Local businesses impress at Showcase 2023

A number of local businesses met with over 4,000 buyers from across the world at the Local Enterprise Showcase 2023, which took place at the RDS in Dublin recently. Roscommon businesses to feature included Cate Devitt, deDanu Ltd, Naomh Padraig Handcrafts, P&G Cards and Gifts, Rita Oates Artist, The Claypipe Visitor Centre Ltd, Una Burke Leather.

The local companies joined over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported

Dolan hails LEO job creation

Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has hailed Roscommon’s Local Enterprise Office’s “hugely important” role in supporting small businesses as recent figures show 219 new jobs were created in the county in 2022.

“LEOs play a hugely important role in supporting small businesses across the country, from mentorship and advice to providing loans and grants, their support is invaluable,” Senator Dolan said.

“With 219 jobs created in county Roscommon in 2022 by LEO supported businesses, it is clear that the expertise and assistance the LEOs provide to Irish SMEs is working. To acknowledge the work of the team in the Local businesses, with Longford business ‘Craft Around the Clock’ winning in the Showcase Best Product in the Wellness category at the event.

For the three-day event held in the RDS in Dublin, thousands of buyers from global retailers look to secure new sales and partners for the year ahead. Upwards of €20 million in business was expected to have been transacted at Ireland’s largest tradeshow, which marked its 47th edition this year.

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Dara Calleary TD officially opened Showcase 2023 and said: “It’s great to be here and see some of the incredible products on display. Ireland is globally renowned for its craft and design, and Showcase is the international launchpad for so many Irish makers to achieve this recognition. Craft plays an integral part in Ireland’s economy, and I wish each maker the best of luck during Showcase”.

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