Galway builders Stewarts win prestigious construction awards

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Two of Stewarts Contracts Managers were honoured at the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year Awards announced at the CIOB CMYA awards dinner in Bewleys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.

REI says retention of rent system could cost 40,000 jobs

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Ireland’s largest retail industry trade body has expressed its support of the Government’s plans to abolish upward only rent review clauses. Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) claims more than 40,000 jobs are at risk in the retail sector unless the system is removed. Currently, rent prices can only increase or remain the same under review, regardless of decreases in market rates. Since rental retail rates increased by 240% between 2000 and 2007, compared to a 30% increment in consumer prices, REI claims businesses are not paying a fair market rate. As it stands, Ireland is one of just a handful of countries who still employ the system, with the remaining jurisdictions employing a market-based approach.

New Reduced VAT rate due to start from next week

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

As part of the Jobs Initiative outlined by the new Government earlier this year, a second reduced VAT rate of nine per cent is to be introduced from  July 1 2011 to December 31 2013 to help the economy grow and increase job creation, especially in the tourism sector.  

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.

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.

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.

Following the very successful feedback from the course Presenting with Confidence developed by Galway based business and life coach Evelyn Cormican of Blueprint Training in association with The Galway County and City Enterprise Board, the course will take place again on Tuesday June 28 from 9am – 5pm in the Galway County and City Enterprise Board offices in Woodquay, Galway.

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.

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.

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.

Delegates at the event, which was held in the Westwood House Hotel, heard Fáilte Ireland emphasise its commitment to promoting Galway as a tourist destination and to delivering additional supports during 2011 to those involved in Destination Galway.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Ms Hayes will invite all participants to look at the monetary status, and hence the entire purpose, of their business in a different way — with curiosity, innovation and ingenuity! The aim of the evening is to offer attendees “Ten Actions You Can Implement Immediately to Take Control of Your Finances”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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