Networking events have long been regarded as the ideal way to meet and connect with new clients and, while they enable business people to move out of their comfort zones and exchange company information, networking is more about building long-term, hearts and minds, sustainable relationships, and not just about instantaneous introductions. This was the…
As we head towards the General Election date, and the subsequent election of a new Government, Shannon Chamber has issued its pre-election Manifesto to all general election candidates, highlighting the main issues affecting and of concern to its members. The Manifesto (included below) has been informed by: input and commentary from Chamber members; consultation with…
Pictured at the launch of the Disability Confidence project, an initiative led by Employability Clare and Shannon Chamber is conjunction with Employability Limerick and Ennis and Limerick Chambers (from left); Helen McQuillan, Employability Clare; Siobhan Mungovan, Clare Co Co; George Percy, Disability Consultancy Services; Helen Macfarlane, Business Disability Forum, UK; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon…
Immediate allocation will facilitate Local Authorities in carrying out works as quickly as possible Remaining funding will be allocated in May 2016 At the end of January, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, announced that, based on initial estimates received from Local Authorities and transport agencies, he had agreed with the…
Plans to develop the 2,600 sq. metre ‘Shannon Venue’, a not-for-profit initiative by the community of Shannon, for the community of Shannon and the wider district, has received a boost with the awarding of funding under the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA), Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) initiative, through Clare County…
In a drive to increase the flow of inward investment into the region, Shannon Chamber has linked up with ConnectIreland for a luncheon event in Dromoland Castle Hotel on Thursday, 25 February, to outline the personal and national benefits that accrue from linking potential investors with ConnectIreland. The event, which is being sponsored by Shannon…
The Fly Shannon Holiday Show is making a welcome return to the UL Sport Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st, after a 9 year hiatus. Visitors to the show will be able to take advantage of free entry, along with deals only available at the show, prize draws and entertainment across the weekend….
Shannon Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Dickerson, CEO of Shannon Engine Support as its new President. Ms Dickerson succeeds Kevin Thompstone, managing director, the Thompstone Group, who served a three-year term of office. Speaking after her selection at a Chamber board meeting held in Shannon on 9 February, Ms Dickerson…
Workshops Themes/Dates DATE TIME WORSHOP PRESENTER Feb 10 2pm – 4.30pm How to make a Smartphone video Aileen O’Meara 6pm – 8.30pm “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Feb 17 2pm – 4.30pm Entrepreneurship & Arts #1 Ian Oliver Promote Community Arts Network/prep for Finale #2 “ “ Feb 20 2pm –…
Conal Henry, chief executive, enet pictured with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD., and Barry O’Halloran, CEO, BBnet at the launch of enet’s fibre broadband network. The successful delivery, by telecoms network provider enet, of a 1-Gigabit-per-second fibre broadband network in rural North Kerry is not just the first step in the Government’s plan to…
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