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Assistance
MEATH COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD

Navan Enterprise Centre, Trim Road, Navan, Co Meath

T: (046) 907 8400
F: (046) 902 7356
E: mhceb@meath.com
W: www.meath.com
Contact: Pauline Baker

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

Meath CEB assists enterprise development in the county through the creation of an enterprise culture, the provision of advice and support and the granting of financial aid.

It provides:

  • Advice and guidance
  • Business information, including information packs specific to the needs of new and expanding small businesses
  • Mentoring support
  • Management development programmes.

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.