Westport Chamber of Commerce

15/05/2026

Welcome to our new member Aella Creative Force

Aella Creative Force help businesses build powerful brands, create high-performing websites, and scale through smart digital marketing and automation.

✨ services include:
• Branding & Visual Identity
• Website Design & Development
• UX/UI & Customer Experience Strategy
• SEO & Digital Marketing
• Social Media & Content Creation
• AI Automation & Lead Generation Systems
• E-commerce Solutions
• Business Growth Strategy & Consultancy

Whether you're launching, rebranding, or scaling, Aella Creative Force create digital experiences that turn attention into results.

Visit https://aellacreativeforce.com/

15/05/2026

MEMBER NEWS:📣📣
Portwest have achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis in their latest sustainability assessment, placing them in the top 2% of companies in their industry and the top 5% of 150,000+ companies assessed globally.
Congratulations to all the team 👏👏👏👏

Portwest EcoVadis

We are proud to have achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis in our latest sustainability assessment, placing us in the top 2% of companies in our industry and the top 5% of 150,000+ companies assessed globally. 🏅

This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams across the world and our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and continuous improvement across our sustainability efforts. 📈

Learn more about our rating here 👉 https://recognition.ecovadis.com/Ogc-xHlOZ0WO8itmrsB7JQ

15/05/2026

Looking for practical support for your business?

Our Business Advisory Clinics provide dedicated one-to-one time with a Local Enterprise Office advisor, giving you the opportunity to discuss your goals, challenges, and future plans in a confidential setting.

These sessions are designed to help you gain clarity, explore opportunities, and take the next step with confidence.

🗓 May Clinic Dates:
• 19th May – Claremorris
• 20th May – Ballina
• 22nd May – Westport

🔗 Book your appointment here:
https://www.localenterprise.ie/mayo/training-events/online-bookings/

27/04/2026

Interested in getting involved? Expressions of interest – stating your business type, should be sent by email to:
loveclewbay@gmail.com

From Clare Island to Achill (including Louisburgh, Murrisk, Aughagower, Newport and Mulranny), businesses are invited to participate in scheme

21/04/2026

📣Westport Chamber Announces Launch of “Love Clew Bay Card” to Boost Local Economy 📣

The Love Clew Bay Card set to launch later this summer, is designed to support and strengthen the local economy by encouraging spending within the Clew Bay region, across a wide range of participating businesses, including retail, hospitality, leisure, and professional services.
Recognising Clew Bay as a natural and interconnected economic area, the Chamber believes the initiative will deliver tangible benefits to towns, villages, and communities throughout West Mayo.
“This card is about keeping money local and supporting the businesses that are the backbone of our communities, ensuring spending directly benefits the area” said a spokesperson for the Chamber.
The initiative follows the success of similar local gift card schemes introduced in over sixteen towns across Ireland including Mullingar, Kilkenny and Tipperary. All towns say the cards have proven effective in increasing footfall, attracting new customers, and raising the profile of participating businesses.
A key advantage of the Love Clew Bay Card is its eligibility under the Government’s Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, allowing employers to provide up to €1,500 tax-free to employees via the card. This positions it as an attractive option for businesses seeking meaningful, local corporate gifts.
Unlike national gift cards, the Love Clew Bay Card can only be spent with participating businesses in the Clew Bay region, ensuring that every euro spent directly supports the local economy.
Local businesses across Clew Bay from Clare Island to Achill (including Louisburgh, Murrisk, Aughagower, Newport and Mulranny) are currently being invited to participate in the scheme ahead of its official launch.

Expressions of interest – stating your business type, should be sent by email to:
loveclewbay@gmail.com

Louisburgh Community TV
Murrisk Aughagower Tidy Towns & Heritage Village Newport Mayo Newport Business Association Mulranny Tourism

20/04/2026

Westport Chamber CEO Geraldine Horkan had the pleasure to meet with a delegation from Mentor, Ohio exploring opportunities to build meaningful connections between companies in Mayo and those in Ohio.

Part of the delegation were Ken Filipiak (City Manager, Mentor, Ohio), Kevin Malecek (Director of Economic Development and International Trade, Mentor, Ohio), and Mark Owens, MBA (Team NEO and Honorary Consul of Ireland).
There are many opportunities for Mayo-based companies to strengthen connections in Ohio, and the visiting team is here to actively support this collaboration.

Also in the picture are Maria Staunton, President of Castlebar Chamber and John Caulfield (Castlebar Chamber), Damian Carr (Eyedea Medtech), Eoghan Gallagher (Thormech) and John Magee (Mayo LEO).

15/04/2026

Take meaningful action for your employees this National Workplace Wellbeing Day on April 29th — sign up for the free SME WellBusiness Charter programme and attend our wellbeing webinar to celebrate the day.

The SME WellBusiness Charter is a free and practical wellbeing programme that gives SMEs a clear framework for building a healthy workplace.

Developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, it is available exclusively to Chamber members. With simple tools, templates and training, it helps make wellbeing easier to implement and strengthens how organisations support their people — improving retention, reducing absenteeism and boosting productivity.

To mark National Workplace Wellbeing Day, you can also take part in a free one‑hour webinar, featuring Ireland’s leading performance psychologist Gerry Hussey. It’s a great way for teams to come together, learn and celebrate workplace wellbeing.

👉 Join the SME WellBusiness Charter:
https://lnkd.in/dXbxhVYr

👉 Register for the free webinar (29 April 2-3pm):
https://lnkd.in/d3fTU-q3

26/03/2026

Ideas over coffee Morning in the Leeson Enterprise Centre , delivered collaboratively by Local Enterprise Office Mayo, .ie / Western Development Commission , The Leeson Enterprise Centre and .
Attendees set the agenda by sharing real business and work challenges. The insights will help shape the practical supports that local organisations will offer - organisations like the Local Enterprise Office Mayo.
This pilot initiative is designed as an open conversation, not a presentation it's also a great opportunity to network.

25/03/2026

Tomorrow Morning come along and join a relaxed Ideas Over Coffee morning in Westport where local business owners can share their experiences, challenges, and ideas to help shape business supports for 2026.

📅 Thursday 26th March
⏰ 9:30 – 11:00am
📍 Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport

Free for Mayo business owners.
https://hubmembers.connectedhubs.ie/in-person-ideas-over-coffee-westport/

23/03/2026

18/03/2026

Business owners, entrepreneurs and remote workers in Westport (or anywhere in Mayo!) You're invited to 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 - a lively, interactive & free session that will directly inform mentoring, training and management development supports being designed for you.
You'll set the agenda by sharing real business and work challenges.
Those insights will help shape the practical supports that local organisations will offer - organisations like Local Enterprise Office Mayo.

Thursday 26 March 2026
9.30–11am | Leeson Enterprise Centre, Westport

The meet up is delivered collaboratively by Local Enterprise Office Mayo, ConnectedHubs.ie / Western Development Commission, The Leeson Enterprise Centre and Westport Chamber of Commerce Members Group.
Tag a Mayo business owner who should be here!

Booking isn't necessary, but feel free to reserve a spot at
https://connectedhubs.ie/.../in-person-ideas-over-coffee