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Assistance
LEITRIM ENTERPRISE BOARD

Carrick-on-Shannon Business Park, Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim

T: (071) 962 0450
F: (071) 962 1491
E: info@leitrimenterprise.ie
W: www.leitrimenterprise.ie
Contact: Joe Lowe, CEO

Categories: Debt; E-Business; Equity; Grants; Information; Mentoring; Start-up Training; Training

Leitrim County Enterprise Board seeks to stimulate and support the indigenous business development potential in Co. Leitrim with the creation of new, sustainable employment opportunities. This involves the provision of appropriate supports to the micro enterprise sector, the promotion of an enterprise culture, provision of information, advice and counselling.

It was instrumental in the establishment of the Carrick-on-Shannon Business Park.

The County & City Enterprise Boards have four types of financial incentives available:

  • Feasibility Study Grant (BMW region: maximum €6,350; South and East region: maximum €5,100).
  • Capital (/Refundable Capital) Grant up to €75,000.
  • Employment (/Refundable Employment) Grant up to €7,500 per new employee up to 10 employees. The employment grant may also apply to a person starting up his/her own business.
  • Equity Finance – up to €75,000 can be invested in qualifying limited companies in the form of Preference Share Investment.

The County & City Enterprise Boards provide a full Information and Advisory service to new and existing entrepreneurs on all aspects of setting up and running a business.

The Boards operate in their own areas as a “single point of contact and referral service” for all State agencies and organisations, providing information on enterprise incentives, business structures, taxation, regulatory obligations, workspace availability, market research, upskilling opportunities, business and strategic planning etc. Most Boards have available extensive libraries and information centres, which are at the disposal of clients.