Midlands to be re-brand

A big campaign to brand the Midlands as a destination for enterprise, tourism, learning and living will be launched by the Midlands Regional Authority, Laois County Council and Laois Chamber on Thursday 26th January, 2012.

 MidlandsIrelands.ie unites 4 counties together and creates great opportunities to network for all businesses, the way to market yourself and to wider awareness about your product or service in the area for the customers. 

MidlandsIreland offer all businesses free membership, which include registration and offer a profile page on the MidlandsIreland.ie website.

Thursday week MidlandsIrelands.ie  will launch the Brand in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel at 7.00pm. 

You could see the Launch Invitation below and please feel welcome to join us on the night, to network, make contacts and work together for the region.                         

                      INVITATION

Cllr Micheal Carrigy, Cathaoirleach, Midland Regional Authority,
Cllr. John Bonham, Cathaoirleach, Laois County Council and
Mr Jamie O’Hanlon, President, Laois Chamber,

have pleasure in inviting you to the launch of the exciting regional brand

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 7pm,
Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, County Laois
RSVP: Monday, January 23rd, 2012 T: 057 93 52996/7  E: info@midlandsireland.ie

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Please note that due to staffing vacancies and the recruitment embargo our offices will be unattended at times throughout the year.  If you are planning on visiting us, you may find it beneficial to contact us on 057 866 1800, to ensure we are available to meet with you.  

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• T1201-Start Your Own Business                     10 Evenings     1^st Feb-4^th April
• T1202-Driving your own P.R Campaign            1 Day              2^nd February
• T1203-Social Media Networking`                     2 Days            7^th & 14^th February
• T1204-Understanding Taxation                        2 Days            21^st & 28^th February
• T1205-Start Your Own Business                      4 Days           3^rd ,10^th, 24^th,31^st March
• T1206-Health & Safety for Small Business        2 Days           15^th & 22^nd March
• T1207-Making the most of your Website           1 Day             27^th March
• T1208-How to create a winning tender               1 Day             3^rd April
• T1209-Marketing Tips for Small Business          1 Day             18^th April
• T1210-Female Entrepreneurship                       1 Day              24^th April
• T1211-Start Your Own Business                      10 Evenings      2^nd May – 4^th July
• T1212-Costing & Pricing                                  1 Day              15^th May
• T1213-E-Newsletters                                       1 Day               29^th May
• T1214-Social Media Networking                        6 Evening         10^thMay-14^th June
• T1215-Managing Stress in Business                 1 Day               12^th June
• T1216-Understanding PAYE & PRSI                 1 Day               19^th June

If you are interested in any of the courses & would like to book a place or receive a Training Brochure 2012 please contact admin@laoisenterprise.com or phone us on 057 8661800.  To download a copy of our brochure and application form click here

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