Local Enterprise Offices supported 37,863 jobs in 2022, up 10% via IrishTimesBiz
Minister Simon Coveney praised the Local Enterprise Office network for delivering growth on the back of some of the most difficult years for small businesses. Photograph: John Thys / AFP via Getty ImagesLocal Enterprise Offices supported a total of 37,863 jobs at small Irish firms last year, a net increase of almost 3,500 or 10 per cent on 2021.
Supported by Enterprise Ireland and working within local authorities across the State, LEOs provide a range of supports to businesses and entrepreneurs, including financial, mentoring, training and sector specific expertise to help guide businesses at any stage of their development. They also run initiatives to foster entrepreneurship.
The agency’s annual report for 2022 shows that LEOs, now financially support 7,221 client companies in their portfolio and a total of 37,863 jobs. The figures also revealed that 84 per cent of the new jobs created were outside the Dublin region and there was employment growth in each of the 31 LEOs.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rise in company 'early warnings' at Dept EnterpriseThe Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment saw an increase last year in Early Warning Reports (EWRs) for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies that may be experiencing trading difficulties or may be ceasing operations in Ireland.
Read more »
London office market collapse is stark by any measureSales of offices in London essentially stopped after the Truss government’s ‘mini-budget’
Read more »
Still no online shopping at Penneys despite new Irish websiteThe company’s page will allow customers to check stock in local outlets. The retailer has traditionally shunned online sales
Read more »
Plane crashes with Irish person onboard as distressing video shows last momentsThere were 72 people on board the Yeti Airlines flight, including an Irish citizen. Reports say the plane crashed as it was coming in to land, around 11.10am local time.
Read more »
London office market collapse is stark by any measureSales of offices in London essentially stopped after the Truss government’s ‘mini-budget’
Read more »