Investment in connectivity infrastructure and support for enterprise key asks in Shannon Chamber’s pre-Budget Submission

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With Budget 2020 Day looming, Shannon Chamber, in line with Chambers Ireland requests in its pre-Budget requests to Government, has placed investment in connectivity infrastructure and support for enterprise as key areas warranting attention when the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, unveils his much-anticipated Budget tomorrow, Tuesday, 9 October 2019. In its submission, Shannon Chamber, …

Irish companies highly focused on Scaling Up

Irish companies highly focused on Scaling Up

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Verne Harnish (right) pictured at the Scaling Up seminar in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber and Patrick Jordan, executive chairman, Atlantic Aviation Group. Photo: Eamon Ward.   Judging by the attendance at a recent hi-level seminar on scaling up, organised by Shannon Chamber in conjunction with its Skillnet…

Minister Humphreys announces €2.5 million in funding under LEO competitive fund 2019/2020

Minister Humphreys announces €2.5 million in funding under LEO competitive fund 2019/2020

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The Fund delivers projects aligned with the Regional Enterprise Plans and the whole-of-Government Strategy, Future Jobs Ireland Friday, 4th October, Monaghan Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD today announced the results of the new €2.5 million Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Competitive Fund. Sixteen projects have received funding. Applications were open to individual…

BUSINESS WATCH SCHEME RELAUNCHED IN SHANNON

BUSINESS WATCH SCHEME RELAUNCHED IN SHANNON

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Shannon Business Watch, first introduced in 2015, has been relaunched by Shannon Chamber in conjunction with An Garda Siochána. This crime prevention programme, designed by An Garda Siochána, is similar to the Neighbourhood Watch and Community Alert scheme, whereby the Gardai and the community come together to prevent and reduce crime; in this instance, the…

Aviation and enterprise policy must be linked to achieve balanced regional development targets – Copenhagen Economics

Aviation and enterprise policy must be linked to achieve balanced regional development targets – Copenhagen Economics

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Assessment of Irish aviation markets recommends range of government supports and interventions amid concerns of regional impact Report finds that establishing post-Brexit hub access to Frankfurt Airport would add a potential GDP contribution of €412 million to Mid-West/West region Dominance of Dublin Airport at the expense of other Irish airports is striking Wednesday, 2 October…

Minister Humphreys urges businesses to secure approval for Government-backed Brexit Loan Scheme in advance of October 31st

Minister Humphreys urges businesses to secure approval for Government-backed Brexit Loan Scheme in advance of October 31st

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Dublin, 2nd October With 29 days to go until Brexit, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today urged businesses to secure approval for the Government’s €300 million Brexit Loan Scheme now, in advance of October 31st, to be ready for the aftermath of a potential No Deal scenario.   The Scheme…

Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019
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Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019

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Dublin, Ireland, 1st October 2019 The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced that she has secured Cabinet approval to publish the Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019.   The Bill provides for further enhancements to the suite of ongoing Brexit supports, which the Government has been providing to a range of…

Shannon Heritage becomes the first visitor attractions company to be granted preferred supplier status by CTTC

Shannon Heritage becomes the first visitor attractions company to be granted preferred supplier status by CTTC

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Tuesday 1st October 2019: Shannon Group’s tourist experiences and attractions company, Shannon Heritage has today announced a landmark partnership with the Coach Tourism and Transport Council (CTTC). The agreement sees Shannon Heritage become the first visitor attractions company in Ireland to be granted preferred supplier status by the CTTC.   Shannon Heritage is also working…

People Need to Understand the High Cost of Not Listening to their Bodies …Mental Health specialist Dr Harry Barry tells Shannon Chamber seminar

People Need to Understand the High Cost of Not Listening to their Bodies …Mental Health specialist Dr Harry Barry tells Shannon Chamber seminar

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Dr Harry Barry (far right) pictured in Ei Electronics at the Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace seminar with (from left): Mike O’Riordan, IT & Supply Chain director, Reagecon Diagnostics; Eilish Neville, Addiction Counsellor and Dr Deirdre Smithwick, consultant psychiatrist, Community Health team, Shannon and; Helen McQuillan, team leader, Employability Clare. Photo: Eamon Ward….

Chambers lead the way on Sustainable Development Goals

Chambers lead the way on Sustainable Development Goals

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Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland have announced that both they and the network of affiliated Chambers across Ireland have together signed up to a new charter to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reflect the objectives of relevant Goals in undertaking their activities in the future. Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot commented on…