SLNIW - Sustainable Learning Networks in Ireland and Wales

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Aber Car & Van Centre is a used car sales company situated at Glanyrafon Industrial Estate in Llanbadarn Fawr, on the outskirts of Aberystwyth.

The partners are Petra Lewis and Phil Gaunt.

The partnership was established 2 years ago as an extension of an existing garage repair business- Phil Gaunt Garage Repairs. Phil has 35 years experience in the motor industry and is a VW and Audi specialist. Petra has 30 years experience in admin and accounts both in the public and private sectors. The aim being to concentrate on sales and scale down the repair side.

There seemed to be an opening for a van centre in the Aberystwyth area, but we decided to stock a wide range of vehicles to cover all bases.

This has proved to be the right move.

There was already a customer base, but as the company has grown we now have old and new customers alike coming to us for the reliable service that Phil is known for.

INTERREG 4A

The SLNIW project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the INTERREG 4A Ireland Wales programme 2007-2013.

The Programme has an overall aim of addressing issues relating to innovation, entrepreneurship, the knowledge economy, climate change, sustainable development and providing more and better jobs.

The Programme has two key Priorities and within each are two Themes:

Priority 1 - Knowledge, Innovation and Skills for growth
Theme 1 - Innovation and competitiveness
Theme 2 - Skills for competitiveness & Employment Integration

Priority 2 - Climate Change and Sustainable Regeneration
Theme 1 - Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Theme 2 - Sustainable Regeneration of Communities

Click here for more information in relation to INTERREG4A

CEDRE (Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy), Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

The Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE) has extensive expertise amongst its academic and research staff, in a wide range of disciplines. The centre is well resourced to be a key force in supporting, promoting and developing entrepreneurship in the region.
The Programme has two key Priorities and within each are two Themes:

The over-riding objective of CEDRE is the development of entrepreneurship education and research. In educating and developing entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as policy makers and business advisors, CEDRE aims to position itself at the forefront of entrepreneurial activity in the region.

Click here for a link to the W.I.T website or www.cedreireland.com

Dr Bill O' Gorman

Eugene Crehan

School of Management and Business Aberystwyth University, Wales

The School of Management and Business (SMB) is research-led, reflecting the values of Aberystwyth University. SMB are committed to developing research that is unique, relevant and applicable to a management, business or finance environment.

SMB are committed to ensuring that research activities and publications are of international importance offering business, management and finance solutions that can be applied across sectors, cultures and discipline areas.

SMB hosts the Centre for Local and Regional Enterprise which provides a focus for regional economic and business development. Research themes include sustainability, enterprise and regional development policy.

Click here for a link to the Aberystwyth University website

Nerys Fuller Love

W.I.T. Contact: SLNIW, CEDRE, Carriganore, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland, 00 353 51 845681

Aberystwyth Contact: School of Management and Business, Aberystwyth University, Cledwyn Building, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3DD Tel: +44 (0) 1970 622506