Enterprise
Rob Nicholson gives heads up on new social enterprise policy
Rob Nicholson works as a principal officer in the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) with responsibility for the development and implementation of Ireland's National Social Enterprise Policy and - speaking at a recent awards ceremony - he gave "a heads-up" on what to expect in the second iteration of that policy.
Enterprise
€45,000 for social enterprises that show their impact – Deadline this Sunday, Dec 10
The Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) is running a competition with €45,000 in prizes for social enterprises that best demonstrate their social impact. The application process was designed to be as straight-forward and user-friendly as possible and the deadline is coming fast – Sunday, December 10th.
Enterprise
Trustworthy social enterprises have never been more important
- ILDN’s Dec 10 social impact competition taking place in “a world of greenwashing, pinkwashing” where public need reassurance
Enterprise
Take 6: Circular economy projects and businesses around Ireland
Circular Week 2023 is currently taking place from October 23-27 to promote the circular economy. More and more businesses and community projects worldwide are embracing the concept of recycling, refurbishing and repurposing items and materials rather than maufacturing new ones. Here are just a few homegrown initiatives around the country
Enterprise
Circular economy keeps the world going round
Circular Week 2023 is currently taking place from October 23-27 to help promote sustainable business practices. The circular economy may be a relatively new term to most people, but it is a concept that has been around since the turn of the century.
Enterprise
Honey co-ops could transform Irish landscape and fill producers’ pockets
UCC students' modelling shows the potential, says Laura Byron, who is studying for a MSc in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development in UCC.
Community
Moate volunteers transform cow park into major visitor attraction
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is a true community endeavour - what was once a cow park has become one of Westmeath’s and the Midlands' most popular visitor attractions.
An hour from Galway and 75 minutes from Dublin, it rates highly on Tripadvisor. Remarkably, the park which opened in 2015 is run by a dedicated community group and over 100 volunteers play their part annually - alongside staff - to keep the park running smoothly. KATHY MASTERSON spoke to three people deeply involved in the project.
Community
“If you’re a social enterprise, be proud to identify yourself!”
"I’ve seen so many examples of resilience in towns and villages the length and breadth of the country in recent months. Many of those were social enterprises." - Humphreys speaking at today's 3rd national social enterprise conference.
