Offaly Local Development Company launches innovative business mentoring programme

Offaly Local Development Company has launched a new and innovative green business training and mentoring programme catering specifically to small and medium enterprises (SME) within the creative and artisan food industries within the county.

Commencing in spring, the programme is designed to provide crucial support to Offaly-based businesses dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint and advancing sustainable practices.

The programme includes technical guidance on implementing sustainability initiatives, financial advice, product development support, and training in storytelling and PR strategies.

An explicit outcome will be the opportunity to collaborate with an award winning film and television production company to create a short video celebrating Offaly's "Green Champions". This is designed as a recognition programme for graduates of the Create Green Offaly initiative.

The end result will be a short video that encapsulates the knowledge gained from the training programme, aids participants in sharing their green business narrative, and integrates them into a network of esteemed Green Business graduates.

This programme is developed by Offaly Local Development Company, and funded through the LEADER Rural Development Programme.