US entrepreneur and innovator, Sonal Shah in Galway this morning

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

NUI Galway’s Community Knowledge Initiative will host US entrepreneur and innovator, Sonal Shah for a keynote address this moprning Thursday, 3 October.

Looking for a new career?

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The Learning Institute, Galway is delighted to announce that it has been successful in securing funding from the ICS (Irish Computer Society). As a result of this, The Learning Institute is now offering a range of computer courses for beginners for just €20.

Participants undertaking the ‘Kick Start your Career’ programme will gain skills in; preparing CVs and cover letters, searching job websites, submitting online applications and preparation for interviews. The course will also cover the importance of networking and how to easily build up a network and also how to create a LinkedIn Profile.

Filling Walter Macken’s Shoes at An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

As we approach the centenary of Walter Macken’s birth next year the opportunity arises for a creative innovative theatrical person to fill the role that he once held as Artistic Director of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Q: I’m going for an interview next week with a man who can only be described as self-made, metaphorically speaking. He started out with nothing, built his business up from a humble start, minded it carefully, and it’s still doing very well despite the economic conditions. He’s a notoriously difficult man to impress: but over the years he has brought some trusted lieutenants on board. All of them swear by him. He looks after them very well. I want to become one. Any advice? (Luke, email)

New KBC Bank Hub opens on Eyre Square

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

KBC Bank Ireland this week opened its newest retail banking hub on Eyre Square in Galway City. The new KBC Bank hub is the latest in a scheduled eight branch expansion taking place across Ireland over the coming 18 months. The introduction of this new KBC hub will herald an exciting new form of banking for the people of Galway.

The new hub is a departure from the ‘high countered environment’ commonly associated with traditional branch banking, which has been replaced with a more informal, relaxed meeting space where customers can interact with KBC’s personal finance experts on a range of competitive products including savings, insurance, mortgages, and the recently launched current account. The retail hub will be managed by Keith McDonagh who will oversee the team. KBC’s office on Dock Road will remain open for corporate banking customers.

What does the future hold for Shannon Airport?

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

Mary Considine, Director at Shannon Airport, will address members of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) and business leaders from Galway and surrounding counties, at a dedicated evening briefing on Thursday, October 3 2013, in the Connacht Hotel, Galway.

Three for free with Galway Executive Skillnet

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) is hosting three events over the coming weeks. Managing Finance is the first of these events on Oct. 2 with Susan Hayes, the positive economist. Ms Hayes is an experienced financial trainer and entrepreneur and shares her knowledge with others in a practical and easily implementable format. Finance is the lifeblood of every business. However, sometimes SMEs find themselves trying to organise chaos coming up to accounting deadlines, suffering lumpy cashflow situations and feeling at the mercy of the bank account balance.

Former Iarnrod Eireann man to address Ballybane Enterprise Centre seminar

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Local businesses looking for the fastest most cost effective way to differentiate their businesses from the competition will be interested in the September Business Seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Thursday September 26.

Strong interest from unemployed in new training

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

City & Guilds in conjunction with the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE) is offering an innovative Customer Service Skills programme in Galway which offers a fresh start to people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.

Medtronic opens new Customer Innovation Centre in city

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Medtronic this week opened a new Customer Innovation Centre in Galway, Ireland, providing state of the art facilities for physicians and Medtronic engineers to work together on developing new therapies that will improve clinical outcomes, provide economic value and increase access to quality healthcare for patients around the world. The Centre was opened by EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research and Science Ms. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn.

Strong interest in new training programmes

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

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People want results

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Our most recent WIN Session presented facilitator – James Martin, a personal development specialist and digital business mentor. At this WIN workshop James provided a great insight into coaching and the wonderful career opportunities that flow from it. As an international trainer with Anthony Robbins (global personal and business growth expert) James has been immeresed in the coaching and training business for the past fourteen years. Through his company TeamLife Training he has trained hundreds of individuals in Ireland in the core foundational coaching skills gaining the nationally recognised FETAC Level 6 certification.

Expansion for Claregalway stocktaking firm

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

A Galway based stocktaking company is set to double its workforce by the end of this year as it expands its Irish operations. Headquartered in Claregalway, Stocktaking.ie employs four full time staff and an additional 90 part- time staff throughout Ireland. The expansion plans will see the number of full time employees double to eight as the company increases its market share in the retail and the food and beverage industry.

Virtual business at Level One

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

Level One – the serviced office provider based in the Liosban Industrial Estate and Parkmore in the city – has just launched their new Phone Answering and Virtual Office Service, allowing businesses to project a corporate image and provide an exceptional service whilst working from a home office.

WEEE Ireland concerned over ‘non-authorised’ collections and recycling

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling have today raised their concerns over the increasing number of ‘non-authorised’ collections and recycling of WEEE being carried out across Galway and the whole the country.

Virtual business at Level One

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Level One – the serviced office provider based in the Liosban Industrial Estate and Parkmore in the city – has just launched their new Phone Answering and Virtual Office Service, allowing businesses to project a corporate image and provide an exceptional service whilst working from a home office.

Local med device company boosted by seed capital investment

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

The AIB Seed Capital Fund, co-managed by Enterprise Equity Venture Capital, and the Western Investment Fund, managed by the Western Development Commission, has completed an equity investment in Galway based medical device company Syncrophi Systems Ltd.

SuperValu invested €27.7 million in Galway economy last year

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Keeping and spending money locally is essential to sustain the Irish economy and guarantee growth in the years to come. SuperValu retailers in County Galway invested over €27.7 million in the local economy in 2012.

Born does the double at JCI Friendly Business Awards

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

On Thursday August 15 last, Born Clothing was presented with two prestigious awards at the second annual Friendly Business Awards 2013. The awards took place in AIB Lynch’s Castle Galway and were hosted by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Galway.

Ulster Bank launches new initiative for money-wise parenting

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

TV presenter and mother of two, Lucy Kennedy, has launched a new initiative for parents called ‘Ulster Bank MoneySense at Home’ – a free online platform, developed by Ulster Bank, which provides parents and families with financial guidance and learning tools.

Building on the success of MoneySense for Schools, Ulster Bank MoneySense at Home has been developed to meet the growing demand from parents and families, for guidance on everyday aspects of money management. The programme provides users with advice on areas such as budgeting, what to do if something unexpected happens, managing debt, teaching children about money, and getting the best value for money when shopping.

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