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21/07/2011
Small Businesses Plough Ahead
Twenty three small companies from Carlow, from children's swing manufacturers to alarm installers, are grouping together to showcase their businesses at the biggest agricultural event in the country.
Over the three day event, from September 20th to 22nd, an estimated 180,000 visitors will travel to the National Ploughing Championships in Athy in County Kildare. Of those, organisers at the Carlow County Enterprise Board and Carlow Chamber are expecting 40,000 people to visit the 'Experience Carlow' stand alone.
Representing diverse businesses across technology, tourism, food, scientific testing, giftware, home security, furniture and construction, all businesses are being assisted and supported by the local Enterprise Board and Chamber.
Speaking earlier this week, Michael Kelly, C.E.O. of Carlow County Enterprise Board, said: "This is an extra special year for the National Ploughing Association, marking their 80th anniversary. Over that time, the championships have been central to the growth of rural industry and Irish agriculture."
He added: "The annual event represents an ideal selling platform for small Irish businesses, looking to gain new customers in this tough trading climate. We estimate that the 'Experience Carlow' stand alone will generate €250,000 worth of sales over the three days, helping to sustain and grow small businesses and jobs across the region."
This is the third year that the Carlow County Enterprise Board and Carlow Chamber have organised a showcase of local businesses at the National Ploughing Championships.
(BMcN)
Over the three day event, from September 20th to 22nd, an estimated 180,000 visitors will travel to the National Ploughing Championships in Athy in County Kildare. Of those, organisers at the Carlow County Enterprise Board and Carlow Chamber are expecting 40,000 people to visit the 'Experience Carlow' stand alone.
Representing diverse businesses across technology, tourism, food, scientific testing, giftware, home security, furniture and construction, all businesses are being assisted and supported by the local Enterprise Board and Chamber.
Speaking earlier this week, Michael Kelly, C.E.O. of Carlow County Enterprise Board, said: "This is an extra special year for the National Ploughing Association, marking their 80th anniversary. Over that time, the championships have been central to the growth of rural industry and Irish agriculture."
He added: "The annual event represents an ideal selling platform for small Irish businesses, looking to gain new customers in this tough trading climate. We estimate that the 'Experience Carlow' stand alone will generate €250,000 worth of sales over the three days, helping to sustain and grow small businesses and jobs across the region."
This is the third year that the Carlow County Enterprise Board and Carlow Chamber have organised a showcase of local businesses at the National Ploughing Championships.
(BMcN)
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