From Heather James, Sligo Open Coffee Club:
The plans for that conference in November are shaping up.
At the moment there is a temporary site at http://northwestconnects.ie/ and we are using Google Groups to communicate, so if you would like to join: http://groups.google.com/group/north-west-connect/
“The organisers include Kevin Peyton, Justin Knecht from Centre for Design Innovation, and a few others (Johnny Beirne came to the last meeting). At the moment we are developing a speakers list. It’s not really a bar-camp as we are going to start by aiming at certain people to give presentations. People who are entrepreneurs and hopefully can share some insight, tell some stories, and hopefully we can all learn something. We realise taht at the moment we have a very Sligo/Letirim-centric list, but we want to get people from all over the northwest. – please join and you can see the discussions, and maybe add in your own thoughts.”
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From Heather James, Sligo Open Coffee Club:
Preparing for the November conference, Northwest Connects, we are looking to increase participation in the Open Coffee Sligo network. I hope you can help.
For the next meet-up, we have been invited by Justin Knecht from Centre for Design Innovation to hold our Open Coffee in their offices. Anne Louise O’Donovan has prepared a presentation: “The October tax deadline – tips to remove the annual dread!”
More information at http://short.ie/taxtips
This is a great opportunity for self-employed individuals to get some practical advice about preparing their financial information. We think this will be of great interest to potential members of OpenCoffee Sligo.
The Sligo Open Coffee Club takes place on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11am, (usually – note change of venue for october) in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo. For further information on the Sligo Open Coffee Club, check out their website.
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is meeting on Wednesday the
7th of October 2009
at 11am
in the
Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC/GMIT),
in Castlebar
Guest speaker is Justin Knecht, Manager of the Centre for Design Innovation based at Sligo IT.
Justin is recognized and respected as a creative leader and divergent thinker, Justin is experienced in design, brand management, e-commerce, information and technology solutions, project management and marketing. He manages the Centre for Design Innovation in Sligo which is a centre of excellence for the research, understanding and promotion of the effective use of design and innovation in Ireland. Justin is responsible for the creation of practical programmes to promote the effective use of design within the private and public sector and oversaw the development of the award-winning brand identity for the Centre. Prior to joining the centre, Justin was the Senior Manager of Creative Services at Crayola Inc.
Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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The Mayo Open Coffee Club (MOCC), a business network run by businesspeople for businesspeople, is launching its winter series of monthly meetings on Wednesday, October 7th, in Castlebar.
The Open Coffee Club concept, first established in London, allows for informal meetings between businesses of all types. It is completely free of charge, thanks to sponsorship from O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar in Castlebar, and the aim is to let businesspeople make contacts, pitch their business, and get assistance on business issues and challenges.
“This club exists because businesspeople like to get together and talk. A lot of good tie-ups have taken place as a result of our meetings over the past year. The meetings are facilitated by a member of the group, but they are generally informal in nature, and people can just come along and talk to other businesspeople,” said a spokesperson for MOCC.
“Our guest speaker at the next meeting on October 7th will be Justin Knecht, Manager of the Centre for Design Innovation at Sligo IT. He is recognized and respected as a creative leader and divergent thinker.
“Justin is experienced in design, brand management, e-commerce, information and technology solutions, project management and marketing. Prior to joining the centre, he was the Senior Manager of Creative Services at Crayola Inc. The speakers help to stimulate discussion by sharing their own business experiences with the group.”
Meetings are held in the Innovation in Business Centre, which is located on the GMIT campus in Castlebar, on the first Wednesday of every month. The following is the schedule for meetings over the next three months (all meetings start at 11am and last between one hour and 90 minutes).
All you have to do is turn up on the day. More details on the Mayo Open Coffee Club are available on http://mayo-open-coffee-club.org/, or you can email any of the organisers:
Chris B Kerndter (chris@achill-online.net),
Robert Grealis (Robert@thediscoverypartnership.com),
Maria Staunton (Maria.Staunton@gmit.ie), or
Liam Horan (liam@slinuacommunications.com)
Start-up businesses, people with the germ of an idea, and established businesses all find the Open Coffee Club a useful vehicle to get in touch with what’s happening in the business world around Mayo.
18.Sep.09 General Read more Comments (0)
Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) - Castlebar
The Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) was officially opened on 20th March 2006. The purpose of the IiBC is to support and facilitate the emergence of new market-led and knowledge-based companies in the region and, forge strategic links between the college and the world of industry and commerce.
The IiBC offers incubation / office / desk facilities and a supportive environment to potential entrepreneurs to assist them in taking their ideas from concept to full commercialisation. The IiBC enables companies to work in a secure, innovative, entrepreneurial environment as they progress through the various stages of a new company start-up.
A range of business development supports are available for client companies such as financial, legal, sales, marketing and export development including mentoring and networking facilities.
What the IiBC offers:
Every business is unique. We have designed different levels of services to cater for your particular situation and office space requirements. All offices come fully furnished and are internet-enabled.
Incubation Space:
Designed for start-up companies with ongoing business mentoring and support. We have offices ranging from 200 to 392 square feet, plus flexible lease terms.
Concept Desk Space:
Designed for individuals who are at the early stages of forming a company to undertake feasibility studies. The business will get a desk in a shared office, along with business development support.
Virtual Space:
Ideal for those at a very early stage who wish to create a professional presence without having to be physically based in the IiBC. Enables individuals a professional postal address and boardroom facilities.
More information is available at www.gmit.ie/iibc or ring Maria Staunton at 094 9043198
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is meeting on Wednesday the
9th of September 2009
at 11am
in the
Royal T.F. Pub,
Castlebar
We will have an informal meeting,
Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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Speaker of this Years Event is going to be John Quinn from Surface Power, Tourmakeady in Co. Mayo, who is a start-up veteran across the US and Europe with 20 years experience in general operation and global manufacturing management and holds world technology patents.
He was finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2002 and Winner of the All-Ireland Innovation Award in 2003. He is a judge on the world’s largest Innovation challenge in the USA, a Council Member of the Irish Wind Energy Association and an Advisor to several Government functions and Government Clean-Tech Policy.
John will talk about his experience of setting-up and running his own business emphasising the highs and lows encountered along his entrepreneurial journey and highlighting the secrets of his entrepreneurial success.
After each seminar, attendees have the opportunity to ask probing questions of the guest entrepreneur.
The Event will take place at 6pm on Thurs 10th Sept in either the GMIT or IiBC (depending on numbers).
Anyone interested, please register at iibccastlebar@gmit.ie
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