Make it Happen in 2008 - Enterprise Roadshow announced for The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny

March 10th is the date for what promises to be an inspiring and enthusiastic event. The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny is the location and the full schedule of exhibitors, guest speakers and case study examples will run from 2-9pm.

A key element in Enterprising Donegal Business Week, the 'Making It Happen' Enterprise Roadshow brings together a lineup of dynamic guest speakers and local case studies to facilitate masterclasses and a one stop information forum to arm you with all the pertinent information and practical examples you need to take the plunge and start your own business or expand an existing one.

Venue - Mount Errigal Hotel - Glenveagh Room.

2.00 - 5.00 Could you be an entrepreneur by Dr Tom Cooney and seminars delivered by some of our local entrepreneurs

2.00 Opening address by NWEP.

2.15 Dr Tom Cooney Could you be an Entrepreneur?

Finance seminars

3.00 Finance for the business start-up - Jim Glackin - Glackin Business Institute

3.25 Finance for my business case study - Katherine Sproule - Café Guava (Derry, Donegal, Belfast)

3.50 Coffee and refreshments

Marketing seminars

4.05 Marketing for the business start-up - Paddy Devlin - Devlin Associates

4.30 -4.55Marketing my business case study - Darren Foy - NW Timber Frame.

6.00 - 8.30 interactive workshops and keynote speaker

6.00 Interactive Entrepreneurs Masterclass with Dr Tom Cooney

6.45 How I started and built my business - Seamus McMenamin (Mantis Cranes)

7.15 Tea, coffee, refreshments

7.30 - 8.15 Keynote speaker address Mr Jerry Kennelly, founder and former CEO of Stockbyte and Stockdisc.

20 companies will exhibit at the event so attendees can "meet the entrepreneur". This will take place simultaneously while seminars are happening. Statutory organisations will also be on hand to provide information and guidance on services offered.

For further details on the event in The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny on Monday March 10th please contact:

Mr. Barry Rooney

Donegal County Enterprise Board - Enterprise Development officer

At 074 91 60735 or email brooney@donegalenterprise.ie