€45,000 Government funding for creation of five new jobs in County Mayo

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Government funding announced for county enterprise boards across the country will see the creation of five new jobs in County Mayo.

National Internship Scheme open to thousands more applicants

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

Criteria for the national internship scheme, JobBridge, has changed from this week and Mayo TD Dara Calleary has raised concerns about the Government’s failure to publicise the fact that thousands more people will now be eligible to apply for a work placement under the scheme.

Castlebar man rewarded for contribution to local tourism

Fri, Sep 30, 2011

It was champagne all round at the National Ploughing Championships last week when Stephen McDonnell from Turlough, Castlebar was awarded a long service certificate by holiday lettings company, The Hoseasons Group, for partnering with them over the past 10 years.

Permanent TSB invites you to a savings and investment information evening

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

aA savings and investment information evening is being hosted by Paul O’Hara, branch manager, Permanent TSB Castlebar, on Thursday October 6. The event, which is free to attend, takes place in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, and is a chance for people to have their questions answered in relation to savings and investment in the current climate. A panel of experts will be in attendance, and will be available to take questions from the audience in relation to investment markets, and what to do with your savings and pensions, among other topics.

According to Paul O’Hara, it is a great opportunity for people to get information about things they may be worried about. “We have three great speakers joining us, so it’s the perfect chance for people to get the knowledge they need to manage their money in this environment. We look forward to seeing people at the information evening and hopefully helping them with their financial queries.”

Extension to natural gas could save €20.6 million in the north west

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

Government investment in natural gas infrastructure could bring significant economic benefits to businesses and households in the Western Region. By extending and upgrading the grid infrastructure in the northwest, competitiveness for key industry sectors could be enhanced. Businesses are currently paying an estimated €16 million more each year for fuel than they would be if they could use natural gas. Annual energy prices for newly connected households could be reduced by up to €485 per household and almost 61 tonnes of savings in CO2 emissions could be secured. That is according to a policy briefing published by the Western Development Commission (WDC), ‘Why Invest in Gas? Benefits of natural gas infrastructure for the North West’.

Major business event “SMEs Doing Business in Europe” set for Westport

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

A significant event for small and medium businesses considering doing business in Europe is taking place in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport on Saturday October 1. Entitled “SMEs Doing Business in Europe”, it is co-hosted by Network Mayo and the European Parliament's Information Office in Ireland. The event will be chaired by Marian Harkin, MEP. This half day event is free of charge but pre-registration is essential.

Connacht exporters steering away from bank loans to fund exports

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

Connacht based firms are resorting to using credit cards and bank overdrafts to fund the export of their goods, according to new research.

Growing Real Opportunities for Women (GROW)

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Mayo Intercultural Action has secured further funding to continue its work supporting women to set up their own businesses. Last year MIA worked with women throughout Mayo providing support, training, mentoring, and advice to women in the process of setting up their own enterprises. Following on the success of this, MIA has now been allocated EU funding to continue this work for a second year.

Prestigious award for Ballindine pharmacy

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

The team at HealthWest Community Pharmacy in Ballindine last week won the JCI Mayo Friendliest Business Award 2011. Since opening in June 2007, HealthWest Community Pharmacy has gone from strength to strength.

Will Mayo’s contenders jump to the top of the Q?

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

Four local Mayo businesses have just been revealed to be amongst the top contenders at this year’s national Q Mark awards.

The star-studded ceremony, which will take place on October 14 at Dublin’s Burlington Hotel, will see almost 500 business owners and managers walk the red carpet amongst TV stars and the business elite to compete for the 25 biggest awards in quality and excellence.

Exciting routes to MBA programmes at Galway Business School

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

Students who enrol on the postgraduate diploma in management in Galway Business School can choose to progress to an MBA programme with one of its partner universities and complete the MBA within two years. This provides students with a cost effective route towards executive education.

Mentoring programme for female entrepreneurs launched

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry, has formally launched the National Mentoring Programme for Female Entrepreneurs. The programme is an initiative led by Galway Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the four chambers of commerce in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Sligo. The mentoring programme is geared towards early stage female entrepreneurs and sees them matched with a mentor for a 12-month period of mentoring support.

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