We are delighted to have Shane O'Hanlon and Janet Toal, from InterTradeIreland join us at The Workhouse, for our May networking event. This event promises to be an invaluable morning for local start up and businesses to engage with InterTradeIreland and find out more about the support they offer.  

InterTradeIreland connects and helps businesses across the island to trade cross-border, collaborate, innovate and attract investment. We fulfill a unique role to make connections across the island, facilitate collaboration, and to identify shared policy and all-island opportunities to accelerate economic growth. 

We have 25 years’ experience supporting businesses in both Ireland and Northern Ireland to explore new cross-border markets, develop new and improved processes, products and services and become investor-ready. By providing a range of programmes and initiatives, we assist businesses with securing funding, capacity building, research and exploring their innovation potential. We also provide advice and guidance to help businesses trade cross-border.

Established in 1999 as one of the cross-border bodies, InterTradeIreland is based in Newry and funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) and the Department for the Economy (DFE) in Northern Ireland.

About our speakers 

Shane O’Hanlon joined InterTradeIreland in 2018 as Manager of the Funding for Growth team. He and his team assist early-stage businesses secure equity investment through a suite of supports and events including Equity Advisory Clinics, the Seedcorn Investor Readiness competition & the annual InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference. Shane has extensive experience of helping fund growing businesses having spent 15+ years in a range of business support roles within AIB and Ulster Bank.

Janet Toal  With a focus on co-ordinating stakeholder and business engagement, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Janet Toal has over 20 years’ experience supporting small businesses to develop their innovation capability and capacity as an enabler to growing export sales. Janet has managed delivery of a range of supports including Innovation Boost and Acumen. 

Networking Opportunity: Meet with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and make connections during our session.

1 to 1 Conversations: Shane and Janet will be available after the main event to connect with anyone wanting to find out more about available support through InterTradeIreland.

Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary tea/coffee and selection of pastries.

Book your space:  The event is free to attend. Space is limited, so don't miss out!