STIMULATING AND SUPPORTING NEW BUSINESS IN IRELAND

THE BRIGHT IDEAS CHALLENGE

By Joan Fahey, April 15, 2009

Do you run a promising business start up? Does your small business boast an innovative product or service? Now is your chance to convince the panel of judges in the Bank of Ireland Bright Ideas Challenge – and win €5,000 cash as well as mentoring and training to the value of €5,000 from WESTBIC. The Bright Ideas Challenge is a new “search for a business star” competition, launched as part of Bank of Ireland’s nationwide business events calendar. This current competition is open to businesses based in the Galway and Mayo area. Entry is free – just tell us why your business can meet the Bright Ideas Challenge and you could be selected to present at our regional final in the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway on 12th May 2009. Seán Gallagher of RTÉs Dragon’s Den will lead our panel of judges, who will put your bright idea through its paces. To enter the competition visit www.boi.ie/business/brightideas and complete the application form. You can email the form to Bernadette.Dempsey@boimail.com or post it to Bernadette Dempsey, Bank of Ireland, Business Banking, 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 2. The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th April 2009.