Taking Care of Business with Ronan Berry Midlands103

• Fiorbhia Farm is a Ballyfin based regenerative farm producing nutrient-rich food without artificial fertiliser, GM feed, chemical sprays or animal medicines. Owner Brendan Guinan picked up a sustainability award at The RDS Spring Awards last week and will drop in to tell their amazing story.
• Dr Diane Cooper owner of EduFit will deliver a S.E.L.F Care for Entrepreneurs Workshop at the upcoming LUNCH AND LEARN EVENT hosted by Local Enterprise Office Laois and Laois Chamber Alliance on 15th June The Killeshin Hotel.
• Noelle Burke HR Director at Vodafone Ireland on the new ‘Caring for Vulnerable Others’ support for employees which includes 10 additional days’ paid leave while also providing additional support such as, flexible start and end times and hybrid working.
• Rathdowney’s John Aherne is selected to represent Ireland at the prestigious Cannes Young Lions, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Advertising’.

• Flowers by Lisa opened for business in Tullamore in March of this year. Owners Lisa Bracken and Lorraine Wynter have over 47 years combined experience in the trade and joined Ronan in the studio to discuss their new venture.
• Getting the right person for the lead role and how an individual's leadership style impacts on an organisation with Teresa Hand-Campbell of THC Consult, All-Ireland Business Foundation 'Business All-Star Organizational Psychology Visionary of the Year 2023.
• ‘Learning in the Hubs’ is a new partnership between remote working hubs and universities to allow students to live and study within their own communities. It was launched in TUS Athlone by Ministers Heather Humphreys and Simon Harris recently - full details with Dr. Michael Tobin.
• A 'Women in Tech' Saturday Networking event is being held at Ardonagh Analytics Lab, Mullingar, this weekend. Co-Founder Sharon Keane of Zinkwork will outline origins of the group and how you can get involved in upcoming events.

Celebrating Pride, sustainability, glamping and unforgettable experiences at the Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland Inch House Stradbally with MD Michael Fitzpatrick
The number of people working two or more jobs is rising and an estimated 80,000 of you work two or more jobs. Jasmine Elkershi of AllPro Recruitment will have the insights and provide an overview of the jobs market.
Pita Pit is Mullingars newest food outlet and owner Eoghan Murray will discuss the latest venture by a family with a long history in the food scene in the Westmeath town

Jed Dowling of Dublin Pride as National Broadband Ireland lead the way by completing Pride At Work training with their employees.
The husband and wife team behind Playtown Tullamore, big winners at the Irish Hospitality Awards.
A recap of the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards marking the fabulous contribution local businesses make to our regional economy.
Updates and muscle aches with Ray Carolan of Lakeland Kayaks who is 5 days into The Rising, kayaking the full length of the Shannon to raise funds for A Lust for Life mental health charity established by Niall Breslin.

Managing Director of Mojofest Ltd Glen Mulcahy as MiMojo app, the easy way to send and receive mobile video professionally, prepares to launch. Now resident in Portarlington, Glen has been at the forefront of mobile journalism for over two decades.
Founder of Clonearl Engineering Jack Pilkington on his latest venture Agri Data Analytics Ltd. He also scooped the inaugural James O’Connor Tradesperson of the Year Award at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards.
John McCann of MCM Accounting will discuss forensic accounting, and how and when it applies to SME’s.
Christy Doherty of Axa Farm Insurance will detail their core offering, ahead of the Midlands National at Kilbeggan Racecourse in July.

• Wille Hyland introduces Midland Escape, a wellness company with a strong emphasis on group activities. Founded in Laois in 2020, their ethos is to empower people to take better care of their health and well-being.
• Up to €162,600 funding towards solar PV now open for applications by all business types from SEAI. Head of Business Supports and Transport Fergus Sharkey dropped into the studio to talk about the scheme and application process, mitigating energy price volatility and taking action on climate change.
• Colm Wright of Elevate Entertainment in Athlone gives a local reaction to the new solar PV fund as he looks to create Europe’s only solar powered electric go-kart circuit.
• Sinead Cooper took the difficult decision to close The Cosy Cafe in Mountrath after thirteen years of outstanding customer service. However, every ending brings a new beginning!