Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes pictured at the D&O insurance event with the Aon team (from left): Peter Brady, Head of Risk Capital, Aon; Edwina Ryan, Managing Director and Kieran Dillon, Director, of Aon Ireland’s Professional Services team; and Kate Fitzpatrick, Head of Aviation. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber, in collaboration with Aon, hosted…
Students from five Co. Clare secondary schools join Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downe and Uppercut’s head of leadership development Marie Power at the International Women’s Day event in Westpark Innovation Campus. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber demonstrated its commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders and supporting professional development by launching two…
The following upcoming business missions in 2026 have been brought to our attention and may of interest to SMEs and start-ups in the healthcare, medical equipment, Digital Solutions & Semiconductors sectors. EU Business Hub @ World Health Expo 2026 Sector: Healthcare and Medical Equipment Dates: 30 Jun. – 4 Jul. 2026 Location: Osaka, Japan…
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Councillor Paul Muphy, pictured at the Shannon Recruitment Fair with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Maureen Williams, Department of Social Protection Clare and Brendan Boyce, Clare County Council. Photograph by Eamon Ward Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon was the scene of significant career opportunities this week, as a…
H.E. Mr. Dennis King, Ambassador of Canada to Ireland is welcomed to the Shannon Chamber event in Ei Electronics by Mick Guinee, chairman and founder Ei Electronics joined by Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Paul Murphy; Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and Adeline Grenier, senior trade commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Ireland. Photograph…
Following years of sustained advocacy with Government, Oireachtas members, Ministers, and strategic partners to ensure Shannon Airport’s rightful place in national aviation policy and funding frameworks, Shannon Chamber welcomes today’s announcement that Shannon Airport is now included in the Regional Airports Programme 2026 – 2029, marking a major milestone for balanced regional development and connectivity…
Shannon Chamber, in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection and the Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT), will host a Recruitment Fair in Shannon, as part of the Department’s annual Work and Skills Campaign. The Fair, which takes place in Building 7000, Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon on Tuesday, 3 March from 10:00an until 1pm…
Shannon Chamber is urging businesses in Shannon and the wider Mid-West region to take part in a new national initiative aimed at helping SMEs build healthier, more productive workplaces. The SME WellBusiness Charter, developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is now open to all members of affiliated Chambers — including businesses here…
Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference Returns March 13, 2026, With Focus on Aerospace and Global Trade The Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference will return on March 13, 2026, bringing together top government leaders, industry innovators, and executives from both Oklahoma and Ireland to strengthen economic ties and expand international trade opportunities. The full‑day event will run from…
Thirty years after its establishment as “the voice of commercial activity in Shannon,” Shannon Chamber paused in November 2025 to reflect on three decades of achievement and to consider how it has evolved into a dynamic, influential organisation representing a thriving and diverse business community. From humble beginnings with just 70 members in its inaugural…
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