Carers Association Launch New Fundraising Initiative – Céilí For Carers

Carers Association Launch New Fundraising Initiative – Céilí For Carers

Shannon Chamber would like to bring this national initiative to members’ attention. The Carers Association  has launched a national fundraising initiative – Céilí For Carers – which takes place on Friday 23rd October and aims to raise much needed funds for Family Carers across Ireland as well as proving to be a fun and healthy event…

National Aviation Policy Acknowledges Shannon’s Contribution to Sector

National Aviation Policy Acknowledges Shannon’s Contribution to Sector

  The recently launched national aviation policy, which incorporates many of the recommendations put forward by Shannon Chamber during the Issues Paper consultative process, has earmarked Shannon as a key contributor to the future development of the sector in Ireland. Most notably, the policy recommends that Shannon: should be assisted and encouraged to increase general…

Minister Nash publishes the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015

Minister Nash publishes the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015

16th September 2015 Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash T.D. today (Wednesday, 16th September) published the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015, which aims to improve the uptake amongst SMEs of the credit guarantee scheme introduced in 2012. Announcing the publication of the Bill, Minister Nash said: “The Credit Guarantee Scheme, while being somewhat successful…

European Court of Justice Makes Ruling on Workers’ Commuting Times

  In a case brought against Tyco by Spanish employees, the European Court of Justice has now ruled that journeys made by workers without fixed or habitual place of work between their homes and the first and last customer of the day constitute working time. With the judgement, the European Court of Justice has ruled…

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet a Huge Hit with Corporate Audience

Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet a Huge Hit with Corporate Audience

Medieval banquets have long been considered a tourism product, suited only to overseas visitors, and a little twee for Irish people. To correct this myth, Shannon Chamber linked up with Shannon Heritage to host a special banquet for its members, to showcase the suitability of the banquet as a personal or corporate evening out.  …

€21 million, phase-one redevelopment programme to create cutting-edge facilities at Shannon Free Zone

€21 million, phase-one redevelopment programme to create cutting-edge facilities at Shannon Free Zone

New and refurbished units will strengthen the hand of development agencies to attract major investment into the region Wednesday, 09 September 2015:  Shannon Group today confirmed the commencement of the €21 million first-phase of a major redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone, which will significantly strengthen the hand of development agencies in attracting major…

Chambers Ireland and Law Society Launch Guide for SMEs to the Companies Act

A new guide to the Companies Act 2014 was launched yesterday (08/09/15) by Chambers Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland.  Guide for SMEs to the Companies Act The Companies Act is the largest piece of legislation ever to come into effect in Ireland and fundamentally changes the legal environment in which businesses operate. The…

Deadline for Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Imminent

Deadline for Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Imminent

The deadline for the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards (BAA) is fast approaching. With an opportunity to enter in one of 8 categories, Shannon Chamber is encouraging its members to give these awards consideration before Friday, 25 September. As noted in a recent communication re the awards, the benefits of entering are manifold. 1. It…

Fitness Expert Karl Henry Visits Shannon to Share Health and Fitness Tips with Business

Fitness Expert Karl Henry Visits Shannon to Share Health and Fitness Tips with Business

  Shannon Chamber is pulling out all the stops to ensure its members and their business colleagues face into the autumn with health and fitness firmly ensconced in their minds. As part of Chamber Week 2015, which takes place from 14th to 18th of September, the Chamber has invited fitness expert, radio and TV broadcaster,…

Ulster Bank Wins Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility Award

Ulster Bank has won the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2015 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards held in Dublin last night (03/09/15). The judging panel selected Ulster Bank for the sustained excellence of their CSR programmes.  The twelfth annual Awards were partnered by Business in the Community Ireland, run in association…