LEAN is a Long Continuous Process – Shannon Chamber Skillnet Seminar hears

LEAN is a Long Continuous Process – Shannon Chamber Skillnet Seminar hears

Keynote speakers at the ‘Lean in Business’ seminar (from left): Alan Keogh, plant manager, Molex Ireland; Gene Leonard, managing director, LBS Partners; Richard Keegan, manager, competitiveness department, Enterprise Ireland; Peter Willmott, Willmott Solutions Ltd; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Breda O’Toole, head of departments, business development and client networking, IDA; Elaine Daly, partner and…

Reduced rate for Chambers for Pendulum Summit – January 8th 2016 – Joe Schmidt added to line up

The Pendulum Summit, organised by Frankie Sheahan, is a business and self-empowerment summit and will take place in Dublin, Ireland on January 8th 2016. The summit will bring together up to 3,000 aspiring and motivated individuals from Ireland and abroad, and witness some of the world’s leading speakers from business, leadership, personal development and mindfulness….

Software Solution developed in Clare receives international recognition

Software Solution developed in Clare receives international recognition

A risk management software solution developed in Co. Clare, Ireland has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious awards in its field. CalQRisk, a browser-based application created by Shannon-based SME LinkResQ, has been nominated in the “Risk Management Solution of the Year” category, at the Global Risk Awards. The awards, which are organised by…

Shannon Can Capture the Many Profitable Opportunities from the Global Aviation Industry…Shannon Chamber

Shannon Can Capture the Many Profitable Opportunities from the Global Aviation Industry…Shannon Chamber

 The  Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D. {right} with Sean Flannery, VP GECAS Shannon (left) and Julie Dickerson, MD Shannon Engine Support and Shannon Chamber director. – Photo: Kieran Clancy  23/11/2015 © Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, with over 40 companies already involved in aircraft and engine leasing and finance,…

Unemployment rate moves below 9% for the first time since 2008

Unemployment rate moves below 9% for the first time since 2008

Over 135,000 jobs created since Action Plan for Jobs launched, and total number of people unemployed moves below 200,000 for the first time since end 2008 The Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton TD together with Minister of State for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD today (Tuesday) welcomed the latest official employment figures from the…

Shannon’s role in National Aviation Policy a Key Focus of Shannon Chamber Christmas Lunch with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Shannon’s role in National Aviation Policy a Key Focus of Shannon Chamber Christmas Lunch with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The recently published National Aviation Policy for Ireland and Shannon’s role in the delivery of the seventy-three action points emanating from it will the focus for discussion between the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohue T.D. and Shannon Chamber members when he visits Shannon next week. Minister Donohue is keynote speaker at the…

Business Growth top of the agenda at Skillnet Workshop

Business Growth top of the agenda at Skillnet Workshop

Shannon Chamber Skillnet working in conjunction with Management works delivered a free half day workshop in Westpark, Shannon on Wednesday November 18th. The Management Works Business Growth programme delivers management skills that will help managers and owner managers develop a profitable and sustainable business. The workshop is a lead on to the Business Growth programme…

Britain May be Close but it’s not the same as the Home Market…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Britain May be Close but it’s not the same as the Home Market…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Keynote speakers at the ‘Doing Business in Britain’ seminar (from left): Neil Pakey, CEO Shannon Group plc; Stephen Keogh, Keating Connolly Sellors Solicitors, Limerick; Hussein Casey, ACA, Senior Consultant, Tax Advisory, Grant Thornton; Christine Esson, UK Manager – New Market Entrants, Enterprise Ireland; Conor Kenny, Head of Investment, UK Trade & Investment; Helen Downes, chief…

Shannon Company CelgenTek Seeks Your Support to Become Sponsor for the Day for Munster Rugby

Shannon Company CelgenTek Seeks Your Support to Become Sponsor for the Day for Munster Rugby

CelgenTek, established in 2014, is a medical device company based in Shannon, Co Clare dedicated to helping patients with osteoporotic or complex bone fractures. The company launched the first ever ‘pre-mixed’ bone cement for the augmentation of medical implants, reducing operating time, healthcare costs and the amount of surgeries needed by up to 20%.  Helping…

Shannon based Modular Automation announces the opening of its first International subsidiary in the US

Shannon based Modular Automation announces the opening of its first International subsidiary in the US

  Modular Automation, a Shannon based automation company, marks a new milestone in its international growth as it announces the opening of a new US subsidiary based in Jacksonville, Florida.  This is evidence of the growth in demand that the company has achieved, over 50% of its revenue now comes from the export market. Over…