Budget 2023 must protect viability of Experience Economy
Ibec, the group that represents business, is calling on Government to use Budget 2023 as an opportunity to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the Experience Economy which underpins our social, tourism and business ecosystems. The Ibec Budget 2023 submission outlines that this can be achieved by supporting companies in the economy at a time […]
€625,000 funding opportunity for innovative Irish businesses in the Circular Economy
The EPA’s Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy fund worth €625,000 is now open for applications. Applications for project funding in the range of €50k to €100k are invited, to support Irish businesses develop circular solutions in product and service design, production, distribution, use of resources – including raw materials and waste reduction. The fund is […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland Sponsorship Fund 2017 Open For Applications
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its Sponsorship Fund for 2017 which will support angling events and initiatives across the country. The fund supported 44 events to the tune of €30,000 in 2016 with a particular focus on initiatives which help grow Ireland’s angling tourism product and support novice anglers. Angling in Ireland is currently worth […]
South East Regional Skills Forum ‘Open For Business’ To Help Employers
Representatives from the recently-established South East Regional Skills Forum (SERSF) have held their first meeting with Minister of State with responsibility for Training and Skills, John Halligan TD. The event, at Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny, provided an opportunity for the SERSF to brief the Minister on the objectives of the Forum and its […]
Cash for local business start ups – in places you wouldn’t believe!
With banks reluctant to lend, and local economies struggling, this may not appear the ideal time to set-up a new business, but a recent study and start-up guide for SME’s just published by Sli Nios Fearr (A Better Way) may help pave the way – especially as it’s available as a free download as of […]
Supporting Local business and networking with local tradespeople at Telfords
Telford’s are recognised as a leader in providing everything you need for your home both inside and out! And now they are inviting you from inside your home to inside of theirs! All local tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts are invited down to Telfords Branch, in Portlaoise on 16th March a full day of show display. […]
Small Business leads the way as the first 32 county #SMEcommunity tweet-up takes place in Birr
If Ireland is looking for a demonstration of phenomenal growth and positivity it doesn’t have to look much further than the Twitter group known as #SMEcommunity. What started a mere 8 months ago with a single tweet between two Irish business people, has now grown into an offline gathering incorporating all 32 counties which will […]
The Start and Grow Enterprise Expo Fri 8th Oct
The Start and Grow Enterprise Expo is taking place on Friday, 8th October 2010 in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. The Start and Grow Enterprise Expo is a unique one day event which will enable visitors to meet professionals from over 30 organisations which support business and will be exhibiting on the day. These professionals are […]
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