Shannon Chamber, via its Skillnet, and in conjunction with Ulearning Skillnet and Grant Thornton, is encouraging member companies and individuals to prepare themselves for the changes that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will introduce when it comes into force in May 2018, The three organisations have joined forces to present a free seminar…
Yvonne Delaney, director and project leader, University of Limerick (left seated) pictured with programme participants and Sue Davis, Ulearning Skillnet and Cilian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet (3rd and 4th left seated). A new year-long NFQ Level 6 Certificate in Management programme being delivered by Shannon Chamber Skillnet in conjunction with Ulearning Skillnet and the…
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 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….
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…
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…
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…
Chambers Ireland has launched, in conjunction with Irish Water, a series of country-wide briefings on water infrastructure development. Irish Water representatives, both national and local, will meet with Chambers across the country to outline the work they have achieved in each respective area. They will also hold a question and answer session after each…
Shannon Airport has welcomed the announcement by American Airlines to expand its Shannon to Philadelphia service in 2018, as the airline continues to build on the growing demand for flights between Shannon and its Philadelphia hub. Welcoming the increased capacity, Andrew Murphy, Managing Director Shannon Airport said: “The airline’s decision is significant and shows that…
Pat Quinlan, chief executive, Milford Care Centre (3rd left) and Joe Murphy, Harvest Fair committee chairperson is joined by volunteers Frank and Kay McDonnell, Teresa Riordan, May Leo and Michael and Eoghan Foster collecting donations for the Harvest Fair. Photo: Keith Wiseman The 32nd Milford Hospice Harvest is less than a week away and,…
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