Galway company agrees €3m partnership with Chinese hand-tool giant

Thu, May 24, 2012

The continuing development of strong links between Irish and Chinese businesses has received a further boost with the announcement of a strategic partnership with a projected value of €3m, between Invention Services, a Galway-based innovation and business supports company, and Asia’s biggest hand-tool vendor Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co Ltd.

Galway-based innovation and business support company Invention Services has scored a major coup by being appointed European Strategic Partners for New Product Development to global Chinese tool manufacturer Great Star.

Galway doing well on the jobs front

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway is punching above its weight in attracting jobs, according to Labour TD for Galway West Derek Nolan.

Aer Lingus takes over Knock-Birmingham route

Thu, May 24, 2012

Aer Lingus has stepped into the gap left by Bmibaby to provide a service from Knock to Birmingham.

GMIT’s energy lab goes on line with new Android app

Thu, May 24, 2012

GMIT has launched a new Android app which provides information on its state-of-the-art Online Energy Laboratory at the Dublin Road campus, Galway.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, May 24, 2012

Q: One from slightly left-of-field here – I have been asked to write a reference for someone who worked with me almost 20 years ago. I remember her very well – she was an excellent employee – but it was a different time. We only had one PC in the office and this woman did not even use it. I know she has developed her IT skills in the meantime, but I cannot vouch for those. She is going for a job as a personal assistant, which is similar to the role she did for us back then. With all the changes that have taken place in technology and work practices in the intervening 20 years, is it feasible for me to even write a reference for her? (MK, email)

Galway firms contribute to environmental sustainability

Thu, May 24, 2012

Two Galway companies have been commended at this year’s annual Small Firms Association Awards.

Founder of 11890 Nicola Byrne to speak at Business Women of the Year Awards

Thu, May 17, 2012

Nicola Byrne, CEO and founder of 11890 and Stenics Media, will speak at the Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards on Friday May 25 at the Salthill Hotel.

The event begins at 7pm with a champagne reception which is followed by a five-course dinner. The awards will be presented by TG4 newsanchor Eimear Ní Chonaola, and the evening will end with music until late with Odditty, followed by a guest DJ. This annual event celebrates excellence and innovation in business. Previous winners of the Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards have included Anne Flanagan of the Galway Oyster Festival, Liz Cassidy of Irish Time Design, and Hannah Kiely of HC Financial Services.

Ronan Lawless — twenty years in business in Galway

Thu, May 17, 2012

From bars and nightclubs to restaurants and hotels, Ronan Lawless has been involved in them all, and while experiencing his fair share of bumps along the way he is going strong with The Forster Group 20 years later.

Selling yourself and your business

Thu, May 17, 2012

My name is Eileen Lauster. My business is producing video content for the web. I am a film maker. I make videos. I used to make documentaries about artists, community groups, and dramas. Now I make promotional videos for businesses. I have travelled to Belarus and Connemara, worked with individuals and groups, produced, edited, and taught others. Now I teach businesses to use the power of video to promote their products and services.

It’s only natural

Thu, May 17, 2012

An actor was asked what he thought about acting.
“Acting,” he replied, “is a great thing, but don’t be caught at it.”

Online Marketing in Galway to host social media meeting

Thu, May 17, 2012

Online Marketing in Galway, a new non-profit network dedicated to helping businesses make the best out of online marketing, will be holding a meeting on May 29.

Blueface Elevator launches competition for business start-ups

Thu, May 17, 2012

Budding entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their ideas for the next big thing to win Blueface Elevator 2012. This competition, launched by Ireland’s first dedicated business mobile service Blueface, will visit Carphone Warehouse on Shop Street on Saturday June 2.

Grid West project aims to bring massive renewable infrastructure to west

Thu, May 10, 2012

A plan to bring 21st century energy infrastructure to Galway and the West of Ireland was launched by EirGrid this week. By connecting the electricity generated by the region’s huge renewable energy resources, the Grid West project will facilitate significant job creation and investment as well as contributing to national recovery and growth.

Volunteer Fair this weekend at Eyre Square Shopping Centre

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galwegians interested in volunteering for community, sports, and arts organisations should go to the Volunteer Fair in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Saturday May 19.

Network Galway gets ready for annual business awards

Thu, May 10, 2012

The Mayor of Galway Hildegarde Naughton launched the Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards, which will take place in The Salthill Hotel, on Friday May 25 and promises to be a spectacular affair.

IWAK welcomes Lufthansa to west of Ireland

Thu, May 10, 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock welcomed Europe’s largest airline, Lufthansa, to the West of Ireland as the inaugural flight from Dusseldorf touched down early this week.

BPW to have its summer lunch in aid of Galway Hospice

Thu, May 10, 2012

BPW Galway launches their Annual Summer Lunch to be held on May 18 in the Ardilaun Hotel and will have Gemma Hussey as its guest speaker with the proceeds of the raffle on the day going to Galway Hospice.

Galway fire services raised nearly €3,500 in Shave or Dye charity event

Thu, May 03, 2012

Nearly €3,500 has so far been raised by Galway City and County Fire Brigades whose members recently held a shave or dye event in Monroe’s tavern in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Cost effective training for start-up businesses

Thu, May 03, 2012

Starting next week the Galway County and City Enterprise Board is rolling out a new programme of training courses in May and June designed and priced with the small to middle sized business in mind. The courses are also relevant for someone who is thinking of starting a business and not sure of the next step to take, or someone with an idea and not sure how to develop or make it happen.

Beware — Thursday is the most dangerous day at work

Thu, May 03, 2012

To mark ‘World Day for Health & Safety at Work’ InjuriesBoard.ie, published a review of workplace accidents in 2011 that shows compensation totalling €22.5million (2010: €25.1million) was awarded in respect of 830 (2010: 889 awards) personal injury workplace claims nationally. In Galway, €1,049,984 (2010: €727,813) was awarded in respect of 32 (2010: 29 awards) personal injury workplace claims.

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