Public Consultation of the Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan 2017

  Minister Donohoe recently launched the Mid-Tern Capital Plan Review which will decide how the remaining unallocated capital funding should be assigned up until 2021. Shannon Chamber is considering making a submission on the Capital Plan Review and we are seeking feedback from our members. The detail is provided in the document (link below):  …

Enterprise Ireland launches ‘Brexit SME Scorecard’ to help companies self-assess readiness for Brexit

Irish companies must prepare for a hard Brexit – SME Scorecard is a first step to putting a Brexit Business Plan in place”– Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland. Scorecard Report will help Irish SMEs #PrepareforBrexit – provides overview of potential risk areas and generates suggested actions, information and resources. Enterprise Ireland has launched the ‘Brexit SME…

Fraud Knows No Boundaries and is a Real Threat for Business … Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Fraud Knows No Boundaries and is a Real Threat for Business … Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

  Patrick D’Arcy, director of forensic and investigation services with Grant Thornton. Photo: Eamon Ward.   There are no known cases of undetected fraud. This opening statement uttered by Patrick D’Arcy, director of forensic and investigation services with Grant Thornton when he stood up to address a recent business briefing at the Radisson Blu Hotel…

Networking Maestro Kingsley Aikins Captivates Audience at Chambers’ Networking Event

Networking Maestro Kingsley Aikins Captivates Audience at Chambers’ Networking Event

Kingsley Aikins, guest presenter at the Mid-West Chambers’ networking evening (7th right) with (from left): Chris Adams, Adams Business Consulting; Helen Brown, University of Limerick; Padraic McElwee, LEO Clare (sponsor); Fiona Connolly, Lyons of Limerick (sponsor); James Ring, CEO, Limerick Chamber; Helen Downes, CEO, Helen Chamber; William Cahir, President, Ennis Chamber; Mary Considine, Shannon Airport…

Chambers Ireland Corporare Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards are now Open

Chambers Ireland Corporare Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards are now Open

Shannon Chamber encourages its member to seriously consider entering Chambers Ireland’s 2017 CSR Awards. This an the ideal opportunity to showcase how your company and its employees are contributing to the communities in which you work or to Ireland generally. With 9 categories to choose from plus an outstanding achievement in CSR award open to all…

Shannon Chamber Skillnet Hosts First Graduation Ceremony with Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)

Shannon Chamber Skillnet Hosts First Graduation Ceremony with Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)

Pictured at the DIT graduation ceremony (front l-r): Miriam Magner-Flynn, Career Decisions: Dr John Murray, DIT; Helen Downes, CEO and Julie Dickerson, Shannon Chamber. Back (l-r): Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Jim Phelan, Ohshima; David Kelly and Paul Gavin, Zagg International; Brian O’Sullivan, Atlantic Aviation Group; Ted Hurley, Ohshima; Joe Martin, Atlantic Aviation Group; and…

Siemens Acquires Mentor Graphics

Siemens Acquires Mentor Graphics

Shannon Chamber is delighted to welcome Siemens to Shannon following its announced acquisition of Mentor Graphics, which now sees Mentor become part of the Siemens PLM Software business unit, within the Siemens Digital Factory division. Chamber CEO Helen Downes, welcoming the announcement said: “Mentor Graphics, as a leader in electronic design automation software, is a well-recognised brand…

Europe’s first airport sensory room created at Shannon for passengers with autism

Europe’s first airport sensory room created at Shannon for passengers with autism

The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport. In the latest in a long list of aviation firsts on a global, European and national scale developed at Shannon, the sensory room off the airport’s Departure Lounge will offer a relaxing…

Shannon Chamber to Stage Workplace Relations Commission Mock Adjudication Hearing

Shannon Chamber to Stage Workplace Relations Commission Mock Adjudication Hearing

Companies who may find themselves in front of a Workplace Relations Commission hearing to mitigate or defend a claim against their company are set to benefit from participating in a mock adjudication hearing which Shannon Chamber is organising in conjunction with Adare Human Resource Management. This two-hour event is being staged in the auditorium at…

Grant Thornton’s Forensic and Investigation Services Expert to Deliver Chamber Briefing

Shannon Chamber is linking up with Grant Thornton to address the very topical subject of fraud as it relates to business today, particularly at a technological level. The breakfast briefing will take place on Tuesday 28 March in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, commencing at 8:15am (registration from 7:45am). Forensic and investigation Services…