Louth County Council Wants You To Make Your Business Age Friendly!

Louth County Council is encouraging business owners across the county to sign up for the Age Friendly Business Charter - a simple, low-cost initiative designed to help businesses become more inclusive and accessible to older customers.

With over a million people aged 60 and over living and shopping in Ireland, the benefits of becoming an Age Friendly Business are clear. It’s easy to implement, cost-effective, and opens up new opportunities - while also being the right thing to do!

In partnership with Age Friendly Ireland, Louth County Council will host Age Friendly Business Workshops in Dundalk and Drogheda this September.

Facilitated by Susan L Murphy, Louth County Council’s Age Friendly Business Coordinator, these workshops will arm businesses with practical guidance and information to help them achieve Age Friendly Business Accreditation.

Workshop Details

• Dundalk: Wednesday, 17th September, 10am–12.30pm at Town Hall, Crowe Street
• Drogheda: Thursday, 18th September, 10am–12.30pm at Civic Offices, Fair Street

The process to becoming an Age Friendly Business involves four straightforward steps:

1. Plan – Appoint a staff member as your Age Friendly Champion.
2. Act – The Champion attends the workshop and begins developing ideas.
3. Consult – Engage with older customers to understand their needs.
4. Implement – Put three Age Friendly actions into practice, receive your Charter, and be officially recognised!

To attend one of the workshops, please register by Friday, 12th September, via this Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme link.

For further information or queries, contact econdev@louthcoco.ie