Craft/Creative Industries Sector Support Services
Momentum Consulting demonstrates a thorough and respected understanding of the craft sector. We have been specifically involved in developing commercial solutions to bringing regional collaboration craft & design projects to the marketplace. We have been to the forefront in Irish regional access craft business developments since 2000 and in providing external project management expertise to the best practice models of regional craft retailing. We have been key developmental instigators and support providers to the following assignments:
Founder and instigator of The Leitrim Design House
In 1996, Orla Casey (employed with Leitrim County Enterprise Board) researched and wrote the strategic plan for the establishment of one of the leading craft, design and art clusters in Ireland – The Leitrim Design House. Orla developed the business model for the outlet and raised the finance to establish the project as a progressive business development and marketing organisation. Orla was Director and Company Secretary of this initiative until 2003.
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Ms. Anna Marie O'Rourke, Craft Development Officer may be contacted
for a reference on 071 96 50550 |
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Retail and Funding Advisor to Louth Craftmark
Provided integrated project management expertise in the development of the flagship retail operation for Louth Craftmark in Drogheda which opened in October 2006. Our work concentrated on driving and moulding the key business functions - concept development, strategic planning, fund raising, finance & HR planning, marketing, branding and PR services. Orla has subsequently been asked to become a Director of Louth Craftmark Ltd.
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Project Manager for the development of Core – crafted design of Offaly & Westmeath
In mid 2007, Orla was appointed by the Crafts Council of Ireland to spearhead the establishment of seven new regional craft outlets/marketing powerhouses over a 3 year period. The first flagship store was opened in June 2008 by An Taoiseach Brian Cowen, TD involving over 2,000 sq ft of premium showcase facilities. Orla is working with the group to establish the business as a service provider in training and development for the midlands. Key USP’s highlights of this project included bringing on board a corporate sponsor, Bord na Mona who have contributed over €45,000, securing Failte Ireland funding for the first time for aby positioning the outlet as a craft visitor attraction.
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Project Manager of Kerry Craft & Design
Orla is currently working with 120 quality approved makers and a host of stakeholders to open a CCoI regional outlet in Listowel (early 2009) and Tralee (2010).
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