Galway Chamber

Chamber: Events / Information Evening - Degree in Retail Management

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This new degree programme will commence in Galway in September.

You are invited to a PRESENTATION and Q&A on the programme in Galway Chamber Offices, Commerce House, Merchant’s Road, Galway

Tuesday 25^th June 2013 @ 6 pm

Gretta NashCadden, HR Manager, Brown Thomas will attend.

IBEC Retail Skillnet (IRS) in collaboration with Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) are currently offering individuals employed in the retail sector an opportunity to enrol on their innovative Degree in Retail Management Practice. The programme (which is 50% funded by IBEC Retail Skillnet) will be delivered in Galway in September 2013.

This hugely successful Work Based Learning Degree programme is delivered over a 3 year period – 2 days per month from September to May (with no class during the busy retail months of December and January – 16 days per year).

Chamber: Downloads / Internship Opportunity - EU Project Assistant

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Internship (pdf / 46.3 KB)

Chamber: News / Internship Opportunity - EU Project Assistant

2013-06-19T04:47:47-04:00

Galway Chamber invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a 6 month Internship position supporting the activities of our Enterprise Europe Network unit.

Full Details

Chamber: Downloads / Mr. Sean Gavin, Irish SeaSpray

2013-06-18T07:42:35-04:00

Mr. Sean Gavin, Irish SeaSpray (pdf / 708.74 KB)

Chamber: Downloads / Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 2

2013-06-18T05:48:27-04:00

Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 2 (pdf / 1.27 MB)

Chamber: Downloads / Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 1

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Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 1 (pdf / 996.44 KB)

Chamber: Downloads / Mr. John Breslin, General Manager, SmartBay Ireland

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Mr. John Breslin, General Manager, SmartBay Ireland (pdf / 1009.29 KB)

Chamber: Downloads / Dr. Stephen Nash - Civil Engineering NUI Galway

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Dr. Stephen Nash - Civil Engineering NUIG (pdf / 1.29 MB)

Chamber: Links / UPC Business

2013-06-14T05:47:29-04:00

B2B Telecommunication Services
Building P2
Eastpoint Business Park
D3

Tel: 01 2458200
Email: gjordan@upc.ie
Web: www.upcbusiness.ie

Chamber: Links / PaqIT Solutions

2013-06-14T05:46:56-04:00

PaqIT Solutions have offices in Galway and Limerick and deliver a range of Fully Managed and Monitored IT Support services to our customers.
Unit 62 Briarhill Business Park
Ballybrit
Galway

Tel: 091 769911
Email: john@paqit.com
Web: www.paqit.com

Chamber: Links / Farrell Travel

2013-06-14T05:43:11-04:00

Farrell Travel provide a safe and quality travelling experience for all our customers from executive travel clients to sports clubs. We promise you that you will be presented with the most professional and courteous drivers and coaches. Our wish is to provide you with a travel experience that you will remember and talk about for a long time to come.
Craughwell Road
Athenry
Co. Galway

Tel:        091 844789
Email:    info@farrelltravel.ie
Web:      www.farrelltravel.ie

Chamber: Links / Audi Galway

2013-06-14T05:26:31-04:00

Luxury Automotive Retailer
Briarhill Business Park
Ballybrit
Galway

Tel:       091 336000
Email:   cathal.byrne@connollys.ie
Web:     www.audigalway.ie

Chamber: Links / Solas Galway's Picture Palace Teoranta

2013-06-14T05:23:18-04:00

A company limited by guarantee with charitable status is building a three screen cinema, to be known as the Picture Palace, dedicated to screening Irish and international independent film in the heart of Galway city.
c/o Town Hall Theatre
Courthouse Square
Galway

Tel: 091 565831
Email: info@picturepalace.ie
Web: www.picturepalace.ie

Chamber: Links / Ink Magazine Ltd

2013-06-14T05:18:21-04:00

Social, lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine. Showcasing local and national talents in Business and the Arts.
Knockmore
Ballina
Co. Mayo

Tel: 086 8366986
Email: jay@inkmagazine.ie
Web: www.inkmagazine.ie

Chamber: Links / Finan, O'Beirn & Company

2013-06-14T05:12:08-04:00

Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Royal Court Business Centre
Liosbaun
Tuam Road
Galway

Tel: 091 778899
Email: info@finanobeirn.ie
Web: www.finanobeirn.ie

Chamber: Links / ARV Excellence

2013-06-14T05:06:43-04:00

ARV Excellence helps businesses improve on quality and speed by addressing accountability, reliability and velocity systems. ARV Excellence methodology creates a culture of 'Better Results'.
67 An Cimín Mór
Cappagh Road
Galway

Tel: 087 2806075
Email: eoin@arvexcellence.com
Web: www.arvexcellence.com

Chamber: Links / Berwick Solicitors

2013-06-14T05:01:51-04:00

Specialist law firm dealing with legal disputes, commercial litigation, employment and debt collection. Notary Public service also provided.
4 St. Brendan's Road
Woodquay
Galway

Tel:         091 567545
Email:     info@berwick.ie
Web:       www.berwick.ie

Chamber: Events / June's Business After Hours

2013-06-11T05:22:57-04:00

JUNE'S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thursday 27th June
H+A Marketing and PR
Oranmore Business Park, Galway
6-8pm

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For the last BAH before the summer, Galway Chamber is delighted to partner with H+A Marketing and PR to deliver a social media themed June Business After Hours.

The event is the perfect opportunity to create new business contacts, make new connections and learn more about the benefits of strategic social media planning and management for your business.

Speaking at the event is H+A client, Doreen O'Mahony, Digital Brand Manager, Laya Healthcare to case study their social media experience

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Please RSVP Elaine on 091 563536 or email elaine@galwaychamber.com

This is a free of charge networking event for Chamber members and guests

Chamber: Downloads / Ms. Meadbh Seoighe - Údarás na Gaeltachta

2013-06-10T10:21:42-04:00

Ms. Meadbh Seoighe - Údarás na Gaeltachta (pdf / 989.17 KB)

Chamber: Gallery / Bright Blue Sea Conference 4

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Chamber: Gallery / Bright Blue Sea Conference 3

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Chamber: Gallery / Bright Blue Sea Conference 2

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Chamber: Gallery / Post Conference Reception onboard L.E. AOIFE

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Chamber: Gallery / Post Conference Reception onboard L.E. AOIFE

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Chamber: Gallery / Bright Blue Sea Conference 1

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Chamber: Downloads / Part 2 - Presentation - Prof. Mike Harnett, Civil Engineering, NUIG

2013-06-10T08:17:07-04:00

Part 2 - Presentation - Prof Mike Hartnett, Civil Engineering, NUIG (pdf / 1.84 MB)

Chamber: Downloads / Prof. Mike Harnett - Civil Engineering, NUIG Presentation Part 1

2013-06-10T07:24:35-04:00

Prof. Mike Harnett - Civil Engineering, NUIG Presentation Part 1 (pdf / 1.32 MB)

Chamber: Downloads / Mr. Sean Gavin, Irish SeaSpray

2013-06-06T05:03:10-04:00

Mr. Sean Gavin, Irish SeaSpray (pdf / 1.19 MB)

Chamber: News / Bright Blue Sea Conference Presentations

2013-06-06T04:49:59-04:00

Click on the links below to view presentations from the Bright Blue Sea Conference

BRIGHT BLUE SEA CONFERENCE PHOTOS

Dr. James Tedd, Ocean Energy - ESB

Mr. Sean Gavin, Irish SeaSpray

Prof. Mike Harnett, Civil Engineering - NUIG Part 1
Prof. Mike Harnett, Civil Engineering - NUIG Part 2

Ms. Meadbh Seoighe, Údarás na Gaeltachta

Dr. Stephen Nash, Civil Engineering - NUIG

Mr. John Breslin, General Manager, SmartBay Ireland

Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 1

Mr. Donal Maguire - BIM Part 2

Chamber: Downloads / Dr. James Tedd. Ocean Energy - ESB

2013-06-06T04:39:15-04:00

James Tedd, Ocean Energy -ESB (pdf / 1.7 MB)

Chamber: Events / May Business After Hours hosted by Croí

2013-05-21T09:16:50-04:00

May’s BAH will be hosted by Croí at their Heart & Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway

Galway Chamber is delighted to partner with Croí to host the May Business After Hours Networking event on Thursday 23^rd of May from 6pm – 8pm.

This is a free of charge networking event for Chamber members and guests.

This event is the perfect opportunity to create new business contacts and make new connections.

Please RSVP to Elaine on 091 563536 or email elaine@galwaychamber.com

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Croí Heart & Stroke Centre

The Croí Heart & Stroke Centre is located at Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway, conveniently adjacent to NUIG and University Hospital Galway. The Centre was opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD in November 2012. It is the first purpose-built centre of its kind in Ireland and Europe, dedicated to cardiovascular disease prevention & rehabilitation. The centre is based on concepts similar to a number of Health & Wellbeing Centres in the United States. It is uniquely independent of any hospital facility, and is not state funded. The whole focus of the Heart & Stroke Centre is on the prevention and recovery from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. The building was funded entirely through Croí’s own fundraising efforts and all activities within the Centre are run on a not-for-profit basis.

The project is a flagship initiative for the promotion of cardiovascular wellbeing, with its focus on prevention, recovery and, patient & family support. It operates at three levels:

- An Institute for teaching & training, education and research;

- A Centre for healthy living;

- A Centre for patient and family support.

Chamber: News / President’s Speech to Galway Chamber of Commerce - Council Meeting 14th May 2013

2013-05-15T09:53:55-04:00

My fellow council members, I wish to express my sincere thanks for the confidence and trust you have placed in me by electing me President of the Galway Chamber of Commerce. When I reflect on the names of those who have served as President in the past, many of whom are present, not least our out-going President Declan Dooley, it is both an honour and a daunting task to follow in their footsteps, and I will endeavour to serve this Chamber with the same commitment and dedication.

I have in consultation with the Chief Executive, Michael Coyle and Deputy President, Frank Greene identified some key priorities for the Chamber for the year ahead and we hope that you the Council will share this view and approve these priorities.

These priorities are subject to the outcome of the strategic planning exercise which is underway to establish a new shared vision for the Chamber and a strategic plan to achieve this shared vision. This strategic plan will be considered for approval by the Council in the Autumn.

1. Economic Development

Time and again we hear it said that Galway has been very successful in attracting and retaining foreign direct investment – but we should fear complacency – any complacency threatens our future. In 2011 72% of FDI in Ireland was made in the Dublin and Cork regions. Galway Chamber must work to ensure that Galway wins greater share of this investment and becomes or at least becomes part of, the third major economic region of the state. We in Galway Chamber should aspire to the creation of an Atlantic Enterprise Corridor linking Galway, Shannon and Limerick. There is a need to develop a regional strategy to promote more knowledge driven indigenous industries such as ICT delivered services, renewable energy and marine resources.

I ask Council to establish a sub-committee with the specific remit of exploring the potential benefits to be gained from the creation of an Atlantic Enterprise Corridor.

2. Development of Marine Resources

Galway’s long standing tradition of marine science pioneered through the decades by NUI Galway and more recently by my own institution GMIT has created a great foundation of science and innovation in this emerging socio-economic sphere of opportunity.

We are fortunate to have located in Galway the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation, the Marine Institute and it has been my great honour to serve as Chairman of the MI over the last five years.

The MI was the catalyst for the development of a new cross Government initiative with the creation of the Inter-Department Marine Coordination Group.

This MCG has recently published the first ever Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland called Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth which sets out an ambitious programme to achieve over $6Billion in annual turnover from the maritime sectors by 2020.
This marks an historic benchmark in Government attention to the growth potential from the maritime domain.

Furthermore, at an EU level there has been a major increase in the policy and strategic focus on the maritime sphere with the Blue Growth and the Atlantic Strategies (with significant inspiration for these again originating from the MI). These EU strategies highlight the major socio-economic importance and potential from the diverse range of maritime sectors be it traditional sectors: like tourism, shipping and fishing and aquaculture, or the exciting emerging sectors such as: ocean re-newable energy, biotechnology and ICT and sensor technology systems such as SmartBay here in Galway Bay.

We look forward to significant announcements on this front at a major Irish Presidency and European Commission event on May 24^th at the MI when we will be joined by the Taoiseach, Minister Simon Coveney, Commissioners Maria Damanaki and our own Maire Geoghegan Quinn.

At the June Council meeting we will consider these announcements and how Galway can position itself to play its part in these exciting developments.

3. Key Infrastructure

Galway Harbour has played a major role in shaping the history of our city and it will continue to play a significant role in facilitating the future economic development of both the city and the region. Galway Chamber must work tirelessly in support of the Harbour Board in bringing the Harbour Development Plan to fruition. The Harbour is vital to ensuring Galway participates in, and enjoys the growth that will ensue from, the development of our Marine Resources.

The completion of the motorway from Gort to Galway will provide motorway access to Shannon Airport with its vital air access to the Heathrow hub and North America and support the aspiration of an Atlantic Enterprise Corridor.

Galway Chamber must redouble its efforts and lobby to ensure that a fifth bridge is constructed across the Corrib. This Council does not need to be reminded of the importance of diverting the current volumes of traffic from the city. Our goal is to preserve and enhance our medieval city as a lived in residential and commercial clean green environment.

4. Galway City Business

Galway city centre is truly the heart of Galway. Through our city business sub-committee we will actively work in partnership with our colleagues in the various city centre business organisations such as ‘Galway City Business Association’ and the ‘Latin Quarter’ to support city centre business. These past five years of economic recession has taken its toll on business, we must work together to ensure that Galway city emerges from this recession to a bright future where Galway will be the premier destination in Ireland for shopping and recreation.

5. The Arts

Galway – ‘the city of the Arts’ – we have long recognised in this Chamber the importance of the Arts to Business and Business to the Arts. Like city business, so also have the Arts suffered from the recession. I propose that later this evening when we come to establish sub-committees of Council that we establish an Arts sub-committee whose core purpose would be to engage with the arts Communities to establish how business and the arts can work together for the greater good of our city. History has shown us that when commerce flourishes so too do the Arts.

6. Tourism

Tourism is a vital industry to Galway and Galway has a unique product to offer – Festivals, Arts, Culture, Irish Language, Medieval City and the Harbour. These must be protected and developed. I emphasise again the importance of the development of the Harbour in this context, to enhancing the attractiveness of the city and enabling it to become a popular cruise line destination. Galway is the bi-lingual city of Ireland and the Chamber will continue to work closely with our valuable member and partner ‘Gallimh le Gaeilge’ in promoting the use of the Irish language in the city.

I ask Council to establish a ‘Tourism’ sub-committee to work with the various tourist agencies and organisations in developing our tourist product.

7. The Chamber and its Subsidiaries

The year ahead will be a challenging one for the Chamber and its subsidiaries, Galway Airport and Galway Technology Centre.

(a) The Board of Galway Airport have been successful in developing a viable business plan for 2013, however, we now need to look to 2014 and beyond. In the next few months this Council and the Board of the Airport will need to produce a strategy for the Airport site and how this asset can best be utilised to support the economic development of Galway.

(b) The Board of Galway Technology Centre has been equally successful in putting the company on a sound financial footing and increasing the occupancy levels. The Chamber, WestBic and the Board will need to work closely together to develop a long-term vision for GTC and how it can best support the economic development of Galway.

The Chamber will as part of developing its Strategic Plan include a strategic review of its ownership of these subsidiaries.

(c) Membership – This Chamber derives its strengths from its members. We will engage members on their needs and host seminars and networking events to facilitate knowledge sharing among members. The Chamber will continue to lobby and speak out on behalf of our members on relevant topics. I ask Council to establish a ‘Membership & Events’ sub-committee with the primary focus to grow the membership of the Council.

(d) Funding & Governance – A great deal was achieved last year in improving our governance structures and I would ask that the Audit Committee continue with their good work to ensure that Galway Chamber operated to the highest standards of good corporate governance. The funding of the Chambers operations continues to be a cause of concern and as promised at the time of approving the budget the Treasurer, Paul Shelly, will conduct a mid-year review of the Chamber’s finances in July and report to Council.

(e) Co-Options – I will request Council to consider two co-options to Council at its June meeting.

8. Galway 2040

The Galway Chamber is of course an organisation with a focus on business, but our leadership does not stop there. We also have a responsibility as a community of leaders, to our society in general and specifically to the citizens of Galway.

While it is imperative that we deal with immediate short term challenges, we should also raise our heads to look beyond the horizon, to look out ten-twenty-thirty years, to understand what kind of Galway we will pass on to the next generation, to our children and our children’s children.

The Galway 2040 initiative is a tool to help us look over the horizon. It is a Foresight Exercise. It is not an end in itself. It is a metaphor for inter-generational visioning and planning. At its simplest, it is attempting to establish the habit of long range planning. The idea is that it creates wide-ranging dialogue with as many citizens and representative groups as possible, to support the creation of a shared vision, objectives and strategies.

I commend our continued participation in the Galway2040 leadership alliance of the Chamber, GMIT, NUIG with a view to publishing a working roadmap document by May of next year.

What is our Vision for Galway?

“Galway - the de facto economic and cultural capital of the Western seaboard of Ireland will be recognised and celebrated as the best city of its size in Europe in which to live, work and recreate.”

Chamber: Downloads / Speaker Biographies - Bright Blue Sea Conference

2013-05-10T06:05:19-04:00

Speaker Profiles - Bright Blue Sea Conference (pdf / 710.42 KB)

Chamber: Links / Victory Graphic Arts

2013-05-09T06:24:11-04:00

A one stop shop for all your visual communications needs. We are an all-encompassing graphic design and signage manufacturing company providing complete business branding and corporate identity solutions
Killeenhugh
Kinvara
Co. Galway

Tel: 087 9101835
Website: www.vga.ie www.johnvictory.com

Chamber: Events / Online Strategies for Local Business

2013-05-07T06:55:34-04:00

Where: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road, Galway
When: Wednesday, 29th May
Time: 9am - 1pm
Fee: Members €45 Non members €50
Call: 091 790158

This workshop is designed to provide local businesses with strategies that they can use to improve their online presence at a local level.

Leveraging a physical location with an effective web strategy can be a strong combination, and with the increase in mobile usage this is becoming increasingly important.

The workshop will cover
• Local SEO strategies
• Online/ offline marketing integration
• Usine social media to build local business
• Customer targeting

Chamber: Events / Selling Goods Online - Ecommerce Basics - Half Day Workshop

2013-05-07T06:35:00-04:00

Where: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road
When: Wednesday, 22nd May 2013
Time: 9am - 1pm
Fee: Members €45 Non Members €50
Call: 091 790158

If you are currently selling, or are planning to sell goods or services, it makes sense to take advantage of the opportunity of selling online. This workshop will cover
• How to create an online store
• Handling payments online
• Trends and customer behaviour
• Hosting options
• Getting your store found online

You will create a fully functioning store (laptops provided) that you can use to seel your goods. A number of ecommerce options will be described along with the tools to help you find the best fit for your business.

Chamber: Events / Successful Website Strategies - Half Day Workshop

2013-05-07T06:09:36-04:00

Where: Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchant's Road
When: Wednesday, 15th May
Time: 9am - 1pm
Fee: Members €45 Non Members €50
Call: 091 790158

Whether you have an existing business website that you want to improve, or are thinking of setting one up, this is a highly informative half day workshop that provides practical instructions on the road to online success.

At the end of this workshop you have a strong overview of successful online strategies as well as knowledge, skills and tools. These can be applied straight away to help you to develop the web presence of your business.

THis workshop is designed to be interactive with information packed presentation, as well as useful group exercises where group contribution is encouraged.

Online Sales Potential • Dangers to avoid • What works online • Content is key to success • What prospects seek • Achieve good rankings • Keywords • Traffic & statistics

Chamber: Downloads / Bright Blue Sea Conference Programme

2013-05-07T04:58:55-04:00

Bright Blue Sea Conference (pdf / 560.42 KB)

Chamber: News / Mentoring Clinic for Women-Led Businesses in the West

2013-05-01T09:39:10-04:00

Start-ups, SMEs, sole traders and professional businesses owned or run by women, will be offered a fantastic opportunity to obtain business advice from a range of professional mentors to support their business’s growth later this month. The “Support4Growth” mentoring clinic, taking place on Thursday 16th of May in Hotel Ballina, will be opened by Olwen Dawe of Irish Business Intelligence, and will feature a range of mentors covering all aspects of business support.

Galway Chamber, the lead partner in the “Supporting Women Entrepreneurs” European Commission programme, is running the clinic in conjunction with Sligo Chamber as part of their Western regional series of events. Collaborating with Olwen Dawe for the second time on this programme, Galway Chamber are delighted to bring the regional programme to Mayo and look forward to welcoming businesswomen of all walks from Galway, Sligo and Mayo to the mentoring clinic.

The mentoring clinic will offer all types of businesses a range of advisory supports through its expert business mentor panel, from business planning and finance, to marketing, PR and specialist advice for specific industries. A full listing of the mentors, and their bios, will be available via the “Support 4 Women Entrepreneurs” Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/support4womenentrepreneurs], and delegates can select their preferred mentor / area of expertise when booking.

Speaking about the upcoming mentoring event, Olwen Dawe of IBI highlighted the importance of support in start-up and growth “It’s critical to understand the importance and role of mentoring / advisory support not only in early-stage development of a business, but also later on, when a business is in growth or transitional stages. This clinic, with its wide variety of supports and expertise will really add value for any business… the Commission is very committed to enhancing and supporting women-led businesses, and this programme is testament to this fact”.

Bookings for the mentoring clinic, which will take place on Thursday 16th May, at 9.30 a.m. can be made via http://support4growth.eventbrite.ie and enquiries must be made to Galway Chamber at 091 563536. The clinic will run until early afternoon, and will include a light lunch.

Chamber: News / Bright Blue Sea Conference

2013-05-01T05:16:16-04:00

The inaugural BRIGHT BLUE SEA CONFERENCE organised by Galway Chamber will take place in the new g Suite at the g Hotel, Galway on Thursday May 30^th. This exciting new initiative will offer a day-long series of expert presentations on four themes: Sea TECH; Sea FOOD; Sea PORT and Sea ENERGY.

The format will be interactive with a Q&A during each themed quarter. Registration will commence at 8.30. Conference will begin at 9 am with the opening address by Mr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute. Coffee breaks and networking opportunities will take place at 11am and 3.15pm with lunch at 1 pm. President of Galway Chamber Mr. Jim Fennell will give the closing remarks at 5 pm. The Conference will be followed by a reception for delegates onboard the LE Aoife at Galway Docks kindly sponsored by Udaras na Gaeltachta.

BOOKING NOW CLOSED

This Conference is for anyone interested in the bright blue sea on our doorstep and its interaction in our lives in a myriad of ways. The sea as a habitat, as a provider of food, energy and beauty, as an influence on employment, research and education is part of all of our futures and this event is an opportunity to both learn and contribute. Bíonn súil leis an fharraige. The sea offers hope

The Sea TECH quarter is anchored by the SmartBay project set up to advance opportunities associated with marine resource development and to enhance our ability to monitor and manage our marine resources. The Smart Bay team will be joined by Prof. Michael Hartnett, NUIG who recently said that sea energy has the potential to create 70,000 jobs in this country, many of them along the Western seaboard.

In Sea FOOD, Head of College of Tourism & Arts, GMIT Cáit Noone will talk about the sea’s tourism and culinary links; Seamus Sheridan Green Party Spokesperson on the Marine will ‘harvest Galway Bay’ while Cathal Groonell CEO Iasc Mara and Donal Maguire BIM discuss business and aquaculture.

In Sea PORT we welcome Anders Bang-Andersen, head of Cruise Development in the city of Stavanger, Norway; Captain Brian Sheridan, Harbour Master at Galway Port will give the latest update on the plans for Galway and we will also be joined by the Lt. Cdr. Erika Downing BL, Irish Naval Service.

Sea ENERGY will include expert speakers Dr. Stephen Nash from the Ryan Institute, NUIG; the Chair of the Atlantic Ocean Energy Alliance Ben Wrafter and Dr. James Tedd Ocean Energy Project Manager with ESBI as well as Dr. Tom Van Rensburg, Economist.

Chairpersons on the day are Barry Egan, Enterprise Ireland; Dave O’Connell, Connacht Tribune; Declan Dooley, Galway Independent and Hannah Kiely, HC Financial Services.

Galway Chamber thanks both Udaras na Gaeltachta and Enterprise Ireland for their support

Please contact Maeve Joyce at Galway Chamber for further information on 091 563536 or email maeve@galwaychamber.com

BOOKING NOW CLOSED

Bright Blue Sea Conference Programme

Speaker Profiles - Bright Blue Sea Conference

Chamber: News / ManagementWorks brings Irish Management Institute MD/CEO Action Programme to Galway

2013-04-30T07:16:33-04:00

This is a unique opportunity for CEOs and MDs of Galway enterprises to participate in a highly subsidised much focused Business Development programme with the Irish Management Institute (IMI). The challenges for business leaders in today’s economic climate are considerable and can seem insurmountable when faced alone. It’s difficult to do an accurate, unbiased self assessment of performance and many SMEs miss opportunities for growth because they don’t consider improving their management practices. The success of Irish business depends on the skills, talents and strengths of a robust management team. Research indicates that improved management practices contribute to large increases in productivity, sales growth and return on capital employed.

The IMI Managing Director Action Programme is supported by ManagementWorks, an initiative of Skillnets, under the Governments Action for Jobs. The programme will commence in Galway on May 8 and will consist of 6 half day workshops, one a month, plus 4 one to one mentor sessions. As a subsidised programme it represents incredible value for participating firms and delivers a significant return on investment. There are only 10 places available on this programme so early registration is advisable.

The key benefits to participation in the IMI Managing Director Action Programme are:

· Improved business performance as a result of rigorous management development

·One to one Mentor sessions supports learning and implementation of strategic objectives

Immense value as it is significantly subsidised under the Governments Action Plan for Jobs

Central to the strategic development of an enterprise must be the continuous improvement of the management team. Owner managers and managing directors need to invest in themselves to guarantee business success. ManagementWorks programmes combine professional mentoring with dynamic group workshops so business leaders receive the support required to drive improvements in business performance. Learning is further enhanced by cross fertilisation of ideas and peer to peer learning in a confidential group environment.

For more information on how your business can benefit from this exceptional opportunity to participate in this IMI programme phone 087 681 6404, email l.cassidy@skillnets.com or visit www.managementworks.ie.

Chamber: Links / Europcar Galway

2013-04-19T05:42:45-04:00

Europcar Galway has a wide variety of vans and cars. So whether you're looking for short-term or long-term car or van hire we have you covered.
Motorpark
Headford Road
Galway

Tel: 091 741100 option 5
Email: galway@europcar.ie
Website: www.europcar.ie

Chamber: Events / The National Rates Revaluation Seminar

2013-04-18T06:55:30-04:00

This Seminar is of interest to every business person in Galway. Valuation and Revaluation affect us all. This Seminar will provide the most up to date information available.

Speakers:
Robert McHugh, Head of Rating, DTZ Sherry FitzGerald
“The National Rates Revaluation – Ratepayers Perspective”

Patrick Conroy, Managing Valuer, The Valuation Office
“The National Revaluation Programme – Progress & Processes”
(to include the main features of The Valuation (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2012))

This is a free event but booking is essential.

RSVP Stephanie on 091 569181 or email stephanie.flaherty@dtz.ie

Chamber: Events / Launch of Trad on the Prom at the Galway Bay Hotel

2013-04-18T06:42:35-04:00

Galway Chamber Members & their Guests are invited to the Launch of

Trad on the Prom

at the

Galway Bay Hotel

To Celebrate The Gathering Galway Chamber invite you and a friend to the Galway Bay Hotel

for an evening of Music, Song and Dance with the spectacular Trad on the Prom Show.

Thursday, 2^nd May at 6pm

RSVP: Louise Campbell on 091 520520 or email sales@galwaybayhotel.com

Chamber: Events / April Business After Hours 2013

2013-04-15T04:29:32-04:00

April’s BAH will take place at Busker Brownes, Cross Street Upper, Galway

Galway Chamber is delighted to partner with Busker Brownes to host the April Business After Hours Networking event on Thursday 25^th of April from 6pm – 8pm. This is a free of charge networking event for Chamber members and guests.

This event is the perfect opportunity to create new business contacts and make new connections.

Attendees who wish to do so will have the opportunity to take part in ‘Minute at the Mike’.

Please RSVP Elaine on 091 563536 or email elaine@galwaychamber.com

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Busker Brownes & Kirby’s Restaurant –

4 Bars, 2 Restaurants & 400 hundred Years of History

Busker Browne’s Bar & Kirby’s Restaurant situated in the heart of Galway City’s vibrant & chic Latin Quarter has been part of the fabric of Galway City since 1994. Throughout history Busker Browne’s has been a meeting place for the Tribes of Galway, a soldier’s barracks, a Dominican convent and a rendezvous for Galway Society. It is therefore no surprise that as it approaches its 20^th anniversary that the strong tradition of hospitality continues.

Chamber: Links / Monaghan & Sons

2013-04-11T04:55:37-04:00

Main Skoda dealership - Aftersales & parts. Volkswagon aftersales dealer
Tuam Road
Galway

Tel:          091 751919
Email:      sales@monaghans.ie
Website:   www.monaghans.ie

Chamber: Links / TRIBECA Capital Partners

2013-04-11T04:50:16-04:00

TRIBECA Capital Partners is a boutique asset/investment manager active in the professional real estate sector in Western Europe. It also offers a fullrange of corporate finance advice.
Unit 18
Dockgate House
Merchant's Road
Galway

Tel: 086 8065568
Website: www.tribecacapitalpartners.com

Chamber: Links / Ink Magazine

2013-04-09T07:24:06-04:00

Media/ Magazine Social/ Lifestyle/ Beauty magazine showcasing national and local talents in business and the arts
Knockmore
Ballina
Co. Mayo

Tel: 0868366986
Wesite: www.inkmagazine.ie

Chamber: News / Please complete this Survey - Galway Airport to Dublin Airport Express Coach Service

2013-04-09T06:57:25-04:00

Consideration is currently being given to the possibility of using Galway Airport as a pick up/drop off location for Express Coach services to and from Dublin Airport.

I would appreciate if you would complete the short survey below by Friday 12^th April to aid decision making regarding the new service.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/799N2VR

Many Thanks,

Michael Coyle
CEO
Galway Chamber

Chamber: Events / GALWAY SEA FESTIVAL HOSTS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

2013-03-13T11:25:20-04:00

The first ever Galway Sea Festival will take place on the June Bank Holiday Weekend and a public information meeting about the festival will be held at 6pm next Thursday 21^st March at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway.

All involved in business, tourism and marine and leisure activity are invited and welcome to attend to hear plans and share views on how best to exploit the outstanding amenities of Galway’s bay and waterways with this exciting new initiative.

Celebrating Galway’s unique maritime history and culture, beautiful bay and wonderful waterways this new festival aims to promote Galway as Ireland’s leading Maritime centre to locals and (national and international) visitors alike.

The new four-day family-friendly event will include an extensive mix of marine related and fun activities including many unique and participative on-the-water, on-shore and on-deck experiences - most events will be free, and all others will be designed to be affordable for families and will be an all-encompassing celebration of Galway’s superb coastal environment and waterways.

The Galway Sea Festival is supported by the IPB Gathering Initiative and indeed has been chosen as one of Galway’s priority/flagship events for The Gathering – it will thus aim to attract incremental international visitors (including leisure, business and research).

The festival is being led by a non-profit community group drawn from business and the marine in Galway and using experienced local professional event management expertise.

The programme will include an International Marine Conference (on sustainable energy, wind, wave and maritime resources) with key international speakers and a series of interactive seminars and workshops.

A centre-piece of the festival weekend will be the Galway Bay Sailing Club Gathering Regatta which will feature some 45 Racers, watched by up to 150 Cruisers. It is envisaged that the festival on-water programme will feature Taster Sessions of Paddle Boarding, Sea Kayaking, Wind surfing, Canoeing, Swimming Races, Fishing Competitions, Currach Racing, Air-Sea Rescue Demonstration, Boat Excursions on the Bay and Day Trips to the Aran Islands

On-shore activities will include Family Beach Walks, Beach Safari’s, Tug-0-Wars, Sandcastle Competitions and Sand Sculpting Workshops

There will be a big emphasis on food and a Citywide Seafood Trail will extend out along the Connemara coast. Subject to funding, other on-shore activities will include a Music Trail, Maritime-themed Pageant and Street Spectacle, Maritime and Heritage Talks, Looped Waterways Walks, Fairground Attractions/Family Amusements and an early celebration of World Sea Day with a Marine Science Camp for Kids. Guided Tours of several key marine research and navy vessels are also planned.

So don’t miss the public information meeting about the new Galway Sea Festival at 6pm next Thursday 21^st March at the Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway.

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2012-03-19T10:02:55-04:00

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2013-06-10T09:39:25-04:00

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2012-10-24T06:34:56-04:00

Galway Chamber and BPW Galway host EU business and mentoring seminar on 14th September 2012

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2012-08-28T09:22:15-04:00

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2012-08-09T10:47:30-04:00

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2012-07-19T10:36:49-04:00

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2012-06-13T10:11:19-04:00

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2012-06-12T07:00:53-04:00

Galway Chamber in association with BPW Galway launch the Supporting Women Entrepreneurs event to take place on 14th September 2012

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