Local Enterprise Office, Cork City

Local Enterprise Office, Cork City Cork City LEO is offering essential advice, support and resources for your entrepreneurial journey.

Join us for the Get Exporting Ambition Roadshow 2026 and discover the practical steps your business can take to become e...
08/09/2026

Join us for the Get Exporting Ambition Roadshow 2026 and discover the practical steps your business can take to become export-ready and grow internationally.
30th September 2026
09:30–13:00

📍 The Kingsley Hotel, Cork

This half-day event will give you the opportunity to:
✔ Learn the practicalities of exporting for Irish businesses
✔ Discover the supports available through the Get Exporting Programme
✔ Hear lessons and insights from businesses on international growth
✔ Explore your own export ambitions through an interactive workshop
✔ Connect and network with other businesses
Whether you’re considering exporting for the first time or ready to take the next step in your international journey, this event will help you turn your export ambitions into action.

👉 Ready to explore new markets? Register for the Get Exporting Ambition Roadshow today. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=E2e5XPMDk06Cg9xwEeXOGQEJfZx7G-pCkzTLb7pxIR5UN1JHU0Q1MkU1SVY0M0ozSVpKSjJBTzMzTS4u&route=shorturl

The festive season will be here before you know it — is your retail business ready?Get ahead of the Christmas rush with ...
05/09/2026

The festive season will be here before you know it — is your retail business ready?
Get ahead of the Christmas rush with Festive Retail 2026 – Modern Merchandising & Omnichannel Opportunities, a practical three-part programme designed to help retailers prepare for peak trading.
📅 Wednesdays – 16th, 23rd & 30th September
⏰ 10:00–13:00
💻 Online
💶 €30
Across three sessions, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Plan stock and space effectively for peak season
✔ Create impactful festive displays
✔ Understand key retail and consumer trends for Q4 2026
✔ Connect your in-store, online and social presence
✔ Develop your own personalised Christmas retail strategy
The programme combines current industry best practice with expert feedback and peer discussion, helping you make the most of the festive trading period.
Delivered by Lisa McCarthy of Spectrum Display, in collaboration with LEO Cork City and LEO South Cork.
👉 Christmas starts now for retailers — book your place and start planning for a successful festive season.

We’re delighted that Second Street Bakeshop will represent LEO Cork City at the Local Enterprise Village this September!...
04/09/2026

We’re delighted that Second Street Bakeshop will represent LEO Cork City at the Local Enterprise Village this September! 🙌
📅 15th–17th September
📍 Screggan, Co. Offaly
With almost 300,000 visitors expected, it’s a fantastic opportunity for this award-winning Cork business to showcase its handcrafted toffee treats to a huge audience.
Heading to the Ploughing? Make sure to stop by and support Second Street Bakeshop! 💚

03/09/2026

Off to the Ploughing! 🍬👏
We’re delighted to announce that Second Street Bakeshop will represent LEO Cork City at the Local Enterprise Village at the National Ploughing Championships 2026! 🎉
Founded by Claire Keane, Second Street Bakeshop is an award-winning Cork business creating handcrafted, small-batch toffee treats using premium Irish ingredients.
📍 Screggan, Co. Offaly
📅 15th–17th September
👥 Almost 300,000 visitors expected
This is an incredible opportunity to showcase a fantastic Cork City business to customers from across Ireland.
If you’re heading to the Ploughing, make sure to visit the Local Enterprise Village and show your support for Second Street Bakeshop! 💚
Best of luck to Claire and the team! 🙌
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It’s time to create a social media strategy that works for your business.Join our Developing and Managing Your Social Me...
03/09/2026

It’s time to create a social media strategy that works for your business.
Join our Developing and Managing Your Social Media Strategy programme and learn how to move from simply posting content to having a clear, consistent and results-focused plan.
📅 Thursdays – 10th, 17th & 24th September and 1st October
⏰ 09:30 – 12:30
💻 Online
💶 €30
Across four practical sessions, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Define your audience, goals & brand voice
✔ Create engaging content and build a content calendar
✔ Use analytics to understand what’s working
✔ Set meaningful KPIs and improve performance
✔ Explore social media advertising, community building & automation
You’ll leave with practical templates, a stronger strategy and clear actions you can apply to your business straight away.
Delivered by Sandra Hennessy of Be Dynamic on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cork City.
👉 Stop posting without a plan. Start building your social media strategy – book your place today. https://www.localenterprise.ie/corkcity/training-events/online-bookings/developing-and-managing-your-social-media-strategy.html

🚨 Only 4 places remaining!There’s still time to join our Food & Drink Starter Programme, commencing 8th September.Design...
02/09/2026

🚨 Only 4 places remaining!
There’s still time to join our Food & Drink Starter Programme, commencing 8th September.
Designed for early-stage food and drink entrepreneurs, this four-part online programme will help you develop your idea, understand the market, get to grips with costing and finance, and build a strong foundation for your business.
Starts 8th September
Online
With just 4 places left, don’t miss your chance to enrol!
👉 Book your place here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/corkcity/training-events/online-bookings/2026-3-food-drink-starter-programme.html

31/08/2026

launched its Irish Language Action Plan today, with Dr Niall Ó Keeffe among the distinguished speakers at the event.

Cork is one of just 16 towns in Ireland recognised as a Gaeltacht Service Town. This reflects the city’s commitment to supporting the Irish language and strengthening its place in everyday life, culture and business.

At the Local Enterprise Office, we want to support every business that sees the Irish language as part of its brand, identity or ethos. Whether through branding, marketing, customer engagement or business development, we’re here to help businesses make the most of this important cultural and commercial opportunity.

Ní thar oiche a thógtar na caisleáin.

Have a food or drink business idea? 🍓🥖☕Turn your concept into a viable business with our Food & Drink Starter Programme—...
05/08/2026

Have a food or drink business idea? 🍓🥖☕

Turn your concept into a viable business with our Food & Drink Starter Programme—designed specifically for early-stage food and drink entrepreneurs.

📅 Commencing 8th September 2026 (Tuesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th September)
⏰ 09:30 – 13:00
💻 Online
💶 €50

Over four practical sessions, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Validate your food or drink business idea
✔ Understand food safety and market trends
✔ Cost your product and manage finances
✔ Build your brand and identify the right route to market
✔ Access funding and supports for your food business journey

Whether you’re developing your first product or preparing for future opportunities such as the Food Academy Programme, this course will provide the knowledge and confidence to take your next step.
Delivered by Conor Hyde of Bullseye on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cork City.

👉 Book your place today and start building your food business with confidence. https://www.localenterprise.ie/corkcity/training-events/online-bookings/2026-3-food-drink-starter-programme.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Save Time. Reduce Costs. Increase Competitiveness.Every business has opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs a...
06/07/2026

Save Time. Reduce Costs. Increase Competitiveness.

Every business has opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and become more competitive but identifying them while running your day-to-day operations isn’t always easy.

That’s where our competitive supports can help.

The Local Enterprise Office Cork City is offering 10 eligible Cork City businesses the opportunity to receive fully funded one-to-one business consultancy through our new Competitive Business Support initiative.

This is not a classroom course or group workshop.

Instead, you will work directly with an experienced business consultant who will spend time understanding your business, your processes and your challenges.

Together, you will take a deep dive into how your business to identify opportunities to improve performance and develop practical solutions that can be implemented immediately.

What’s Included?

✔ A dedicated business consultant working exclusively with your business

✔ Five half-day one-to-one consultancy sessions

✔ A combination of on-site visits and online support

✔ A detailed review of your business operations and processes

✔ Practical recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability

This consultancy support is valued at €2,767.50

How Your Business Can Benefit

Working one-to-one with our consultant, you can:

• Streamline business processes

• Reduce unnecessary costs

• Improve productivity

• Increase profitability

• Enhance customer satisfaction

• Build a stronger competitive advantage

Every recommendation is tailored specifically to your business, helping you focus on the improvements that will deliver the greatest impact.

Limited Places Available

The first 10 eligible Cork City businesses to apply will receive a fully funded place.

Step back, review how your business operates and uncover opportunities for improvement, this is your chance to work alongside an experienced consultant dedicated to helping your business succeed.

👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dXsbZ-QK

Applications are open for the Cork-San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027Two Cork City Businesses will secure places on ...
23/06/2026

Applications are open for the Cork-San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027
Two Cork City Businesses will secure places on an International Innovation Programme Worth Up to €10,000 Each Cork City Council, in partnership with Cork Chamber , the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Consulate in San Francisco and the Cork San Francisco Sister City Committee, is pleased to announce the launch of the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027.
The initiative will provide two ambitious Cork City businesses with a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems through a tailored business development programme in Cork’s twin city of San Francisco in March 2027.
The successful businesses will receive a support package valued at up to €10,000, including return flights and accommodation in San Francisco for one entrepreneur, a tailored programme of business introductions, networking opportunities and ecosystem engagement. Each successful business will also receive a complimentary one-year membership of Cork Chamber of Commerce.
The programme is being delivered by Local Enterprise Office Cork City as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth across Cork City.
Applications on the Local Enterprise Office Cork City website (link below) open on Friday June 19th and will close on Friday August 28th 2026.
https://Inkd.in/du-jrCFe

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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