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Supported by Local Enterprise Office South Cork, Andrew Ryan from Colaiste Muire won first place in the junior My Entrepreneurial Journey competition with Grandma’s Larder. With Beefree winning a special merit in the Junior category. BeeFree developed a wide and sustainable range of beeswax wraps for food. 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Handmade at the kitchen table in lockdown, GROUND Wellbeing was born in a quest to make sustainable selfcare accessible to all. These oils & balms are 100% natural, aromatherapy products blended to relief anxiety, insomnia and menopause. Stocked nationally in Brown Thomas and partnered with Ireland’s finest Spas including The Europe, The Shelbourne, KClub, Mount Juliet, Hayfield Manor, Fota Resort, GROUND Wellbeing offers the best in holistic treatments for sleep, grounding, gut health & pregnancy, now showcased internationally at The Rosewood Hong Kong & Madrid and The Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh. 328767Fri, 27 May 2022 14:48:15 GMT https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Gallery/Call-To-Action-Logos/South-Cork-NEA-2022.pngFri, 27 May 2022 14:48:31 GMT A Successful Local Enterprise Week 2022https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/A-Successful-Local-Enterprise-Week-2022.htmlLocal Enterprise Week 2022 took place last week from the 7th – 11th March with dozens of online and in-person events for business owners and would be entrepreneurs to choose from. 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Be informed and inspired by a great line-up of speakers and topics throughout the week. Discover the supports and programmes available to help you and your business to thrive.315135Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:02:15 GMT https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Gallery/Call-To-Action-Logos/Local-Enterprise-Week-Intro.pngTue, 22 Feb 2022 17:02:34 GMT Red Business in Focushttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/Red-Business-in-Focus.htmlWe have exciting news! The Cork Local Enterprise Offices have teamed up with Corks Red FM to bring you a brand new online series "Red Business in Focus" with Jonathan Healy. Throughout this series, you will get the opportunity to hear from some of our inspiring clients who are taking the business world by storm!306552Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:49:22 GMT https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Gallery/Call-To-Action-Logos/Red-Business-in-Focus.pngWed, 05 Jan 2022 12:49:41 GMT #LookForLocalhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/-LookForLocal.htmlThis Christmas when you buy from local businesses, it'll make a real difference. Not only will you get first class gifts, products and outstanding experiences, but you'll also be playing your part in supporting local jobs, communities and businesses.304332Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:33:04 GMT https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Gallery/Call-To-Action-Logos/Look-for-Local-2022.pngThu, 09 Dec 2021 10:33:24 GMT LEO South Cork Student Enterprise Programme 2021/2022https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/LEO-South-Cork-Student-Enterprise-Programme-2021-2022.htmlThe Student Enterprise Programme, an initiative run by the Network of Local Enterprise Offices, is Ireland's largest student enterprise competition. Each year, over 23,000 secondary school students from 480 schools take part in this progrmme by setting up their own student business.303988Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:47:26 GMT Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:47:46 GMT South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Finalhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/South-Cork-Students-set-for-National-Entrepreneurship-Final.htmlYoung entrepreneurs from Coláiste Muire Crosshaven and Millstreet Community School will represent South Cork at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Friday, 14th May. 275834Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:03:17 GMT Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:03:43 GMT LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICES INVOLVED IN NEW AMAZON BOOTCAMP OPEN TO CLIENTShttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/LOCAL-ENTERPRISE-OFFICES-INVOLVED-IN-NEW-AMAZON-BOOTCAMP-OPEN-TO-CLIENTS.htmlAmazon, Enterprise Ireland, Enterprise Nation and the Local Enterprise Offices announce the first ever Amazon Bootcamp Ireland, an online event on Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 14 April providing free training and guidance to help businesses increase their online sales and reach new customers, as part of the Amazon Small Business Accelerator, a programme to support more than 200,000 entrepreneurs across the UK and Ireland.273375Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:07 GMT Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:07 GMT AN TÁNAISTE ANNOUNCES 200 EVENTS FOR LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/AN-TANAISTE-ANNOUNCES-200-EVENTS-FOR-LOCAL-ENTERPRISE-WEEK.htmlAn Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D. has launched the full programme of events for Local Enterprise Week, which is taking place online from Monday, March 1st to Friday, March 5th. More than 200 virtual events are planned by the Local Enterprise Offices and these include training workshops, information webinars and masterclasses with entrepreneurs and experts, designed to help Ireland’s small businesses and those looking to start a new business in 2021.267267Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:02:05 GMT Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:02:05 GMT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE CROWN IN THE BAG FOR MIDLANDS CRAFT CANNING INNOVATORShttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/NATIONAL-ENTERPRISE-CROWN-IN-THE-BAG-FOR-MIDLANDS-CRAFT-CANNING-INNOVATORS.htmlMinister Damien English announced the category winners from across the country Bevcraft, a Westmeath mobile canning company that has become the largest craft beer canning company in Europe has taken the top prize at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, which took place this evening. The awards, which are an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate small businesses, were held virtually in what is their 22nd year.266898Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:32:20 GMT Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:32:21 GMT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT HONOURhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/NATIONAL-ENTERPRISE-AWARDS-OUTSTANDING-ACHIEVEMENT-HONOUR.htmlOne of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs has been named the inaugural winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award as part of this year’s National Enterprise Awards. David Walsh, the former CEO and founder of global remote monitoring system Netwatch, has been selected to be the first recipient of the award by the Local Enterprise Offices as part of the National Enterprise Awards, which take place virtually on February 11th.263119Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:28:28 GMT Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:28:28 GMT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDShttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/FINALISTS-ANNOUNCED-FOR-THE-NATIONAL-ENTERPRISE-AWARDS.htmlThe finalists for the National Enterprise Awards have been announced today. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on the 11th February. The finalists, selected by the Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities, represent a diverse range of businesses that are supported by the LEOs across the country. Now in their 22nd year, the awards celebrate small businesses and includes awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation along with 8 regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner.260638Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:35:29 GMT Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:35:29 GMT Showcase Ireland 2021https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/Enable-Enterprise-Culture/Showcase-Ireland/Showcase-Ireland-2021.html“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices258796Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:44:31 GMT Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:43:00 GMT VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS AT SHOWCASE IRELAND OPEN FROM 25TH-29TH JANUARYhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/VIRTUAL-SHOWROOMS-AT-SHOWCASE-IRELAND-OPEN-FROM-25TH-29TH-JANUARY.html“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices258643Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:43:00 GMT Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:43:00 GMT LEO Final Impact Report 2019 Publishedhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/LEO-Final-Impact-Report-2019-Published.htmlIn 2019, the national Local Enterprise Office network supported over 38,000 jobs nationally257740Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:47:57 GMT Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:48:26 GMT OVER 80% NOW LIKELY TO ‘LOOK FOR LOCAL’ FOR GOODS AND SERVICEShttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/OVER-80-NOW-LIKELY-TO-‘LOOK-FOR-LOCAL’-FOR-GOODS-AND-SERVICES.html85% feel more businesses trading online than ever before • 83% planning to support more local businesses in 2021 • Surge in support for local businesses following campaigns.256420Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:41:48 GMT Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:41:48 GMT NEW LOOK FOR LOCAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO PROMOTE IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMYhttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/NEW-LOOK-FOR-LOCAL-CAMPAIGN-LAUNCHED-TO-PROMOTE-IRELAND’S-SMALL-BUSINESS-ECONOMY.252879.shortcut.htmlA new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices has been launched by The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English and Minister for State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy today to encourage consumers and businesses to “Look for Local” following a challenging year for small businesses across the country.252879Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:11:41 GMT Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:11:41 GMT GradStart Funding Supporthttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/GradStart-Funding-Support.htmlUp to €21,000 per year is available to fund the salary costs of hiring a graduate for a 2 year contract. This is an unmissable opportunity for SMEs to hire a new employee with the qualifications and expertise you need for your business245655Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:03:37 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:03:37 GMT Request for Tender Submissions for Mentoring Serviceshttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/Request-for-Tender-Submissions-for-Mentoring-Services.htmlThe LEOs of County Cork are seeking tender submissions245606Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:39:10 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:39:10 GMT BREXIT BACK IN FOCUS FOR IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESSEShttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/Portal/News-and-Events/BREXIT-BACK-IN-FOCUS-FOR-IRELAND’S-SMALL-BUSINESSES.htmlAfter what has been an already challenging year for companies, small businesses are being urged to refocus their minds on Brexit ahead of the December 31st deadline. Irrespective of what happens in talks between the UK and the EU before the end of year cut off, the transition period expires and that will change Ireland’s trading position with the UK. This means any company who exports or imports with or through the UK will be affected and will have to change their processes.239815Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:03:44 GMT https://www.localenterprise.ie:443/Portal/ImageLibrary/News-Events-Images/V2-2020-Brexit-Change-Facebook-Header-820x312-jpg.jpgWed, 09 Sep 2020 10:03:44 GMT Bensons Workwear Diversifies to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemichttps://www.localenterprise.ie:443/SouthCork/News/Latest-News-Press-Releases/Bensons-Workwear-Diversifies-to-respond-to-the-Covid-19-Pandemic.htmlBeni Moussa pivoted his manufacturing company's business to start manufacturing the only CE Certified medical gowns made in Ireland233772Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:46:45 GMT Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:46:45 GMT
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<description>We are delighted to invite you to our Local Enterprise Week 2022! Taking place from Monday 7th to Friday the 11th March, we have organised a diverse programme of FREE events to cater for your business needs. Whether you are an SME, entrepreneur or a start-up, we have an event to suit you! We invite you to use Local Enterprise Week as an opportunity to make time for you and your business. Be informed and inspired by a great line-up of speakers and topics throughout the week. Discover the supports and programmes available to help you and your business to thrive.</description>
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<description>We have exciting news! The Cork Local Enterprise Offices have teamed up with Corks Red FM to bring you a brand new online series "Red Business in Focus" with Jonathan Healy. Throughout this series, you will get the opportunity to hear from some of our inspiring clients who are taking the business world by storm!</description>
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<description>This Christmas when you buy from local businesses, it'll make a real difference. Not only will you get first class gifts, products and outstanding experiences, but you'll also be playing your part in supporting local jobs, communities and businesses.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:33:04 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>LEO South Cork Student Enterprise Programme 2021/2022</title>
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<description>The Student Enterprise Programme, an initiative run by the Network of Local Enterprise Offices, is Ireland's largest student enterprise competition. Each year, over 23,000 secondary school students from 480 schools take part in this progrmme by setting up their own student business.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:47:26 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Final</title>
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<description>Young entrepreneurs from Coláiste Muire Crosshaven and Millstreet Community School will represent South Cork at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Friday, 14th May. </description>
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<title>LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICES INVOLVED IN NEW AMAZON BOOTCAMP OPEN TO CLIENTS</title>
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<description>Amazon, Enterprise Ireland, Enterprise Nation and the Local Enterprise Offices announce the first ever Amazon Bootcamp Ireland, an online event on Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 14 April providing free training and guidance to help businesses increase their online sales and reach new customers, as part of the Amazon Small Business Accelerator, a programme to support more than 200,000 entrepreneurs across the UK and Ireland.</description>
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<title>AN TÁNAISTE ANNOUNCES 200 EVENTS FOR LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK </title>
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<description>An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D. has launched the full programme of events for Local Enterprise Week, which is taking place online from Monday, March 1st to Friday, March 5th. More than 200 virtual events are planned by the Local Enterprise Offices and these include training workshops, information webinars and masterclasses with entrepreneurs and experts, designed to help Ireland’s small businesses and those looking to start a new business in 2021.</description>
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<title>NATIONAL ENTERPRISE CROWN IN THE BAG FOR MIDLANDS CRAFT CANNING INNOVATORS</title>
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<description>Minister Damien English announced the category winners from across the country Bevcraft, a Westmeath mobile canning company that has become the largest craft beer canning company in Europe has taken the top prize at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, which took place this evening. The awards, which are an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate small businesses, were held virtually in what is their 22nd year.</description>
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<title>NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR</title>
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<description>One of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs has been named the inaugural winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award as part of this year’s National Enterprise Awards. David Walsh, the former CEO and founder of global remote monitoring system Netwatch, has been selected to be the first recipient of the award by the Local Enterprise Offices as part of the National Enterprise Awards, which take place virtually on February 11th.</description>
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<title>FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS</title>
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<description>The finalists for the National Enterprise Awards have been announced today. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on the 11th February. The finalists, selected by the Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities, represent a diverse range of businesses that are supported by the LEOs across the country. Now in their 22nd year, the awards celebrate small businesses and includes awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation along with 8 regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner.</description>
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<title>Showcase Ireland 2021</title>
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<description>“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices</description>
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<title>VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS AT SHOWCASE IRELAND OPEN FROM 25TH-29TH JANUARY</title>
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<description>“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices</description>
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<title>LEO Final Impact Report 2019 Published</title>
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<description>In 2019, the national Local Enterprise Office network supported over 38,000 jobs nationally</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:47:57 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>OVER 80% NOW LIKELY TO ‘LOOK FOR LOCAL’ FOR GOODS AND SERVICES</title>
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<description>85% feel more businesses trading online than ever before • 83% planning to support more local businesses in 2021 • Surge in support for local businesses following campaigns.</description>
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<title>NEW LOOK FOR LOCAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO PROMOTE IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY</title>
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<description>A new campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices has been launched by The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English and Minister for State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy today to encourage consumers and businesses to “Look for Local” following a challenging year for small businesses across the country.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:11:41 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>GradStart Funding Support</title>
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<description>Up to €21,000 per year is available to fund the salary costs of hiring a graduate for a 2 year contract. This is an unmissable opportunity for SMEs to hire a new employee with the qualifications and expertise you need for your business</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:03:37 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Request for Tender Submissions for Mentoring Services</title>
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<description>The LEOs of County Cork are seeking tender submissions</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:39:10 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>BREXIT BACK IN FOCUS FOR IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESSES</title>
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<description>After what has been an already challenging year for companies, small businesses are being urged to refocus their minds on Brexit ahead of the December 31st deadline. Irrespective of what happens in talks between the UK and the EU before the end of year cut off, the transition period expires and that will change Ireland’s trading position with the UK. This means any company who exports or imports with or through the UK will be affected and will have to change their processes.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:03:44 GMT </pubDate>
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<title>Bensons Workwear Diversifies to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic</title>
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<description>Beni Moussa pivoted his manufacturing company's business to start manufacturing the only CE Certified medical gowns made in Ireland</description>
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