http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/business/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:24:52 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 79 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/wmi_logo_500x75.png http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/business/ IT'S what every parent needs to know - that their child is being looked after and cared in an environment that promotes their developmental needs in a safe, caring and positive environment. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998925-meeting-athlones-childcare-needs-with-a-highlyqualified-service/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998925-meeting-athlones-childcare-needs-with-a-highlyqualified-service/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News The local Enterprise Board in Westmeath has begun its annual search for 'small business heroes' in the lead-up to the National Enterprise Awards. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998748-enterprise-board-searches-for-local-business-heroes/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998748-enterprise-board-searches-for-local-business-heroes/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Do you want to give up smoking, lose weight, overcome a phobia or stop panic attacks? http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998741-irish-hypnosis-taking-the-mystery-out-of-hypnotherapy-and-breaking-your-bad-habits/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998741-irish-hypnosis-taking-the-mystery-out-of-hypnotherapy-and-breaking-your-bad-habits/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News The local Enterprise Board in Westmeath has begun its annual search for 'small business heroes' in the lead-up to the National Enterprise Awards. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998598-enterprise-board-searches-for-local-business-heroes/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998598-enterprise-board-searches-for-local-business-heroes/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Three Westmeath businesses have been nominated for this year's National Q Mark Awards. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998486-westmeath-businesses-nominated-for-q-awards/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998486-westmeath-businesses-nominated-for-q-awards/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has said that the only response that can be given to a stony silence from The Valuation Office and local authorities invited to engage with individual hotels in relation to discussing unjustifiable rates is for hotels to now only pay what they can afford. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998326-local-hotels-cant-afford-to-pay-local-authority-rates--ihf/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998326-local-hotels-cant-afford-to-pay-local-authority-rates--ihf/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0100 News Taoiseach Brian Cowen last week unveiled a unique partnership between NUI Galway and the University of Limerick with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a joint Translational Research Institute. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998325-new-partnership-between-georgia-institute-of-technology-and-irish-universities/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998325-new-partnership-between-georgia-institute-of-technology-and-irish-universities/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0100 News As the dance season winds down for the summer months the midlands' newest dance academy will celebrate its launch in the Hodson Bay this Friday with spectacular style as its champion dancers will put on a display to mark the occasion. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998324-business-profilelaunch-of-concannon-ganleyacademy-of-irish-dance/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998324-business-profilelaunch-of-concannon-ganleyacademy-of-irish-dance/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0100 News Midlands region set to be promoted as centre for alternative energy, as Midlands Chamber holds AGM http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998130-local-business-man-heads-up-midlands-chamber/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998130-local-business-man-heads-up-midlands-chamber/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News A day-long conference on doing business in China is to be hosted in Athlone later this month. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997899-athlone-conference-on-doing-business-in-china/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997899-athlone-conference-on-doing-business-in-china/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News EVER since relocating to its Garden Vale office in Athlone in November of last year, Incha & Associates - a leading planning, architectural and engineering consultancy company - has established itself as a major player in the local business community. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997765-local-company-offers-complete-package-for-building-projects/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997765-local-company-offers-complete-package-for-building-projects/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News As soon as you walk into the new Sherbet store in Athlone you are met with an impressive array of colour, variety and style. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997613-quality-and-value-at-new-childrens-and-maternity-wear-outlet-in-athlone/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997613-quality-and-value-at-new-childrens-and-maternity-wear-outlet-in-athlone/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:50:00 +0100 News Ask anyone. Behan's Fruit and Vegetables is an Athlone name, synonymous with supplying the town with the best, fresh produce for over 22 years now. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997424-the-athlone-name-for-the-best-fruit-and-veg/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997424-the-athlone-name-for-the-best-fruit-and-veg/ Wed, 26 May 2010 16:35:00 +0100 News Bank of Ireland has launched its second National Enterprise Week which will feature over 60 tailored advice seminars along with showcasing opportunities in branches for business owners, taking place across its retail branch network from Monday to Friday May 24 to 28. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/19/3997233-athlone-bank-of-ireland-to-host-enterprise-week-2010/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/19/3997233-athlone-bank-of-ireland-to-host-enterprise-week-2010/ Wed, 19 May 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Confidence was the recurring feedback word that cropped up time and time again from students at a wrap-up event at St Aloysius College in Athlone last week to mark the conclusion of an initiative that saw a fifth year class paired with Elan to gain an insight into the world of work. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/3997095-st-aloysius-and-elan-join-in-a-novel-partnership/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/3997095-st-aloysius-and-elan-join-in-a-novel-partnership/ Wed, 12 May 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News This latest venture in Athlone brings to 30 the number of stores operated by Connacht Gold in eight counties in the west, north-west and Midlands. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/05/3996936-connacht-gold-making-inroads-into-leinster/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/05/3996936-connacht-gold-making-inroads-into-leinster/ Wed, 05 May 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Sight of green shoots but what supports are available to assist your business survive long enough to benefit? http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996749-what-financial-back-ups-are-there-for-businesses/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996749-what-financial-back-ups-are-there-for-businesses/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News A number of Westmeath businesses attended a business breakfast in Tullamore hosted by the Atlantic Corridor organisation last week. The breakfast was in association with Langdon Morris of Innovation Labs and was held in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Tuesday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996516-innovation-expert-addresses-midland-business-breakfast/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996516-innovation-expert-addresses-midland-business-breakfast/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:35:00 +0100 News The discerning foodies of Westmeath and the Restaurants Association of Ireland have recognised Athlone's Kin Khao Thai restaurant with the 2010 "Best Restaurant in Westmeath" Award. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996512-kin-khao-wins-best-restaurant-in-westmeath/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996512-kin-khao-wins-best-restaurant-in-westmeath/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:35:00 +0100 News Superfast WiMax is solution to blackspots http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996157-cutting-the-cost-of-athlones-highspeed-broadband/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996157-cutting-the-cost-of-athlones-highspeed-broadband/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Smyths Toys in Athlone is going green as it is switching to all island energy firm Energia in a major new dual fuel power deal. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996027-smyths-toys-athlone-switches-to-green-fuel/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996027-smyths-toys-athlone-switches-to-green-fuel/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:01 +0100 News Athlone's Marist College has qualified for the final of the 'AIB Build A Bank Challenge' which takes place at Croke Park on Thursday, April 29. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996029-marist-qualify-for-build-a-bank-final/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996029-marist-qualify-for-build-a-bank-final/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0100 News Burgess Department Store in Athlone will feature on Feargal Quinn's Retail Therapy show on RTE One in the coming weeks. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995797-burgess-to-get-some-rte-retail-therapy/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995797-burgess-to-get-some-rte-retail-therapy/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000 News Kilmartin's Centra, Athlone has been awarded the top award for Excellence in Food Safety and Hygiene, in a tough competition which saw fierce opposition from 474 Centra stores throughout the Republic of Ireland. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995795-kilmartins-receives-top-hygiene-award/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995795-kilmartins-receives-top-hygiene-award/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000 News Kevin O'Brien, who runs O'Brien's Maxol service station in Athlone, was a big winner at the recent Maxol Annual Retail Awards, which recognises the Maxol stations that performed best in 2009. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/3995731-obriens-service-station-is-honoured-at-maxol-retail-awards/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/3995731-obriens-service-station-is-honoured-at-maxol-retail-awards/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000 News