3 finalists for 2011 David Manley Awards announced

Dr.Emmeline Hill who discovered a gene in thoroughbred horses which identifies sprinting ability and stamina, Angel Luis Gonzalez who staged Ireland’s first ever photographic festival and Anne Bedos who founded a bike shop with recycles bikes and provides training and jobs are the three finalists in our 2011 David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards, the winner of which will be announced this Thursday,20th January.
http://www.bizstartup.ie/news/item/17471-david-manley-emerging/

9th & final shortlisted entrepreneur - Anne Bedos, Rothar

Anne Bedos founded Rothar – a bike shop with a social focus - in 2008 after working in the charity and community development sector for more than 10 years. Rothar is a not-for-profit organisation that recycles discarded bikes and provides training and job opportunities to people from disadvantaged communities. Operating from Phibsboro, Dublin, this community-based bike shop sells refurbished bicycles, accessories and second hand parts and offers classes on bicycle repairs.

Originally from France, Anne moved to Ireland in 2004. A political scientist specialising in social inclusion and gender equality, she is also an enthusiastic cyclist - and Rothar combines all these passions!

Since May 2008, Rothar has salvaged over 250 bikes, diverting 4 tonnes of waste from landfill. Rothar works closely with youth groups to train at-risk youth in bicycle mechanics as well as building skills in basic business concepts. With a steady revenue stream from the sale of refurbished bicycles, Rothar is financially self-sustainable. www.rothar.ie