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Innovate School Business Awards
In a joint venture with Gorey Community School, Innovate and Gorey Chamber – the Launch of the Innovate School Business Awards took place on Tuesday 24th January.
Working with the Transition Year students, the theme of the programme centres on recession busters and sustainability. Over 35 students coordinated by T.Y. Teachers Lisa Nangle and Emma Hamilton were briefed on the programme sponsored by Innovate. More...
Budget Breakfast Briefing
Gorey Chamber ran the rule over Budget 2012 at their Budget Breakfast Briefing in Joannes Restaurant, Main Street, Gorey on Wednesday 7th December.
The Budget was summarized by Michael Doyle FCA of Doyle Associates who went through the main points of the Budget announced in the Dail on the 6th and 7th of December. He also highlighted a number of areas which directly impact upon the business sector including, Vat increase from 21% to 23 % from the 1/1/2012, Redundancy rebate reduction from 60 to 15% and changes to the PRSI contributions for the State pension.
Chamber Executive Dick White commented “This type of event is our core work, we are in business for business and we aim to continue providing this service by staging similar events into the future”
The Budget for 2012 is the fifth in a series of austerity measures that have been brought in and the second covering the bail out, continuing White added “Business continues to be resilient in the face of the measures taken. While framed in a national and international context they impact on our local economy. We encourage everyone to support ”Local Business, Local Jobs“ by doing this we can deflect the more negative impact of these measures by supporting our own” Photos...
Build Your Business
Come and Build your Business by joining a network of business people intent on creating and forming new business links.
Open to all business sectors, Build Your Business meets on Friday 2nd of December @ 9am in Gorey Business Park and provides a real networking Opportunity.
No need to make an appointment, No need to book in, No need to pay exorbitant fees, Just pay for your coffee, exchange contact details, listen to some interesting speakers and Build Your Business.
Our Guest Speaker will be Deirdre O’ Flynn of Spellcheck Editorial Services who will give us the benefit of her experience on the topic “Making the Media Work for You”
This networking event is sponsored by Gorey Business Park and is organised by Gorey Chamber, so why not give us a call on 05394 84520 and start Building Your Business.!
Halloween Window Winner.
Katie Daly’s Takes the Prize.
The Gorey Halloween festival was marked by the business community with a window display competition sponsored by Gorey Chamber. With a title of "Halloween is Here" the competition which was open to all business saw over 40 entrants throughout the town... More... Photos...
BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
Tuesday 18th October @ 6.30PM
In the Gorey Business Park
Got a Business Idea??
Explore your options at a FREE workshop with Gorey Chamber
Let the Professionals run the rule over your business idea with advice from Accountants, Solicitors etc.
The workshops are by appointment only so book your place NOW!
Call Gorey Chamber on 053 9484520
Build Your Business
Friday 4th of October @ 9am, Gorey Business Park.
Come and Build your Business by joining a network of business people intent on creating and forming new business links aimed specifically at the business person, who works in an informal basis or from the home or work to build up linkages on a one to one basis.
Open to all business sectors Build Your Business meets for coffee on the 1st Friday of each month @ 9am in Gorey Business Park and provides a real networking opportunity, exchange contact details, listen to some interesting speakers and Build Your Business.
This networking event is sponsored by Gorey Business Park and is organised by Gorey Chamber, so why not give us a call on 05394 84520. This months guest speaker is Karen Hayes, who will be dealing with Employment Issues.
Window Displays Added to Festival.
A La Campagne Comes First.
The third annual Gorey Market House Festival Window Display competition was judged over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Run in conjunction with the Craft and Design Festival this years competition had a theme of "Showcasing Your Business"... More... Photos...
Tourism Promotion Literature…………….What is actually happening on the Ground in North Wexford.
“15000 A4 information sheets (Explore The Culture, Live The Adventure, Fun For Kids) 90000 A5 Flyers (North Wexford Has It All), 14000 Cool For Kids brochures have been printed in 2010 and 2011. They are in all of the listed operators sites, in addition to all tourist offices in Co Wexford Gorey Courtown, Enniscorthy, Wexford and New Ross and we had them distributed at the Holiday Fair in Belfast in 2011 and at the Bloom Festival in June of this year in addition the A5 Flyer has been distributed to 90,000 homes in North and South County Dublin. We have a permanent banner “North Wexford Has It All” in the Tourist Office in Wexford Town and plans are well under way within the Tourism sector in North Wexford to develop the Gorey Halloween festival in October. North Wexford is one of only FIVE Family Friendly hubs in the ROI. This makes us unique and allows us to develop a programme of work aimed at the domestic market. This work has been spearheaded part funded by Gorey Chamber, Gorey Tourist Office, Failte Ireland and individual Tourism Operators in North Wexford………………..
We have been delighted to see the development of the Family Festival in Courtown and the Craft And Design Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend end as two significant events in North Wexford and hope that these and other events like them will thrive”
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank all of you for coming here to the Ambersprings Hotel this evening.
Come to Gorey, come to Life is the culmination of a number of month’s work of a working group, the members of which that I would like to thank... More... Photos...
Annual General Meeting 2011
Gorey Chamber staged its Annual General Meeting at a very well attended meeting held in the conference suite at Gorey Business Park on Tuesday the 24th of May. Over thirty individual businesses were present on the night to hear the Chamber year reviewed. Photos...
Getting to the Soul of it!
Soul Cuisine on Esmonde Street, Gorey hosted a wonderful social night for Chamber Members on the 19th of May. With a culinary and artistic Mexican/Spanish themed evening, the night was a tremendous success. Salsa and Latin dancers joined the guests on the evening and gave an energetic display………before encouraging a number of revellers to take to the dance floor and learn a few moves!! Niall and Jackie McGowan, our hosts on the night, provided a great evenings entertainment and showed just why Soul Cuisine is one of our finest restaurants in town. Photos...
Gorey and Arklow Join Forces
Speedy Networking Night a Success.
The Business community of Gorey and Arklow joined forces on the 11th of May to stage their first ever Speed Networking event. The Ashdown Park Hotel was the location of this very successful event, with a broad representation of businesses in North Wexford and South Wicklow present.
Speaking at the event, Gorey Chamber Executive, Dick White commented “ Networking and finding new contacts for your business are the very life blood of any business. This event provided a wonderful opportunity for a variety of business people to engage with each other a sell their business”
With a venue full of enthusiastic business people on the evening this event was both enjoyable and beneficial. The plans are to stage a similar “Speedy Networking”event in the autumn in Arklow. Photos...
Focus required on Job Retention in New Governments Jobs Initiative.
Gorey Chamber hopes for Positive Difference.
The much vaunted Jobs Budget, promised by the new coalition government within their first 100 days will be unveiled next week. Now operating under the title of a Jobs Initiative, Gorey Chamber surveyed business views at the PLUS part of its monthly networking lunch.
The focus of the Initiative should have “the overall aim of building confidence and releasing spend” according to Chamber Executive, Dick White. Speaking following a review of survey responses, White continued “The overall view is that most business people are hopeful that the initiative will make a positive difference”.
One aspect of business that seems to receive little attention is the need to focus on retaining existing jobs, continuing, White added “It is much more cost effective to support business people to retain their existing levels of employment, rather than just trying to create new jobs. Current cost of Rates, PRSI and VAT, could be reduced, while relaxing tax deadlines are just some simple examples where a change in policy will help”.
Other aspects of business that would help would be an improvement in subsidies for job creation, work placement supports and retraining opportunities for individuals, while there was also strong support for the state capital investment to be continued.
Concluding White added “The future has to see organised help and support for small and medium business and any jobs initiative should focus on job retention as well as job creation. We would like to see these included in the upcoming announcement”.
Easter Windows Come Alive
Gorey Business People really excelled themselves this Easter with their windows coming alive. The third staging of the annual Gorey Chamber sponsored Easter Window competition saw Rina Beechey’s, Mrs Bees Healthy Option, Clonattin, win the competition for the second year in succession.
Speaking at the presentation of the Easter Window Perpetual Trophy, Gorey Chamber Executive commented “Our Business windows send out a message to all potential customers and create the first impression. Our annual competition attempts to capture the spirit of Easter and present the town and each business in the best possible light”
Two highly commended entries in this year’s competition were Joannes Restaurant and Gibbons Florist, both on Main St.
Concluding, White noted “The standard was high among those that participated and we thank everyone who took the time and effort this year, they really did make the Easter Windows Come Alive” Photos...
BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
Wednesday 4th May @ 6.30pm in the Gorey Business Park.
Got a Business Idea?
Explore your options at a Free Workshop with Gorey Chamber.
Let the Professionals run the rule over your business idea with advice from Accountants, Solicitors etc.
The workshops are by appointment only so book your place NOW!
Call Gorey Chamber office on 053 94 84520
Good News Story for Gorey
Gorey Credit Union and Wexford County Enterprise Board will launch their Small Business Support Loan Scheme this Tuesday night the 12th of April.
The Scheme is open to anyone living, working or operating within the common bond of Gorey Credit Union. Loans are limited to a maximum of €40k, over a maximum of a 5 year term, with interest charged at 7.5%. Gorey Credit Union will be the ultimate decision maker on applications, with initial assessment of plans undertaken by Wexford County Enterprise Board, who will also offer ongoing mentoring.
Speaking from his office Gorey Chamber Executive, Dick White, stated “This is a good news story for business in Gorey. Access to finance is vital to business and this initiative has to be applauded. We in the Chamber identified the need with in business and facilitated the initial meeting between Gorey Credit Union and Wexford County Enterprise Board. This can only help business and employment creation.” Click here for more information...
Lunch with the Chamber..... @ Joannes Restaurant.... PLUS…………………..
Gorey Chamber held another very successful lunch this month in the wonderful surroundings of Joannes Restaurant on Gorey Main Street on the 5th April. Hosted by the Stafford family, Michelle Stafford and Pat Kelly created a very warm and friendly atmosphere for all.
This monthly networking opportunity is one of the most popular events on our calendar – it provides an opportunity to link into other business people that could be of interest to you. A number of innovations have been made at our lunches over the last few months with PLUS. This month PLUS did a review of Gorey Chamber itself and how it might be funded into the future. We were delighted to launch our Ten Second Intro giving everyone in attendance a chance to tell us who they are, what they do and where they are based.
The winner of our members draw, drawn by Michelle Stafford, was Joan Copeland of Clarke Delahunt who was winning for the second month in succession. Congratulations Joan!
The Stafford family truly surpassed themselves on the day with a wonderful meal rounded off by a “goody bag” of health bread for everyone – it was nearly a Gay Byrne moment with “one for everyone in the audience”. Photos...
A Night at the.....................
Gorey was the centre of the Music and Movie world last Friday night, the 11th of March with the first showing of Michael Flatleys Lord of the Dance 3D. Movies @ Gorey through Gorey Chamber, offered everyone the opportunity to see the legendary dance perform on the big screen. With all guests enjoying a sumptuous reception on the night, sponsored by Pettits Super Value and The Cod End the evening was one of the years highlights. Photos...
Business Expo & Dragon's Den competition
Gorey Chamber participated in the Business Expo in the Ashdown Park Hotel on Thursday the 24th February. Organised by BNI Gorey, the Expo and Dragons Den Competition saw some Chamber Members at Centre Stage. Congratulations to Ciaran Dolan from Gorey School of Kayaking and to Dean Keating from Monaseed Sales on qualifying for the final of Dragons Den on the night. With Niamh O’Sullivan from Ruby Rouge and Shane Byrne of AWD Group Waste Solutions participating in a lively Business Question and Answer session the night saw many Chamber Members at Centre Stage.
Well done to everyone involved.
Lunch With The Chamber.........@ Ashdown Park Hotel......Plus
The Ashdown Park Hotel was the venue for Gorey Chamber's montly lunch on Tuesday 1st March hosted by Liam Moran. The menu choice was as always excellent. This monthly networking opportunity is one of the most popular of our events on the calendar. Providing an opportunity to link into Business people that are of interest to you. Chamber PLUS focussed on the Election Fallout Survey. Our members draw was won by Joan Copeland of Clarke Delahunt Auctioneers
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main street Gorey.
MEET AND GREET.
Gorey Chamber opened its doors for the night to its most recent members on Tuesday night the 8th of February. This was an opportunity for Members to meet the staff, Frances Henshaw, Pamela Hughes, Paddy Dunbar and Dick White and to see the facilities on offer. With the Boardroom and Training Room on offer to members at a reduced rate all present on the evening were given a tour of these and our new offices in place………and no we have not moved very far………..just next door.
Members availed of this networking opportunity and were also updated as to the current work of the Chamber, including, Build Your Business, Lunch With The Chamber, After Hours Events, Rates, Parking, Brand Gorey etc. If you missed this night, why not ring the office and get the information pack sent on to you. Photos...
 
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LUNCH WITH THE CHAMBER………@ ECO……PLUS.
Dave Lavelle and his staff at ECO Restaurant on Main St, Gorey hosted the monthly lunch on Tuesday the 1st of February. The menu choice was as always excellent and the business chat and networking The PLUS part of this well attended event focussed on the forthcoming General Election, Business Sentiment and Brand Gorey. With in excess of 30 people booked in, everyone stayed till the close. The Members draw, entry by Business Card and drawn by Dave Levelle, was won by Peter Lynch from ENZONE,
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, on McDermott St. If you missed this one, why not make it to our next Lunch? Photos...
LUNCH WITH THE CHAMBER……..@ CORKSCREW.……PLUS.
Corkscrew Restaurant and Wine Bar was the venue for the first Chamber Lunch of 2011. Hosted by Jimmy McDonald and his team, the Business Sector was out in force on Esmonde St as the networking year opened on the 11th of January. Chamber PLUS focussed on the calendar of events for the remainder of year. Following much discussion, options and suggestions were made, which will be acted upon where possible. PLUS is now an integral part of this networking opportunity and we will try to keep it relevant and up to date. Our members draw was won by Tara Dowling of Somatic Movement Education,
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, her name was selected by Deirdre O’Flynn of Spellcheck Editorial Services. Photos...
MARLFIELD CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND.
Marlfield House Hotel on Courtown Road was the location of Gorey Chambers Christmas Festivities for 2010. Set in the wonderful surroundings of the Bowe families highly recommended Hotel, the dining room was full of Chamber members on the evening of the 16th of December. With a mulled wine reception on arrival, guests were serenaded by a classical duet who played a mixture of festive and contemporary music during the evening. Marlfield, truly was a Christmas Wonderland. Photos...
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Build Your Business
Come and Build your Business by joining a network of business people intent on creating and forming new business links aimed specifically at the business person, who works in an informal basis or from the home or work to build up linkages on a one to one basis.
Open to all business sectors, Build Your Business meets for coffee on the 1st Friday of each month @ 10am in Gorey Business Park and provides a real networking Opportunity. No need to make an appointment, No need to book in, No need to pay exorbitant fees Just pay for your coffee, exchange contact details, listen to some interesting speakers and Build Your Business.
This networking event is sponsored by Gorey Business Park and is organised by Gorey Chamber, so why not give us a call on 05394 84520 and start Building Your Business.! The first network meeting will be on Friday the 5th of November in Gorey Business Park at 10 am.
Lunch with the Chamber………
at Marlfield House…….. PLUS.
Gorey Chamber held its most recent Lunch with the Chamber…….at Marlfield on Tuesday the 5th of October. With a record attendance of 50 individual businesses, the lunch as always was a gastronomic delight, with a special word of thanks to Laura Bowe and her staff on the day... More... Photos...
Happiness is the new Mantra!
Gorey Chamber spread its wings when offering an innovative life coaching session with the renowned author Brian Colbert.... More... Photos... Change the way you think...
Derry Clarke Cooks for You!
One of Irelands top Chefs, Derry Clarke of L’Ecrivain Restaurant in Lower Baggott St, Dublin 2 will put his talents on show on Thursday the 30th of September. Clarke a multi award winning chef will front the fundraiser for the Courtown RNLI Lifeboat Station and Gorey Chamber in the Ashdown Park Hotel. More...
Credit Review Office
Gorey Chamber through its membership of South East Chambers is pleased to offer you a link to the recently established Credit Review Office. This officeheaded by John Trethowan was established by national government to assist businesses who have been in the process of negotiating funding with the banking institutions but who have had an application refused. Click here for more information…….
It's in your Imagination.!!!!!!!!
Gorey Chambers Craft and Design Window Display Winner.
Gorey Chambers Window Display competition held in conjunction with Gorey Market House Craft and Design was a resounding success according to Chamber Executive, Dick White. White noted "with the Town looking magnificent in the summer sun our competition was an added attraction to bring people into the Town and to stay here longer" More... Photos...
Chamber Objectives outlined at Annual General Meeting.
Branding Gorey set as main target.
Chamber Year Reviewed.
Gorey Chamber staged its Annual General Meeting at a very well attended event held in the conference centre at Gorey Business Park on Monday the 24th of May. In excess of forty individual businesses had confirmed their attendance on the evening which gave members an opportunity to network. More... Photos...
Chamber Lunch at Corkscrew
Corkscrew Restaurant on Esmonde Street was a hive of activity on Tuesday the 11th of May with the holding of another successful Lunch with the Chamber. Hosted by Jimmy and Joe McDonald, the afternoon was well attended with each and every table of six business people keeping themselves busy networking. Corkscrew, an award winning restaurant, served up a wonderful menu at this lunchtime function much to the delight of every one attending.
As always, everyone at the lunch was introduced to one and other and a full listing of all business in attendance was circulated. A novel innovation was made on the day with a selected question distributed to all. This months question was "What more can Gorey Chamber do for your Business"? This resulted in a number of interesting initiatives which we hope to launch over the coming months.
The winner of the monthly business card draw was Adrian Jones from South East Radio who was drawn by our newest member in attendance, Peter Lynch from Enzone on McDermott St. Sorry to have missed you here, but try to see if you can make it to our next one. Check on Events for our updated Diary. Photos...
Business Links Forged
Israeli Working Group Welcome
Gorey Chamber was honoured to host a business evening in the Gorey Business Park on the 11th of May. The function was attended by the Ambassador of Israel Dr. Zion Evrony with the two key note addresses given by Professor Daniel Laufer from the New York based Yeshiva university and Gil Erez, Minister for Commercial Affairs for the Uk and Ireland. More...
Gorey chamber members enjoy a taste of Italy!
The moon hit the sky like a big pizza pie last Thursday at portofiono restaurant in Gorey!! Chamber members a plenty enjoyed a fabulously authentic five course Italian feast beautifully presented by Liza and her staff and it was certainly amoire!!!! More... Photos...
All Change on the Streets.
Gorey Chamber has welcomed the recent parking changes on the business streets in the town. With a flexi parking facility now in place on all business streets, allowing shoppers to pay for 30 minutes parking at a time, it makes shopping in the town easier. Commenting, Dick White, Chamber Executive “It is all change on our streets, we submitted a proposal to the Council in June 2008 and are pleased to see that our work with the Town Councils Enterprise Committee has borne fruit. Flexi payment is a service that the business sector has long requested and we are happy that out wishes have been accepted”. Concluding, White added, “Other changes to the By Laws of the Town are in the pipeline and we look forward to assessing the proposals over the coming weeks to ensure that the most positive changes are implemented”
Easter Windows are Showstopper
Quality High on Business Streets.
Winners Commended.
The Gorey Chamber sponsored, Easter Window Competition held over the Easter break was a showstopper according to Chamber Executive, Dick White. Speaking at the presentation giving, White noted “Gorey Chamber is keen to encourage all business to present the Town in the best possible light and our Easter Window competition is aimed at showcasing what we have on offer” More... Photos...
Business Workshops well attended
The recent Business Start Up Workshop held by Gorey Chamber was a resounding success, click on Press Release to review the successful outcome of this event.
Chamber Lunch at Wild Spice
Gorey Chamber held another very successful lunch this month, this time in the wonderful surroundings of Wild Spice Indian Restaurant on Esmonde St on the 13th April. Hosted by Praba Sankaran and Carina Deegan who very kindly opened their premises on the day, and we were not disappointed with the fare on offer.
This monthly networking opportunity is one of the most popular of our events on the calendar. Providing an opportunity to link into Business people that are of interest to you, it can sometimes be surprising just who you might be seated with on the day. With both myself and a member of staff on hand to make introductions for you, a further opportunity exists for you to make contact with someone you missed from the attendance list circulated on the day.
Our members draw at the lunch was won by Keith Groarke of Allied Irish Banks whose name was drawn by Carina Deegan of Wild Spice Indian Restaurant. With our next Lunch booked in for the 11th of May, our remaining dates which have been set for 15th June, 6th July, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November are now set and hopefully the Volcanic Ash Eruptions wont disrupt these!!!!!! Photos...
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