Organised by the Local Enterprise Office network, this week of activities runs from October 5 to 9 and includes sessions on how to write business plans, interactive workshops, Limerick Chamber’s autumn business expo and a women in business networking event. The initiative is being launched by economist David McWilliams, whose keynote speech is titled ‘Small Business Surviving & Striving in a Global Economy’. Most of the events — including tonight’s launch — are free to attend but advance booking is required.