.30pm Start Time: 2.00pm End Time: 4.00pm Guest Speaker: Paul McGuckin


Photo courtesy of Paul McGuckin Photography

Location: Public Services Centre, Main Street, Milford.

Snap out of Using Stock Photography is a workshop hosted by photographer Paul McGuckin who specialises in architecture, promotional and branding work, as well as offering visual communication consultancy.

Paul holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography and with more and more emphasis being placed on visual storytelling as part of marketing and social media, his workshop during Enterprise Week is perfectly suited foranyone seeking to gain an edge in marketing their business!

Images communicate your brand, so the better the image, the better the communication!

Participants should bring a small camera or a camera phone to this workshop.

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MONDAYS I X T H

STARTING A NEW BUSINESS IN DONEGAL

MARKET RESEARCH FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Ag tosnú gnó úr I nDún na nGallRegistration: 7.15pm Start Time: 7.30pm End Time: 9.30pm

Registration: 1.30pm Start Time: 2.00pm End Time: 4.00pm

Guest Speakers: James Doherty - Drioglann Shliabh Liag - Sliabh Liag Distillery, Carrick, Donegal.Declan Gallagher - Oileán Glas Teo (OGT), Kilcar, Donegal.Domhnall Mac a’Bháird - MacB Ltd, Glanmire, Cork.Cathaoirleach, Chaired by: Liam Ó Cuinneagáin, Oideas Gael

Guest Speaker: Brian O’Connor

Booking eagmháil: Eunan MacCuinneagáin 074 9738333 nó [email protected] essential! Suíocháin teoranta!


Location: WestBIC, Baile na Móna, Cill Chartha (Kilcar).

Location: Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny

This event will include informal presentations from three entrepreneurs whose businesses are at differentstages in their development. Targeted at entrepreneurs and start-ups. Dírithe ar fhiontraithe agus gnólachtaí nua-thionscanta. Eagraithe ag WestBIC i bpairtnéireacht le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta

Brian O’Connor is Mintel Ireland’s Senior Consumer Analyst and Research Production Manager. Holding a BSc Hons degree in Marketing with a Diploma in Industrial Studies, Brian has worked for Mintel Ireland since 2007 and has strong experience in all major consumer markets.

Mintel is the world’s leading market intelligence agency, with offices in London, Chicago, Shanghai, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Munich, New York, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.

Brian is tasked with overseeing the publication of Mintel Ireland’s report range, while also an active report writer. During his time at MintelIreland, Brian has worked on a wide variety of reports across Leisure & Tourism, FMCG, Retail, Finance and Industrial sectors. However, Brian’s primary areas of expertise are in the Irish hospitality industry and tourism markets.

Brian’s presentation during Enterprise Week will be of enormous benefit to any business in Donegal interested in the area of market research.

TUESDAYSEVENTH

DOING BUSINESS ON A CROSS BORDER BASIS

12 Noon - 12.45pm: Registration & Lunch Served

12.45pm - Phillip Gilliland: What is it like running a cross border business? What legal issues do I need to consider?

1.00pm Economic outlook: What are the current economic factors impacting on my business? What trends are we seeing now in the current marketplace that my business can maximisie on?

1.15pm - 1.45pm Dealing in Foreign Currencies: What do I need to consider when sending and receiving money in different currencies? How can I reduce my risk exposure and guarantee my foreign exchange income? Banking representatives from both ROI and NI will inform you on the tools and services that are available to you that could save you money and minimise your risk when trading cross border.

1.45 - 2.15pm Michael Faulkner and Donal Doherty: Share their local business experience on the issues and opportunities of trading on both sides of the border.

2.15 - 2.45pm: Panel members interactive Q&A session.


Guest Speakers: Phillip Gilliland, Michael Faulkner & Donal Doherty

Location: An Grianan Hotel, Burt.

Do you want to widen your customer base into a new market? Or are you already importing and exporting and want to know what important issues you should be considering and gain some practical tips on how to minimise risk and increase income? Listen to experts in the fields of law, economics and financial services who will give insightful talks on practical issues to consider when selling and receiving goods to cross border markets.

You will also hear from a local perspective on how they have embraced the opportunities on cross border trading and the speakers will also explain the trading issues that face them on a daily basis.

MAKE THE CUTRegistration: 10.30am Start Time: 11.00am End Time: 1.00pm

Guest Speaker: Ed Devane Booking: Book your place on the bus at [email protected] or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: Derrybeg Industrial Estate, Gweedore.

Make the Cut is an opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at Ed Devane at work in his studio in Gweedoreand talk to him about his business.

Ed Devane is a sound artist and designer based in Gweedore since 2015. In making this work he utilises digital fabrication technology - laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing and Computer Aided Design. The Donegal Enterprise Week workshop will be a demonstration of the capabilities of Ed’s laser cutter, where participants will cut and assemble cardboard animals from a selection of designs. This workshop would be of interest to anyone interested in FabLabs, laser cutting, digital fabrication andinstrument building. It will also interest designers, craftspeople and artists who might be keen to use this technology in their work.

A free bus will run from Letterkenny to Gweedore for this event. Places are strictly limited so make sure you book early.

7 SECRETS FOR TURNING YOURCOMMUNICATIONS INTO SALESRegistration: 4.45pm Start Time: 5.00pm End Time: 6.30pm

Guest Speaker: Emma Boylan, Outside the Box Booking: Email: [email protected] - Tel: 074 9124866

Location: Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Delivered by Emma Boylan from Outside the Box this interactive and practical workshop will look at communication channels and how to maximise their effectiveness through the use of video and content management.

LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE

Ed Devane

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TUESDAYSEVENTH

FROM EN POINTE TO ON SCREEN - VIDEO

FROM EN POINTE TO ON SCREEN - DANCE



Guest Speakers: Kieran Kelly and Camilla Meegan (DNK Media)

Guest Speaker: Jessica Peoples



Location: ZoNa Dance Studio, Canal Road, Letterkenny.

Location: ZoNa Dance Studio, Canal Road, Letterkenny.

From En Pointe to On Screen (Video) – is a workshop by DNK Media to demonstrate to participants how they can produce professional video on a mobile phone. DNK media productions are a video production business based in the Colab at the LYIT, Letterkenny. The 2-hour session will demonstrate how simple yet professional looking video can be produced using a mobile phone. Using the dance session at Zona Dance as the topic, DNK will show participants how to - frame a shot, edit footage together, reduce/eliminate external noise, add music, add voiceover and add text. This session would appeal to those involved in marketing and any business who wants to increase their profile on social media by engaging their customers regularly with quality video content.

As the video workshop goes on in the adjoining room, acclaimed dance teacher Jessica Peoples will open her ZoNa Dance studio to give an opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the type of preparation that goes into a dance recital. A qualified dance teacher with a Degree in Dance Performance and a Post Graduate Certificate in Dance Education, Jessica is a registered teacher (RTS) with the Royal Academy of Dance. From En Pointe to On Screen (Dance) will appeal to anyone interested in the business of performance and to anyone interested in how they can transform their passion into a business.

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THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S.Registration: 9.30am Start Time: 10.00am End Time: 12noon

Guest Speakers: Jon Mahoney & Pat Connors Booking: www.localenterprise.ie/donegal or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: Local Enterprise Office, Ballyraine, Letterkenny.

Should you wish to avail of a one to one business session with Jon Mahoney please book your place by contacting Joanne at 074 9160735

This workshop will be delivered by Mr. Jon Mahoney founder of the MahoneyGroup and Executive Director of the Boston Irish Business Association. The event is for companies that may be either ready or seriously looking at entry to the US market. It will focus primarily on things not to do, things you should do, expensive lessons, useful contacts/websites and other key topics that youshould be aware of when exporting to the US with specific reference to Massachusetts /Boston area as an example. Jon is the Executive Director of the Boston Irish Business Association (BIBA), a non-profit business organisation dedicated to promoting the business interests of its members and member organisations located in Massachusetts and abroad.

He is also the founder of the Mahoney Group, a unique Venture Catalyst firm specialising in initiating the executive selling process, creating and executing high level new business campaigns that open doors to new corporate business through appointments with decision-making senior executives.

Pat Connors is Sales & Processing Director with Marine Harvest Ireland, a part of the Global Marine Harvest Group and the largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon in the World.

He has been a part of the development of this indigenous marine based business for the past 30 years, and is committed to the promotion of Irish Seafood both at home and on the International market. Pat is a member of the Consumer Foods Board of Bord Bia, a Private Industry representative on the Export Council, and has served as Chairperson of his local Primary school over a number of years.

He holds Dual citizenship with the USA and will give a practical insight into how this Donegal-based company does business in the US.

WEDNESDAYE I G H T H


T-SHIRTS AND SUITSRegistration: 2.00pm Start Time: 2.30pm End Time: 4.00pm

Guest Speaker: David Parrish

Testimonials


Location: Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny.

Creative Industries speaker David Parrish works internationally as a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant specialising in the creative, digital and cultural sectors where he inspires and empowers creative entrepreneurs.

David, who is author of the acclaimed books – “T-shirts and Suits – A Guide to the Business of Creativity” and “Chase One Rabbit – Strategic Marketing for Business Success,” has set up and managed enterprises in the creative industries throughout his career as an entrepreneur.

After learning about business primarily from practical experience, he later went to business school, graduating with a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA),‘with distinction’, from Bradford University Management Centre.

As a trainer he designs and delivers interactive workshops on marketing, strategic planning, finance, business growth, leadership and management, pricing, change management and intellectual property.

Throughout his career he has been involved with a number of major international creative and cultural projects and during David’s visit to Donegal he will also engage with cultural and creative stakeholders and hold a number of one to one sessions with creative businesses in the county.

In demand all over the world as a trainer and keynote speaker, David’s address in the Regional Cultural Centre is one that really should not be missed. His address will be of huge interest to any business looking for solutions towards focusing on how they should be managing their time and their processes to make more money!

“David was excellent and very engaging. His advice about business development made what seems like a daunting task actually very simple by making you think differently.”

Karen Maxwell. Design Director. Four-by-Two. Edinburgh, Scotland

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IS YOUR ACCOUNTANT ADDING VALUE?

DONEGAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS START UP CLINIC AND EXHIBITION


Start Time: 3.00pm End Time: 8.00pm

Guest Speakers: Larissa Feeney & Anthony Boyle


Location: Local Enterprise Office, Ballyraine, Letterkenny.

Location: Station House Hotel, Letterkenny

Many businesses struggle to manage the finance function within their business, often not fully understanding their accounts when they are produced or having access to up to date financials to help them in decision making. At this workshop Larissa and Anthony will outline how to make the most from your accountant and a local business will also describe how they manage their business and use the financial information they have to hand to make better business decisions.

accountantonline.ie Ireland’s first online accounting website service, was founded bySligo-born Larissa Feeney four years ago, because she saw a gap in the Irish market.Larissa holds a first class honours degree from the University of Ulster and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in June 2005. She spent three years working in industry before opening Larissa Feeney & Co in 2010.

From there, she began working with online accounting software technology which led on to the establishment of accountantonline.ie.

She won the Best Innovation Award in the Letterkenny Business Awards in November 2014 and in 2016 accountanonline.ie was shortlisted for 2 Irish Accountancy Awards: Small Practice of the Year and Best Use of Technology in Accountancy & Finance.

Anthony Boyle, originally from Burtonport is a Chartered Tax Advisor. He is co-owner of Tax Assist Accountants and The Glackin Business Institute Ltd which provide Tax, Accounting, Banking and Financial advice to SMEs in the Northwest.

His business focuses on helping clients manage their business and personal finances efficiently, minimise taxes, avail of available incentives, remain compliant and become financially secure. Prior to starting his own business in 2015, Anthony worked in various senior roles with the Financial Engineering Network, Bank of Ireland Private Banking and Ulster Bank. He has a degree in Bank & Finance from the University of Ulster and is a Qualified Financial advisor.

As part of Local Enterprise Week, and in celebration of International Women’s Day, Donegal Women in Business Network and the Allied Irish Bank, are hosting a Donegal Business Start Up Clinic - a free exhibition for women interested in business, thinking about starting, or expanding a business and opportunities to network with business women in the county.

For further information visit the Donegal Women in Business Network Facebook page.

• Come and talk to Network members for support and be inspired by their stories• Practical help and advice from those in business on how to start up• Learn more about sources of finance, tax, accounts• Advice on websites, design, marketing• Discover social media for business, e-commerce and how to find your customers online• Meet women with a wide range of business services to help you on your enterprise journey• Quiet coffee corner to chat and network with Donegal Women in Business Network Members• Visit the Health & Well-being section business area• Become a member of the Network for only €40 per year

Larissa Feeney Anthony Boyle

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BUILDING YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE WITH GOOGLERegistration: 10.00am Start Time: 10.30am End Time: 12noon

Guest Speakers: Aiden Blake & Karen O’Connor


Location: Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny.

This event will look at the Digital Landscape and what is emerging in terms of marketing, advertising and sales with particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities for SME businesses. We will hear from Aiden Blake, New Business Sales Manager at Google Ireland on the issues that businesses need to think of now in order to be ready for the future, and from Karen O’Conner on how B&B Ireland has maximised their online presence.

Aiden has been working at Google for five years and has an in-depth knowledge of the suite of Google services and helps businesses in Ireland increase their presence online and increase traffic to their website.Aiden will share insights for small businesses at this event.

B&B Ireland Digital Marketing Manager, Karen is a graduate of Griffith College Dublin with a degree in Hospitality Management and an MSC in International Marketing and Brand Management from Lund University Sweden.

She has been working in the hospitality marketing sector for the past six years and has a strong background in digital marketing. Karen has been working in B&B Ireland for almost three years as their Digital Marketing Manager. Her responsibilities include managing various marketing campaigns, planning and controlling all digital marketing activity and monitoring and reporting on website conversions. She is passionate about all things digital and is dedicated to promoting B&B Ireland online.

Aiden Blake

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Photo courtesy of Paul McGuckin Photography

VALIDATING AND MAKING MY START-UP BUSINESS STRONGER #BACKEDBYAIBRegistration: 9.00am Start Time: 9.30am End Time: 12.45pm

Guest Speaker: Noel Davidson Booking: Email [email protected]

Location: Garden Suite, Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal.

In line with AIB’s intention to support young Irish businesses on their start-up journey, AIB is partnering with The Entrepreneurs Academy to launch best practice practical Start-Up Bootcamps nationwide. These Bootcamps are designed specifically for both those that are thinking of starting a new business but haven’t yet formally taken the plunge and those that are in the first few years of start-up. All Bootcamps are free of charge to attend.

As General Manager of the Training arm with The Entrepreneurs Academy, Noel leads a training team that designs and delivers practical and highly engaging materials for entrepreneurs and leaders of SMEs.

He is one of the best Social Media trainers in the country and constantly exceeds participant and client expectations. Noel has worked with the Academy since early 2010 and has proven highly successful in bringing start-up and small business owners through the challenges of setting up their business and use of digital media for the benefit of their business. Noel has extensive experience in person-facing roles in a number ofindustries including confectionary, hospitality, horticulture, retail and leisure.

He has been delivering training and mentoring services in various areas such as social media, market research, idea generation, business skills and business planning and IT.

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The high energy intensive 3 hour Bootcamp on the 9th of March in Harvey’s Point will help participants:-

• Validate their Business Idea – to increase sales and stay in business

• Explore techniques to improve and expand their business offerings – Develop a smart steps plan

• Expand their Business Market Research – Learn new tools to use every day

• Build Confidence in their business with our Smart Steps Workshop

• The opportunity to meet and network with other business owners.

THURSDAYN I N T H

RESTART – LEARNING TO SUCCEED

SEMINAR FOR RURAL DWELLERS: EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Registration: 10.30am Start Time: 11.00am End Time: 4.00pm


Guest Speakers: Sandra Walsh, John Paul O’Connor & Dan O’Connor

Booking: www.restart.how

Booking: For further information and to confirm attendance contact Teagasc at 071-9183369

Location: CoLab, LYIT, Letterkenny.

Location: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana

Restart is a two year pan European project which aims to support second time entrepreneurs to learn from their past experience to increase the likelihood of future business success. The Restart – Learning to Succeed event during Enterprise Week is a series of inspiring workshops to launch supports for entrepreneurs who have experienced set-backs in previous businesses. The event will highlight the experience of three brave Irish people who have set up successful businesses after previously having ran different businesses. They give very honest accounts of how things didn’t work out for them last time and how they have used their experience to start again.

Sandra Walsh was fored to close her fashion boutique business but quickly spotted a new opportunity when she researched the potential to design ‘sleeves’ for sleveless dresses and tops. Today Sandra’s Canopi sleeves are stocked in Harrod’s and are part of the uniform for the Irish Chamber Orchestra.

Teagasc along with the National Rural Network are organising this evening seminar which aims to create better awareness of the supports available from enterprise and development agencies, education and social service providers for rural dwellers.

Staff from agencies and organisations such as the Local Enterprise Office Donegal, LEADER LAG, MABS, Teagasc, BIM, Donegal ETB will be in attendance and available to provide information and advice.

John O’Connor runs the award-winning sausage company Sasta. The Kerry man was forced out of the construction industry, but reinvented himself as a food entrepreneur. John Paul learned that when his business failed he was not entitled to any state support and he lost his family home, but he battled back to success again. Dan O’Connor from Kerry worked for 20 years as a carpenter. He now runs Brona Chocolates. Dan will speak of his journey which involved running a pub and a sweet shop after being forced to wind up his carpentry business. He is now on the road to selling his chocolate bars to over 140 retail customers across Ireland. This event is aimed at former, current and aspiring entrepreneurs, trainers and coaches, financial institutions and business development agency advisors.

THURSDAYN I N T H

FRIDAYTENTH

ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK PRESENTS EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPORTRegistration: 9.00am Start Time: 9.30am End Time: 11.30am

Guest Speakers: Deirdre McPartlin & Barry Harper Booking: www.localenterprise.ie/donegal or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: Dillions Hotel, Letterkenny.

Deirdre McPartlin, Senior Advisor from the Brexit Unit in Enterprise Ireland will outline opportunities for export and look at thechallenges, pitfalls and success factors for entering European Markets with Barry Harper, CEO, Nvolve Group giving an outline of his export experience. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with each other and the speakers after the event.

Deirdre McPartlin is a Senior Advisor in Enterprise Ireland’s Brexit Unit. Prior to that she worked for three years in Enterprise Ireland Engineering Department. Deirdre has over 15 years experience helping Irish companies understand, access and penetrate the German, Austrian and Swiss markets.

Barry Harper is CEO of Letterkenny-based Nvolve Group who specialise in helping organisations reduce their Compliance Risk andCost. Barry will share some of his experiences in relation to the successes and issues he has had in developing a customer base in export markets.

Barry Harper

Deirdre McPartlin

FROM FARM TO FORKTHE FARMER’S STORYRegistration: 10.00am Start Time: 10.30am End Time: 12noon

Guest Speaker: John Graham


Location: Balyholey Farm Shop, Raphoe.

Ballyholey Farm, a family farm on the main road between Letterkenny and Lifford has built up a strong reputation with its customers for offering its own homegrown vegetables and beef and providing another outlet for other Donegal produce.

John Graham, the farmer behind the farm, has a passion for farming using traditional methods and sharing his story directly with his customers. This event will offer the opportunity to hear about what motivates John and how he has adopted a different approach to farming to build a stronger connection and loyalty with his end users.

At the core of this is John’s passion and ambition to bring the customer closer to the farm, so that they have a greater appreciation and awareness of what he does. There is no doubt that John’s approach takes great effort and commitment, however the he believes this is worthwhile and has allowed him to operate his business in a way that is true to his vision and his plans for the future of the farm.

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Guest Speaker: Rick LeVert Booking: www.localenterprise.ie/donegal or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: K2 Brewing, Ballyraine, Letterkenny.

K2, Kinnegar Brewing’s new facility in Letterkenny, will be installed and commissioned in late February and early March. Kinnegar is delighted to invite Enterprise Week guests to a behind the scenes tour during which they will tell the story of the company from its infancy to the present. This will be followed by a tasting, an informal Q&A, and hopefully a vibrant discussion of the future of food and drink in Donegal.

FROM FARM TO FORKTHE MANUFACTURER’S STORY

Registration: 4.30pm Start Time: 5.00pm End Time: 7.00pmGuest Speaker: Christopher Molloy Booking: [email protected] or Tel: 074 9160735

Location: Lemon Tree Restaurant, Letterkenny.

Chris Molloy is part of the Molloy family who together run the Lemon Tree Restaurant in Letterkenny. In recent years Chris has become a more public figure representing the ethos of the restaurant of working with local producers to create a unique quality dining experience.

They have an ambition to make the Lemon Tree a destination for those looking for a distinct food experience. At this event, Chris will share the story of the Lemon Tree and how they have sustained their business while working with local producers.

The event will see Chris joined by a number of his local suppliers and they will talk on how acting collaboratively in business has worked for all of them. The event will include a sample menu of local produce available to taste on the evening.

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