Team Greenbox Compete in Ciso Euro Challenge

The Cisco Euro challenge turned out to be a very exciting and fun packed event. Team Greenbox were thrown in at the deep end, having no previous experience in such an event. The team finished up in 47th place overall - not a bad result for a team that was finalised the night prior to event start, competing against some of the worlds largest and most competitive coporate teams! To read more please visit www.xtnw.com.

Green Your Business Day

Dear Network Members

The Greenbox has organised two special training days for all Greenbox Network Members. These days have been organised to provide you with invaluable hints and tips on how to green up your business and operate in a more environmentally friendly manner.

The course will be run twice on the following dates:

Wednesday, 12th September 2007 The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Thursday, 20th September 2007 Blaney Yoga and Spa Centre, Co. Fermanagh

The course is a full day one and will run from 10am to 4pm. Lunch will be provided.

To register for either day, please email karen@greenbox.ie or call 071 9856898 or further information.

Who's who in Tourism Ireland

Check out this link for the Who's Who in Tourism Ireland.

september and october training

Here is some of our upcoming training:

Leave No Trace (an outdoor ethics code) intro on 15th September 2007, followed by overnight camping training on 22nd-23rd September 2007.
In The Share Centre, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh

Greenbox hands-on web-based marketing: (eMarketing, Search Engine Optimisation and Links, Google Ads, Website User Behaviour and Statistics)
When: This half day course will be delivered twice on the mornings of the 25th and 27th of September.
Where: September 25th – Ballinamore Enterprise Centre, Co. Leitrim
September 27th - Glens' Centre, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

National Certificate in Ecotourism
When: This course will run for eight weeks occurring every Friday, from October 5th 2007.
Where: Sligo Institute of Technology, Ballinode, Co. Sligo

For more details and for bookings, contact the office: 071 9856898, or email ollie@greebox.ie


Next Network meeting:
Is on Wednesday 5th of September in Inishbeg Cottages in Blaney in Fermanagh 8.00pm

Eco-club News

Hi Everyone,
Check out here for Eco-club news.
Regards,Olga

Solar Water Heating Workshop at the Gyreum

Solar Water Heating Workshop at the Gyreum
22-23 September
Workshop provider: Andy Wilson
This two day workshop will look at all aspects of DIY Solar Water Heating. Working solar panels will be constructed from old domestic radiators and other scrap materials. Although a DIY solar panel costs very little and is relatively easy to make, the finished product is of a high standard and capable of heating water to 80 Celsius or more. Even in the winter months a DIY solar panel can be used to pre-warm water heated by more conventional means.
Between the various practical sessions constructing the panels and incorporating them into simple plumbing circuits, there will be a number of short presentations covering site assessment, system sizing, plumbing configurations, thermal storage, integration with other heat sources, insulation, and safety considerations.
This is a hands-on workshop with a limited number of places so that all participants get plenty of opportunity to get fully involved in panel construction and installation. While it will not be possible for participants to make their own solar panel from scratch during the workshop, participants are welcome to bring their own materials and work on them when time permits.
For further information on the course content, contact Andy directly at 098 26281 or email andy@sustainability.ie
Bookings should be made through the Gyreum.
Andy Wilson is editor of Sustainability magazine and works part time as a sustainable building and renewable energy consultant. He has a particular interest in low cost, low environmental impact projects which are able to reuse and recycle waste materials.

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Rural Business Women's Network

Anke Morgenroth of Bear Essentials in Bawnboy along with the support of ‘WIN Ireland’ and ‘West Cavan and Fermanagh Economic Development Project is hosting a Networking Event.

This is a great opportunity to bring local businesses, from West Cavan, Fermanagh and Leitrim, together to support and learn from each other's experiences as well as to promote the businesses in the region.

If you are thinking about going into business this will also be a great opportunity for you to find out what is available, get feedback and build up your confidence in going forward.


Format for the evening:

· Showcase of local businesses. NB: this is open to all business sectors, from manufacturing to retail as well as accommodation providers, consultants or other professionals.
· Brief demonstrations from local businesses.
· Presentation of networking initiative including the benefits of networking
· Speed networking – (This will give you the opportunity to meet with other women, and exchange details)
· Discussion groups on the barriers for business women in the region, the gaps and how can we adapt the WIN model to the needs of women in West Cavan.

Venue: Silver Bear Centre
Bear Essentials
Bawnboy, Co. Cavan

Time 7.30 – 10.00 pm

Date: 20th of August 2007

Cost: Free to attend
€10 to showcase business

To register or for further information please contact:

Eilish McLaughlin
Cavan County Enterprise Board
The Market House, Blacklion
087 7630315
eilish@cceb.ie