Create your own economy and get back your get up and go

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

A new course titled “Create Your Own Economy” has been developed by Galway-based business and life coach Evelyn Cormican, to bring positivity and ‘can do’ attitude back into your lives. ‘Traditionally in Ireland we were never encouraged to dwell on things and told to ‘get up of our back-sides’ to face another day when things went wrong.

Aro targets Facebook success for businesses

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Here we will explore how to set up a business page, update your wall, how to integrate applications into your business page and how to use Facebook advertising as a cost effective tool.

Firstly when setting up it is important to set up a “page” rather than a “profile”. This will ensure you receive performance reporting and it makes it more accessible for visitors as they don’t need to be logged into Facebook to view your page.

Galway business duo beat recession and take the Subway into town

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Two Galway businessmen are overcoming the challenges presented by the recession having come together to take their high street business to the doorsteps of homes and offices throughout the city.

Be convincing, even when you’re not talking

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Communication consists of the following: 55 per cent body language, 38 per cent tone and 7 per cent words.

‘2040 -a Galway odyssey’ — Symposium to look at city’s future

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A day long symposium will be held in GMIT on Friday November 5 to create public debate on a vision for Galway for the next generation. Organised by the Galway 2040 Initiative it is led by Paul Shelly and Rory O’Connor, Jim Fennell (GMIT & Marine Institute), Professor Kevin Leyden (NUIG CISC) and Michael Coyle (Galway Chamber).

Lighthouse Networks announces competitive new wireless broadband

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Galway-based company Lighthouse Networks has just announced the launch of a new Wireless Broadband Service for Galway city and the surrounding areas. The new service is being marketed under the name “Lightnet235” and it provides broadband subscribers in Galway with a very competitively priced broadband service. It uses the very latest fixed wireless access technology and has an entry level price of just €20 per month.

According to the managing director of Lighthouse Networks, Enda Broderick, “The new service is different to other wireless broadband technologies like mobile broadband. Our service is professionally installed at the customer’s premises and it provides much better upload speeds and quality of service than is typically available with mobile broadband.

Your career, your choices

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Believe me, it’s all about belief

CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.

IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.

Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.

Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.

More than 50 national, international, and local employers have signed up for the annual event, and companies in sectors such as engineering, science, business IT, hospitality, and tourism will have stands at the event with representatives available to answer questions on current opportunities and trends.

CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.

IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.

Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.

Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.

Galway businesses sixth quickest to pay their bills

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Businesses in Galway are the sixth quickest in the country to pay their bills in the first half of this year, according to latest research.

Feargal Quinn brings retail therapy to Network Ireland Conference in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Well known Irish businessman Feargal Quinn will be the guest speaker at the Network Ireland Conference and Galway Now Businesswomen of the Year Awards next week.

Network Chonamara to host first meeting

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The inaugural Network Chonamara meeting for all business people operating in the Conamara area will take place in the Connemara Coast Hotel on October 6 (6pm).

The meeting is an opportunity for all businesses from all sectors to meet and to get to know each other in an informal social setting.

Galway County reducing its carbon footprint with Energia’s ‘green energy’

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Galway is set to significantly reduce its carbon footprint after the Galway County Council has signed up to a new “green energy” power deal with leading independent energy provider Energia. The deal will reduce Galway’s carbon footprint by almost 14,000 tonnes each year.

Have faith and achieve, is theme of Network conference

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Network Ireland is hosting its national conference and awards in Galway this October reminding business people that 'believers are achievers'.

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