Recent Expo at Grand Hotel Wicklow

The recent Expo at the Grand Hotel in Wicklow Town did not alas attract so many members of the public, however, many local business people did turn up and most of us made some good new networking connections so the day still proved  a success.

The atmosphere was very friendly and local chef Paul Smith of An Ceilteach Mistíuíl Teoranta (The Mystic Celt) did a really interesting cookery demonstration that demonstrated his skills at such gourmet delights as seaweed biscuits with rabbit followed by Handmade chocolates and strawberries dipped in chocolate assisted by my very own sister Linda ( she just LOVES chocolate).

Our main promotion of the day was our new partnership with Explore Wicklow – a new mobile app that you can download straight to your smartphone which features, well , pretty much everything you need to know, whether your coming to visit or live in Co Wicklow Ireland. ..

More on this to follow, but if you would be interested in getting added to this wonderful new APP then contact us today :

sales@thewicklowway.com or Tel 087 2990866.

View photos on our facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wicklow-Way/103920287735

Blessington Dental Practice To Drown Out Drill

At Blessington Dental our patients often comment on how the noise of the drill is the bit they hate the most.

To combat this we are compiling a playlist for patients to listen to while we work. We have two categories, ‘Loud and Proud’ to drown out the noise and ‘Chilled out and Calm’ to soothe the nerves.

Our patients have been posting their personal preferences on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/blessingtondental).

Adele and James Blunt have been popular and our personal favourite is AC/DC’s Highway to hell.

Log on and let us know your thoughts.

www.Facebook.com/blessingtondental

Logo, Advertising, Packaging, Eshots

Talk isn’t just cheap. It’s free.

If you need a new logo, advertising, packaging, eshot, website or anything that involves design, there’s a world-class designer right here in Wicklow you should be talking to. And the first consultation is free. But you have to buy the coffee. See www.gerrycleary.com for more or call me on 087 2828 757

Gerry Cleary Graphic Design & Art Direction

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The Wicklow Way is your local business directory with integrated blogs, social media and now Mobile apps!

Our adverts give immediate results and focus on your target market – with packs starting from 150 per annum there’s no reason to delay- get online with us today.

Contact Michael on 087 2990866 or email sales@thewicklowway.com to see how we can help your business in 2011.

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Business Expo 19th May 2011

Following on the success of last years, Business Expo, County Wicklow Chamber, comprising Arklow, Bray, Greystones and Wicklow Chambers, is delighted to host the second Business Expo on Thursday, 19th May 2011 in The Grand Hotel Wicklow Town.

Starting at 12pm the Showcase will be open until 8pm showing all guests the Wicklow services and local business under one roof!On the day we will be offering complimentary lunch vouchers for Wynnes bar and Restaurant, cookery demonstrations, Raffle prizes and much more!

To help your business grow and prosper, we need to make every effort to promote and market the businesses of Wicklow and, showcasing your business in this manner, is an ideal way to accomplish this.

If you are a business that would like to register please contact Wendy at the Grand Hotel:Email: manager@grandhotel.ie Tel: 0404 67337 or go directly to the Wicklow Chamber Webiste www.wicklowchamber.ie

We here at The Wicklow Way and Whats On Wicklow will be there so if you have any queries about getting listed on our sites then this is the place to be – see you there, Roz

MossOff – The chemical-free way to get rid of moss and algae

MossOff is a brand new and completely natural product that will get rid of moss and algae from any surface, anywhere, any time.

Developed right here in Ireland, MossOff works by covering the moss in an invisible, biodegradable micro-coating that prevents it from drawing moisture from the air and, as moss has no roots, it dies. That’s why MossOff is completely harmless to other plants and to kids, lawns and animals.

Use the unbeatable green power of MossOff wherever you see moss or algae – on drives, paths, wooden decks, steps, patios, patio furniture, walls, Astroturf, windows, kennels, fences, boats, glasshouses, roofs, BBQ covers, awnings, etc. To get rid of the moss in your lawn, use MossOff LawnCare.

MossOff works all year round. Try it RIGHT NOW.

MossOff is a completely natural product available in a ready-to-use spray or a super concentrate for treating large areas.

Kills moss and algae on EVERYTHING, including:

• Grass
• Paving
• Decks
• Artificial Surfaces

MossOff

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Email: office@mossoffproducts.com

Web: www.mossoffproducts.com

Ex Stock Delivery of Tideflex Valves to Ireland and UK

MeasurIT Technologies Ltd , based in Gorey , currently have ex stock delivery of Tidflex Chexckmate Valves. This would be of interest to all of you in the chemical, pharmaceutical, water, waste water, food, oil and gas industries.

The new Tideflex  CheckMate Inline Rubber Duckbill Check Valve is ideal for backflow prevention and mitigation of odours.

For more information visit them online at www.measurit.com or follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/measurit

Wicklow Business Network Launched at Glenview Hotel

There was a great turnout for yesterdays’  launch of the new County Wicklow Business Network at the Glenview Hotel. The new network is an amalgamation as such, of Wicklow CEB and Wicklow Chamber networks.

Sheelagh Daly of Wicklow CEB introduced the event and invited everyone  to stand up one by one and introduce themselves (in a one-liner) afterwhich an interesting talk on marketing and networking was given from Aidan Higgens. He had some very useful tips of how to get the most from a networking opportunity.

There were businesses of all sorts present including Marketing companies, security, graphics, jigsaws for disabled, mobile gates, life coaches, photographers, software engineers, civil engineers, solicitors, geneologists, hotels, bakerys, florists, beauty therapists, accountants, copywriters and more.

People don’t remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel…

Pictured below are Denis Fielding (President) Peter Thompson and Pat King of Wicklow Chamber.

New Wicklow Business Network

Don’t forget tomorrow morning is the launch of the NEW Co Wicklow Business Network, if you have not yet confirmed attendance you must do so asap so they can have an idea of numbers in advance.

At the official launch of the ‘County Wicklow Business Network’ on Tuesday 22^nd February, commencing at 7am in the Glenview Hotel, the guest speaker will be Aidan Higgins, locally based strategic consultant, mentor and lecturer. He will deliver a presentation entitled ‘Face-to-Face Marketing’ which will stress the importance of the personal touch in business, and value of networking when generating sales, in addition to using technology and social media.  A light buffet breakfast will be served on arrival and the meeting should conclude by 9am.

All County Wicklow based businesses are welcome to attend.  A small attendance fee of €10 per person is payable on the door (this includes breakfast, please bring change).

Those attending do not have to be members of Wicklow Chamber or clients of Wicklow County Enterprise Board to take part, so if you have never been involved in a networking organisation before, now is your ideal opportunity!

The only stipulation is that a business must be up and running (as opposed to at pre-start up planning stage) and be based in County Wicklow to take part.

For more info visit:
http://www.wicklowceb.ie/index/16/0/Co._Wicklow_Business_Network.html

County Wicklow Business Network

If your a business in Co Wicklow you will know that Networking is one way to make contacts and potentially gain new clients. Networking takes place in various locations throughout the County on a regular basis – one of these being the Wicklow Chamber Networking meetings every second Tuesday for example…

Networking information for Business in Co Wicklow can be found on our Business Calendar here >>

These days Online Networking is as beneficial and indeed a growing importance for businesses.

The Wicklow Way Business Directory is more than just a local business directory for all of Co Wicklow. Our clients gain extra coverage via our Blogs and variety of websites and online channels that we use.

So if you own a small, medium or large business in County Wicklow then why not contact us today for a sales call or to have a chat about how our online expertise can help your Wicklow business grow in 2011.

Tel Sales 087 2990866 or email office@thewicklowway.com