Gerry McInerney, Chief Executive Officer states “We are deeply concerned for our members and businesses around the country post the decisions made by cabinet. Our concern is that further measures will be needed in another few weeks. Businesses are paying the price for a continued lack of action among the unvaccinated, and as a result …
The Athlone me2you gift card is now available to purchase online via athlonegiftcard.ie. This card which has been brought to the market by Irish owned company me2you in association with Athlone chamber of Commerce will allow both consumers and employers to purchase gift cards of up to €150.00 to spend in local retailers around Athlone.
In this instalment of The Marketing Series, we will explain the fundamentals of email marketing, what it is and how to use it. As many of our members and business’ in Athlone and its environs have entered the digital sphere, whether that be by creating social media accounts, creating a website, using local enterprise grants to start trading online or generating brand awareness through online advertising, a common mistake which many of our business’ make is overlooking the power of email marketing to generate sales leads and new and returning customers. Email marketing is a tried and tested means of Marketing your business digitally simply because of its effectiveness in attracting and retaining customers to your business. Email marketing is also a great way to create and maintain customer loyalty and advocacy which is very important when trading in small areas such as Athlone.
Set to get underway on Thursday, May 5, and running until Friday May 13 with the presentation of the final awards on Saturday May 14, the qualifying circuit comprised 33 drama festivals this year across the island of Ireland, with groups vying for a place in the All-Ireland decider. Finalists will compete on stage in Athlone, as drama groups from Cork, Dublin, Waterford, Wexford, Donegal and Kildare assemble before the footlights of the Dean Crowe Theatre.
Looking for something fun to do as we head into the summer months? Why not enjoy the scenic landmarks of Athlone as well as its beautiful history with Athlone Guided Tours. Taking place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11.30am, Athlone Guided Tours are an eco-friendly, Covid compliant walking tour suitable for visitors and locals alike.The tour encompasses …
Next week will see a new addition to the streetscape of Athlone. From Monday next 25 April Westmeath County Council shared bike scheme will launch in Athlone Town. The general public will now have a new way of getting around Athlone , with journeys from Golden Island to Monksland to work and home now a …
Westmeath County Council has commenced an Urban Design and Regeneration Framework Plan for Athlone. The framework will create a visionary, ambitious, and creative design masterplan that will map out Athlone’s future development as growth centre for the Midlands. The council is inviting members of the local community to take part in an early consultation exercise …
The Regional Insight Series is an event that present opportunities for senior business leaders and key stakeholders in the region to come together with IBEC CEO, Danny McCoy, members of the Ibec Executive Director Team and leading voices in regional business to get insights, share ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for …
The Westmeath Local Enterprise Office is hosting a Social Media Marketing Bootcamp on the 21st of April for business owners in the Westmeath area. This Five-day online Social Media Marketing Bootcamp is ideal for people who want to get an in-depth understanding of the main social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik-Tok and …
October 7th @ 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Free Mullingar and Athlone Chambers of Commerce will jointly host a pre-budget webinar entitled “Ireland Unlocking”, with special guest Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe TD, on Thursday 7th October 2021 at 9am. Registration for this event is essential. To register please complete the registration link here. This 60 minute webinar …
Please find below the link for the Chambers Ireland SDG Toolkit for Business. This practical guide is for businesses of all sizes across Ireland who wish to begin incorporating the Goals into their company or are looking for inspiration on how to expand on their engagement with the SDGs. View the Toolkit here: https://www.chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chambers-Ireland-SDG-Toolkit-for-Business-2021.pdf
