Centra’s new own brand range supporting Mayo suppliers

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Centra, one of Ireland’s leading convenience retailers, is helping to boost the Irish economy through its recently launched Own Brand range of 900 products. One hundred and ten of the 150 suppliers who produce this innovative range are Irish, with two of these suppliers coming from Mayo. The Mayo companies are O’Hara’s Bakery and William Carr & Sons Limited.

Projected retail sales in 2013 for these 110 Irish companies is expected to be in excess of €150 million. Initial performance of the range has been strong, with sales of €40 million achieved since its launch in April; a figure that is set to grow as awareness increases, according to Centra.

Mayo NLN centres win Excellence Through People Award

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

Two National Learning Network centres in Mayo have been awarded an Excellence Through People award — Ireland's national standard for human resource development. The National Learning Network centres in Castlebar are two of the organisation’s 50 purpose-built training and employment centres across the country which train 13,000 people every year. This is the second time that National Learning Network, Rehab’s training and employment division has successfully attained the award, placing the organisation among the top 10 per cent of companies in the country that have achieved Excellence Through People to date.

New CEO of Western Development Commission is Kiltimagh resident

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Mayo resident Ray McGreal has taken up his position as chief executive officer of the Western Development Commission (WDC).

Retailer Xtra-vision saved as buyer secured for the business

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

A number of companies backed by Hilco Capital Ireland Limited have bought Ireland’s leading film retail and rental brand, Xtra-vision, for an undisclosed sum.

Employers urged to be extra vigilant with young workers on summer jobs

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

With the summer holidays now under way for thousands of students around the country, the Health and Safety Authority is urging employers to be extra vigilant when it comes to taking on young workers for the summer.

IiBC and Ulster Bank host seminar on international trading

Fri, Jun 14, 2013

The Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at the GMIT Castlebar is presenting a seminar facilitated by the Ulster Bank on trading internationally. While this event is primarily aimed at those businesses who are potential or early exporters, anyone with interest in international trade including those businesses that are looking to import are welcome to attend this free seminar.

Mayo’s over 50s encouraged to use their talents and set up new businesses

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Over 50s from County Mayo are being encouraged to start a new business, using their transferrable skills amassed during time in the workforce. Those who have taken early retirement or redundancy payments in particular are being urged to consider starting their own company.

Taoiseach must set the record straight on false ‘tax haven’ claims - Calleary

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary, has accused the Government of sleep-walking through false and destructive claims that Ireland is a tax haven.

Mayo woman launches new Irish marketing business venture

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

An exciting addition to the marketing world has come into being with the launch of new marketing business called B*Different. Founded by Mayo business woman, Eimear McCormack, B*Different promises to deliver a quirky and original one stop shop for all big and little brands’ marketing needs. From digital marketing across to traditional marketing activity B*Different promises to make each client’s brand stand out from his/her competition by creating and implementing tailored digital marketing plans for each business.

Economic gap between BMW region and other areas

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

The results of the latest Regional Quality of Life in Ireland report underlines the failure of the spatial strategy policies of successive governments with Mayo’s disposable income per person at €17,818, well behind the Dublin figure of €21,575.

Jobs under threat as Cost Plus Sofas close stores

Fri, Jun 07, 2013

Jobs at the Castlebar Cost Plus Sofas megastore in Castlebar, which opened in 2011, may be under threat following a statement from the company on Wednesday that it is restructuring the business which will involve the closure of many stores.

Learn how to enter the US market at IiBC interactive open day

Fri, May 31, 2013

The Innovation in Business Centre, Castlebar, will host an interactive open day on Wednesday June 5 on how to enter the US market. There will also be opportunities to talk to the local State enterprise support agencies, as well as sessions facilitated by IiBC clients focusing on attracting investment, setting up an online business, aquaculture, and reducing costs with lean solutions.

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