Businesses from Mayo had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2022 in the RDS in Dublin.
There were over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported businesses from across the country present at the event with seven in attendance from Mayo. Rothlú, Hawthorn handmade Skincare, Gerry Whelan Design, Herbal Earth Skincare, Babyboss, were all exhibiting at the Local Enterprise Showcase, part of Showcase 2022, alongside Lou Brennan and ArdaLume, that saw over 4,000 buyers from retailers across the globe attend the four-day event in Dublin looking to secure new sales and partners for the year ahead.
Damien English, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, officially closed Showcase 2022 at the RDS, Dublin. The show, which marked its 46th edition this year and ran until Wednesday, March 2, is one of Ireland’s largest and most important international trade fairs. Showcase is presented on behalf of Design & Crafts Council Ireland, with support from Enterprise Ireland in promoting the trade show internationally, and the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide.
The Mayo companies were selected by Local Enterprise Office Mayo to take part in this year’s Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2022. They have been working closely with them in recent months to ensure they are in the best possible position to maximise their appearance at the event, including on sales technique, marketing materials and stand production.
Mary Palmer, Chair of Showcase, said: "Showcase marks one of the most important events in the design and crafts sector’s calendar. For many, this is their first trade show of the year, a chance to launch their new collections and secure orders for the year ahead.
"Attracting buyers from Ireland and around the world, Showcase’s strength lies in its unique identity and high quality display of Irish design and crafts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in Showcase 2022, you are helping to support and grow our sector."
It was another strong year for Local Enterprise Showcase exhibitors as part of the Showcase Awards with several Local Enterprise Office client companies securing awards and recognition through the Showcase awards programme.
For more information on Local Enterprise Showcase 2022 and supports available to those operating in the design and crafts sector, log on to www.LocalEnterprise.ie and for more information on Showcase 2022, log on to www.ShowcaseIreland.com
