A significant event for small and medium businesses considering doing business in Europe is taking place in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport on Saturday 1st October. This is a business seminar not to be missed. It is open to all small and medium business owners, particularly those based in Mayo, Galway and Sligo. Entitled “SMEs Doing Business in Europe”, it is co-hosted by Network Mayo and the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland. The event will be chaired by Marian Harkin, MEP.
At this time of economic challenge it is more vital than ever for SMEs to learn how to expand into European markets. “SMEs Doing Business in Europe” will meet this challenge in an informative and interesting way. Participants will hear a number of success stories from entrepreneurs detailing how they expanded and grew their business into new markets and are now effectively doing business in Europe. These speakers are successful SMEs: Anne Butterly, Easy Dry (Louth), Aisling Roche, Achill Island Turbot (Mayo), Adrian Devane, Babog Baby (Galway) and Bernie Butler, Good4U (Sligo).
The opening welcome will be given by Olwen Dawe, President of Network Mayo and the introductory speech will be by Francis Jacobs, Head of the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland. Caoimhe Delany, Membership Development Manager of the Irish Exporters’ Association will be in attendance to advise on their top recommendations and supports for SMEs exporting within Europe.
Registration is from 9.15am – 9.45am and this half day event will conclude at 1.00 pm. The event will allow for networking opportunities during a complimentary light breakfast and lunch.
There is no attendance fee but in order to secure a place, pre-registration is required by Wednesday 28 September (email epdublin@europarl.europa.eu or telephone 01-6057900). Alternatively, you may contact the following for further information:
CONTACTS:
Olwen Dawe, President, Network Mayo
087 7997772, networkmayo@gmail.com
Dearbhla Byrne, President, Network Galway
087 7448523, dearbhla.byrne@dbfinancial.ie
Margaret François, European Parliament Office In Ireland
epdublin@europarl.europa.eu
01-6057902
