‘Back to basics’ theme for enterprising week in Donegal

Jim Power, chief economist and economic advisor to the Friends First Group is among the line-up of speakers at this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Week, taking place from 7-11 March.

 RTE ‘dragon’ and Insomnia chairman Bobby Kerr, Aer Arann executive chairman Padraig O Ceidigh, and Google’s Claire Walsh will also be speaking.

Organised by Donegal County Enterprise Board, the aim of the week-long programme of events is to inspire and motivate people to consider the idea of starting a business and to provide a learning and networking forum for those already in business.

The theme for the week is 'Back to Basics – key building blocks for growing your business'.

“There are seminars and workshops covering everything from how to drive up sales to developing new products and managing cashflow,” said Michael Tunney, chief executive of Donegal County Enterprise Board.

Wednesday evening will see some of the top names in the Irish food sector coming to Letterkenny to attend a major seminar, 'Food – finding your way to the customer'. 

Guest speakers include Mary Ann O’Brien of Lily O’Brien’s chocolates, Alan Kingston of speciality food producer Glenilen Farm and food industry consultant James Burke, former board member and trading manager at Superquinn.

Full info here.

To download the full programme of events click here.