Four companies have been shortlisted for the inaugural Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Award with the winner set to be announced on Wednesday, 7 November at the Network’s conference, which takes place in the Analog Devices Building at the University of Limerick. The companies: Castlecablin Ltd, Limerick; Microsemi Ireland, Ennis; Shared Services Centre DAA (formerly…
The Corpus Christi School Choir Moyross pictured with keynote speakers at Shannon Chamber’s CSR event at Shannon Airport. Photo. Eamon Ward. People today want to work for socially responsible companies. That was the message that came across loud and clear at the first-ever Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evening organised by Shannon Chamber. The event,…
Pictured at the Shannon Chamber breakfast briefing, hosted in association with Grant Thornton (from left): Prof. Eoin Reeves, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Limerick; Ian Barrett, director, Shannon Chamber; and Theresa O’Gorman, tax director, Grant Thornton. Photo: Eamon Ward. Little Benefit for Workers, Holidaymakers or hoteliers in Budget 2019…
Clear recognition of Skillnet Ireland and the value of skills development of the Irish workforce 29% in additional funding will help Irish companies prepare for competitive challenges in 2019 including Brexit Government’s prioritisation of effective enterprise-led upskilling Increase from National Training Fund will facilitate the Irish workforce to adapt to the changing world of work…
Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation Budget 2019 Initiatives: Getting Business Brexit Ready: €300m long-term Future Growth Loan Scheme; €8m extra for Brexit staffing & supports across enterprise and regulatory agencies; Roll out of customs training through Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland; €1m additional funding for InterTrade Ireland. Driving Indigenous Enterprise and…
The expanse of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives being undertaken by companies in the Shannon region, through direct financial support or employee hours expended, is quite staggering yet much of this activity is undertaken without fanfare but greatly enables so many charitable organisations to undertake projects they could not otherwise do. Prompted by a request…
Shannon Chamber was delighted to hear that member company, JP Clarke’s Country Pub, has been recognised as the country’s best Casual Dining experience. Awarded by the expert team at the Hotel & Catering Magazine’s Gold Medal Awards, the announcement was made at a black-tie affair in Kilkenny and attended by Clarke’ general manager Barry Tierney…
Major investment in the Mid-West of Ireland Site expected to be operational by 2021 IRELAND, October 4 2018 – Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today announced National Technology Park, Castletroy, Limerick,as the location of its new permanent facility which is expected to manufacture…
Left to right: Aebhric McGibney – Director of Public & International Affairs, Dublin Chamber; Peter Byrne – Chief Executive, South Dublin Chamber; Katherine Zappone TD – Minister for Children & Youth Affairs; and Ian Talbot – Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland. Photo: ‘Finbarr O’Rourke. Chambers Ireland and its network of Chambers from around the country…
Chambers of Commerce from around the country gathered in Dublin yesterday (Wednesday, 26 September 2018) for the first Chamber Network Budget Dialogue, facilitating engagement between Chambers and their representative TDs on the forthcoming Budget. Speaking this morning, Shannon Chamber Chief Executive Helen Downes commented: “Budget 2019 is the first following the finalisation of Project…
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