ISSUE 1 - OCTOBER 2020
Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office is here to support your Business “I understand this is a worrying time for you as business owners in County Kildare. The country has faced an unprecedented period of uncertainty and disruption which is certain to continue for some time. While the health and safety of our loved ones will always be a priority, keeping businesses afloat and the economy stable is equally important. Kildare County Council’s priority remains to support the Kildare business community through a range of supports delivered through our Local Enterprise Office. Head of Enterprise Jacqui Mc Nabb has worked closely with the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation and various departments of Kildare County Council to develop a range of supports specifically for you, Kildare businesses. A wide range of measures have been made available such as financial assistance available for eligible businesses. More information can be found at: www.localenterprise.ie/Kildare/Financial-Supports/ Support for retailers such as our free Shop County Kildare ecommerce platform, Trading Online Vouchers and Kildare County Council’s Shop Front Scheme continue to be available, in addition to training and mentoring assistance. Microfinance Ireland has relaunched its funding to €25,000 as an immediate measure to specifically deal with exceptional circumstances that micro-enterprises (sole traders and firms with up to 9 employees) are facing.
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In addition, the Local Enterprise Office is providing vouchers from €2,500 to support business Brexit continuity preparedness, innovation and productivity. The Local Enterprise Office has activated advisory clinics and mentoring support for impacted firms. I would encourage any business to take advantage of the portfolio of supports that are available from Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office. There is sure to be doubt and uncertainty surrounding issues such as cashflow and access to finance, as much as there is uncertainty surrounding supply chain management and personnel. The objective of these measures is to give Kildare businesses, regardless of their scale or sector, the means to mitigate job losses and financial difficulties. Please visit our website localenterprise.ie/kildare to see our full level of support available. And perhaps even more importantly, if you run a small business and you are concerned about something but are unsure of who to talk to, please email localenterprise@ kildarecoco.ie. We may not have all the answers but we will try our best to help you and to steer you towards the best possible solution.”
Peter Carey Chief Executive Kildare County Council
