Partners
Family Business Network Ireland (FBN-I) is the network organisation for experiential learning, mutual support and advocacy for and on behalf of Irish families in business. It was established by some of Ireland’s leading business families, as the Irish Chapter of a non-profit international network of business owning families (Family Business Network International), promoting the success and sustainability of family business.
Going from strength to strength, and expanding rapidly, FBN-I provides experiential learning for its members through intimate and informative events, connecting families in business to inspire connection and community, while advocating on their behalf in the public and political sphere
Family Business Ireland is an information and support service for the founders, owners, next generation managers and professional advisors of family businesses. Over the past fifteen years Plato has directly facilitated hundreds of family businesses throughout Ireland to successfully manage the issues of succession, legacy, transference and continuity.
Supporting, advising and helping to build sustainable futures for Ireland’s family owned and family run businesses
Category Sponsors
The Local Enterprise Offices, established in 2014, are the essential resource for any entrepreneur looking to start a business or any small business that is looking for support or advice to help them grow. Since their inception eleven years ago, the Local Enterprise Offices have helped create over 75,000 jobs across the country. The LEOs work with thousands of client companies across Ireland in a diverse range of sectors offering mentoring, training, expert advice and financial supports to small businesses. The Local Enterprise Offices run a range of initiatives during the year to foster entrepreneurship across the country including the National Enterprise Awards, Local Enterprise Week, the Student Enterprise Programme, National Women’s Enterprise Day and Local Enterprise Showcase. The Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities are funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland. For more information see www.LocalEnterprise.ie
Enterprise Ireland supports Irish manufacturing and internationally traded services companies to start, compete, scale, and connect. We support over 4,000 export-focused Irish companies across all regions and sectors of the economy, helping them to increase their competitiveness and achieve their growth potential. This growth results in direct and indirect employment and economic growth across all regions of Ireland.
In 2025 alone, Enterprise Ireland client companies employed more than 232,000 people, with 69% of the new jobs created located outside of the Dublin region. Across 2025, these businesses achieved €38.86 billion in export sales, and invested €1.55 billion in RD&I.
Enterprise Ireland works with Ireland’s leading family businesses, from established global brands to ambitious start-ups, and we are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Irish Family Business Awards.
We are confident about the future of Irish enterprise and the role that family businesses play in this future, and we wish everyone involved in the Irish Family Business Awards every success.
Skills to Advance is a national initiative providing upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees and employers across Ireland. Courses are delivered by local Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in a flexible, blended format with tutor support and online resources. Training is highly subsidised and delivers targeted, accredited upskilling. Skills to Advance is an initiative of SOLAS, the State agency responsible for Further Education and Training, and the Government of Ireland.
Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland. In partnership with industry, we offer upskilling programmes and business supports to family businesses and companies of all sizes.
From advanced tech training to essential industry skills, we help businesses to unlock potential, drive innovation, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Because when skills grow, businesses thrive.
We are proud to sponsor the Family Business Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation across all sectors in Ireland.
To find out more, visit the Skillnet Ireland website.
Communication/ Media Partners
Business Post is a trusted and iconic Irish media brand. With a strong print and digital presence, it is the only Irish-owned Sunday newspaper in the market and has a well-established reputation for independent, innovative, and quality journalism. The Business Post is now the flagship brand in the wider Business Post Media Group, which also includes, Irish Tatler, Food & Wine, Auto Ireland, conference & exhibition company iQuest/Business Post Live, TV advertising sales company Post TV, Red C Research, Smart Speakers and data & technology companies Tribe 101 and Digital DNA.
For more information on the Business Post, subscribe at www.businesspost.ie.
Today FM is Ireland’s most popular independent radio station with nearly 1 million people tuning in each week.
Today FM offers a cracking mix of the music you love, laugh out loud moments and the hot topics of the day, every day.
It’s a two-way conversation between our listeners and our presenters. Our presenters are some of the best known personalities in Ireland and each show offers you something unique and entertaining.
Truehawk Media is Ireland’s expert media intelligence service providing media monitoring, research, and analysis reports to clients across Ireland. We cover the most comprehensive range of print, TV, radio, online and social media to help keep you informed.
Truehawk Media systems track all media published in Ireland 24/7 delivered in customised alerts reviewed by specialist account managers. We help you to measure your media performance via sophisticated platform analytics and tools.
As Ireland’s most experienced team we help organisations and brands respond strategically to the evolving media landscape.
Ashville Media Group is Ireland’s largest publishing agency with a portfolio of print, and digital titles, national awards, and events spanning multiple sectors and audiences. We create meaningful, engaging campaigns that connect your brand with effective results.
For more information on Ashville Media Group, have a look at their website: https://ashville.com/
