Pictured at the employee benefits and pay seminar (from left): Gráinne Moran and Patrick Brennan, NFP; Trish McSweeney, Microchip, Ennis; Philip Brennan, NFP; and Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward Auto-enrolment, healthcare benefits and pay transparency are reshaping how companies attract, retain and reward employees, Shannon Chamber seminar hears Employers need…
Pictured at the cyber risk seminar (from left): George Suckling, cyber underwriter, Travelers; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Peter Brady, head of risk capital Aon; Leann Moroney, cyber practice lead, Aon; and Niall O’Grady, head of information systems, The Shannon Airport Group. Photograph by Eamon Ward Human error, third-party risk, AI-enabled attacks and business…
“The announcement today that the Government has allocated €7.5 million in funding for the OneShannonHub project is a hugely significant investment in Shannon and another major step towards transforming the town centre,” said Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes, welcoming the news. The funding, awarded under the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, will enable…
Pictured at the R&D tax credits seminar (from left): Aidan McMahon, Gentian Health; Dr. Fiona Gilchrist, Jaguar Land Rover; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber and Mark O’Sullivan, Grant Thornton. Photograph by Eamon Ward The benefits accruing to research and development (R&D) tax credits for innovating companies was outlined at a Shannon Chamber seminar held in…
Pictured at the announcement of the acquisition; James Maloney, CUBE Financial Controller, David O’ Shea, Head of Corporate Development, Ei Electronics, Brendan Ring, CUBE Founder, Leo Clancy, Group CEO, Ei Electronics, TJ Ryan, CUBE Sales Director, Bill Doran, Head of Sustainability and Supply Chain, Ei Electronics. Ei Electronics today announced the acquisition of Limerick-based Company…
Shannon Chamber warmly welcomes the announcement of the new direct Toronto-Shannon service announced today by Air Canada. Chief executive Helen Downes, a board member of the Canada Ireland Foundation and the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce said: “This new route represents a significant milestone for Shannon and the wider region. Not only does it enhance…
Summer Seasonal three-times-weekly service launches 10 June 2027, providing the only non-stop connection between Shannon and Canada New Airbus A321XLR aircraft to operate the route, featuring Air Canada Signature Class with lie-flat seats Thursday 3rd September 2026: Shannon Airport and Air Canada today announced a new non-stop service between Shannon and Toronto. Launching in June…
The Cost of Business Advisory Forum has published its final report, setting out 63 recommendations aimed at addressing the structural factors contributing to the cost of doing business in Ireland. Established by Government in response to growing concerns about competitiveness and rising business costs, the Forum brought together representatives from business organisations, including the Chamber…
Chambers Ireland has launched its annual Economic Survey. This is a short business sentiment survey focused on expectations for the year ahead. It asks businesses about national sales, export sales, workforce levels, investment plans, overall business confidence and the main challenges they expect to face. The survey is short; it will take about 30 seconds…
H.E. Cleviston Haynes, Ambassador of Barbados to Ireland (2nd left front) is pictured at Shannon Airport House with Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr. Joe Kileen, Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (left), Gurmukh Neote, BBnet (right), members of the delegation and Shannon Chamber member companies. Photograph by Eamon Ward Ambassadorial visit highlights potential for greater…
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