SMEs “Making More with Less” in Tralee

BITCI News - Nov 19, 2014

Free event in Tralee

Are you an SME based in Kerry? A Breakfast Seminar titled “Resource Efficiency – Making More with Less” will be held on Wednesday 3rd December in the Manor West Hotel, Tralee.

The workshop is run as part of the Southern Waste Region’s CSR project under the GreenEnterprise Programme which is grant-aided by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government.

The event will start a 7.45am sharp for a light buffet breakfast for all attendees. There will be a number of practical talks focused on the business value sustainability. Nick Smyth of Antaris Consulting will talk about “Resource Efficiency & Green Credentials for SMEs”, followed by a session from Business in the Community on “Promoting Sustainability in the Supply Chain”. Some real SME case studies will also be presented. Most importantly, attendance is FREE.

To book a place, please contact Margaret Murphy, Southern Region Waste Management Office:

Tel: 061 496843 Email: margaret.murphy@srwmo.ie Web:  www.southernwasteregion.ie

A Nationwide SMiLE

Finally, the SMILE Resource Exchange is going national. This is an amazing opportunity to either reduce your waste costs or use waste as a resource. Check out SMILE and what you can do here www.smileexchange.ie/

Also remember…

Business in the Community Ireland are in the process of developing a new service offering dedicated to helping SMEs with their sustainability. A new website will launch in January. If you would like to find out more, please contact  Sinéad smitchell@bitc.ie for more information.