New national protocol essential framework to support economy to re-open but comes at a further cost for business…Shannon Chamber

While welcoming the launch and publication of the Government’s new national “Return to Work Safely” Protocol, and accepting that such measures are necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace when the economy begins to open slowly, Shannon Chamber is concerned that these may add a further cost to business. “The process involved…

The Government has released its roadmap for re-opening Ireland’s economy in a phased manner. Prior to this happening, leading global consultancy company, McKinsey & Company has issued its own propositions for restarting an economy with a focus of differentiating between regions and sectors as a means of getting people back to work faster and safeguarding…

Team members representing Zimmer Biomet Ireland donate much needed Personal Protective Equipment to the Rehabilitation Unit of St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis to help protect residents and frontline healthcare staff   Zimmer Biomet Ireland recently donated much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to the Rehabilitation Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis. The Rehabilitation Unit provides a multi-disciplinary…

Shannon Chamber announces the appointment of Stephen Keogh, managing partner of Sellors LLP, as its new president. Mr Keogh succeeds outgoing president Mary Considine, chief executive, Shannon Group plc, who served a two-year term as president. Mr Keogh is a commercial lawyer who spent 5 years with international Law firm Eversheds-Sutherland before returning to the…

The current physical distancing requirements set down by the Government and the HSE has prompted management at Milford Care Centre to consider how it could host its annual Memorial Walk, an event so much appreciated by people throughout the Mid-West who, each year, do the walk in memory of their loved ones. This year, Milford…

Shannon Chamber, in conjunction with Chambers Ireland, seeks your views on the current Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS). Your views are essential to enable Chambers Ireland prepare a document of recommendations to Government to expand and reform the scheme. Incorporating the views of members of the entire Chamber network in Ireland will ensure that a…

Physical Distancing and Visual Management in a Manufacturing Environment Physical Distancing Solutions Shannon Chamber member company Advanced Technical Concepts (ATC) is now supplying customers with screens for physical distancing purposes as well as  ergonomic workstations. Complete assembly cells and workstation partitions available from ATC help to eliminate cross-contamination thus ensuring health and safety standards are…

Shannon companies keeping essential supply chains moving and applying technologies in new directions to assist in the fight against COVID-19   Despite a tough few weeks, which has seen companies, whose products are essential to national and global supply chains, adjust their facilities to adhere to HSE and WHO directives, manufacturing  companies in Shannon and…

With markets changing fast there is little time to sort through ideas and figure out what to do – especially since you must keep your hands on the wheel right now.  Verne Harnish, CEO, Scaling UP has done the heavy lifting to curate 12 well-known biz gurus – bringing your business immediate oxygen. No fluff…