Cuty Gupta explains how Local Enterprise Office supports like Digital for Business and the Grow Digital Voucher are helping midlands SMEs automate, innovate, and stay competitive in 2025.
Donagh O’Leary of Medicines for Ireland warns that a new EU wastewater directive could cause serious medicine shortages in Ireland – and explains why generic drug makers are challenging it in the European courts.
Breda Colgan from Salutem Advisory & Training shares practical insights on improving workplace safety and compliance, starting with a recent case that highlights key lessons for employers.
David Walsh-Kemmis, the man behind Ballykilcavan Brewery near Stradbally, joins us from Meitheal 2025 to talk tourism, storytelling, and how local producers are showcasing Ireland to the world.
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Gary O’Keefe shares Crewit Resourcing’s expansion into Denmark, the future of global recruitment, and how they’re helping solve Ireland’s labour shortages in sectors like agriculture, construction and transport.
David Savage from BDO explains what Trump’s new tariffs mean for Irish businesses and how to mitigate risks as a potential EU–US trade war looms.
Geraldine Dolan reflects on resilience, community support, and rising costs in hospitality after a fire temporarily closed the much-loved Poppy Fields Café.
Eoghan Preston gives us a flavour of The Make & Mark in Portlaoise, its vibrant entertainment lineup, and the fast-growing hospitality brand behind it – RHK Bars.
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Economic & Tourism Growth in the Midlands. Mary Hensey & Sarah Morgan discuss the upcoming Together We Thrive event in Offaly, focusing on sustainability, regenerative tourism, and economic development in the Midlands.
Ciarán Gorman of Mullingar’s Bevcraft Group shares insights on Bevcraft’s rapid expansion, the impact of US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and how Enterprise Ireland is supporting Irish companies in the face of a trade war.
Laois butcher Mark Williams is preparing for his third appearance at the World Butchers’ Event in Paris—he discusses Team Ireland’s chances and the art of butchery.
Dr. Niall Burke discusses how Bitcoin mining can help absorb Ireland’s renewable energy surplus, stabilise the grid, and support the energy transition ahead of his Bitcoin Education Talk at TUS Athlone.
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Ronan Berry discusses the EU pay transparency directive, closing the gender pay gap, the kickstart programme that's helping skilled tradespeople and micro-business owners transition and thrive - and for Seachtain na Gaeilge - he takes a look at some of the most over-used "corporate speak" phrases!
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Mullingar’s viral chocolate sensation! Denise Buckley of Sugar Plum Sweetery shares how their Dubai Chocolate Bar skyrocketed to nationwide fame.
Celebrating local enterprise success! Eoin Tully of Aserve and Robert Collentine of Hybrid Engineering on scaling their businesses and competing in the LEO Westmeath County Enterprise Awards.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is paramount to competitive advantage - in advance of International Women’s Day 2025 Jasmine Elkershi of AllPro Recruitment will discuss supporting working women and the ROI of diversity.
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