Business News
We are delighted to see Stradbally-based Laois Chamber Alliance member, McKeon Stone, feature in this short film by the Defence Forces.
The film itself is about the re-dedication of the National Army Monument in Glasnevin Cemetary, Dublin.
Powerpoint Engineering’s Annual Charity Cycle is taking place in just under three weeks.
Cycling 518km from Portlaoise to Paris from September 20 to 23, the goal of this 4 day cycle is to raise crucial funds for Down Syndrome Centre Midlands.
Last year the cycle raised €20,000 for this fantastic charity.
These donations provide crucial family-oriented services to enhance the development of children with Down Syndrome.
If you would like to donate, simply follow this link.
Historic Collaboration: Portlaoise Institute and SETU launch first ever degree programmes in Laois.
Laois Chamber Alliance member, Laois Sports Partnership, collaborated with several local partners to bring a fun, outdoor schedule of events to Laois as part of HER Outdoors week.
Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member, Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery.
The brewery was a finalist in the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2023 in the Sustainable Impact by a Small Business category for their decarbonisation project.
Business Supports
The Fáilte Ireland Just Transition Regenerative Tourism Fund has been launched.
To find out more on the criteria for each category, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTNeVSfN
Minister Simon Coveney TD has invited early-stage entrepreneurs and start-up teams to apply for the Enterprise Ireland Pre-Seed Start Fund which provides up to €100,000 in funding to support the critical early needs of new start-up companies.
Learn more here.
Have you seen the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme?
The scheme is open to new retail businesses setting up in Portlaoise and Portarlington, existing retail businesses relocating or expanding, or existing retail business maintaining their current location.
Find out more here.
What’s coming up
The next Laois Chamber Alliance Networking Event is an evening event and takes place on Thursday, September 28, at 6pm in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other Laois businesses and promote your products and services.
E-mail caroline@laoischamber.ie to register.
Pop-up Energy Retrofit Clinics with the SEAI in Portlaoise.
Learn how to set up an Instagram account and use all its essential features effectively to market your business.
Understand how Instagram works with Local Enterprise Office Laois’ free online course “Instagram For Beginners” on Tuesday, September 19, from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Book now here.
Laois Chamber Alliance member, Dr. Diane Cooper of EduFIT Ireland will be delivering a free women’s health and menopause workshop in Portlaoise Library on Thursday, September 14, from 7pm to 8pm.
To book your place, telephone 057 8622333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
The LOETB’s Lean Management Green Belt programme focuses on reducing waste and maximising value within your organisation.
This programme is delivered on site at the Midlands Skills Centre in Tullamore. You can register here.
