The Open Coffee Club has won many locations and attendees in Ireland over the last few months. So it was about time to set up a group on XING.
“XING – Powering Relationships” is a business network platform like for example LinkedIn. Unfortunately it is not very popular yet in Ireland. This is an attempt to bring two great networks together.
Please join, membership for XING is free!
28.Jul.09 
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The Midlands and West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) is a one-year collaborative programme between GMIT and Athlone IT, and provides entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate the business start-up process. It is delivered in GMIT’s campuses in Galway and Mayo, and in Athlone IT.
Anyone interested in signing up for the course should ideally have a number of years industry experience and have the enthusiasm and drive necessary to develop and grow a successful business. The MWEP may also be of interest to expatriates who are hoping to return home to set up their own business in the West of Ireland. Participants may apply to Enterprise Ireland for CORD funding, which could provide up to 50 per cent of previous year’s gross salary.
The MWEP provides participants with business acumen, office desk space, mentoring, networking, facilities, and supports necessary to help them in establishing and running their own businesses. Participants should have a business idea with growth and export potential.
“These new start-up companies will form the foundation for the next generation of Irish enterprises,” said Maria Staunton, Manager of the Innovation in Business Centre in GMIT and she added “We are looking forward to supporting the next generation of innovative start-ups in the region through this programme.”
Eight high-potential entrepreneurs are participating on the current MWEP in the Innovation in Business Centre at GMIT Castlebar.
The Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT provides incubation space and a range of business development supports to start-up companies. Further information is available at our website www.gmit.ie/iibc.
Applicants interested in the Mayo centre should contact Maria Staunton, IiBC Mayo Manager at (094) 9043198 or email maria.staunton@gmit.ie
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is meeting on Wednesday the
29th of July 2009
at 11am
in the
Innovation in Business Centre
in Castlebar
Topics on the Agenda:
- August Summer Break
- Late Summer BBQ in September
- What do People attending the MOCC want, need or expect from the meeting?
Everyone welcome. Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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The Irish economy recorded savings of €750 million in 2007 as a result of energy efficiency measures undertaken since 1995. The Western Region is leading the way with 2 businesses gaining “Highly Commended” awards in the 2008 Sustainable Energy Awards for their energy efficient approach to business.
A new report, Energy Efficiency in Ireland 2009, published by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) shows that Ireland performed better than the European average for energy efficiency gains in both the residential and industrial sectors.
Highlights:
- Total final consumption of energy in the economy would have been 8.4% higher in 2007 were it not for energy efficiency improvements made since 1995.
- Energy efficiency for industry improved by 16% between 1995 and 2007
- Energy efficiency for the residential sector improved by 15% in the same period
- Despite the fact that transport energy use grew faster than the economy between 1995 and 2007, energy efficiency in the sector improved slightly by 1.4%.
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Ever thought about being your own boss?
Propel could make this happen by providing:
- Financial support of up to €30,000
- Specialised expertise and mentoring customised to your needs
- Hot desk facilities
- Best in class business start-up training
- Access to potential investors
- Access to local and global contacts and networks
Full details can be found at www.propelprogramme.ie or Email:startup@propelprogramme.ie
If you have an idea for a new innovative business with export potential call (01) 605 9180 the Propel Programme is run by Enterprise Ireland and is designed to provide ambitious Entrepreneurs with the necessary business skills to establish a successful global business. Propel will run for one year and is open to entrepreneurs currently located, or planning to locate, in one of the six border counties of the Republic of Ireland – Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan or Sligo. If you think you have the idea for an export focused business, then talk to us today. Places on this programme are limited, so enquire without delay. Final date for receipt of applications is 24 April 2009. Read more in this downloadable PDF
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CÉIM is the most successful enterprise development programme in the North West. It is offered by the Institute of Technology, Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
CEIM is a full-time business start-up programme delivered over twelve months. It will assist entrepreneurs to establish and manage their own business. Successful applicants will be able to avail of training, financial and other business supports, networking opportunities and incubation space.
Who can apply?
- People with an innovative business idea (commercial & export potential)
- Third level graduates
- People who live or wish to relocate to the North West region
- Individuals seeking a career change
For more information or an application form contact: CÉIM Programme Manager, WESTBIC, CoLab, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Rd., Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. 074 9186070 or ufaherty@westbic.ie by June 2nd 2009
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Yesterdays MOCC Meeting was very quite and as it is middle of July, I guess many were on holidays. Altogether we were eight, half of which were “regulars”. New to the Mayo Open Coffee Club were:
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Looking for referers to our website I found Robert Grealis’ Blog “Businessbites”. It is, as self-proclaimed “the observations and discussions of Robert Grealis, Consulting Partner with The Discovery Partnership, on how Irish SMEs are shaping up to economic recovery.” – Thanks for the mention & I heaby return the favour!
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in assocation with Leitrim County Enterprise Board – Ireland’s first CruiseCamp
FREE OpenCoffee / BizCamp type networking event on the river Shannon aboard The Moonriver Pleasure Cruiser. July 30th from 6pm to 9pm – “Network or walk the plank”. To Sign-up visit http://cruisecamp.eventbrite.com
Click here for more information and discussion or contact Johnny Beirne
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is meeting on Wednesday the
15th of July 2009
at 11am
in the
Royal Theatre Pub in Castlebar
we will have an informal meeting. Everyone welcome. Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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