Registration now open for BPW mentoring seminar
Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring and Business Seminar— an event being run by BPW Galway and the Chamber of Commerce, is now open for registration. The event will take place In the Salthill Hotel on September 14, from 11.00pm to 5.00pm.
Read more ...GMIT offers new part-time BA degree in human resource management
Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is to offer a new part-time degree programme in its Galway and Mayo campuses, a BA in Human Resource Management (Level 7), commencing in September 2012.
Read more ...Clarinbridge cabinet company knocking on door of international success with healthcare giants
Thu, Jul 19, 2012
Clarenbridge-based company Clinical Cabinets celebrated one year in business this week and already has exciting plans to introduce new products and to export abroad.
Read more ...New clustering programme to promote cooperation between businesses
Thu, Jul 12, 2012
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, this week launched a new €2million programme to encourage groups of businesses to collaborate to achieve specific business objectives, improve competitive advantage, create mutual financial gain – and ultimately create jobs.
The programme, which is based on international best practice, is being supported jointly by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the City and County Enterprise Boards. Advertisements are currently appearing in newspapers seeking participants in the programme. Today’s announcement marks the delivery of a key measure under the Action Plan for Jobs 2012, and represents a new departure in industrial policy by encouraging businesses to cooperate with each other to develop clusters of strength.
Read more ...Balance your business mind with meditation
Thu, Jul 12, 2012
We have a great community in the west of Ireland of meditation stations, yoga rooms and relaxation therapy centres, all which can add to the essential tools needed when it comes to running a successful business. In the same way that we exercise and watch our nutrition to keep in good shape you’ll find that meditation is a key factor in running a healthy company.
Read more ...Seven Galway businesses to be rewarded at Top 100 stores ceremony
Thu, Jul 12, 2012
Retail Excellence Ireland, Ireland’s largest retail industry body, has just announced the Top100 stores in Ireland and seven of these are located in Galway, where the awards ceremony will be held this winter.
Read more ...Your Career, Your Choices
Thu, Jul 12, 2012
Due to the current turn in economic events, many people have found themselves toying with the idea of returning to education. Whether simply to do a top-up course in their present field of expertise, or to start a fresh on a completely new career path, it is important to note that there are options out there to suit every situation.
What appears to be the main question on everybody’s lips is - how can I afford to go back to education especially with responsibilities of my family, mortgage and other commitments?
Read more ...Rising from the ashes, Foods of Athenry signs Tesco contract
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
A year after a fire which completely gutted its kitchen, Galway company Foods of Athenry is celebrating after signing a contract with Tesco, supplying the chain’s outlets in the UK and Ireland with gluten-free bakery products.
Read more ...Hotels say they will oppose mandatory labelling of calories on menus
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) yesterday stated that it would oppose any attempt down the line to introduce mandatory labelling of calories on menus in hotels and guesthouses. Commenting on a series of recommendations by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Michael Vaughan, President, IHF, welcomed the voluntary nature of the proposed scheme but expressed concerns that it could be transformed into a mandatory system once the introductory phase has been completed.
Read more ...WDC launches a million euro fund for west’s creative industries
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan TD last week launched the WDC’s €1 million micro loan fund for creative industries in the Western Region.
Read more ...Engineering Building NUI Galway voted Ireland’s favourite new building
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
The Engineering Building, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, designed by Taylor Architects/RMJM, has been voted Ireland’s favourite new building. Engineering Building, NUI Galway, was the Public Choice in this year’s RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2012, which were announced recently at the RIAI annual awards ceremony. A total of fourteen projects received awards.
Read more ...New Executive Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport Knock
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the opening of the new Ireland West Executive Lounge at the airport.
Read more ...MBA: Mastering the balancing act for Galway students
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is renowned worldwide as one of the most prestigious business/management qualifications available. “The MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles” says Dr Alma McCarthy, Programme Director at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Indoor Bocce event held in Galway
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Over 100 Special Olympics athletes from across Connaught and Westmeath competed at a two-day Bocce event, hosted in the Kingfisher gym, NUI Galway on the weekend of June 16 and 17.
Read more ...Sailing for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
The Irish Sailing Association and Galway Speeders Club have announced their programme of events for the Volvo Ocean Race finale at a test run at the Galway Docks.
Read more ...Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.
Read more ...Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.
Read more ...Check out low mortgage rates at AIB Athenry
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
AIB currently has some of the lowest mortgage rates and repayments in the Irish market. In the overall mortgage market AIB approved mortgages to the value of €845 million in 2011.
Read more ...Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.
Read more ...NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.
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