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Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Meath County Council hosts country's first permanent REP manager
Michelle Goodwin is set to take on the landmark role, supporting strategic enterprise development across the Mid-East Region, which includes Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare. She will work closely with Owen Brennan, Executive Chairman of Devenish and Chair of the Regional Steering Committee, to drive the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) initiative. Her appointment is intended to strengthen delivery of the Regional Enterprise Plan by building deeper collaboration between government, business, education, and community stakeholders. Ms Goodwin, who has extensive experience in enterprise and economic development and strategic programme management, will be responsible for the development, establishment and servicing of appropriate structures to support and facilitate enterprise and economic development and growth throughout the region. The REP Programme Manager will engage with senior level stakeholders including the DETE, Local Authorities, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, higher education institutions, education and training boards, tourism agencies, industry leaders, Chambers of Commerce and the broader business community to ensure a cohesive approach to the plan's objectives. Chief Executive of Meath County Council Kieran Kehoe said: "We are delighted to host Michelle's permanent appointment to Regional Enterprise Programme Manager, a role with immense potential to help not just our county continue to become a leader in job creation, but the entire Mid-East Region." Regional Enterprise Programme Manager Michelle Goodwin said: "I am thrilled to be the first permanent Regional Enterprise Programme Manager in the country, and I would like to thank Meath County Council for hosting the role.' "This region holds immense potential, and I look forward to working with all our partners going forward to maximise new opportunities, to collaborate and build a resilient and scaling enterprise environment in the Mid East.' A key aspect of Ms Goodwin's role will involve working closely with a Regional Skills Forum Manager to ensure an integrated approach to skills development across various industries in the region supporting job creation and ensuring clear career pathways. Meanwhile Chair Mid East Regional Steering Committee Owen Brennan Devenish said: 'I am delighted that Michelle has secured the first permanent REP role in the Country. Her leadership will be vital in harnessing the collective strengths of Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, driving innovation and creating a vibrant ecosystem for businesses to thrive.' Work on the new Mid-East Regional Enterprise Plan will commence shortly, with a launch expected in the first quarter of 2026. The current plan, which runs until December 2025, includes projects and initiatives across Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow, guided by five strategic objectives and seventeen actions. These objectives focus on establishing the region as a hub for agri-food innovation, developing the screen content sector, supporting equine business growth, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, and strengthening the regional enterprise ecosystem. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Dundee United learn Conference League draw fate as potential Rapid Vienna blockbuster lies in wait
United learned who they will face in the next round, should they advance, after today's draw in Nyon Dundee United will face either Decic from Montenegro or Austrian giants Rapid Vienna if they advance past UNA Strassen to reach the Conference League third qualifying round. Jim Goodwin 's team are back at the European table after their fourth-placed finish last term and face the Luxembourg minnows at Tannadice this Thursday before the return leg away from home next week. They are heavy favourites to advance and, if they do so, they have learned who lies in wait in the next round of qualifying. After today's draw in Nyon, United learned they will face either Montenegro minnows Decic or, more likely, Rapid if they make it through. It sets up a potential blockbuster draw for the Tangerines should they make it – and boss Goodwin is certainly confident of a win to take them through to the next round. He says his players are as fit as he's seen them after a pre-season camp in the Netherlands. He said: "It's a really important time in the season for us to bring the boys away, where we can spend some real quality time together, not just on the training pitch. "An opportunity like this to go abroad and for the players to be mingling all the time throughout the day, it's a good chance for them all to get to know each other really. "It's been double and triple sessions for the players, lots of fitness work but also a really good opportunity for me to get the message across to the players in terms of how we want to play. "The players are all desperate to get started now. Fitness wise they look fantastic, "I don't remember in the ten years of being a manager, working with a group of players so physically fit so early on. "There was a big emphasis on trying to reduce the age of the team but also to bring better athleticism to the squad, better mobility, better pace, all of these things really important to be able to handle the demands of our busy schedule. "I think we've put ourselves in a really strong position at this time." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Insider says Lakers are working on a 'consolidation' trade to avoid waiving Jordan Goodwin
Marcus Smart, a three-time All-Defensive first team selectee and the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Saturday, he agreed to a buyout of his contract with the Washington Wizards and agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers for $11 million over two years once he clears waivers. In order to actually be able to officially sign Smart, the Lakers need to clear some space under the first apron of the salary cap. They plan on waiving guard Shake Milton, but they need to make one more move in order to legally give Smart the contract he agreed to. They could waive guard Jordan Goodwin, whom they called up from the G League at midseason. But Goodwin showed promise as a potential 3-and-D player, and he may be someone they would want to keep around if possible. According to ClutchPoints Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, the team is working on a consolidation trade that they could execute very soon. Goodwin, a 26-year-old undrafted player, averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.7 minutes as a member of the Lakers. He shot 38.2% from 3-point range and consistently hustled for loose balls and rebounds while playing some energetic defense. Ideally, L.A. would pull off a trade that would save it some money and clear a roster spot while bringing in a 3-and-D wing. But doing so won't be easy, especially if other teams around the league are dead-set against helping L.A. win its 18th NBA championship.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Citizens JMP Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Procore Technologies (PCOR)
In a report released yesterday, Joe Goodwin from Citizens JMP reiterated a Buy rating on Procore Technologies, with a price target of $95.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $74.13. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Goodwin is ranked #8359 out of 9841 analysts. Procore Technologies has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $79.42. PCOR market cap is currently $11.06B and has a P/E ratio of -86.35. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 89 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of PCOR in relation to earlier this year. Last month, William J.G. Griffith, a Director at PCOR sold 309,168.00 shares for a total of $20,018,353.62.
Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Who Are The 10 Best Multi-Sport Athletes in History?
Although playing multiple sports at a professional level is not as common today as it was in the past, that doesn't mean there isn't an incredible history of athletes doing just that. After all, professional athletes have a rare ability on the field, court or ice. They are gifted beyond belief. Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates, both of whom just missed this list, are great examples. They were both excellent basketball players before deciding football was their future. That said, FOX Sports Research compiled the list of the 10 best multi-sport athletes in history. What are the 10 best multi-sport athletes in history? 10. Marquise Goodwin One of the fastest people in the world, Goodwin ran a 4.27 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in 2013, the third-fastest time in combine history at that time. That speed would do him well, helping push him to 18 career receiving touchdowns in his 10-year NFL career. Goodwin was also a star track athlete, qualifying for the 2012 Olympics in the long jump, while also impressing in the 60-meter dash. His best performance came at the 2008 World Junior Championships; he claimed gold in both the long jump and the 4 x 100-meter relay. 9. Kyler Murray Everyone knows Murray has skills on the football field. He has been successful at the college level, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018, and was drafted first overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. However, he easily could've pursued a baseball career. In 2018, Murray was selected ninth overall by the Athletics but chose to stick with football. With that, though, he became the first player to be selected in the first round of both the NFL and MLB drafts. 8. Brian Jordan A name not often mentioned, Jordan delivered in both football and baseball. He began his professional sports career by playing safety for the Atlanta Falcons from 1989 through 1991 before making a full-time switch to baseball. Jordan would eventually become an All-Star in 1999, when he hit .283 with 23 homers and 115 RBI for the Atlanta Braves. 7. Jackie Robinson Robinson, a baseball star who broke the game's color barrier, is an icon far bigger than any one sport or performance. That said, he had a ton of success during his college and professional career. He became a Hall of Famer after an 11-year MLB career. He was an NCAA champion in the long jump, while also lettering at UCLA in four different sports (football, basketball, track and field and baseball) — the first and only Bruin to ever have achieved this feat. 6. Jim Brown Arguably the greatest NFL player of all time, Brown was far more than just a star running back. Aside from his nine years in Cleveland and eventual ticket to Canton, Brown also made the Lacrosse Hall of Fame with standout performances in both high school and in college at Syracuse. Moreover, he also excelled in both basketball and track and field, showcasing his power and speed combo. 5. Charlie Ward Ward was a tremendous athlete and showed it on the field. His best year in football came in 1993 for Florida State, when the star signal-caller earned nearly all the major awards a QB could get, while also capturing the Heisman Trophy and leading the team to a national championship. The next year, Ward was selected 26th overall in the first round of the NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Ward went on to play 11 years in the NBA. 4. Bob Hayes As if being a star football player wasn't enough, Hayes also delivered as a track and field star. He won a gold medal in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, competing in the 100-meter dash and the 4 x 100-meter relay. Those gold medals, combined with his 11 seasons in the NFL and eventual induction into Canton, make him one of the most decorated athletes in history. 3. Bo Jackson If you asked people to name the greatest multi-sport athlete, most would instantly think of Jackson, who was a legend at Auburn. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1985 and eventually turned that into becoming a College Football Hall of Famer, as well as the first overall pick in the 1986 NFL Draft. He would play four years with the Raiders at the same time as he was playing for the Kansas City Royals. His baseball career lasted four years longer, as he ended up playing professionally in the majors for nine seasons, making one All-Star team and the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. 2. Jim Thorpe A true triple threat, Thorpe did it all. An Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon and pentathlon, Thorpe also played eight years in the NFL. During his time in pro football, he earned a spot on the NFL All-Decade team and was a first-team All-Pro. All that eventually led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thorpe wasn't done there, though. He also managed to fit a six-year MLB career in as well. 1. Deion Sanders If Jackson isn't the first answer most think of when asked for the best multi-sport athlete, Sanders is undoubtedly the next most common one. He was anything but common, however. Sanders had wheels like no other and dominated on the field, playing 14 years in the NFL. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1994 and claimed two Super Bowl titles in his career. His success in both pro and college would earn him a spot in both Hall of Fames. Sanders managed to work in a nine-year MLB career as well. He also ran track for Florida State while at school. Honorable mentions: Shaun White Gene Conley Kirk Gibson Antonio Gates Tony Gonzalez John Elway Danny Ainge Check out all of our Daily Rankers . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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