NEWS !!!!!
ENTERPRISEWEEK 2012
Louth County Enterprise Board In association with Dundalk Chamber
Presents FREE Business Seminars!!!!!
Seminar 1 -“ On Line Marketing- make it work for you”
Tuesday 6th March 2012 from 4pm to 6pm, Crowne Plaza, Dundalk
4.pm to 4.15pm Registration and welcome by Ronan Dennedy, Louth County Enterprise Board
4.15pm to 4.45pm“Mobile Marketing- The New Frontier in Marketing your business” Billy Mahon - Superior Internet Marketing
Mobile is becoming a powerful channel for direct response marketing. Have you added it to your mix yet? He will present the latest trend in mobile marketing and will show you why and how you should begin utilizing it and
how to begin to start profiting from this exploding trend.
4.45pm to 5.15pm “Internet Security – How to ensure your safety online” Brian Honan- BH Consulting
Computer security attacks cost as much as €7 billion a year globally. An attack can damage a company's data integrity, confidentiality or availability. In this introduction to Internet security issues, Brian will discuss in
depth the cost of security attacks, common threats and vulnerabilities that SME's face and how to protect your business from some of the typical types of security threats your company may encounter.
5.15pm to 5.45pm “ How SME’s should be doing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Karen Bennet – Pepper Hub
80% of all consumers looking for goods, services or information start their investigation using a search engine. When they type in a query for your particular type of product or service do they find you or do they find your competition? Karen will show you how to ensure they find your website and not your competition by covering the latest in Search Engine Optimisation Techniques.
5.45pm to 6pm Questions & Answers
Seminar 2- “Business Growth.”
Thursday 8th March 2012 from 4pm to 6pm, Crowne Plaza, Dundalk
4.pm to 4.15pm Registration and welcome address
4.15pm to 4.45pm “Finding Cash Cows” Gerry Moan – Smart Start
Learn how to know the difference between good and bad custom, and develop plans to attract more good business. No big budget marketing actions here, the tools are all cost effective and won’t break the bank.
Take home a marketing plan to help your business attract custom quickly. By applying the simple lessons Gerry will deliver, you will be changing how you do business and making money today!
4.45pm to 5.15pm “Rock Solid Marketing- How to get ahead in an evolving marketplace Ahmad Rajab- Business Smarts
Ahmad is a proven expert in developing effective marketing strategy that work for SME's. He will share with you his key insider strategies he is using with his clients that have been working effectively in our changed marketplace.
5.15pm to 5.45pm “Its about Relationships Stupid!” Andrew Keogh- Aristo
In his talk Andrew will show to use the 3 internationally recognised fundamental principals for motivating people to buy. Understand why it’s not all about money and how to put these insights and strategies to work for you
TODAY so you will sell more ideas, more products, more services and yourself.
5.45pm – 6pm Questions and answers
To register for this FREE EVENT contact Brenda McGeeney Tel: 042 9336343 or email: brenda@dundalk.ie by 17th February 2012 as places are limited.
Deadline Is Getting Close
Louth County Enterprise Awards
Recognising the achievements of small enterprises in 7 business categories.
The Competition
Louth County Enterprise Board supports budding entrepreneurs and established businesses. The Board wants to continue this support by recognising risk-takers and rewarding successful business people. The competition is open to all businesses (manufacturing or service) with less than 10 employees. In addition, the 2012 Louth County Enterprise Board nominee for the National Enterprise Awards will be selected from among the entrants.
The Prizes
Each category winner will receive:
- €1,000 worth of technology and mentoring support.
- Specially commissioned award.
- Recognition through photographs and articles in local papers.
- Coverage on the Louth County Enterprise Board website and promotional material.
- Opportunity to use award on own company marketing material.
THE OVERALL WINNER WILL BE PRESENTED WITH A CHEQUE FOR €1,500
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 10TH FEBRUARY 2012
Award Category
Each business can enter a maximum of two categories and the competition is limited to enterprises which are based in County Louth.
· Best New Business (Since Jan 2010)
· Best Manufacturing Business (Incl. Food)
· Best Service Provider
· Women in Enterprise Award
· Creative Industries
· Renewable & Environmental
· Best Exporter (incl. Northern Ireland)
Important Dates 2012
10th February: Closing Date for Receipt of Entries
13th - 24th February: Judging Process
24th February: Short-listed companies announced
2nd March: Short-listed companies interviewed by Judging Panel
7th March: Winners announced at celebratory Lunch
“What it takes to succeed in the Tourism Sector”
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in association with Eures Cross Border Partnership & Louth Local Authorities invite you to attend a Conference entitled “What is takes to succeed in the Tourism Sector”“which will take place on Wednesday 28th March 2012 in the Ballymascanlon House Hotel Dundalk. We have put together a full and exciting programme with a line up of high profile national and international expert speakers. Will you please let me know if you would liketo attend this FREE event.
This major half day conference is a must for all tourist providers, cross border workers and all those involved in the tourism sector. The programme covers a wide agenda of high profile speakers from Tourism Ireland, College of Arts and Tourism in Dublin Institute of Technology, the Eden Project in Cornwall and Louth Local Authorities. The conference will expand on the key issues and the collaborative actions required to maximise a regions social and investment potential, as a major tourism destination.
Participants will include representatives from tourism sectors along with funding bodies, public sector representatives, business organisations, educational institutions, cross border organizations and local authorities.
Dundalk Chamber is part of a European Commission network called EURES (European Employment Services). EURES advisers are trained specialists who provide information and guidance to jobseekers and employers interested in the European labour market and Cross Border Working.
For further information or to book your free place at this event pleases contact Brenda or Annemarie at (042) 9336343 or e-mail brenda@dundalk.ie Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please note there is no charge for this event but booking is essential. Brochure attached.
Louth Jobs & Advice Fair
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with EURES Cross Border Partnership are organising a LOUTH JOBS & ADVICE FAIR in The Marshes Shopping Centre Friday 9th March 2012 10am - 7pm
Participating:
– Cross Border Employers
– European Advisors (Jobs in Europe)
– Business Start-up & Welfare Advisers
– Education/Training Providers from
– both sides of the border
Admission Free
For more information :
Contact Brenda Tel: 042 93 36343 Email brenda@dundalk.ie
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As you may know by now, the new InterTradeIreland small business sales development programme ELEVATE is now up and running.
We still have a limited number of places left to fill on the programme so I would be delighted if you could refer your clients and any other small businesses you work with to the information on the programme.
Funding available
There is up to 㾶k/€11k worth of assistance and advice available to small companies to help them win new sales in the opposite jurisdiction. More information about the programme, eligibility criteria and how it works is available on our website. Companies can also download an application form online at www.intertradeireland.com/elevate
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YourLocal.ie provides Louth Local Authorities with an Online Business Directory and is offering a Standard Listing at no cost to all Businesses in Ireland.
YourLocal.ie, the online business directory is delighted to partner with Louth Local Authorities which includes Louth County Council, Dundalk Town Council, Drogheda Borough Council and Ardee Town Council by powering an Online Business Directory for the county which is available on the council website. This will give users of Louth Local Authorities website direct accessibility to relevant categories to help them search for local services and amenities in the area such as accountants, plumbers, restaurants etc.
Also, all businesses in Louth and throughout Ireland will be pleased to know that during these tough economic times they are all entitled to a Standard Listing at no cost on YourLocal.ie which will capture your business name, address, telephone number etc. It will also highlight if you are a member of an association as well as shared links to social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, digg.com, etc.
If anyone would like to avail of this free listing, please contact Lo-call 1890 55 77 99
Email: tellmemore@yourlocal.ie and quote Louth Local Authorities or visit www.yourlocal.ie/business
www.yourlocal.ie
Dundalk Chamber News
Join our dynamic Business Networking Group and Grow Your Business
Dundalk Chamber in association with Malone & Co Hosts their B2B meetings on the 2nd + 4th Tuesday
Of every month in the Oriel Shared Services Office Finnabair Industrial Park (beside Digiweb)
Business to Business or B2B is the buzz word today!!
We provide a structured, supportive business environment in which local business people can get together to network, learn valuable new marketing skills and develop the strong personal relationships that lead to trust and the consequent generation of significant business for each other.
Meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday every month at the same venue and at the same time.
We would be delighted should you wish to attend as a Guest!
Meeting Agenda:
7.15am Informal Networking
7.30am Mention apologies, welcome guests and pass business card folder
7.35am Start 60 second business pitch
8.00am Introduce member for 10 minute member presentation:
8.10am Questions & Answers/Suggestions
8.15am Pass out referrals, give testimonials and mention 1 to 1’s
8.25am Any other business
8.30 am Confirm member presentation for next meeting
8.30 am Informal Networking
If you would like to attend these meetings and participate please call Kate or Catherine in Dundalk Chamber on 042-9336343 or email kate@dundalk.ie only one person per category allowed so call and we will let you know if there is a vacancy for you!
Job Vacancies Section
http://www.dundalkchamber.ie/ has now published new job vacancies sections. This website is getting on average 8000 visits a month!
To advertise any job vacancies please email the job description and contact information to vacancies@dundalk.ie. Vacancies are automatically removed from the site after 1 month, at which time you must send us another email if the vacancy still exists.
If you have any questions please call me on 0429336343 or email webmaster@dundalk.ie Please note there is no charge for this free advert for chamber members. If you are not a member and would like to join the fee is very minimal just ask for Kate and Brenda for details on fee.
Job Bridge
JobBridge is a new National Internship Scheme that will provide work experience placements for interns for a 6 or 9 month period.
The aim of the National Internship Scheme is to assist in breaking the cycle where jobseekers are unable to get a job without experience, either as new entrants to the labour market after education or training or as unemployed workers wishing to learn new skills. The scheme will also give people a real opportunity to gain valuable experience to bridge the gap between study and the beginning of their working lives.
The scheme will provide for up to 5,000 work experience placements in the private, public and voluntary sectors. This will be a time-limited scheme. Interns will receive an allowance of €50 per week on top of their existing social welfare entitlement. This will be payable for the period of the internship.
Download general guidelines
http://www.jobbridge.ie/
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets out the detailed workings of the Strategic Alliance between Newry and Mourne District Council and the Louth Local Authorities which will seek to support and promote the economic development and competitiveness of the region.
The key objectives of the Strategic Alliance are:
§ To promote, strengthen and stimulate the social, cultural and economic links within and between the peoples of the region;
§ To provide an enabling framework to promote the region more effectively for inward investment and open up further opportunities for the sharing of services and coordinated management of key resources;
§ To consolidate the long-established working relationships between the Parties, positioning them on a strategic long-term footing, and with an outward looking focus;
§ To coordinate core functions of the Parties in selected areas of co-operation;
§ To enhance the leadership position of the Parties within the cross-border region and bolster their influencing and coordinating role for the benefit of the entire community;
§ To develop links with other local authorities and regional stakeholders.
Purpose of MOU
§ To outline the key themes under which closer collaboration and joint actions will be pursued;
§ To elaborate the arrangements for co-operation between the local authorities, including supporting structures and decision making mechanisms;
§ To define a number of reciprocal activities to be undertaken by the local authorities.
Memorandum of Understanding Strategic Alliance
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