http://www.wdc.ie Western Development Commission Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Western Development Commission is delighted with today’s announcement of the Volvo Ocean Race finishing in Galway in 2012 and sees it as an ideal opportunity to reinvigorate the potential of marine leisure activities in the Western Region. Welcoming the announcement, Lisa McAllister, CEO of the WDC said: “We are absolutely ... http://www.wdc.ie/2010/03/volvo-ocean-race-finish-should-reinvigorate-western-region%e2%80%99s-marine-leisure-potential-wdc/ The Western Development Commission (WDC) has re-launched its LookWest.ie website to include video case studies of people who have relocated or set up businesses in the Western Region. The site also utilises all the latest social networking tools to actively engage with a wider audience. The website, first launched in ... http://www.wdc.ie/2010/03/lookwest-ie-using-social-networking-and-real-life-case-studies-topromote-the-west/ Concerted action will be required if the Western Region, particularly the more rural northern part, is to participate in the move towards a ‘smart economy’. If this does not happen, the regional development gains of the past decade could be lost and the gap between the east and west of ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/12/national-economic-strategies-must-address-employment-challenges-of-areas-beyond-large-cities-wdc/ The Western Development Commission (WDC) and the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC) at NUI Galway have called for the development of an integrated national strategy to develop the creative sector and drive the future of the smart economy. The call was made at a seminar entitled ‘Creative Industries, Innovation ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/11/wdc-and-nui-galway-innovation-experts-call-for-national-strategy-to-develop-creative-sector/  WDC sponsors Northwest Connects Conference - a fresh approach to connecting local creativity and regional networks The WDC has described the upcoming Northwest Connects Conference as an opportunity for start-up and existing businesses in the Western Region to establish networks of support and tap into the region’s expertise. The conference will ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/11/wdc-sponsors-northwest-connects-conference/ Time: 12.00-17.00 Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2009 Venue: Arás Moyola, National University of Ireland, Galway The Western Development Commission, together with the Centre for Innovation & Structural Change (CISC), NUI Galway is hosting a half-day Seminar on ‘Creative Industries, Innovation & the Smart Economy’.  The seminar will contribute to the WDC’s strategy to ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/11/upcoming-event-%e2%80%98creative-industries-innovation-the-smart-economy%e2%80%99-seminar/ The Western Development Commission (WDC) and Let’s Do It Galway have announced that the exhibition of photographs from the LookWest.ie & Pix.ie Volvo Ocean Race Festival photo competition will go on a tour of sailing clubs and shopping centres throughout Ireland from now until December 12th. The nationwide tour of ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/11/lookwest-ie-to-showcase-galway-and-volvo-ocean-race-in-nationwide-exhibition-tour/ Conference hears that the Arts can play a central role in our economic recovery. The Douglas Hyde Conference, taking place this weekend in Ballaghaderreen, has heard that the creative sector is uniquely positioned to lead, contribute to and enhance the smart economy. Dara Calleary, T.D., Minister for Labour Affairs said, “Crucial to ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/10/1222/ “If Sligo has the highest entry to 3rd Level education, a young workforce, one of the highest disposable incomes along with one of the shortest commuting times in the country - why aren’t more industries coming there?” – Lisa McAllister, CEO, Western Development Commission Sligo has become renowned as one of the ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/10/calling-all-surfers-%e2%80%9ccome-to-sligo-to-work-rest-and-play%e2%80%9d/ Western Region’s wood resources present new enterprise and job opportunities The Western Development Commission (WDC) has secured European Union (EU) funding of €1 million to develop the wood energy sector in the Western Region. The funding, part of a wider EU three-year €2.8 million project, will support farmers, rural enterprises and ... http://www.wdc.ie/2009/09/wdc-gets-e1-million-to-develop-wood-energy-sector-in-western-region/