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Workshops and seminars countywide (19-23 September)
James Horan, Mayo Senior Football Manager, performed the official launch of Mayo Ideas Week 2011 at the Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park House, Castlebar on, Thursday 1st September. The guest speakers were Peter Hynes, Mayo County Manager and Art O’Suilleabháin, Manager of Mayo Education Centre.
Mayo Ideas Week is a co-ordinated series of idea generation and entrepreneurship events in venues all over the county. It is hosted by Mayo Ideas Lab through its partner agencies. Mayo Ideas Week runs from Monday 19 to Friday 23 September and consists of seminars and workshops to suit those already in business as well as those thinking of taking the plunge. The focus is on industry sectors which show potential for growth in the county. Most events are free of charge but some require advance booking. Each event is organised and sponsored by one of the partner agencies.
Inspirational speakers include household names such as Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher of Dragon’s Den fame and entrepreneur John Concannon of JFC Manufacturing in Tuam.
Speaking at the launch Peter Hynes was enthusiastic about Mayo Ideas Week saying, “I am not aware of any other county offering an equivalent venture. In these challenging times we need to innovate, to be open to new ideas, to encourage new ideas, and to encourage people to do things in a new way. The County Council is supportive of anything which adds to the social, cultural or economic life within Mayo”. He encouraged people of all ages to attend Mayo Ideas Week events, especially those in education, whether at student or teaching level.
James Horan drew a comparison between Mayo Ideas Week and building a successful sports team saying, “We are both building pride in our county and changing how Mayo is perceived countrywide. We are creating an environment where ideas, talent and skill will flourish”.
Seamus McCormack, Area Manager, WESTBIC said, “It’s a very opportune time in the context of the current economic downturn to look at the development of our own resources and see what business opportunity exists”.
Sean O’Coisdealbha, Feidhmeannach Forbartha, Údarás na Gaeltachta said the development agencies are looking forward to the opportunity of meeting companies and entrepreneurs during the week. “Our doors are always open for entrepreneurs with good ideas”, he said.
The inaugural Mayo Ideas Week was an unprecedented success last year and looks set to emulate that again this year. The 2011 programme has been specifically designed to help businesses deal with the very challenging circumstances facing them. This includes support for existing businesses as well as entrepreneurs in start up situations. Workshops and seminars on accessing finance, targeting new markets, leadership and strategy are all included as well as training on successful tendering for public sector contracts.
Further information and the full programme of events is available on www.mayo.ie
MAYO IDEAS WEEK 2011 PROGRAMME
Monday 19th September
Exporting Seminar
11.00am – 1.00pm, Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar
Host: Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Mayo County Enterprise Board
Information seminar for first time exporters and enterprises going into new markets
Places limited. Register by Wednesday 14th September (091) 735900 or email
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Spirit of Entrepreneurship
5.00pm – 9.00pm, St. Mary’s Hall, GMIT, Castlebar
Host: Innovation in Business Centre / Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Funding and investment seminar with guest speakers Sean Gallagher, Dragon’s Den and Ciaran Crean, micksgarage.ie. Also, featuring exhibition of Innovation Centre client companies
Places limited. Register by Wednesday 14th September (094) 9043198 or email
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Tuesday 20th September
Commercialising your Ideas
9.30am – 12.30pm, Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar
Host: Mayo County Enterprise Board
Seminar focusing on how to commercialise your business ideas with guest speaker Terence Daly, Think Twice.
Places limited. Register by Friday 16th September (094) 9047587
Trends & Opportunities in the Food Sector
2.00pm – 4.30pm, Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar
Host: Mayo County Enterprise Board
Information seminar for entrepreneurs looking at opportunities in the food sector with guest speakers Oonagh Monahan, Alpha Omega Consultants, and Dragon’s Den success story, Tim Rooney, Surf Seeds.
Places limited. Register by Friday 16th September (094) 9047587
Bia Mhaigh Eo – Food Expo & Seminar
5.00pm – 7.30pm, Horkan’s Garden Centre, Castlebar
Hosts: Mayo County Enterprise and Board Údarás na Gaeltachta
Display of produce by local food producers, as well as seminar for existing and potential food entrepreneurs. Guest speakers to include Eimear O’Donnell, Bord Bia, Eoin McCambridge, McCambridges Galway and Noel Kavanagh, Kavanagh Group
Register by Wednesday 14th September (097) 81418 or email
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Wednesday 21st September
Expanding the Creative Potential of Co. Mayo
10.00am – 3.00pm, Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Pontoon
Hosts: CISNET Creative Industries Network, Mayo Co. Council & WESTBIC
Looking at building on the creative potential of Co. Mayo with guest speakers Senator Fiach MacConghail, Director of the Abbey (tbc) Theatre; Grainne Millar, Temple Bar Cultural Trust; Cillian Fennell, Stillwater Communications, Peter Hynes, Mayo Co. Council, and Carl James, TECC UK.
Register by Friday 16th September (094) 9047545
Thursday 22nd September
Opportunities in Public Procurement
9.00am – 5.00pm, The Park Hotel, Kiltimagh
Host: Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company
Training programme on how to successfully tender for public sector contracts with Francis Carroll, Senior Public Procurement Specialist, Procad Group
Places limited. Register by Friday 16th September (094) 9256745
Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp
9.30am – 12.30pm, Mc William Park Hotel, Claremorris
Host: South West Mayo Development Company
Budding Entrepreneur? Want to start your own business but not sure where to start? This workshop offers a hands-on, practical insight into developing your business idea from concept to market with small business development coach Olwen Dawe, Irish Business Intelligence
Places limited. Register by Friday 16th September (098) 41950
1.30pm Attendees of morning or afternoon workshops in the McWilliam Park Hotel are invited to attend our lunchtime speaker, John Concannon of JFC Manufacturing. A well-renowned innovator and entrepreneur, John’s insight and experience is valuable for established or budding entrepreneurs alike to learn from.
Growing your Business in Challenging Times
2.15pm – 5.00pm, Mc William Park Hotel, Claremorris
Host: South West Mayo Development Company
Today’s climate poses challenges to every SME – our afternoon workshop is tailored to helping you manage and grow your SME through insight from experts in finance, marketing and business development.
Places limited. Register by Friday 16th September (098) 41950
Opportunities in the Offshore Energy Sector
7.00pm – 9.00pm, Áisleann Bhéal an Mhuirthead (Civic Centre), Belmullet
Host: Údarás na Gaeltachta / KIMERAA Marine Network
Seminar for SMEs interested in getting involved in the offshore energy sector with guest speakers Hannes McNulty, SEAI; Dr. Barbara Fogarty, Marine Institute, Dr. Glenn Nolan, Marine Institute Brian Foley, Shell E&P Ireland and Denis Hayes, Enterprise Innovation Network
Register by Tuesday 20th September (097) 81418
Friday 23rd September
From Cork to New York – Building your Business through Networking
11.00am – 1.00pm, Hotel Westport, Westport
Host: Network Mayo, Mayo Open Coffee Club and CISNET Creative Industries Network
This event offers a chance to meet representatives from the various business networks operating in Co. Mayo and to learn about the benefits of business networking. The guest speakers include a previous winner of Entrepreneur of the Year in Portugal, Sandra Correia, Pelcor Ltd. and Sandra Hart, Executive Director, BNI Ireland
Open Invitation
Leadership in Business Programme
9.00am – 5.00pm, Innovation in Business Centre, GMIT, Castlebar
Host: HPSU Skillnet / Mayo Ideas Lab
Training programme focused on leadership and strategy development. Targeted at CEOs and Senior Managers of SMEs, the programme consists of five one-day modules running fortnightly from Friday 23rd September. Modules include: Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Marketing and Sales
Placed limited. Registration fee applies. Register with Philip Kelly, HPSU Skillnet, Tel (086) 8146060
Contact: Joan Fahey, Nuálann Mhaigh Eo / Mayo Ideas Lab, Áisleann Bhéal an Mhuirthead, Bóthar an tSéipéil, Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teil: 097-27945, Fón Gluaisteach: 086-1764356, ríomhphost:
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Seamus McCormack, WESTBIC, Lower Main Street, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
Tel: 094-9256745, Mobile: 086-2574978, Email:
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Lesley Emerson, PR West, James Street, Westport, Co. Mayo Tel: 098 27883, Mobile: 087 2263319, Email:
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