Business

 Relaunch of Network Ireland Laois Branch on 30th May On Tuesday 30th May at 6.00pm at the Killenard, Heritage Hotel an open evening will be held for the re-establishment of the Laois branch of Network Ireland. After a huge amount of interest, hard work and encouragement from so many Laois business women it has been decided to reopen the branch. And …

LAOIS’S LOCK DOCTOR TO UNLOCK THE UK MARKET   Businessman Malcolm Clein has recently announced plans to expand his highly successful locksmith business into the UK Market.   Since setting up Lock Doctor in 2008, Malcolm has been hugely successful. He runs two Lock Doctor shops himself, while seven other branches across the country are run as franchises.   The …

Midlands Park Hotel Media Launch by John Hayes on Scribd

The all-new Midlands Park Hotel & Conference Centre located in the town centre of Portlaoise, formerly the 4-star Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, will officially launch its much-awaited €7 million investment in Portlaoise Co. Laois on Monday next May 22nd.   The luxurious hotel received a €7 million transformation, including the renovation and redesign of 115 deluxe guest bedrooms, including an exclusivee …

Local Enterprise Office Laois is rolling out a new innovative Retail Support Programme coming up shortly. It is being delivered by James Burke who is regarded as the leading expert for independent consumer facing businesses and has worked with 100’s of small businesses across Ireland to help stimulate new sales. The programme is targeted at all consumer facing businesses including …

LAOIS AGE FRIENDLY NEWS: Laois Age Friendly in association with Laois Older People’s Forum are holding a Presentation Workshop on the Laois Age Friendly Business Recognition Scheme in County Hall, Portlaoise on Thursday 18th May at 10am. This Workshop is for the Mountmellick/Borris-in-Ossory Municipal District only. It’s easy to make your business age friendly. Most age friendly practices are low …

Local Enterprise Office Laois is running a Training course on Digital Marketing for the Small Business (4 day course).   T1714            Digital Marketing for the Small Business Dates:                   Wed 10th May – Wed 31st May 2017 Time:                     9.45am – 4.45pm Location:              Local Enterprise Office Laois Cost:                      €80   This programme is designed to give participants a comprehensive overview of digital …

The Importance of Sensory Stimulation   The prevalence of Dementia is unfortunately on the rise, but the positive is there are more people available to help than ever before.   SenseAbility is an innovative new company, that makes sensory blankets for people living with conditions such as Dementia, Autism and Down Syndrome. Set up by Ellen McWey, Arianna Mezzapelle and …

“Local Authorities get buzzing for pollinators: €9,000 in Prizes for Tidy Towns”   Tidy Towns groups in Laois are being urged to enter a special award in the National Tidy Towns competition which promotes the protection of pollinators.   Irish bees and other pollinators contribute €35 million a year to the Irish economy by pollinating our plants, trees and vegetables. …

Incorrectly Fitted Child Car Seats Major Cause for Concern in Laois RSA’s Check it Fits Service and the service is visiting SuperValu Portarlington on Monday 24 April 2017 and Toyota Portlaoise on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and …