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