Mayo entrants sought for Marketing Excellence Awards

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

With Ireland thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months as a top visitor destination, helped along by recent high-profile visits from Queen Elizabeth II and Barack Obama, it is now time for local businesses to shine. The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Ireland is calling on all businesses from all over the country to enter the acclaimed CIM Marketing Excellence Awards Ireland 2012 to showcase their winning marketing campaigns, before the deadline on September 11.

Mayo woman is IDA’s new west regional manager

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Knockmore native Catherina Blewitt has recently been appointed as west regional manager for IDA Ireland.

Increase in construction tender prices over the year

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

New figures from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) show that building costs increased slightly in the first half of 2012, continuing a trend of moderate price increases over the past 12 months.

Hauliers fear for more job losses before Christmas

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The Irish Road Haulage Association has warned that while the announcement of the closure of Target Express is very concerning it is only a reflection of the current state of emergency which exists within the Irish road haulage industry in Ireland. With the loss of almost 400 jobs associated with Target Express, the IRHA fears that unless Government stem the tide of ever increasing fuel prices there will be thousands more job losses before Christmas.

Westport has lowest amount of vacant commercial  units in Mayo, Claremorris has the highest 

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

The total number of vacant commercial units or premises in Mayo is 976, according to figures released by GeoDirectory. The figures represent an average vacancy rate for commercial units in the county of 12 per cent, and are accurate as of June 2012.

Mayo companies could win a share of €280,000 cash prize fund

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Businesses in Mayo hoping to be in with a chance of winning their share of €280,000 cash in this year’s InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition have only got three weeks left to submit their entries.

Female entrepreneurs mentoring seminar: Registration now open

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring and Business Seminar is now open for registration.

Eighty five Mayo jobs created due to Hireland initiative

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

Hireland has announced that it has surpassed its original target of 5,000 job pledges, in less than six months since its launch date. Of those pledges, more than 2,000 people have secured employment via the Hireland initiative, including 85 in County Mayo.

Grants available to advertise your new start-up

Fri, Aug 24, 2012

If you are long-term unemployed but have a business idea you wish to pursue there are grants available to help you get started.

Construction companies experiencing black economy operations

Fri, Aug 17, 2012

Seventy six per cent of construction companies have come across black economy operations in the last three months. In a new Construction Industry Federation (CIF) survey on the black economy in the sector, 85 per cent of construction companies have also come across an increased number of black economy operations in the last 12 months.

Five thousand Irish hospitality jobs in Perth and Western Australia

Fri, Aug 17, 2012

Western Australia wants experienced Irish hospitality workers under 30 years of age to holiday and work in bars, hotels and restaurants in Australia’s most beautiful and dynamic state.

Government’s Action Plan for Jobs could benefit Mayo businesses

Fri, Aug 17, 2012

Businesses across Mayo are urged to check whether they are entitled to any of the Government schemes available to help start-up, expand, or create new jobs.

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