Standardising Work Practices Demonstrated by Element Six at Mid-West Lean Network Workshop

Standardising Work Practices Demonstrated by Element Six at Mid-West Lean Network Workshop

  Pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network workshop held in Element Six (from left) Mike Darcy and Mark Cusack, Element Six WCM team; David Hanly, general manager-IEPRO Element Six; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Tim King, director, GENEO Software Ltd; and Anthony Henchy, Element Six WCM team. Photograph by Eamon Ward.   Engaging employees to…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes University of Bonn Students

Shannon Chamber Welcomes University of Bonn Students

Shannon Chamber was delighted to welcome a group of students from the Institute of Geography, University of Bonn, during their recent study tour of the Shannon region.  Chief executive Helen Downes gave an in-depth presentation on the work of the Chamber and outlined how Shannon has developed into a Centre of Excellence in many sectors….

A great time for SMEs to be raising finance … Shannon Chamber Seminar Hears

A great time for SMEs to be raising finance … Shannon Chamber Seminar Hears

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes with Key Capital’s head of corporate finance Jonathan Dalton and director Tero Tiilikainen. Photo: Eamon Ward.   Irish capital markets have developed considerably since the financial crisis to the point that it is now a great time for SMEs to be raising finance. This was the clear message delivered this…

Minister Ross welcomes new air services between Canada and Ireland

Speaking about today’s announcement by Air Canada Rouge Minister Ross said: “I very much welcome today’s announcement by Air Canada Rouge on new routes, increased frequency on a number of existing routes and also the introduction of a new Summer Season schedule between Montreal and Dublin for 2018. Minister Ross further commented: “This announcement continues to build…

Shannon Airport welcomes new Toronto service

Shannon Airport welcomes new Toronto service

Wednesday 13th September 2017: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the announcement by Air Canada of a new direct service from Shannon to Toronto operating from 2nd June to 13th October 2018. The service will operate four days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.    Outlining the potential for the service Andrew Murphy, Managing…

Delight for holiday makers as Shannon welcomes new Ryanair Barcelona-Reus service

Twice weekly flights to run from March 2018 to popular Spanish holiday region Wednesday 13 September 2017: Holiday makers across the western half of the country will be celebrating today after Ryanair announced it is introducing a new Shannon Airport service to Barcelona-Reus next summer. The twice weekly service from March 27th to October 27th…

Healthy Minds and Bodies Essential for Optimal Business Productivity

Healthy Minds and Bodies Essential for Optimal Business Productivity

Operation Transformation’s Dr Eddie to feature at Shannon Chamber Seminar   Business is driven by people so it essential that the environment in which they work must be conducive to maintaining happy and healthy minds and bodies. This theme will permeate an upcoming seminar on Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace which takes place at…

Bank of Ireland, Shannon is delighted to host the “Bond Trader Challenge”

Bank of Ireland, Shannon is delighted to host the “Bond Trader Challenge”

Bank of Ireland, Shannon is delighted to host the “Bond Trader Challenge” on Thursday 28th September 2017 at the Oakwood Hotel, Shannon at 5.30pm. Why not join us for a BBQ and be in with a chance of winning 4 Hospitality tickets for Munster v Racing 92 Champions Cup game on 21st October 2017 at Thomond…

Potential Funding Options for SMEs to Be Outlined at Chamber Breakfast

Funding a business is a key concern for all business owners at the varying stage of business development and growth. Whilst the local bank was, and still is, the first stop for many companies, there are many new funding options now available and this will be explained at a business breakfast organised by Shannon Chamber…