Small businesses get connected at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise week event in Wexford

People from across Wexford and beyond came to connect at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Week events in the Ferrycarrig Hotel.

Aimed at small businesses, the event hosted a range of talks and exhibitions focused on supporting SMES and start-ups to reach their business potential. It was one of the many events taking place around the county to mark the fourteenth Bank of Ireland Enterprise week.

The theme of this years enterprise week was 'Let's Connect' and in light of this, a networking seminar and talk called 'Achieving Ambition' was held in the Wexford venue. Those attending had an opportunity to hear from industry experts as well as to network and share insights and business experiences. The town played host to several high profile speakers including Leinster Rugby Player Fergus McFadden, Founder and CEO of Sonru Edward Hendrick, Managing Director at Paganini Barry Murphy and Bank of Ireland Group Chief Economist Dr Loretta O'Sullivan.

Commenting on the event, David Merriman, Head of Enterprise Development at Bank of Ireland said: 'We are always keen to help our customers find new ways to market through connecting and learning from their peers. Since 2009, our National Enterprise Week programme has grown to become one of our flagship business promotion initiatives annually, helping small and medium enterprises in practical ways by showcasing their products and services, and connecting them with mentors and fellow entrepreneurs.'

As part of the initiative, Bank of Ireland branches in Wexford also held their 'Show Your Business' events which showcased local businesses.

Wexford People