The Mill opened its doors to start-ups in 2014 and has since become the main Hub for the accelerated creation & growth of healthy new enterprises in the South Louth, East Meath and wider Drogheda area region. It currently houses 31 companies ranging from startups to emergent FDIs who currently employ 83 employees.
Our supports include training, mentoring, access to subsidised office space, sign-posting to sources of finance, being part of a ‘can do’ community – all provided in a friendly, helpful and thoughtful environment.
2017 saw the opening of a 750m2 extension of The Mill which was the culmination of a ten-year project that successfully merged the best of public and private support for entrepreneurs. Louth County Council were instrumental in getting the project off the ground, and Louth LEO, Leader, and Enterprise Ireland contributed to start-up costs. Critically, The Mill were supported by Drogheda Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses who contributed circa €350,000 in philanthropic donations to the project.
Our Partners
The Mill offers an integrated mix of space, mentoring, learning, group dynamics and supported ‘ambition’. The Mill is determined to capitalise on their success to date by continuing to develop innovative projects such as the M1 Payments Corridor, Illuminate, Drogheda Young Innovators, and by encouraging the development of networks and support structures for small businesses. The Mill also played a key role in starting the new ‘M1 Drogheda Chamber’ Skillnet which offers local subsidised training to SMEs across all sectors along the M1 region.
Colm Hanratty
The Mill has been instrumental in the growth of Sixtwo Digital over the last four years. It has led to invaluable leads and clients which has helped us scale up. The facilities enable us to offer training on-site while the ongoing training seminars means we are constantly presented with opportunities to upskill the team
Sixtwo Digital
Colm Hanratty
The Mill has been instrumental in the growth of Sixtwo Digital over the last four years. It has led to invaluable leads and clients which has helped us scale up. The facilities enable us to offer training on-site while the ongoing training seminars means we are constantly presented with opportunities to upskill the team
Sixtwo Digital
Team
Anna Maklakova
Office Manager of The Mill
Ronan Whitty
Director of Business, Innovation and Enterprise
Board Members
Colm Hanratty
Co-Chair of The Mill, CEO of Sixtwo Digital
Jack Gogarty
Co-Chair of The Mill, Managing Director of Gogarty Professional Services
Alan Costello
Venture Leader of NDRC
Gail McEvoy
Principal of McEvoy Craig Accountants
Thomas McEvoy
Head of Enterprise of Louth Local Enterprise Office
Shona McManus
Owner and Chief Executive of Osborne Recruitment
Aidan Browne
Incubation Center Manager, DkIT
Padraic Kierans
Managing Director of Anglo Printers
Joe English
Head of Enterprise of Meath Local Enterprise Office
Colette Moss
Senior Executive Officer + Economic Development and Planning of Louth County Council
Miriam Simon
Growth Strategist, PTO.ie
Aaron Flynn
Aaron Flynn Solicitors
Deirdre McQuillan
Head of Research, TU Dublin College of Business
Our Philosophy and Values
Our Mission
We aim to become a catalyst for enterprise development in our area
Our Mission
We aim to become a catalyst for enterprise development in our area
We hope that when you join our community you will find The Mill to be an enjoyable and supportive environment where there is clear evidence of a sense of fun, passion and energy.
The Mill strives to achieve its aims by being:
Approachable Friendly Helpful Professional Flexible
Fair Open-minded Knowledgeable Enthusiastic Inclusive
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