1. NICHE Project meeting. May 12 th.

2. The Local Enterprise Office Local Enterprise Office – Est. April ‘14. 1993 – 2013 Donegal County Enterprise Board. Over 20 Years Experience in working with small business sector. Part of the Local Authority, Service Level Agreement with EI & DCC National Network of 31 Offices, each with a Local Focus on needs, driven by the local enterprise strategy

3. OBJECTICVES of the LEO  Promote entrepreneurship and an enterprise culture within the county.  Assist and support existing and new businesses set-up, grow and develop thereby creating employment opportunities.  Develop the role of the LEO as the “first point of contact”, as a provider of a quality suite of services and a catalyst for collaborative actions. NB. Focus on manufacturing and service businesses with the potential to trade internationally.

4. Our Services: The Local Enterprise Office is the “ first point of contact” to provide support and services to start, grow and develop micro and small business in the county. Business Information and Advice Entrepreneurship Support (Promotional) Services Enterprise Support Services – finance, training, mentoring, etc. Local Enterprise Development Services

5. Training Programmes 2015 Public Sector Procurement. Start your own Business x 3 Accelerate Management Development Programme Small Business Accounts. Computerised Accounts. Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Competition Start Your Own Artisan Food Business Cheese Making Chocolate and Ice Cream Making Profit Net – Peer Mentoring Programme Writing a Business Plan Digital Marketing Diploma Programme. Digital Marketing Workshops Youth Business Development Programme Female Owner Managers Programme LEAN for Micros Food Academy Programme.

6. THE FOOD COAST

7. Establish Donegal as a Food County Food Culture Food Economy Multi Sector Multi Agency

8. The Food Coast Brand