Students scoop top prize for surfer website at NUI Galway Student Enterprise Awards
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
A surfing website designed by two students, which has the potential to develop tourism in the west of Ireland, has scooped the top prize of €15,000 at the NUI Galway Student Enterprise Awards held this week. The creators of WestCoastSurfer.com were presented with their prize by Minister of State for Small Business, John Perry T.D., NUI Galway President, Dr James J. Browne and NUI Galway Students’ Union President, Peter Mannion.
WestCoastSurfer.com is the brainchild of Oisin Halpin and Cian Brassil. Oisin is a third year Earth and Ocean Science student from Achill Island, Co. Mayo, whilst Cian is a second year Information Technology student from Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. Their goal is to design, build, promote, develop and manage the premier Irish surfing website.
Read more ...Bee Green launches environmentally-friendly drycleaning in Galway
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Bee Green Dry Cleaners officially launched its environmentally friendly brand to the Irish market on Tuesday at its Briarhill Shopping Centre branch. The Langan family were joined by Mayor of Galway City Cllr. Mike Crowe and members of the Galway business community to mark this event. Bee Green is the only 100 per cent green dry cleaners in Ireland, using biodegradable detergents which are non-allergenic, non-irritating and odour free.
Read more ...Presenting with Confidence for Business
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
The ability to influence others is essential for business owners, salespeople and other representatives of an organisation. Presentations are often an essential element in making deals, closing sales and influencing opinion, but the best prepared presentation can go desperately wrong when the presenter has “stage fright”. Many Irish people are terrified at the thought of presenting to an audience.
Read more ...New DERI spin out Seevl, reinvents music discovery
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
A spin-out company from the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at NUI Galway is bringing a new experience to music lovers.
Read more ...Galway Music Education Partnership launches bid for music generation funds
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Galway Music Education Partnership (Galway MEP) has formally launched its bid to secure Music Generation Funds for the development of music education in Galway City and County. Funded by U2 and the Ireland Funds, Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which aims to help children and young people access performance music education (vocal and instrumental) in their own locality.
Read more ...Businesses gather to discuss Galway’s tourism future
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Several businesses from across Galway gathered recently at a special networking event, organised by Fáilte Ireland, to discuss and explore ways to work together in order to promote the city and county as a tourist destination.
Read more ...Galway businesses support a bilingual city
Thu, May 26, 2011
Galway has in recent years witnessed an increase in the use of bilingual signage in the city. This is largely due to the work of Gaillimh le Gaeilge in partnership with Galway City Council and the business community through the Galway Chamber and other groups, to develop Galway’s unique Irish image and to gain bilingual status for the city.
Read more ...Data analysis focus of NUI Galway Economics Conference
Thu, May 26, 2011
The JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway will host a three day intensive course next week entitled Topics in Microeconometrics. The conference will run from 1 to 3 June in Áras Moyola, NUI Galway.
The keynote speaker for the event is Professor William Greene, Professor of Economics and Toyota Motor Corp Professor, the Stern School of Business at New York University. Professor Greene's work is at the forefront of knowledge in this field.
Read more ...Your Career, Your Choices
Thu, May 26, 2011
A frequently asked question from our clients is “what are the questions most commonly asked at interview?” Although we believe that rehearsing standard, generic answers is the wrong way to approach the interview, it is very helpful to have a strong sense of how to approach the ones regularly asked. So here goes.
Read more ...Susan Hayes, ‘The Positive Economist’ to speak at Network Galway Event
Thu, May 26, 2011
Network Galway has announced that The Positive Economist” Susan Hayes will address an event in Galway on June 2, when her theme for the evening will be “Get Friendly With Your Finances”.
Read more ...New lean green look for Aer Arann
Thu, May 19, 2011
Aer Arann, Ireland’s regional airline last week announced details of its new brand and corporate identity - Aer Arann Regional.
Read more ...Autodesk showcases new software generation at GMIT event
Thu, May 19, 2011
Autodesk’s Authorised Reseller Amicus Technology are promoting Autodesk’s new software generation at an event in Galway, titled Stay Ahead for the building design, Construction and Infrastructure industries.
With an event in the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology on May 25, customers and students will be able to experience the solutions best suited to industry’s design needs.
Read more ...Show me the money — seminar on cash collection for SMEs
Thu, May 19, 2011
A seminar on cash collection for small and medium sized businesses will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Wednesday May 25.
Read more ...GMIT delivers new Six Sigma courses for local employees
Thu, May 19, 2011
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has commenced delivery of its new Six Sigma Course to a group of employees from local companies ncluding Boston Scientific, Creganna and Celestica.
Six Sigma is a quality improvement tool adapted and utilised by Motorola to bring about significant improvements in process management and product development. It has since been adopted by manufacturing and services companies as a very successful way of driving continuous mprovement, leading to higher quality and reduced waste.
Read more ...Galway perfumer makes sure the royals are fragrant
Thu, May 19, 2011
Galway perfumer Cloon Keen Atelier has been selected as the supplier of perfumed soaps, lotions, toiletries, and diffusers to Dublin Castle for the Royal Visit and State Banquet which commenced yesterday.
It is supplying a very special fragrance that it hasbeen developing with their perfumers for the past two years, which will not be available in in their boutique until early June, says Maggie Mangan, creative director of Cloon Keen Atelier.
Read more ...NUIG and GMIT sign strategic alliance
Thu, May 12, 2011
NUI Galway and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) have announced a new strategic partnership to serve the educational, social and economic needs of their students and the wider regional, national and international communities.
Read more ...Get results with the ‘Start Now’ Open Day at the Results Group
Thu, May 12, 2011
Starting a new business is a very exciting time but there are many challenges to be addressed before you achieve success, in light of this leading sales and marketing firm ‘The Results Group’ are inviting all start-up businesses to their ‘Start Now’ open day on Wednesday, May 18.
Read more ...Aerogen to represent Ireland in business competition
Thu, May 12, 2011
Aerogen, a Galway based medical device and drug delivery company, is to represent Ireland in the prestigious 2011 European Business Awards. Aerogen is no stranger to awards having previously won both the IMDA Excellence Award as well as an Ulster Bank Business Achievers award.
The European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC has identified Aerogen as one of Europe’s brightest businesses based on its ability to demonstrate the three core principles at the heart of the Awards programme, those of innovation, business excellence and sustainability.
Read more ...Menlo Park Hotel an attractive option for conferences and meetings
Thu, May 12, 2011
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and attractive room hire rates make the Menlo Park Hotel continues to be one of the prime locations in Galway for conferences, meetings and public talks.
Read more ...Sharpen your networking skills and develop your business at speed event
Thu, May 05, 2011
Do you want to sharpen your networking skills and learn new tactics to grow your business? Ballybane Enterprise Centre is hosting a speed networking event for business on Wednesday May 11 which aims to help build and strengthen local companies, by exploring the possibilities of local businesses doing business together.
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