Tags: Dragons Den 2011, Economy, Enterprise Ireland, Networking, Sean Gallagher

If you are based in or around Galway make sure you check out this great event, organised by one of our Contributors, Caroline McDonagh, and Developing Enterprises Skillsnet. ‘Breathe Fire into your Business – A Dragons Perspective’ with Sean Gallagher takes place in the Clayton Hotel, Galway from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday May 10th. Attendance is free but you must register by emailing developingenterprisesskillnet@gmail.com The event will focus on the challenges that businesses in the Border, Midlands & Western region are experiencing in today’s harsh economic climate. As an entrepreneur Gallagher understands the challenges of setting up and growing a successful business in Ireland. He is a  [...]
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Tags: All About Business, Bill Cullen, Enterprise Ireland, Events, First-Step, Irish Local Development Network, Norah Casey, Pop-up Bank

Today in Croke Park, from 11am to 3pm, Apprentice employer Bill Cullen and Norah Casey of Dragons' Den fame, are leading an event inviting businesses to pitch for investment from Ireland's main banks and agencies. Called Ireland's first 'Pop-up Bank', the event will include representations from AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank.    Agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, First-Step, the Irish Local Development Network, enterprise boards and venture capitalists will also attend. (more...)  [...]
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Tags: Department of Community, Enterprise Ireland, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Equality for Women Measure, European Social Fund, Going for Growth, Lead Entrepreneurs

Going for Growth is an initative which allows women entrepreneurs to benefit from peer support and the insights and experiences of successful entrepreneurs. Funded and supported by the European Social Fund, Enterprise Ireland and the Equality for Women Measure, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs. (more...)  [...]
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Tags: Enterprise Ireland, Entrepreneur, Innovation Vouchers, Small Business News, start a new business

Over 1,000 small Irish firms have used a €5,000 Government innovation voucher which allows them to link with college researchers to solve business and technical problems, according to the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Conor Lenihan TD. (more...)  [...]
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