Wexford Enterprise Centre prepares to ease restrictions on access 

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June 29, 2020
Ahead of the easing of Government restrictions, Wexford Enterprise Centre is implementing new guidelines for tenant companies, their guests and the general public wishing to enter the premises. From Monday, 29 June, public access to the Centre will resume for the first time since March 23. Entrance to Wexford Enterprise Centre is restricted to the main reception area only, where anyone can gain access to the Centre once they sanitise their hands and undergo a non-invasive temperature check before entering. These health and safety protocols were introduced on March 12 as part of Stage 2 of WEC’s 5-STEP Business Continuity Plan.

In addition to the continued hygiene and temperature practices, a movement-flow system within the 60,000 square feet building, as well the instillation of mirrors at key corridor junction points have been installed to assist in social distancing measures. The Centre Point Café and various meeting rooms will reopen to the general public on Thursday, 9 July 2020 under health and wellbeing guidelines.

The potential adverse impact of the COVID-19 outbreak to businesses located at WEC was flagged in advance of the government restrictions and procedures and information were promptly distributed. Increased hygiene practices, guidelines and facemasks were issued to tenant companies on March 2 as the first step of a 5-STEP proactive COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan which anticipated the escalation of the spread of the virus and the subsequent restrictions that would be implemented in order to contain the rate of infection. This proactive plan addressed and minimised the potential impact the restrictions would place on WEC tenant companies and their staff, which totals over 150.

“Though government restrictions are easing, the primary focus of WEC is the continued effort in keeping the Centre free from contamination and maintain a hygienic healthy and safe working environment for each staff member of each company working here. I am proud to say Wexford Enterprise Centre has remained open for each and every working day of the crisis, and we have succeeded in providing a safe, hygienic and monitored environment from which to work.  This has only been possible with the full support and partnership of our tenant companies, and we thank each of them sincerely for their diligent efforts in this regard.“  – Brendan Ennis, CEO Wexford Enterprise Centre

Wexford Enterprise moves to Stage 3.5 of the Covid-19 Business Continuity Plan

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March 28, 2020

With further government restrictions on the movement of people not involved in the provision of ‘essential services’, any company whose services or products are not included in the Government’s list of ‘essential services’, will unfortunately no longer be able to gain access to Wexford Enterprise Centre.

Wexford Enterprise Centre realises the impact this major disruption may have on your business. We would like to sincerely thank each and every tenant for their continued cooperation and support in following the Business Continuity Plan thus far, which has allowed Wexford Enterprise Centre to remain open for business. Stay safe!

Interactive Screen Wexford Enterprise Centre

Wexford Enterprise moves to Stage 3 of the Covid-19 Business Continuity Plan

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March 23, 2020

Following the substantial increase in the rate of infection within the general public, Wexford Enterprise Centre has decided to move to Stage 3 of the Business Continuity Plan effectively immediately.

Going forward, it will be necessary to restrict entry into Wexford Enterprise Centre to tenants and their staff only. As all entry and exit doors, including shutter doors, must now be locked at all times. Each tenant will be responsible for getting their staff in and out of the building. Anyone unlocking the main reception door, which continues to be the only point of entry, must ensure that it is locked again after them. In addition, anyone excepting a delivery, must make arrangements to meet the delivery agent outside of the building, as they will not be allowed to enter.

“These are unprecedented, uncertain and in many ways, frightening times. Wexford Enterprise Centre will continue to do everything possible to support you, your business and your staff.” – Brendan Ennis, CEO Wexford Enterprise Centre

Wexford Enterprise moves to Stage 2 of the Covid-19 Business Continuity Plan

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March 12, 2020

Following today’s government announcement of restrictions imposed to restrict the escalation of the Covid-19 virus, Wexford Enterprise Centre will move to implement Stage 2 of the Business Continuity Plan.

From Monday, 16 March, WEC will now only be open weekdays from 8am to 6pm. Access to the building will not be permitted outside this time without written consent from management. Effective immediately, entrance to the building will be through the main reception only at which point, a non-invasive temperature check will be conducted. It is also necessary to cancel all training courses and Meeting Room bookings and to close the Centre Point Café until further notice. While visitors will still be allowed into the building under Stage 2 guidelines, tenants are encouraged to eliminate all unnecessary travel and to move to phone or video link-based meetings if possible.

In addition to the operational changes implemented in Stage 1 on March 2 which included increasing the number of hand-sanitising dispensing points throughout the building and increasing its cleaning and disinfecting schedules, access into Wexford Enterprise Centre will now be through the main reception only.

“Please be assured, our entire focus is on keeping this Centre free from contamination and to maintain a hygienic, healthy and safe working environment for each staff member of each company working from here. We are committed to doing everything within our control to ensure WEC remains open to our tenant companies.” business continuity of our tenant companies and the Enterprise Centre itself.” – Brendan Ennis, CEO Wexford Enterprise Centre

Wexford Enterprise issues 5-Step Business Continuity Plan in anticipation of the spread of Covid-19

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March 2, 2020

In response to the first reported case of Covid-19 in Ireland, a 5-Step Business Continuity Plan was issued to all resident businesses located in Wexford Enterprise Centre in anticipation of possible government restrictions which may be imposed in an effort to help curb the escalation of the virus.

As a result, all 32 resident businesses were issued with:
• A personnel planning sheet – detailing basic protective and procedural measures, as advised by the WHO, for companies to consider implementing to help protect their staff.
• A Business Continuity sheet – detailing basic policy and procedural measures suggest by the Business Continuity Institute to support and protect businesses from the economic impact that could occur should the virus spread.
• Face masks.

“We find ourselves in a changing environment where many personal and business risks are now emerging and developing on a daily basis. Our overriding priority is the health, safety and welfare of all those working within the Enterprise Centre, and the business continuity of our tenant companies and the Enterprise Centre itself.” – Brendan Ennis, CEO Wexford Enterprise Centre

In addition, the Centre also immediately increased the number of hand-sanitising dispensing points throughout the building, increased its cleaning and disinfecting schedules and made changes to its security and monitoring procedures.

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New Interactive Directory at Wexford Enterprise Centre

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Interactive Screen Wexford Enterprise CentreA new interactive directory is the latest addition to Wexford Enterprise Centre. Located in the reception of Wexford Enterprise Centre, the 65″ LED screen responds to touch. Each of the businesses located at the Centre has a profile page.

Visitors to the Centre can select the business they are visiting and a new screen appears. A short description about the business selected along with a photograph of the business owner appears on screen. A map of the floor where the business is located highlights where you are now and the route to the business you are visiting. Select “Back” and the screen changes to the original directory for the Centre.Interactive screen 4

This simple to use touch screen features a QR code for each of the businesses located at the Centre. This can be scanned to any smart phone and the website of the business you have scanned appears.

The Interactive Screen is one of the first of its kind in Ireland and is another example of our commitment to continuously improve the services we provide to our tenants and visitors.

 

 

 

New Startup Hub “The Cube” at Wexford Enterprise Centre

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We are delighted to announce the development of a new Start-Up Hub at Wexford Enterprise Centre. 8-10 individual Cubes will be specifically designed for those who wish to transform their vision into reality without the higher cost of individual unit or office rental. Here, business start-ups will share space with other start-ups with a desk to work from, electricity, high speed broadband and a private meeting room for a fixed all-inclusive price.

In association with the Wexford Local Enterprise Office, each entrepreneur will become a member of a start-up programme tailored to their specific needs. This innovative programme includes participation in a free Start your own Business course, two mentoring sessions in  disciplines of your choice and access to successful entrepreneurs who will share the benefits of their own start-up experience.

To register your interest in becoming part of our new Start-Up Hub, please email enquiries@wec.ie

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Breakfast Club at Wexford Enterprise centre

Rory O’ Connor Scurri, Guest Speaker at Breakfast Club

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Rory O Connor Scurri, Business Zone Wexford Enterprise CentreRory O Connor Scurri, was our guest speaker at our latest Business Club networking meeting at the Wexford Enterprise Centre.

Rory is an entrepreneur, team leader, deal maker, Co-founder and Board Level CEO of Scurri.

Scurri provides a single focus on the prioritisation of making home delivery simple for eCommerce. But it wasn’t as straight forward as all that, as Rory detailed in his recent presentation. Rory outlined how his original business model was turned upside down as the market changed and how he adapted it in the face of adversity to become the success it is today.

Our thanks to Rory for sharing his invaluable insights on his journey to success.

When you become a member of Wexford Enterprise Centre you are invited to come along to our regular Business Club meetings where you will meet your neighbouring businesses and get to know each other.

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Exercise Zone at Wexford Enterprise Centre

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Exercise Zone Wexford Enterprise CentreExercise is a well- known stress buster.  In keeping with our holistic approach to the well-being of our tenants and their staff we added a fully fitted outside Exercise Zone.

The Exercise Zone is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible exercise equipment. Tenants can take a break, exercise and have some down time to help manage the stresses of the working day.