#150:The Bottom Line – Economic Update; Health & Wellbeing; Local Business Official Opening & Award-Winning Carlow Business.

This week on The Bottom Line on KCLR, Economist Jim Power joined John Purcell to discuss the latest on the banking sector as well as providing insights on the economy and inflation.John Ryan, Global CEO of Healthy Place to Work, spoke with John about their recently released research on health and wellbeing in the workplace and what the learnings are for people who manage businesses.On Thursday, John attended the official opening of the Patrick Joseph gallery and showroom at the Castle Yard in Kilkenny City and while there, John chatted to Patrick Joseph Brennan to hear the inspiring story of how the business began and all about the craft of knife making.Tony Kelly, Director of Pro-Tray spoke with John about starting his career as an electrician one week after leaving school to last week going on to win the top award at the Carlow Digital Awards for his invention.  With thanks to Carlow & Kilkenny Local Enterprise OfficesTo contact the show, email: [email protected]