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New Funding Opportunities for your Business
How to Score in 2012 – New Funding Opportunities for your Business
Sheraton Athlone Hotel, 6pm Wednesday 18th January
Midlands Gateway Chamber are hosting an event in conjunction with Athlone Chamber. This event will help to start 2012 on a positive note, and will deliver practical information on new ways to raise money for business, highlighting in particular the recently EU approved Employment Incentive Investment Scheme (EIIS).
Please see the information below and feel free to circulate same to anyone you think may find this event useful.
Who Should Attend:
If you are in business, this is an event you shouldn’t miss. This event will deliver practical information on new ways to raise money for business, highlighting in particular the recently EU approved Employment Incentive Investment Scheme (EIIS).
Event Agenda:
6pm Registration tea/coffee & networking opportunities
6.30pm Welcome, John Mc Grath President Athlone Chamber/ Ray Byrne President Midlands Gateway Chamber.
6.40pm. Joanne O’Connor Branch manager AIBAthlone.
7.00pm. Martin Nally founder LIR Investors Network
7.20pm.John Lyons RSM Farrell Grant Sparks
7.50pm.John O’Sullivan, Hodson Bay Group
8.00pm Roddy Collins Football manager and pundit
8.30pm Finger Food, Tea & Coffee and networking opportunities.
Speakers:
John Lyons, a Tax Partner with the Longford office of accountancy firm RSM Farrell Grant Sparks, will share his expert knowledge of the EIIS and the opportunities for local businesses.
Martin Nally, currently runs his own website design business Handyweb.ie and Farmers Forum the farming information website www.farmersforum.ie . Martin is the founder of the Midlands based Business Angels Network, LIR Investors Network.
Joanne O’Connor, Branch Manager AIBbank Athlone, will speak about how AIB can support your business in 2012.
Roddy Collins, internationally experienced football manager and pundit will speak about the business of soccer.
How to Book:
Cost, including all refreshments for chamber members is €20,(non-members fee €45)
Contact Angela Rigney, Midlands Gateway Chamber on 0863891675 or info@midlandsgatewaychamber.ie or
Siobhan Bigley, Athlone Chamber 090 6498838 info@athlonechamber.ie
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Another great deal from Forus
If you know someone who wants to learn about using computers for email/ internet/ social media let them know about this course its only €20 for 3 x 2hrs classes, perhaps your parents who want to use the internet or web, suggested criteria below.
Older people (defined as aged 55 or over)
People who have had less formal education or who have no formal qualifications
Unemployed people
Disadvantaged people – which may include:- people with disabilities, those living alone – particularly in rural areas, single parents.
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Leap into the New Year
Leap into the New Year with the latest offers from Snap
Dear Kara,
Are you ready to leap into the New Year? We certainly are and have put together a great selection of deals on promotional products and stationery. Check them out but don’t delay as they will only last until 29th February 2012. Leap into action & contact your local centre today!
Get 500 Branded Envelopes absolutely FREE when you place an order on quantities of 1,000, 2,000 or 5,000. Full information here.
Get 10% extra FREE on these handy Branded Torch Keyrings when you place an order on quantities of 100, 250 or 500. Full information here.
Get these Branded Mini Challenger Ballpens at Mini Prices! As low as 8 cent per pen, they really are a steal at these prices. * Full information here.
Get 25% extra FREE on these Branded Retracto Ballpens when you place an order on quantities of 1,000, 2,000 or 5,000. Available in a range of colours. Full information here.
Get 20% extra FREE on these Branded Super Grip Ballpens when you place an order on quantities of 1,000, 2,000 or 5,000. Available in a range of colours. Full information here.
AND DON’T FORGET TO VOTE IN OUR APPRENTICE COMPETITION, HELP US DECIDE WHO WILL WIN THE €10,000 PRIZE! FULL DETAILS HERE.
For more information on each of these superb offers, click here.
Terms & conditions apply. Offers valid until the 29th of February, 2012 & cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available only while stocks last.
5 Pearse Street, Athlone, County Westmeath | Tel: 0906 444779 | Fax: 0906 498488 | athlone@snap.ie
Unit 8A, Zone C, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath | Tel: 044 9397533 | 044 9347056 | snapmullingar@snap.ie
© 2012 Snap Printing. All rights reserved.
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MidlandsIreland.ie Enterprise Fact File
Message from the Midlands Ambassador, Dr John Teeling Midlands Gateway Chamber
The future of Ireland will rely on new wealth creating ventures. The Midlands Region is welcoming to entrepreneurs with new ideas. There is a long industrial tradition in the region, particularly in distilling, manufacturing, food, and life sciences, among others. While the prevailing economic climate presents many challenges, it falls to the current generation of young people to exploit the many exciting opportunities that exist in the Midlands Region
Click here to see the full Fact File
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Latest Offers From Mullingar Travel
Below are the latest offer from Mullingar Travel
- Andorra Ski (30.5KB)
- Bali (95.5K)
- Club Med (33.5KB)
- Dominican Rep. (27KB)
- Dubai (108KB)
- Gran Canaria (27KB)
- Holiday Villages (34.5KB)
- Italy Ski (29KB)
- Mauritius (163KB)
- Turkey over 50′s (28.5KB)
- USA Deals (28.5KB)
- Wonders of Turkey (35KB)
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Annebrook Wedding Fayre Special Guest Tv & Magazine Fashion Stylist Maureen O Halloran
Planning your wedding. Exciting, isn’t it? You’ve been dreaming about this since you were in School . With all the love and details and laughter, good food, great friends and family, one of the major headaches for Brides to be after choosing the venue is the dress, and not just the wedding dress. It’s the bridesmaids dresses, Mother of the Bride and even the dress for the day after. Fear not ladies, the Annebrook House Hotel are proud to announce that Maureen O’Halloran TV and Celebrity Stylist, will be providing exclusive fashion advise on January 22nd for the hotels Wedding Fayre. Maureen has worked in the fashion industry both behind the scenes styling for some major TV shows such as TV3 Xpose, RTE the Afternoon Show, catwalks, top designers both in Ireland & Abroad,fashion shoots and magazines such as RSVP as well as a personal stylist to many celebrities & personal clients.
With fashion advise from Maureen O Halloran & Fashion shows running all afternoon between 2 and 6pm you have no excuse for missing out on what will be an exciting fashion event for the midlands. For further details call the Annebrook on 044 93 53300. Check out Maureen’s website www.maureenohalloran.ie
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January Special Offer from Signs Express
Why not avail of our January special offer and get your economy roll up banner for only €99 + vat* (while stocks last) complete with nylon carry case. Just send us your print ready artwork.
*excludes design.
Please take a look at our portfolio page or to discuss your requirements call us on 044 934 7799.
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The Annebrook House Hotel Wedding Fayre
The Annebrook House Hotel Wedding Fayre is taking place this Sunday the 22nd
Free Wedding Car Hire for Weddings Booked on the Day
2-6 pm
We like to promote local companies and would like to welcome companies to book in stands with us.
If you are interested please contact Martha on 044 93 53300 or email mclancy@annebrook.ie.
Wedding Fashion with a Passion at Annebrook Wedding Fayre Special Guest Tv & Magazine Fashion Stylist Maureen O Halloran
Planning your wedding. Exciting, isn’t it? You’ve been dreaming about this since you were in School . With all the love and details and laughter, good food, great friends and family, one of the major headaches for Brides to be after choosing the venue is the dress, and not just the wedding dress. It’s the bridesmaids dresses, Mother of the Bride and even the dress for the day after. Fear not ladies, the Annebrook House Hotel are proud to announce that Maureen O’Halloran TV and Celebrity Stylist, will be providing exclusive fashion advise on January 22nd for the hotels Wedding Fayre. Maureen has worked in the fashion industry both behind the scenes styling for some major TV shows such as TV3 Xpose, RTE the Afternoon Show, catwalks, top designers both in Ireland & Abroad,fashion shoots and magazines such as RSVP as well as a personal stylist to many celebrities & personal clients.
With fashion advise from Maureen O Halloran & Fashion shows running all afternoon between 2 and 6pm you have no excuse for missing out on what will be an exciting fashion event for the midlands. For further details call the Annebrook on 044 93 53300. Check out Maureen’s website www.maureenohalloran.ie