Meath Partnership
Meath Partnership is the countywide partnership organisation established in 2006 to implement rural, economic development and social programmes at local level across County Meath.  Through these programmes, Meath Partnership provides support and assistance for private individuals and groups involved in local development within the county through grant aid, technical assistance, training opportunities and development initiatives.
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Meath Leader

Meath Leader has been a driving force in grassroots local development within Meath since 1995, investing in literally hundreds of projects across the county through grant aid, technical specialist supports and training initiatives. From November 2008, the programme will be available to private promoters and community organisations with financial and technical support on offer under the following measures:

· Diversification into non-agricultural activities

· Business creation and development

· Encouragement of tourism activities

· Basic services for the economy and rural population

· Village renewal and development

· Conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage

· Training and information

Whether you have a specific idea in mind, or are just curious as to the opportunities available, there is a step-by-step training manual available which takes you through the various funding measures, the rates of grant aid available per measure and the application process.
www.meathleader.ie

Meath County Enterprise Board

The aim of the Meath County Enterprise Board is to assist enterprise development in the county through the creation of an enterprise culture, the provision of advice and support and the granting of financial aid.

www.meath.com

Companies Registration Office

Information on how to set up a company or partnership, and information on company law etc

www.cro.ie

The Offices of the Revenue Commissioners

Information on all business and tax related issues

www.revenue.ie

CSO (The Central Statistics Office):
Collects, compiles, analyses and disseminates statistical information relating to the economic and social life of Ireland. A variety of this information is available from its web site.
www.cso.ie

Enterprise Ireland:
Supports enterprises, which are Irish owned, and which are engaged in manufacturing or internationally traded services. Targets enterprises which have a high growth potential and which plans to employ at least 10 people by the first year.
www.enterprise-ireland.com/

Euro Info Centres (EIC):
Information for Enterprises (SME's) on the EU including programmes, legislation and general information. To find the nearest EIC to you visit www.eic.ie

FÁS:
Provides training and employment services for industry and business. Also runs community employment services.
www.fas.ie

Trim Town Council

The Council is responsible for the planning, design and construction of important infrastructures, such as roads, water supply, drainage facilities and certain social and quasi-social services, such as housing, fire stations, libraries and burial grounds. It is the custodian of the environment, through its planning and environmental policies.

http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/TownCouncilsandLocalAreaOffices/TrimTownCouncilandAreaOffice/

IDA Ireland:
National responsibility for securing new investment from overseas in manufacturing and international services sectors and for encouraging existing foreign enterprises in Ireland to expand their businesses.
http://www.idaireland.com

Irish Government:
Information and links to all government departments. This site also provides business and citizen information and guides to those wishing to move to Ireland.
www.irlgov.ie

Tourist Information, Bord Failte:
Failte Ireland - Guiding and supporting the development of a sustainable tourism sector in Ireland.
www.failteireland.ie

The Marketing Institute:
The Marketing Institute is the professional representative body for marketing people in Ireland. It offers members the opportunity to participate in events and seminars to update professional skills.
www.mii.ie