04/10/2016

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Local Enterprise Office South Dublin Supports Job Creation for more Start-Up and Expanding Businesses with Latest Grant Approvals

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) South Dublin approved €104,000 in grant funding for 6 local businesses, creating 9 new jobs, at its most recent Evaluation and Approvals Committee meeting on 27th September 2016

Colm Ward. Head of Enterprise in South Dublin County Council explains:

“The 6 projects approved for funding this month include feasibility studies and existing businesses looking to expand. These grant approvals for local businesses have the potential to help create up to 14 jobs in various locations across South Dublin including, Rathfarnham, Tallaght, Lucan and Walkinstown within three years.

“Various sectors are represented including manufacturing and bio-security, as well as feasibility studies in relation to innovative new products, with strong export potential a key feature of several of the projects. These small enterprises are currently each employing less than 10 staff but have ambitious plans to continue their growth trajectory and LEO South Dublin will help them on their way.”

“The latest approvals mean that LEO South Dublin has now approved funding of €536,756 for 32 projects in 2016 which have the potential to create more than 156 new jobs.”

The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin is actively seeking new and aspiring entrepreneurs with strong business ideas who may require guidance and support. Contact LEO South Dublin on 01-414 9000 or visit www.localenterprise.ie/southdublin for more information.