Business Supports
Dundalk has an extremely active Chamber of Commerce. The Dundalk Chamber provides invaluable networking opportunities along with the support of business peers.
We lobby local and national Government and State Agencies on issues affecting the development of the region.
We have participated fully with Louth County Council, directly with the Special Policy Committees and with the Local Employment Office (LEO).
We work with Government and state agencies, and other local organisations promotion the region and will continue to develop further and sustain a strong network of relevant stakeholders and other decision makers in the region.
The primary agency in County Louth dedicated to the development of micro-enterprise. The Board has been in existence now for over a decade and its experienced staff members have provided advice, counselling, training, finance and resource development support to well over 2,000 local enterprises. It provides training, financial aid, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Based at Dundalk Institute of Technology acts as the Institute’s Innovation Support and Technology Transfer organisation. The Centre acts as a commercially-oriented interface between DKIT and the industrial, commercial and business life of the region, and makes available the expertise, facilities and resources of the Institute for the wider benefit of the regional economy.
Established in 2012 to promote innovative and creative businesses, including new and established enterprises in Louth and the wider north-east region. Providing dedicated training and ‘learning lab’ facilities and affordable workspace, Creative Spark offers an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish. Networking, peer-to-peer exchange and connectivity are a daily reality for the business community working, learning and meeting in the centre.
The Cross Border Partnership for Employment services (CBPES) can assist with recruitment on either side of the border through a reciprocal process with Department of Social Protection (ROI) and the Department for Communities (NI).
They have a team of Cross Border Advisers to assist with Employer & Jobseeker queries and their contact details can be found on their website.
NEH (National Enterprise Hub)
Bringing together over 180 supports from 19 different departments and agencies, the new National Enterprise Hub is the single source for all government support for your business. With everything from grants to expert advice and training, the website has all the information, all in one place.
Support starts here, visit www.neh.gov.ie for more information.
Running a business isn’t easy, there are lots of things that can get in the way of success. Rising costs, increasing competition, struggling to find the right talent, and not having the time to focus on the important things. It’s not easy but accessing support should be. And it starts here.
Don’t worry about not knowing what you need: a helpful team of trained advisors available online or over the phone ((01) 727 2100) will guide you every step of the way. So, whether you’ve applied for supports before, or it’s your first time, we’re here to help you get started.