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October 16 2008

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Junior Chamber International Galway
Worldwide Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs

JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur Awards 2008 reveal this year's entrants
The JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur Awards, now in its tenth year, acknowledges and recognises local entrepreneurs. Here is the first half of this year's entrants. The finalists will be announced in a few weeks time in the Galway Advertiser. The Awards Dinner will be taking place at 7pm on Friday, 14th November in the Galway Bay Hotel. Tickets (50) can be purchased in advance from Maura Flynn on 086 868 8731 before 7th November. Further details can be found on:

www.jci-galway.org/entrepreneur
CAROLINE CLARKE (Director)
Clarke Consulting
Caroline Clarke is the Director of Clarke Consulting, one of Galway s leading Health & Safety service providers. Clarke Consulting offers a wide range of Health and Safety services to all business owners including Safety Training, Safety Statements and Risk Assessments. With over a decade of related experience in a variety of industries, Clarke Consulting can assist all business owners, regardless of their size/type of business, to provide a safe and productive workplace for their employees, to become fully compliant with their legal obligations and to protect themselves against possible litigation through the prevention of accidents in the workplace. Tel: 091-799 816 / 087 2179 821 Web: www.carolineclarke.com Email: safety@carolineclarke.com

JAMES MC TIGUE
Reality Interiors
Reality Interiors was founded by Mr. James Mc Tigue in April 2002 and is located in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. The company sources, supplies, and fits interior products to customer requirements -- including furniture, flooring, blinds, curtains, fabrics, wallpaper, painting and decorating. Reality Interiors stands apart from other interior companies because all products are sourced from an exclusive range of suppliers within Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. A select group of tradesmen consistently deliver quality work to the highest standards. Excellent customer service is guaranteed. Each service is available as part of a package or on a standalone basis under the watchful eye of Interior Designer, Helen Howe. Tel: 091-776 714 / 087 203 7544 Email: realityinteriors@eircom.net

JOERG MUELLER
Solaris Botanicals
Solaris Botanicals specialises in blending internationally award-winning Speciality Teas. Founded by Medical Herbalist and Master Teablender Joerg Mueller, the Solaris Tea range has won 6 Great Taste Awards and the best Irish Organic Grocery Product Award in 2007 & 2008 by Bord Bia. Joerg won the Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in the Live Wire Young Entrepreneur Western Finals last week. Our foodservice package will be launched this October, alongside a service that will offer personalised blending options for corporate and private clients. Solaris will launch a Spa/Gift range of exciting Teas in January. Solaris has an online shop: www.solarisbotanicals.com. Tel: 091-750 020 Web: www.solarisbotanicals.com

KEVIN MORAN
Industrial Marketing Solutions
Industrial Marketing Solutions provides marketing planning and implementation services to small-to-medium sized companies. Our turnkey service means we don't just develop the plan for you - we implement it in full, resulting in cost effective and profitable marketing management for your business or products. Working as your outsourced marketing manager we act as a seamless link with your existing team. We specialise in technical products and services and markets such as engineering, electronics, medical devices and communications technology. Since December 2006 we have worked in partnership with over 25 companies. Tel: 091-739 450 Web: www.industrialmarketingsolutions.com

RONAN MC LOUGHLIN
Right Track Security Services
Right Track Security Services provide security training nationwide. Training programmes on offer range from basic guarding skills and door security procedures to more specialised subjects such as private investigation and bodyguarding skills training. The company offers security training to both companies and individuals wishing to embark on a career in security, and enables personnel wishing to work in the security industry to comply with the licensing requirements specified under the private security legislation. All security programmes offered by Right Track Security Services are accredited with accreditation agencies including FETAC and I.L.E.T.A (International Law Enforcement training Agency). Tel: 086 397 5164 / 085 755 5289 Web: www.righttrack.ie Email: admin@righttrack.ie

PHILIP SHEEHAN (MBA)
Digicare
Digicare is an IT consulting company specifically focused on advancing the technology of hospitals and healthcare organisations. Experienced, innovative, and focused, our consulting team comprising successful executives and accomplished young talent with in-depth IT, Telecommunications, and Meditech systems knowledge gained from first-hand healthcare experience. Digicare Healthcare IT consulting provides our clients with precise and personalised IT solutions. We use IT to improve our clients clinical and operational results. Healthcare professionals rely on information and communication in order to care for their patients. This information has to be accurate, secure, and communicated as quickly as possible. Digicare delivers these results. Digicare also offers ongoing IT support and continuous end-user training for healthcare organisations.

Tel: 087 410 2046 Email: philip.sheehan@digicare.ie

ELAINE BARRETT
Chez Elaine
Chez Elaine Beauty Salon opened in June 2005 with the intention of delivering professional, consistent and successful beauty treatments to its clients. Offering a full range of beauty treatments, Chez Elaine also has top specialists and doctors available to administer anti-ageing procedures and injections on request. Available exclusively at the salon is the Genie Complete, the market leader in non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Elaine is always eager to keep up-to-date with everything new and exciting in the industry and has seen her product range and treatments expand rapidly in the last three years. Tel: 091 539 671

JILL HOLTZ
Mykidstime.ie
Jill Holtz is one of the founders of Mykidstime.ie, a website that delivers information to parents about activities, classes, events and services for children and families. In addition to information, the website also tailors content to its audience through e-newsletters and web features. Launched in 2007, mykidstime.ie aims to be the best local listings website for parents looking for information on activities and classes for their children in their area. This enables local providers of those services to reach their audience through a highly effective online channel. 10% of annual profits go to child-related charities and non-profit organisations that provide children s activities and events. Tel: 087 229 9128 Email: info@mykidstime.ie Web: www.mykidstime.ie

VALERIE OSBORNE
Elysium
Valerie opened Elysium in Moycullen in 2004, the following year the salon won a National IBPA Award and Valerie was voted as one of the Top Five Facial therapists in Ireland. In 2006 the business expanded from a 500 sq ft salon to a 2,500 sq ft luxurious Day Spa and Laser Clinic. The new Day Spa incorporates every day salon treatments, Decadent Spa rituals and advanced medical grade aesthetic treatments. The attention to detail, time and care taken in the design is very evident but as Valerie states would be nothing without the passion, care and level of service provided by herself and her highly qualified therapists. Tel: 091 556 846 Email: info@elysium.ie Web: www.elysium.ie

KENNETH KEAVEY
Green Earth Organics
Green Earth Organics, based in Corrandulla, operates a box scheme supplying Galway city and its environs with fresh organic, and where possible, local produce. We deliver vegetables, fruit, juice, eggs and cheese to your home or place of work. As a member of our box scheme you receive a set box of seasonal produce once a week, which is completely flexible and can be customised to suit your tastes. Alternatively you can opt to receive our produce list each week by e-mail and choose a selection which exactly suits you. There is no charge for delivery. Tel: 091 793 768 Email: jen@greenearthorganics.ie

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