In line with its mission to stimulate and facilitate the growth and development of Shannon and its environs through local, regional, and national representation and co-operation, Shannon Chamber has inputted to two Government calls for submissions in the first three months of 2021. The first submission, made in February, was to the review of the…
Launching the business case for a multi-annual, fully-funded regional air access recovery and growth plan for regional airports: (front) Stephen Keogh, president Shannon Chamber and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, president, Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) with (back l-r): Dermot Kelly, chair, Shannon branch IHF; Darragh McAllister, incoming president, Ennis Chamber; Donnacha Hurley. President, Limerick Chamber; and Ken…
With research showing that eighty-four per cent of employees regard the reputation of an employer as an important consideration when deciding to apply for a job, it is not surprising that an increasing number of companies are paying more attention to employer branding and involving employees in projecting the company’s activities. This benefits and positivity…
Being listed as a preferred supplier to an Irish or multinational company is the ideal for the smaller company seeking to grow its client base. Knowing how to do so and what is required is oftentimes the initial stumbling block. To explain how procurement is managed, Shannon Chamber, in conjunction with LEO Clare, invited two…
A newcomer to Shannon and to the aviation sector, Shannon Technical Services (STS) has clearly shown intent since it first opened its doors for business in the Shannon Free Zone. New in name to the sector but not in personnel, its success is due to the vast experience of its 40 employees, all with backgrounds…
Feedback from Shannon Chamber member companies that the Companies Registration Office’s new online filing system CORE was causing issues prompted Chamber CEO Helen Downes to initiate contact with the Registrar of Companies, Maureen O’Sullivan, which resulted in a live demonstration of the new system via a Chamber-organised webinar. This was regarded as a very positive…
Shannon Chamber has described the news that leading global investor services group IG-EQ has chosen to set up a new Funds operation in Shannon as most welcome news, thanking the Company for its confidence and commitment to Shannon. “The announcement will not only deliver 45 additional jobs for Shannon but it will add a total…
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have introduced a new rates waiver scheme for the first quarter of 2021 (25% of the annual rate bill). The rates waiver, where applicable, will take the form of a credit in lieu of commercial rates on the rate payer’s accounts. This is a standalone 3-month waiver…
In response to requests from members for an overview of the Employment Permits System, Shannon Chamber linked up with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Justice to present, via webinar, an overview of why employment permits are required and in what circumstances, and how entry to the State by non-nationals…
Stress is not all bad. It’s a question of how much stress each of us can deal with, how we react to it and our ability to adapt to significant sources of stress. This was the message delivered by Christine Berg, manager FS Consulting in Grant Thornton when she addressed a Shannon Chamber webinar on…
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