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Norma Reilly is Head of Lending at Community Credit Union, a not-for-profit cooperative owned by and run for the benefit of its 40,000+ members in the areas of Dublin 7 and Dublin 15.

We speak to her at a very exciting moment in the history of the Credit Union movement in Ireland, as a collection of 77 credit unions are joining forces to offer mortgages with standardised rates and policies across the board for the very first time, in the form of a national brand - Credit Union Service Organisations (CUSO). Are they going to be a threat to the pillar banks? How much money can the Credit Union lend its members? What will it mean for Irish homebuyers?

On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.

Lauren O’Reilly is listed on Ireland’s 30-under-30, she’s a recent Trinity College pharmacy graduate and she’s the co-founder of one of Ireland’s fastest growing new apps.

In 2021, along with former classmate, Bidemi Afolabi, they founded ProMotion Rewards a shopping rewards app which now has 50,000 users and a million hits a month.

In this episode, we hear about her incredible journey and how micro-influencers have helped to power her growth.

On Guaranteed Irish Stories we hear from trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, and about how they contribute to the local community and support Irish jobs.

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Ger Teahon, the CEO of one of Ireland’s most vibrant young companies, Uniquely. 

Ger tells us the story behind the growth of Uniquely, a sales and services outsourcing business with Customer Engagement Centers in both Dundalk and Galway, employing over 300 people nationwide. Ger describes the growing connection the business has with the town and people of Dundalk and why that is so important for business growth. And he also explores the mistakes business and people make when they outsource work.

On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Viatel Technology Group’s dynamic CFO, Gina Laverty. Gina tells us the story behind the growth of Viatel Technology Group, a cloud connectivity and IT services business, with over 300 employees that has hubs in Blanchardstown/Dundalk and Limerick. She also describes her own personal journey including how growing up in a family-run car dealership taught her the basics of business; how she has juggled her CFO role with being a mother; and she also describes how the arrival of the Samsonite wheelie suitcase gave her one of her most enduring lessons in business!

On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.

Join us on the latest Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast episode as we delve into membership criteria and sustainability with Karen Deignan, Co-Founder and Director of Sustainability Works, and Advisor on the Guaranteed Irish Appraisal Committee.

Discover how Guaranteed Irish evaluates businesses for membership, aligning with economic, social, and environmental factors. Learn about the benefits of membership and how Guaranteed Irish fosters sustainability among its diverse member companies.

Michael Jackson, Chairman of Guaranteed Irish and Managing Partner at Matheson, reflects on Guaranteed Irish's 50-year journey. He discusses the organisation's evolution, its role in today's economy, and underscores the importance of sustainability while exploring effective ways to leverage membership advantages.