is meeting on Wednesday the
2nd of December 2009
at 11am
in the
Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC/GMIT)
Nursing Practice Suite of the GMIT,
in Castlebar
Guest speaker is Johnny Beirne, facilitator of the Leitrim Business Network and Roscommon Business Network
Based outside Carrick on Shannon, Johnny is CEO of JB Training and Consultancy and provides training & mentoring in professional networking, social media and conversation marketing (blogging for business), innovation and is a sought after public speaker. He is the facilitator of the Leitrim Business Network and Roscommon Business Network and has 14 years experience in business management, ICT and innovation including founding and developing downloadmusic.ie and TEXT A TRACK. Prior to establishing JB Training & Consultancy, Johnny was the Innovation Officer for Leitrim County Enterprise Board.
Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
Directions: When you enter the GMIT main reception you need to go left, go through double doors and then straight (through another set of double doors). Continue forward and take stair case on the right. Room is up those stairs on the right (says Nursing Practise Suite on the door).
We ask all attendees to allow 20 Minutes for Parking. As you might have experienced yourself, parking on the GMIT/IiBC Grounds are a very valuable commodity, please plan your arrival early, so that we can begin on time.
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is meeting on Wednesday the
4th of November 2009
at 11am
in the
Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC/GMIT),
in Castlebar
Guest speaker is Peter Glynn from Castlebar Chamber of Commerce. He will speak on ‘Castlebar – Everyone’s Invited’ and the Chamber’s vision for Castlebar in 2020. It should prove a very interesting and stimulating discussion.
Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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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 {at} achill-online(.)net),
Robert Grealis (Robert {at} thediscoverypartnership(.)com),
Maria Staunton (Maria.Staunton {at} gmit(.)ie), or
Liam Horan (liam {at} 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.
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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
26th of August 2009
at 11am
in the
Innovation in Business Center,
Castlebar
We will have a more formal meeting, as I will be presenting my new Project “Pixel4Startups”. I am looking forward to your feedback.
The presentation will be about 10 Minutes with a discussion round afterwards. In addition to that everyone is welcome to bring ideas and questions to talk about.
Please bring friends and leave a comment if you plan to attend, thx. See you there.
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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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