Another busy year for Galway Chamber

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Understanding the current difficult climate for business, Galway Chamber this year decided to reduce its membership subscriptions by five per cent and it has been to the fore in lobbying for all matters of interest to its members.

Gobus joins the Free Travel Scheme

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Gobus, the transport company owned by Galway businessman, Jim Burke, have this week, been granted approval by the Department of Family and Social Affairs to accept the Free Travel Pass from commuters travelling on their non-stop service between Galway and Dublin and Dublin Airport.

JFC win Green Business Award at Ulster Bank ceremony

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Tuam-based manufacturer JFC Manufacturing were named winners of the “Green Business” award for Connacht at the Connacht final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards last week.

Instore wins national award for retail excellence

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Design and furniture company Instore has received national recognition at the FBD Retail Excellence Ireland Awards after it was named National Store of the Year 2009 at the country’s largest retail sector awards.

Talent Tank crowned Galway winner of Elevate Award

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A Kinvara-based entrepreneur with a fresh approach to the Recession has been unveiled as the Galway winner of this year’s Impact Media Elevate Award.

New customised offices helping business overcome recession setbacks

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A father and daughter team are to open a revolutionary office space programme aimed at helping businesses secure business-friendly property arrangements

Gerry and Rachael Gray have announced the opening of their new office complex, Gray Office Park. With two locations, Galway Retail Park and Parkmore, Gray Office Park has been specifically designed for businesses looking for efficient and affordable office space. Each complex consisting of over 9,000 sq ft of office space can cater for a single person or a large scale enterprise.

IBEC West says Government must prioritise jobs in Budget

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has said that Government must prioritise the protection of existing employment and stimulate job creation in the upcoming Budget, while remaining resolute in reining in the public finances. The west has an unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent, which makes job creation critical to the region.

IBEC West regional director John Brennan said the priority must be to implement policies that will get Ireland working again, by making better use of existing resources. The Government should front-load adjustments in the public finances in this Budget; that way businesses and consumers will become more confident about future economic prospects. There must be no relaxation of the target to reduce the budget deficit to below three per cent of GDP by 2013.

Walsh Waste awarded International quality standard

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Walsh Waste recently celebrated its achievement in gaining certification to the International Standard ISO 9001:2008.

Money Doctor to advise on personal finances

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

It's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain — such is the advce given by John Lowe, financial advisor and author, who will share his wisdom on how to survive the recession by taking simple steps to transform personal finances on Wednesday December 2 at 7.00pm at the Radisson Hotel, Galway.

Direct approach ensures success for marketing guru

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

To quote a well-known online bank, sometimes it pays to be direct and Midlands-based businesswomen Carmel Connolly is a living example of this.

Founding director of Athlone and Dublin based Direct Response Marketing Agency thinkdirect, and direct-talking businesswoman, Carmel has been making a name in marketing circles over the past 15 years.

Challenging times require creative solutions

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Creative IT is a Mullingar-based computer solutions company that provides computer-related products and services to homes, schools, and businesses nationwide. Their first store on Castle Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is now open for business.

Helping you to get that next job

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

3D HR Solutions specialises in supporting people through redundancy and career change and has successfully worked with a number of organizations and individuals across all industry sectors. They are running a series of events across many locations over the coming weeks and offering individuals the opportunity to participate in half-day group workshops. These workshops are suitable for anybody who has found themselves in the recruitment market, voluntarily or involuntarily, through redundancy or for any other reason, or simply looking for new opportunities.

Support will be based on providing the right training to help individuals to get that next job, with practical, no-nonsense support and advice. 3D HR will make sure that they come away from the workshop with the ability to create a great CV, lots of self - confidence and awareness of how to approach the job market, providing them with the skills to manage their job search and answer those tricky interview questions!

Galway finalists revealed for Impact Media Elevate Award

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The long wait to the announcement of the winners of the Impact Media Elevate Award is almost over, with the unveiling of six finalists.

Seminar to help people cope with new realities

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A seminar aimed at providing practical advice and coping skills for those who are recently unemployed or facing redundancy will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Tuesday December 1 from 9am to 1.30pm.

Entitled Coping with New Realities- Embracing Change and Making the Transition, the seminar will be facilitated by Nial O’Reilly of Executive Coach and will include presentations from a psychologist, life coach, nutritionist, personal trainer and CHEK practitioner, HR specialist, and accountant.

Helping you to get that next job

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

3D HR Solutions specialises in supporting people through redundancy and career change and has successfully worked with a number of organizations and individuals across all industry sectors. They are running a series of events across many locations over the coming weeks and offering individuals the opportunity to participate in half-day group workshops. These workshops are suitable for anybody who has found themselves in the recruitment market, voluntarily or involuntarily, through redundancy or for any other reason, or simply looking for new opportunities.

ITAG explains the evolving role of your IT manager

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

The IT Association of Galway (ITAG) in association with IBM is holding a breakfast event in the Clayton Hotel to discuss the evolving role of the IT manager.

Network president joins leading PR firm

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Leading west of Ireland public relations firm Think PR has recently announced that Áine Kilgallon, current President of Network Galway has joined the firm as its new fundraising and PR consultant.

From there to hair — Galway woman’s midlands brand gets stronger

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

People have often asked what MOHH means……

It was a simple idea thirteen years ago when Maeve O’Healy-Harte moved her business to Athlone. She wanted to create a new brand name that was simple, not already ‘out there’, not likely to be copied and that could grow into an instantly recognisable quality brand name in the Midlands and eventually nationwide.

Meeting to ask what next for the trade unions?

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Government and the trade unions are sharply divided over how to deal with the State’s finances and over the issue of paycuts. Is Ireland set for confrontation or can agreement be reached?

Fine Gael wants to meet local business leaders for its economic forum

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Fine Gael’s leader Enda Kenny and his frontbench economic team are coming to Galway to outline their plans for job creation and hear the views of Galway business leaders on the economic crisis.

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