20 Years Supporting Enterprise in County 2013

The Mission of Wicklow County Enterprise Board is to foster a“ strong entrepreneurial culture in and to actively support “the development of indigenous businesses, in particular those with the potential to grow.

MISSION STATEMENT Page 1 Eddie Sheehy Eddie Chairman I am delighted to share with you this snapshot of the past twenty this snapshot of with you of service years share to I am delighted Wicklow. the small business communityto in County highlighting some about by are of what we the essence captures publication This a client company each year from since 1993 and showcasing of the achievements networks, mentoring, Our training programmes, supported the Board. by thousands benefited have and sectoral initiatives initiatives enterprise awareness countyof businesses in the and supported and job economic development in the all importantcreation small business sector. of the County in supporting Enterprise role Board The the small businesses in Enterprise of new Local and 2014 will see the creation the county is evolving, an create to is purpose The of this initiative Authorities. Offices Local within the enterprise and level at local supportenhanced national micro delivered model, Enterprise small business within . for of Excellence supported a Centre by structure and integrated a highly effective Wicklow is fully behind the vision of creating County Council Authority and experience in County of the the skills, and the Local Enterprisethat leverages Board resources that service new model will ensure The delivery will supportingWicklow. enterprise in County development of the Enterprise input, and will build on the achievements local Board with significant be delivered continue to date. to combining enterprise small business by supports for for local environment the best possible create Our aim is to with the business supportbusiness at local level services fully are and expertise and we Authorities of the Local the future. of small businesses into support continuing to to committed and growth the development Welcome wicklow county enterprise board

Introduction

Over the past twenty years we have endeavoured to proactively develop our supports and services to meet the changing needs of small business within the constant evolution of the enterprise environment.

Significant developments have included a focus on providing supports to help businesses make the most of the ever changing technology environment, active engagement in both the design and delivery of national initiatives, the creation of business networks, special sectoral initiatives such as programmes targeting older entrepreneurs, enterprise awareness events and the development of an enterprise culture through, among others, our highly successful schools programme.

As well as offering developmental supports such as training, business advice, mentoring and networking, the Enterprise Board provides funding for eligible companies. The Client Showcase in this publication is designed to give a flavour of the wide diversity of businesses that have been supported financially by Wicklow CEB since 1993.

The work of the Enterprise Board would not have been possible without the voluntary contribution of the Board members and Evaluation Committee members. The active engagement, extraordinary level of commitment and vision demonstrated by these unsung heroes has ensured the realisation of measurable economic impact from the Board’s activities since 1993. Supporting this vision, the staff of the Enterprise Board continue to deliver to the highest standard, with a genuine and overriding desire to do whatever we can to support our client companies to succeed.

Sheelagh Daly Chief Executive Officer 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

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. people in 1,561 360 business 13,500 37,000 500 projects , including Wicklow CEB Grant CEB Grant Wicklow courses and started over one to one one to on offer. or every year. was allocated to over over to was allocated Management Development Management Development training courses training supports mentoring real life enterprise experience enterprise life real are currently in place in currently are grant aid grant in the county. on our flagship on our flagship 1000 new enquiries Start Your Own Business Your Start . enterprise 1,016 jobs Student Enterprise Programme Enterprise Student businesses have received received businesses have people have taken part people have in our businesses have engaged in our Networks. businesses have County Wicklow have availed of the availed Wicklow have County in the County. in the County. advice from Wicklow CEB. advice from students have benefited from a from benefited students have individuals who did individuals who €4.3 million 867 3,560 9,500 Since the Enterprise Board opened its doors in late 1993, over 1993, over opened its doors in late Since the Enterprise Board owner managers owner We deal with almost deal We Since our Aided Businesses Aided Programme The Highlights . . . Highlights The wicklow county enterprise board

20 Years of Voluntary Effort

The work of Wicklow County Enterprise Board has only been possible due to the expertise and commitment of the Board of Directors and the members of the Evaluation Committee, all of whom serve in a voluntary capacity.

The current Board members are: The current members of the Mr Eddie Sheehy (Chairman) Evaluation Committee are: Mr John O’Brien Mr Peter Sheridan (Chairman) Mr Henry Alexander Mr Frank D’Arcy Ms Breda Bermingham-Roberts Ms Roisin Clancy Mr Ms Saranna Condell Mr Pat Doran Ms Lorraine Gallagher Mr Tom Fortune Mr Noel Geraghty Mr Michael Glynn Ms Ann-Marie Turley Mr Tom Gregan Mr Conal Kavanagh Ms Ann McLoughlin Mr Brendan Newsome Ms Mary Savage Ms Clodagh Whelan 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 4 1993 Bomar Page 5 01 2875110

[email protected] [email protected] Bomar Aromatherapy Sea Road Wicklow Co E T www.bomar.ie Located on the Sea Road in Kilcoole, Bomar operate from a 10,000 square on the Sea a 10,000 square Road in Kilcoole, from Bomar operate Located factory Bomar is a foot outlet and showroom. houses a retail which also 100% Irish Mary run by family business, owned Byrne and her children been Since 1987, Bomar have 10 people. employing John and Eithne, carrier essential oils, oils supplying the highest quality aromatherapy beauty spas, salons, jars and bottles to such as textbooks, and supplies, the craft Bomar and gift sector and others. aromatherapists, schools, natural ingredients range of beauty their own manufacture products from gels and shower lip balms, luxurious such as soaps, products produce to private label manufacturingThey also offer of handmade soaps candles. welcome They packing custom and cosmetics in addition to services. factory their to visitors to discuss view first hand the products to premises their requirements. Mary Byrne Bomar wicklow county enterprise board Silver Spirit 1994

David Collins Silver Spirit Gift Gallery Business Park Co Wicklow Silver Spirit

Located in West Wicklow, Carrick Art Ltd t/a Silver Spirit designs, E [email protected] manufactures and sells to retailers a selection of Celtic and contemporary T 045 857856 www.silverspirit.ie jewellery in a mixture of silver and pewter. Their range of jewellery is available to view at their purpose built factory and gift gallery in Blessington. A family business run by David Collins, the company employs 10 people. Their contemporary jewellery range, designed by their in house team, is inspired by early Celtic Art with an additional range of leaves and plants in Pewter Silver metals and attractive enamels depicting the latest fashion colours and trends. Their Celtic range is a modern take on Celtic and Neolithic jewellery and a more traditional range is designed geared towards the home-based tourist market and the Irish-American ethnic market in the USA. 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 6 1995 Softworks Page 7 01 2866126

[email protected] Softworks 111 Main Street Bray Wicklow Co E T www.softworks-workforce.com Softworks the create aim was to Their Softworks in 1990. was founded Based in Bray, management use workforce easy to and innovative most sophisticated, Solutions & Attendance Time developed They initially software on the planet! management solutions other workforce and naturally expanded into and absence management. optimisation including; labour scheduling, the working assist companies organise that to in a way They wanted day to their and add value profitable productive, makewould them more “to make difference a positive goal was and still is, ultimate Their operations. Today, and employees”. the working their organisation to of users, lives most successful verythey feel privileged work with some of the world’s to offices in They have various the world. industries across around companies, Ireland UK, (HQ), and USA and work with partners Canada and the in Australia Middle East. Andrew Ferguson Ferguson Andrew wicklow county enterprise board Dun Luain Foods 1996

Dermot & Ronan Wilson Dun Luain Foods Ltd Church Road Dun Luain Foods Co Wicklow

Dun Luain Foods was founded in 1996 by Dermot and Ronan Wilson. E [email protected] The company manufactures a range of breaded chicken products from T 045 401400 their EU approved factory in Dunlavin. All raw materials are sourced www.dunluainfoods.ie from Irish and European suppliers. Continually innovating and producing new recipes, the current range of products designed and manufactured in Dunlavin include Chicken Kiev, Maryland fillets, Cordon Bleu fillets, Goujons, Garlic en Croute, Tikka wrap, Salsa wrap and popcorn chicken. The company employs 8 people and in addition to supplying to the trade they have a factory shop on site where the public can buy their quality products at highly competitive prices. 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 8 1997 Hot Metal Studio Page 9 01 2872984

[email protected] Hot Metal Studio Ballymurrin Lower Kilbride Wicklow Co E T www.hotmetalstudio.ie The Hot MetalThe Studio has been established in built up a and has 17 years over Wicklow for Co. considerable knowledge and experience in the craft. artistsThe work with a variety of mediums: copper, which can be intertwined and black mild, brass, with and leather. stone other natural materials such as clay, finished in a Each piece is individually sculptured, studio The variety and patinas. of heat treatments wall art, in crafting and functionalspecializes awards, service and their professional also includes items, working their own design to with customers directly bespoke creation. Hot Metal Studio Studio Hot Metal metal artist is a world renowned O’Murchu Padraig in the London to in Kilbride. moved located Having the opportunity seized later relocate to Padraig 1980s, his fine tuning years he spent seven where Florida, to artistic training enviable he had enjoyed talent. After Ireland in the mid 1990s to returned Padraig overseas, set up the Hot with his partner together and, Lynne, the duality by of inspired Wicklow, Metal Studio in Co. yet and fluid in one state its ability be molten to metal, in another. cool and structured Padraig O’Murchu wicklow county enterprise board

Paul Pritchard & Michael Martin Organic Herb Company Organic Herb Company 1998 The Organic Herb Company Their range of herb, spice and seed established by Paul and Michael oils are cold pressed to produce Organic Herb Company is based in where exceptional organic oils. This No 1 Block 1 they carry on an old tradition of procedure does not impair the Broomhall Business Park blending spices inspired by their natural character of the base oil Rathnew Co Wicklow travels across the globe. OHCo™ or the herbs and spices. Spices & Organic Herb Company use the herbs often evoke an exotic notion E [email protected] earliest harvest from farms across of faraway lands and other food T 0404 31028 the world guaranteeing freshness cultures. Their heady aromas and www.organicherbco.com amazing vibrant flavours, colours colourful textures alert the senses and texture. Their passion for spices and arouse the appetite for those and a fascination of their origins hot days in the sun and the long has been a true adventure for the enchanting evening with friends soul, and a wonderful insight into eating and relaxing, memoirs of the challenging lives of organic holidays, or “a gift to bring home.” farmers and how they deal with With this in mind, OHCo - The changing climates all Organic Herb Company brand

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Page 10 1999 The Adventure Agency Page 11 01 2542754 or 086 8272524

[email protected] [email protected] E T www.adventure.ie The Adventure Agency Adventure The Wicklow Co Ronan Mullen Agency The Adventure high quality building Agency fun team has been providing Adventure The blue-chip to events Ronan clients in Ireland since 1999. Established by a varietyteam-building adventure offers of fun Mullen, company the activities Jail including break, and events orienteering, mountaineering, In building. addition hunts and team treasure abseiling, climbing, rock training and Charity of Adventure is a leading provider the company Challenge events. key selling the company’s sizes, and group groups all age for Catering the quality and fun of the experiencepoints are coupled with the highest customers. to their and a flexible approach of safety standard Little Dinners Enterprise Unit 2 Rathdrum Co Wicklow

E [email protected] T 087 2408799 www.littledinners.ie Little Dinners 2000

Bernard & Susan McQuaid Little Dinners

Since Spring 2000, Little Dinners Montessori Schools. Having spoken The aim of Little Dinners is to have been providing schools and to other childcare providers support childcare providers by crèches with tasty children’s meals, it became evident that their providing healthy, balanced and prepared to the highest nutritional experiences were similar. delicious meals. Good nutrition and food safety standards. is vital for children’s physical Employing 15 full and part- The idea was to develop a model and mental development. The time people, Little Dinners is a based on customer needs, which company has established the family owned and run business would provide a comprehensive Little Dinners nutritional policy, to whose client list includes many first class service. Little Dinner’s encourage the development of of the country’s most prestigious approach to ensuring the highest good eating practices that will last childcare providers. standards for their customers is a life time. to maintain full control of every The initial concept was sparked by aspect of the process including This unique approach ensures a family member who was seeking customer relations, product ‘Little Dinners’ its position, as a solution to the challenges development, ingredient sourcing, primary food provider, to the of providing hot meals in her as well as production, quality childcare sector.

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Page 12 2001 Wicklow Fine Foods Page 13 059 6481999

[email protected] [email protected] E T www.chocolategarden.ie Wicklow Fine Foods Foods Fine Wicklow of Ireland Garden Chocolate The Rath - Road Tullow Wicklow Co Visitors can enjoy an award winning an award enjoy can Visitors or some of the fabulous coffee leisure at their tasting ice cream while kids the of all ages can enjoy Wendy sandpit and slides, trim trail, area. house in the play In manufacturing, Jim addition to and Mary their developed have where centre a visitor into premises of workshops people can avail Chocolate The and fun activities. of IrelandGarden become has school popular with all ages – from to and pre-schooltours groups hen building, team company - parties groups & active retirement everyone is a kid when it comes to delicious chocolate. Set in beautiful South-West Set in beautiful South-West and Tullow between Wicklow, of Garden Chocolate The Shillelagh, Ireland makes a variety of premium confectionery, quality chocolate, luxury occasion cakes, ice cream, serviceswedding and gift baskets which can be bought either in the selected online or through shop, 16 employs company The retailers. people. Jim & Mary Healy Jim & Mary Healy Wicklow Fine Foods wicklow county enterprise board

Pat Lee Pat Lee Electrical 2002 Electrical & Pumps

Innovative design and flexible With an excellent track record As an electrical engineering skills are the hallmarks of Pat in electrical, pumping and company with substantial Lee. Based in in Co. engineering solutions, Pat Lee’s experience, the company provides a Wicklow in a purpose-built commitment to service is second range of options for their clients from workshop in Lathaleere Industrial to none. a tailored commissioning service to Estate, the company has two the design, build and manufacture of main elements to the business, Employing 11 people, the turnkey electrical control systems to providing customers with the company specialises in bespoke any required specification. best in customised manufacturing heating solutions providing as well as electrical, engineering standard and custom built tanks and pumping expertise. Pat Lee to suit every heating application. Electrical are also an authorised With a genuine commitment to Pat Lee Electrical & Pumps Mitsubishi Electric VSD and customer service, Pat Lee designs Lathaleere Industrial Estate automation integration and and manufactures tanks, log Baltinglass Co Wicklow distribution partner. This allows burners, buffer tanks and mild steel them to offer a complete VSD heat stores for both domestic and E [email protected] and automation solution at a commercial premises. T 059 6481370 competitive price. www.patlee.ie 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 14 2003 Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Page 15 Wicklow Gold, Nettle & Chive, Wicklow Nettle & Chive, Gold, & Herb and Tomato Basil & Garlic, available cheeses are The Seaweed. supermarketsin delicatessens, and farmers markets as as well the throughout restaurants many country. available Cheese Hampers are The and the round all year order to weddings, for also caters company parties and private functions and the farm. at also can be purchased 087 2515980 or 0402 91713 087 2515980

[email protected] Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Cheese Farmhouse Wicklow Curranstown Wicklow Co E T www.wicklowfarmhousecheeseltd.ie The cheeses are handmade, in a handmade, cheeses are The purpose built factory on the farm. and silver gold, won They have at, among others, awards bronze and the British Awards, Cheese John by been recommended have Wicklow Blue and Sally McKenna. critical has specifically enjoyed acclaim since arrivingthe on has a range company The market. Wicklow Blue, of products including Wicklow Baun, St Kevin, Pressed Blue , a natural buttermilk and a newof cheddar cheeses, range John & Bernie Hempenstall John & Bernie Hempenstall Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese Cheese is a Wicklow Farmhouse small family business in the South Wicklow 9 employing East of Hempenstall family The people. been milkinghave on a cows small dairy farm at Curranstown, and John 50 years Arklow over for established Wicklow Farmhouse supplement farmCheese to He milks approximately income. a and has developed 60 cows distinctive of cheeses using range pasteurised milk from only his own cows. of Friesian his herd wicklow county enterprise board The Garden of Unicorn Waverly Church Road Co Wicklow

E [email protected] T 01 2010510 www.unicorndesign.net Unicorn Design 2004

Sophie Rieu Unicorn Design

Sophie Rieu founded Unicorn standing traditions of weaving in Unicorn garments are made Design in May 2003 and her Ireland, France, Italy, and the United from natural materials only and Unicorn designer wear label in Kingdom. are always lined with silk or fine 2005. Originally from France, organic cotton batiste. All cotton she works from her studio and At Unicorn Sophie mixes a modern, used is certified organic (GOTS boutique: the Garden of Unicorn timeless elegance with a pinch certification) and the collection is in Greystones, offering a made to of playful quirkiness. Her design made to the highest standards in measure service and retailing her approach is to breathe new life into small family run ateliers in Ireland own collections. traditional authenticity. She prides and . herself on attention to detail and Sophie’s inspiration is grounded in on the consistency of her strong fabric, heritage and craftsmanship ethical policies. and in particular in the long 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 16 2005 Maxima Print Page 17 transport, education, government, manufacturing , services and promotions. is to aim of the company The of quality the highest level provide and service satisfy all customer to in- Exceptional requirements. coupled with house technology and continuous investment that ensure product development both existing and prospective in of the latest availing clients are as the most as well ink technology prices. competitive 0404 31004 [email protected] [email protected]

E T www.maxima.ie Maxima Print ServicesMaxima Print Ltd 6 Unit 1 Block Business Park Broomhall Wicklow Rathnew Co. With over 80 years combined years 80 over With industry experience of thermal printing the and access to transfer leading coating factories worldwide, Maxima a has put together range of ribbons comprehensive and reliable, consistent, which offer performance.cost effective Using the very in slitting technology, latest converting currently Maxima are 9,000,000m² of ribbon per over the Irishannum for and UK markets. a modern full serviceAs of provider Maxima Ribbons, Transfer Thermal has application solutions spanning including all Business segments, telecommunications, healthcare, Hugh & Stephen Lacey Hugh & Stephen Lacey Maxima Print ServicesMaxima Print a one are all for solution provider stop types printing. of thermal transfer IrelandsMaxima only converter are Ribbonsof Thermal Transfer and range of extensive an ribbon offers all printers cover to formulation’s and printing applications. be able Maxima to guarantees your for find the to right solution application at the right price, printinga simple are whether you print to end label or need a box label which will withstand harsh conditions or outdoor chemicals, extreme temperatures. Sophie Rieu Unicorn Design wicklow county enterprise board Island Shipping 2006

Tim Greenwood Island Shipping Dispensary Lane Island Shipping Wicklow Town Co Wicklow

near shore and offshore experience With offices in both the UK and E [email protected] in marine operations; vessel Ireland, Island Shipping is a multi- T 0404 61623 disciplinary marine organisation charter & management; marine www.islandshipping.ie supplying a variety of construction, construction and underwater engineering, vessel charter and operations. consultancy services to the Marine sector in the UK, Ireland and The company works on offshore Worldwide. construction projects with a variety Universities, Marine Research of clients including Offshore Bodies, Tidal and Wave Energy Island Shipping is operated by Windfarm Developers, Marine Developers, Diving Companies and marine professionals with extensive Contractors, Port Authorities, Marine Engineering Consultants. 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 18 2007 Astron Engineering Page 19 A family run business with an A family run business while international client base, a number supplies the company the bars, of salad sizes of standard majority of their salad bars and order. made to custom units are All units carry the CE mark and with 12 month come complete parts and labour warranty in the UK and Ireland and world-wide their servicethrough network. has a market Engineering Astron reliability, for leading reputation and their salad bars and display in all cabinets can be found the major supermarkets and in Ireland stores convenience & Supervalu,including Centra and and Superquinn Dunnes Stores Hypermarketsalso in Lulu Geant & Hypermarkets in Middle East. Astron Engineering is a leading Engineering Astron of Customised manufacturer Equipment Display Food only Specialist and Ireland’s Manufacturer of Salad Bars. and designed have Astron 400 units in over produced the past number of years. Operating out of their factory in Rathnewthe company where every 8 people, employs unit each specific for is designed the highest ensure shop to standards. presentation is at the Engineering Astron of Environmental forefront practices new and is setting Display in Food standards cabinets are All Astron design. to efficient and built energy last. Thomas O’Dowd Engineering Astron 0404 69215

[email protected] [email protected] E T www.astroneng.ie Astron Engineering Ltd Engineering Astron NorthMilltown Charvey Lane Wicklow Rathnew Co wicklow county enterprise board Divito Studios 22 Upper Main Street Arklow Co Wicklow

E [email protected] T 0402 37901 www.biancadivito.com

and gold-leaf. She is passionate about exploring the qualities of decorative glass; creating a bespoke piece for a specific

Divito Studios 2008 location takes into account how it will respond to light and shade and enhance your space.

Previous high profile work includes the creation of a modern scheme Bianca Divito of windows for the Guest Palace in Oman working with Goddard and Gibbs in London. Since setting Divito Studios up her own business in 2006 she has worked for high profile clients Bianca Divito is an award-winning invite Bianca Divito to exhibit at the in Ireland including The Jesuit stained glass designer and world-renowned Chelsea Flower Order at Milltown Park, , The conservator. Her work in glass Show in 2012. Whilst at the show, Church of Ireland at St. Patrick’s includes commissions to design and the RHS presented Bianca with the Cathedral on The Tower Restoration install original glass art in private coveted Certificate of Merit for the Project and more recently on the homes and public spaces, as well as Outstanding Presentation of her conservation and restoration of conservation of priceless medieval stand. The Lady Chapel there. Bianca’s church glass. Her recent innovation glass work adorns the walls and in glass art is the production of Bianca is passionate about creating windows of many public buildings bespoke glass ornaments and bespoke art glass. Her unique and around the country including Co. panels for garden decoration, which original style includes materials and Co. Dublin schools led the Royal Horticultural Society to like crystal, semi-precious stones under the ‘1% for Art’ Fund. 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 20 2009 iFlow Page 21 01 2873077 and which automatically and which automatically with patients communicates times and appointment regarding reminded are Patients availability. with SMS textsby and can reply confirmation of their attendance. this serviceAmong others, is widely used within the HSE and in with the some cases links directly hospital IT appointments system. wide range of applications The is seen in the that use messaging spectrum of SMEs using broad portal keep to in touch site iFlow’s on with their staff and customers continues a daily basis and iFlow and development innovate to that software address in-house to need. its continually develops iFlow service and has just launched mobile App that will its own costs help slash the messaging hospitals and schools, by incurred membership organisations.

[email protected] www.iflow.ie www.iflow.ie iFlow iFlow Complex Business Unit 1c Renmore Wicklow Kilcoole Co E T iFlow’s text messaging service text messaging is iFlow’s particularly popular in primary and secondary schools enabling them keepto in contact with parents absenteeism about scheduling, that provides and general updates but securitynot only convenience tight of how Aware children. for have iFlow school budgets can be, mobile launched their own recently money help schools save app to parents. messages to and send free launched In the health sector iFlow their DiaryBook service that enables clinics and practices hospitals, manage their appointments iFlow iFlow has become one of Ireland’s iFlow servicemost established messaging it has provided 15 years For providers. both a bulk and infrastructural message delivery service in mobile SMS, email and fax media formats. as a bulk marketing its origins From shifted has focus service iFlow’s supplying reliable to the years over message management affordable and government that businesses, on. the educational sector can rely Dermot O’Sullivan wicklow county enterprise board

RTD Technology Ltd t/a Aistec Unit 15a Solus Tower Estate Asistec 2010 Corke Abbey Bray Co Wicklow

E [email protected] T 01 2814650 www.asistec.ie

Tony Harbison Asistec

Tony Harbison is Managing Director in Ireland and specialises The core market specialities that of RTD Technology Ltd Trading as in the design and project Asistec offer include: Asistec based in Bray. Tony has 30 management of total integrated £ Biospecimen preparation, years experience working in the systems. Asistec’s personnel’s storage, identification, tracking scientific and laboratory markets combined years of scientific and safekeeping in hospitals, research institutions experience offers expertise and £ Cell & Tissue Culture and industry, including setting up trusted delivery of product and Laboratories Jencons Scientific Ireland in 2006. installation solutions to the £ Heating and Cooling scientific community. Technology for basic Employing 6 people, Asistec is a Laboratory Applications up to supplier of world leading brands of Pharmaceutical Process Instrumentation and Consumables Bioreactor Control to the Hospital, Educational, £ Cell Culture and Fermentation Research and Industrial Markets Systems

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Page 22 2011 Carrig Solutions Page 23 retail, entertainment, bankingretail, and other sectors. Republic the Operating throughout of Ireland the UK, and Carrig service a nationwide Solutions offer in both regions. Business voted Carrig Solutions were and winners, Innovation Award 2012 by for Year of the company Wicklow & District of Chambers one of the and were Commerce, final 8 companies in the National in 2012, when they Enterprise Awards the services also short-listed for were at the Irish Export Year exporter of the in 2012. annual awards Association 0404 66883

[email protected] www.carrigsolutions.ie Carrig Infrastructure Carrig Solutions Ltd Park Business Unit 7 Broomhall Wicklow Rathnew Co E T clients the fact will is that you main any walk down struggle to in Ireland and not pass a street that is supportedstore in some Carrig by Solutions. way Carrig 11 people, Employing expertise in Server Solutions’ EPOS Infrastructure Engineering, Management is and Project in the marketunmatched at enable delivering IT change to maximise their to customers company The IT. from investment business performanceimproves and efficiency customised through and implementation design system major blue chip companies in for Carrig Solutions is a great example Carrig Solutions is a great business, of a local technology a unique service,providing and Based its weight. punching above the Wicklow, Co. in Rathnew, in 2009 was founded company and is a provider John Brophy, by of high quality IT infrastructure support services major to corporations in Ireland and the UK. In fact almost 50% of sales export UK. the are mainly to sales, at main customers company’s The of licensed operators are present of betting outlets and operators and while outlets, multiple retail prevent confidentiality agreements naming some of their Carrig from Carrig Solutions Carrig Solutions John Brophy wicklow county enterprise board Inventise Business Solutions Ltd 1 Prince of Wales Terrace Quinnsborough Road Bray Co Wicklow

E [email protected] T 01 2765000 www.inventise.com Inventise 2012

Karl Peck Inventise

Based in Bray, Inventise Business Inventise also specialise In these roles Inventise has Solutions Ltd. was established by in eCommerce and web developed a number of enterprise Karl Peck and Kevin Loughran in development using the Open solutions and has built a broad 2009 with the specific strategy of Source DNN (DotNetNuke) client base across a number of exploiting the move from localised platform. Utilising this and sectors, including customers such client/server applications to their proprietary Smart Phone as the Rotunda Hospital and Pre- bespoke cloud based applications optimisation technology, they Pay Power. Employing 9 people, which can be accessed securely are able to provide web-app style Inventise provide services and from any device; including an Smart Phone and Tablet websites solutions to customers in Ireland, increasing range of mobile devices. which are fully integrated to their the UK and Europe. equivalent Desktop parents. 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

Page 24 2013 Goldfish.ie Page 25 01 5547888 Employing 4 people, the company the company 4 people, Employing services providing over is already to and is forecasting 3,000 customers the due to growth rapid future to SME’s it provides unique offering enterprises. and large

[email protected] [email protected] T www.goldfish.ie Goldfish TelecomLtd Goldfish Building Unit 3 Burnaby Road Church Wicklow Co Greystones E The cloud based serviceThe is hosted in multiple data centres. Goldfish.ie look after security, and updates backups, availability, does not so the customer patches has a risk customer The to. have that offers system telephone free flexibility enterprise class features, and cost reduction. Goldfish.ie Goldfish.ie Goldfish.ie is a Based in Greystones, VOIP and communications Business by Founded service provider. Goldfish.ie O’Neill, offers Gordon an enterprise class phone system All that in the cloud. that is hosted of the system avail to is required The is an internet connection. numbers in all Irishbusiness provides as UK and as well areas geographic International numbers. Gordon O’Neill Gordon wicklow county enterprise board

Special Initiatives

Network of Entrepreneurial Women In October 2004 Wicklow CEB launched its Women in Business Network. The objective of the Network is to provide a forum where women who own and run businesses in the county can meet, exchange ideas, learn from each other, learn from speakers, broaden their circle of influence and gain valuable contacts. Over the years more than 400 women in business have joined the network. Meetings are currently held every two months and new members are always welcome.

Management Community Enterprise Development Centres Programme Community Enterprise Centres Developed with Blaise Brosnan, provide space in a supportive Management Resource Institute, environment for budding and accredited by the Institute entrepreneurs and serve to of Technology, Carlow, the MDP help the development of takes owner managers through a entrepreneurship locally in urban six month programme, supported and rural locations. Recognising by one to one mentoring. The the importance of supported programme aims to develop enterprise space for incubating both management skills and new enterprises, Wicklow CEB the confidence required to provided funding and other supports to both Wicklow implement strong, effective National Initiatives management that will realise Community Enterprise Centre sustained success for the and Arklow Business Enterprise businesses. Centre. Both centres continue to provide a valuable resource for 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years entrepreneurs in the County.

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Student Enterprise the of the inception since Awards Enterprise Student of Ireland’s winners can boast 2 national Wicklow all over from 16,000 students over in 2002. Each year, Awards Enterprise & City Student Enterprise County CEB runs this competition Wicklow competition. Awards Enterprise the country in the Student compete Senior during CategoryThe takes place of the competition secondary schools. county’s in each of the locally, participating with each student a Mini-Enterprise of setup and operation in the inception, Year, Transition come winners have overall in March, traditionally culminating Finals County With during academic year. the in Kilcoole David’s Abhann St and Chraobh Colaiste in Bray, Gerard’s St. Bhríde in , Colaiste from up with an idea, come it is to learn what students DuringSecondary the programme, School in Greystones. you and the fun and independence business, a profitable idea into in turning that the challenges involved Awards Enterprise the very Champions in Student National year of the first the experience. can gain from won in Greystones David’s of St Whooley Ciara while most recently in Bray, Gerard’s St from 4 Students were her Leaving for as she studies Irish which she is still running today her business, Baubles, for Trader as a Sole Cert June. this coming National Initiatives wicklow county enterprise board

National Initiatives

Wicklow County Enterprise Board has actively engaged over the years in both the design and implementation of a number of initiatives delivered nationally through the Boards.

These initiatives include: £ SHOP – the creation of a CEB Food Village at the annual SHOP exhibition in the RDS £ Empower – introducing client companies to the internet and helping to establish an online presence £ Tech - Check – helping owner managers to assess their IT capacity and skills and putting in place measures to improve efficiencies £ Childcare – special incentives for childcare providers to increase the quantity and quality of childcare services available in the county in order to facilitate women returning to work or engaging in training £ GIBO – Getting Irish Business Online in partnership with Google, aimed at businesses with no online presence to get an initial brochure website up and running £ Enterprise Bus – creating awareness of enterprise and providing information and advice through a mobile unit that travelled around the county £ 50+ Start Your Own Business – specially designed two day intensive workshop for people over 50 who wanted to set up their own business. Delivered in partnership with Senior Enterprise £ National Women’s Enterprise Day – networking conference to inspire and encourage more women to set up and to grow their businesses 20 Years Supporting Enterprise In County Wicklow 20 Years

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Wicklow County Enterprise Board Wicklow County Campus Clermont Rathnew Co Wicklow

T 0404 30800 E [email protected] www.wicklowceb.ie