Handy Hurleys from Ard Scoil na Mara in Tramore has won the Senior category of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme and qualified for the National Student Enterprise Final. Charlotte Balfe is the founder of Handy Hurleys, a convenient and cost-effective way to store hurleys in the home or club. The Tramore student was announced as … Continued
As the country moves into Phase 2 in the Government’s Roadmap to Recovery, small businesses that have managed to operate through the pandemic, recently reopened or are due to reopen are being encouraged to apply for the Local Authority Restart Grant through Waterford City and County Council. The Restart Grant gives direct grant aid to … Continued
On Tuesday April 28th, 2020 local leading legal firm Nolan Farrell and Goff celebrated 45 years in business at their premises in Newtown Lodge, Waterford City. Few businesses have been more integral in the development of Waterford and the south east over the last century. For while the firm in its current form was founded … Continued
Waterford sports merchandiser to produce 20,000 free face masks for healthcare workers Since 1985 Azzurri Sport Limited has produced the highest quality sports merchandise from its production facility in Kilcohan, Waterford. While many are familiar with their kits gracing Waterford’s GAA, camogie, soccer, rugby and basketball greats throughout the years, in recent weeks Azzurri has … Continued
Expansion of Trading Online Voucher Scheme and reduction in Microfinance Ireland interest rate announced Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for Microfinance Ireland loans. … Continued
A new free guidebook aimed at helping older people and family carers to learn more about ageing is now available in Waterford city and county. The Senior Citizen & Family Carer Essential Guidebook 2020 includes comprehensive information on the wide range of supports available to older people and their carers from the State, volunteer groups and the … Continued
Waterford Local Enterprise Office has announced a programme of 21 events during Local Enterprise Week 2020, taking place throughout Waterford City and County from March 2nd to March 6th. Incorporating the theme of “Making It Happen”, this year Local Enterprise Week will feature a host of informative and engaging workshops, seminars, presentations and advice clinics … Continued
We can hardly believe that B2B Communications is celebrating 15 years in business…it only seems like yesterday, well okay, maybe the day before yesterday! In the intervening years, we have been fortunate enough with some great brands, great clients and great people! We’re in the business of telling stories, and we’d love to tell yours. … Continued
Waterford’s craft and design industry had strong representation at this year’s Showcase Creative Expo, which took place from January 19thto 22ndin The RDS in Dublin. Eight craft and design companies showcased the very best of Waterford creativity, design and innovation, with the assistance of Local Enterprise Office Waterford. The city and county-based enterprises, Irish Handmade … Continued
Waterford City and County Council’s Economic Development and Local Enterprise Office Waterfordare seeking expressions of interest from retail business owners or managers in Waterford city, Tramore or Dungarvan who wish to avail of a heavily subsidised place on the Retail Excellence Ireland Management Development programme. Now in its seventh year the programme is regarded as … Continued
