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The Western Development Commission’s (WDC) Western Investment Fund (WIF) has reached a major milestone, having now invested €100 million across more than 350 SMEs, social enterprises, community projects and strategic regional initiatives throughout the Western Region.

Oughterard to host key Social Enterprise event in October

Enterprise Ireland is the government trade and innovation agency that invests in Irish innovative companies through all stages of their growth. Majella Maher, Regional Manager of the Enterprise Ireland West Region Team spoke to the Galway Advertiser about how Enterprise Ireland assists companies in the west of Ireland to reach their full potential and why there is an appetite for industry in the west.

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample a variety of events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Galway City and County. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from March 3-7 this year across the country.

Fintech firm JustTip has been announced as the overall winner of the 2024 Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards at a ceremony in University College Cork.

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile are back this Sunday April 21 from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club for their fantastic Artisan Market, showcasing a gorgeous array of handcrafted products by artists, designers and producers based right here in Galway.

A Midlands delegation comprising officials from a number of local authorities and key social enterprise stakeholders learned of the best practices in social economy during a recent visit to the Navarre region in Spain.

The team behind local social enterprise, Bounce Back Recycling (BBR) stole the show in last week’s Nationwide episode which focused on circular economy and positive projects that reduce waste going to landfill.

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile is back again this Sunday, October 15, from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay for their much-loved artisan market, showcasing a wonderful array of handcrafted products by Galway artists, designers and producers.

Irish Rural Link, the national network representing the interest of rural communities will host a Regional Stakeholder Consultation in the Ard Rí Hotel Tuam Co Galway on Thursday next February 23 from 9.30am-1.00pm.