Revolutionising plastic recycling - Novelplast CEO Neil Skeffington on how his company is tackling packaging waste and leading the charge in sustainable manufacturing. To date Novelplast has prevented over 25,000 tonnes of plastic entering landfill.
Portlaoise Plaza wins big! Colm Mulrooney shares how Supermac’s at Junction 17 took home the Outlet of the Year award.
Are Ireland’s agri-food suppliers being treated fairly? Melanie Hall from the Agri-Food Regulator wants to hear from agri-food suppliers about their trading experiences with retail and wholesale buyers of their products via a confidential survey.
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Episode 57
From startup to the silver screen! Leah Fletcher of deDANÚ shares how her Irish wellness brand landed a starring role in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Midlands food and drink goes national! Bernie Everard previews the Midlands Food and Drink Networks debut at CATEX 2025 and profiles the local producers making waves in Ireland’s food scene.
Cost of living hits Irish SMEs hardest—how can fintech help? Niall Mac an tSionnaigh, SumUp’s CEO for Ireland, unpacks key survey insights and digital solutions for small businesses.
And, why is Chris Ball of RBK finding himself in very cold water in February?
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Episode 56
Athlone Chamber welcomes formation of a new government—what’s next for the Midlands? CEO Tommy Hogan shares priorities for housing, infrastructure, and business growth.
Honor Deevy of Local Enterprise Office Laois gives an overview of National Enterprise Week and breaks down key supports for businesses. It has been a record year nationally with 7,100 new jobs created in 2024 by LEO clients.
Sustainability is serious business! Caroline Hofman of The CUBE on how SMEs can future-proof operations and access green grants at the upcoming Business Sustainability Roadshow.
Huge celebrations as a Laois restaurant is awarded a first Michellin Star.
Is it time to take tourism seriously in the Mullingar region?
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Episode 55
Bord na Móna’s latest Gender Pay Gap Report reveals a leadership shift—Sharon Doyle, Head of HR & Corporate Affairs, discusses their commitment to diversity, female leadership, and workplace inclusion.
With cycling to work more popular than ever, Eoin Coughlan of Outdoorsy.ie explains how the Cycle to Work scheme is making commuting greener, healthier, and more affordable.
How will Waterways Ireland’s new Craft Centre of Excellence in Tullamore preserve heritage craftsmanship and boost regional development? Patrick Harkin joins us to discuss this major investment.
Tariffs, trade wars and immediate effects on markets and currencies - should Irish SMEs fear Trump's tariffs? John Finn of The Treasury Hub offers an expert view!
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Episode 54
What’s next for Ireland’s start-ups? Scale Ireland CEO Martina Fitzgerald joins us to discuss their Athlone summit and the State of Start-ups Survey 2025.
How can drug and alcohol testing improve workplace safety? Ciarán O’Mahony shares insights on proactive safety measures and lessons from recent storms.
Mullingar’s Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment, talks about his priorities after reappointment.
Plus, Local Enterprise Offices are now supporting a record number of jobs—what does this mean for businesses?
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