The Athlone Springs Hotel

Small business roadshow coming to Athlone next week

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) has announced that it will be continuing its roadshow series for businesses with an event in the Athlone Springs Hotel next week.

The roadshow will be held in Clonellan Suite 2 at Athlone Springs on Wednesday next, November 16, from 4.30 to 6.30pm.

The event is set to include business insights and discussions, along with a HR focus on key issues facing businesses, and tips on networking.

Refreshments will be provided; admission is complimentary, and all businesses are welcome to attend.

The programme for the series will include an address by ISME's chief executive, Neil McDonnell, with an update on ISME activity; along with discussions and talks by guest speakers about key topics for businesses today.

It will end with 'Pitch My Business' – a networking event allowing business representatives to give a two-minute pitch and network with fellow businesspeople.

The duration of the event will be approximately two hours, including a Q&A session. ISME invites those who register to attend to send questions or comments and they will be used at each event.

Commenting on the series ISME Chief Executive, Neil McDonnell said: "After two and a half years of remote meetings, it is great for us to be back on the road, meeting members and other business owners.

"This is a really difficult time for many businesses, with rising costs, lower consumer confidence, and increasing regulation on the way. But there is information and help available we have been delighted to address these issues during our roadshows.

"Throughout this series we have seen the appetite for in-room events and how the business community has missed in-person contact. At our other Roadshows we have enjoyed lively discussions and networking and hope to see the same in Athlone," he said.

A free place at the event can be booked online here.