Two-day forum to promote business in the west

MeetWest 2011 is a two-day national business networking forum taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway on November 21 and 22. The object of MeetWest 2011 is to promote business in the West of Ireland and the programme has been arranged to offer new and innovative networking opportunities for attendees in a variety of formats. It is anticipated that up to 400 delegates will participate during the event making it an essential addition to every business diary. Speaking at the launch last week Roscommon County Manager Frank Dawson urged all business in the West and further afield to take part: "The MeetWest event will provide a great opportunity for companies in the West Region of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon to generate new business for themselves. The support agencies involved are delighted to be able to create an environment that will facilitate more business for companies and I look forward to hearing from the great line up of speakers who should provide invaluable business advice," he said. Speaking about the event, successful Tuam business man John Concannon of JFC Manufacturing Ltd said: "I have participated in similar events to the MeetWest initiative in other parts of the country and found that they have been a good source of business for my company. I am delighted that this event is being staged in this region. I would strongly advise any other company operating from Galway, Mayo and Roscommon to register to be involved as soon as possible. It's too good a business opportunity to miss," he concluded. The two-day event will kick-off with a half day conference 'Business in the West: Local to Global' with speakers including John Perry, TD, Minister for Small Business, Jerry Kennelly, MD Tweak.com, Gerry Kilcommins, Vice President Global Vascular Operations & General Manager Galway, Medtronic, Helen Ryan CEO Creganna Medical Devices, John Concannon, Managing Director, JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd and Mary Gleeson, Gleeson's Townhouse & Restaurant, Roscommon & Good Food Ireland Circle More details are available on www.meetwest.ie