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CALLING ALL BUSINESSES IN DONEGAL Donegal, 18 January 2011
If you run a business employing less than 50 people in Donegal you now have a great chance to raise your profile. Nominations have just opened for this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Awards and businesses across the county are being encouraged to submit an entry. Organised by the Donegal County Enterprise Board, the Awards are recognised as the most prestigious business awards in the County, and they generate huge publicity and business opportunities for the winning companies. Previous award winners include Gartan Technologies, DS Environmental Services and North West Aluminium.
“The awards acknowledge the talent and determination of small businesses in the county. Despite the tough economic conditions local businesses are continuing to succeed and innovate. The awards are a great way to publicise your business and get recognition for you and your staff” says Michael Tunney, Chief Executive, Donegal County Enterprise Board.
The County Enterprise Board supports enterprise and entrepreneurs across Donegal, providing services such as business advice, mentoring, business information, training and finance. The awards were started by the Board in 1997 as a way to highlight success stories among small businesses in Donegal and to inspire other local companies to take advantage of the services and resources that the Board offers. The awards are aimed at small and micro businesses in Donegal and there are a number of award categories including innovation, business growth, business achievement, export, new business start up and business of the year. Each year an overall County award is made to one of the finalists, and this company goes on to represent Donegal in the National Enterprise Awards.
The winner of the business of the year award for 2010 was Malachi Eastwood of Letterkenny-based Gartan Technologies, which produces software systems for fire and rescue services. “Winning the award was a positive endorsement and vindication of our work”, said Malachi. “Being able to tell prospective customers and the wider market that we were recognised in this way helped us win contracts”.
The closing date for this year's Enterprising Donegal Business Awards 2011 is Monday 31st January. To nominate your company, please contact Celine Carroll at Donegal County Enterprise Board on 074 9160735 or email
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. Alternatively, you can visit the Donegal County Enterprise Board’s website at www.donegalenterprise.ie to download an entry form.
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