New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber

New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber

  Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…

Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon
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Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon

Gerry Cahill, global operations director for OLED and dyes with PPG; Marlo Kearney, operations director, PPG (left); and Jennifer Stratton, continuous improvement engineer, Cook Medical and Mid-West Lean Network chair, at PPG’s facility in Shannon Free Zone. Photograph by Eamon Ward Agility and adaptation have been at the heart of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG’s) operations…

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A review of the current Trade situation

A new explainer document,  outlining the current situation regarding the international trade landscape, the evolving tariff environment, and the implications for Irish businesses, has been prepared by Chambers Ireland. This document highlights recent developments at the European Union level, including ongoing negotiations aimed at strengthening the EU’s trade relationships globally. It also explores potential risks…

Clare Chambers Welcome Appointment of new CEO of Clare County Council

Clare Chambers Welcome Appointment of new CEO of Clare County Council

The chief executives of Shannon and Ennis Chambers of Commerce, Helen Downes and Margaret O’Brien, welcome the appointment of Gordon Daly as Clare County Council’s new chief executive. Wishing him every success in this important leadership role for County Clare, both Chamber leaders said they look forward to working closely with Mr Daly and engaging…

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Minister of State Timmy Dooley with Sean Lenihan, chair of Engineers Ireland, Thomond Region; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers at the offshore wind energy seminar held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick (from left): Barry O’Sullivan, Úna Brosnan, Alice Whittaker, Barry Gavin, chair of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Sustainability Network, and Sheila Downes….

Ireland is more than a location – it’s an ecosystem for extraordinary…says IDA chief

Ireland is more than a location – it’s an ecosystem for extraordinary…says IDA chief

Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council and Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland (fourth left) pictured at the Shannon Chamber lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Eoin Gavin, president, Mark Nolan, vice-president, and Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Colin MacDonald, founder and CEO, Fine Grain Property. Photograph by Eamon Ward A comment…

Over 600 job seekers attend Shannon Jobs Fair

Over 600 job seekers attend Shannon Jobs Fair

Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council, pictured at the Jobs Fair in Westpark Innovation Campus Shannon with (from left): Tadgh O’Leary, principal officer at the Department of Social Protection; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Colin MacDonald, CEO, Fine Grain Property, event hosts; and Jason Murphy, director of social development, Clare County Council. Photograph by…

Sustainability focus is path to carbon neutrality for organisations

Sustainability focus is path to carbon neutrality for organisations

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Airport, pictured at the Mid-West Sustainability Network workshop held in Element Six with (from left): Richard Park, engineering manager, Element Six; Barry Gavin, network chair; Liam Morris, global CAaaS technical lead, Climeaction; Padraic McElwee, head of enterprise, LEO Clare; and Barry Bowen, industrial business lead, Climeaction. Photograph by Eamon Ward Sustainability…

Female Leaders share their successes and journeys as businesswomen on International Women’s Day

Female Leaders share their successes and journeys as businesswomen on International Women’s Day

Siobhan Duffy, CEO, Element Six (4th left) pictured at the International Women’s Day with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Lisa Mulvihill, HR manager, Element Six; keynote speakers Ailbhe Keane. founder, Izzy Wheels; Lavinia Duggan-Ryan, Vhi and research post grad, TUS; and Catherina McKiernan, distance runner and mindful running coach. Photograph by Eamon Ward…

Aviation community unites to celebrate 35 years of Shannon Aerospace with a milestone fundraiser for Mid-West charities

Aviation community unites to celebrate 35 years of Shannon Aerospace with a milestone fundraiser for Mid-West charities

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr. Alan O’Callaghan and the Cathaoirleach, Municipal District Cappamore-Kilmallock, Cllr. Martin Ryan, with Ben Whelan, chair of the Shannon Aerospace 35-year anniversary committee (centre), representatives of the five charities being supported by the fundraising, and representatives from Atlantic Aviation Group and Shannon Chamber at the launch of the celebratory…