About Us
The Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre opened its doors in 2006 with support from Meath County Council, Meath County Enterprise Board and Enterprise Ireland. The purpose of the development was to provide premium quality high-tech workspace to start-ups and SME’s at affordable prices.
The KETC, which was once home to Quinn Direct, has a number of tenants providing services in web design, digital marketing, financial services, temperature control systems, civil engineering consultancy, business and start-up training/development and mentoring.
The Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre has also hosted various events over the years including the first ever Pure Road Race Exhibition, which took place at the KETC in October 2010 in conjunction with Kells Road Races.
In November 2013 the Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre hosted the hugely successful Kells Business & Jobs Expo. The Kells Business Expo saw almost 500 people pass through the doors of the Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre on the day with over 60 exhibitors. The Kells Business Expo was part of the innovative ‘Enterprise Town’ initiative which was supported by Bank of Ireland and the KETC worked very closely with BOI, local Chambers of Commerce, the wider business community, Meath CEB, Meath County Council and local media to make the Enterprise Town initiative and the Kells Business & Jobs Expo the massive success that it was.
The Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre can and will play an important part in the development of commercial and social enterprise in the region and we are always available to provide you with the help, support or guidance needed to get started.
For more information please contact Gary on 046 9073753
Vision Statement:
"To facilitate the establishment and development of local enterprise for the benefit of the county, region and wider economy"
Mission Statement:
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To establish 'business clusters' by providing infrastructure to enable new businesses to establish and develop
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To facilitate business development through the provision of mentoring, training and general business services
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To collaborate with local, regional and national bodies to drive entrepreneurship, innovation and business development
Core Values
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To embrace and drive change
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To foster creativity and innovation
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To facilitate learning
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To build constructive relationships
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To manage with effectiveness and efficiency
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To communicate effectively with stakeholders
The Kells Enterprise & Technology Centre is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Directors of the company act in a voluntary capacity and are representative of sectors involved in economic/enterprise development.
Gary O'Meara - Company Secretary
Brendan Rooney
Cllr Sarah Reilly
Cllr Brian Reilly
Cllr Sean Drew
Cllr Michael Gallagher
Gary O’Meara
Gary joined the company as Manager in June 2012. Gary has over 20 years’ experience managing and developing businesses across multiple sectors from manufacturing, supply chain logistics, HR / recruitment, media advertising, marketing, digital media, web development and community & social enterprise. He also has experience managing a wide variety of projects for commercial and non-profit organizations in Ireland, UK and the USA.
Gary holds an HONS Degree in Business Management from ITT Dublin along with other qualifications in Business Administration, Financial Services, Transport & Logistics, Public Relations, Digital Media Production and he is a qualified member of the British Professional Photographers Association.
Gary is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and would love to discuss your business idea or venture with you in the hope that it will help point you in the right direction and send you down a road that will deliver the success you deserve.