To assist non-domestic customers preparing to re-use buildings after a period of closure or under-utilisation, Irish Water has launched a new section on water.ie with advice and practical tips to help ensure internal water and wastewater systems are made safe for staff, customers and visitors. A number of issues can arise when buildings are left…
€1 billion in Liquidity Measures available for SMEs €180m Sustaining Enterprise Fund launched Expansion of two SBCI Loan Schemes by €450m to provide an extra €250m for working capital and €200m for longer-term loans, bringing the total allocation to support liquidity in companies affected by the COVID-19 crisis to €650m €180m Sustaining Enterprise Fund for…
The Government has today (20 March, 2020) agreed with local authorities that they should agree to defer rates payments due from the most immediately impacted businesses – primarily in the retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare sectors, for three months, until end-May. This measure will be implemented by each local authority in its own area. Recognising…
Earlier this week, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide network of chambers called on Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsive to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that we may ensure business continuity through this crisis. In particular, we called on Government to ensure that businesses that are in sectors which…
Opportunity to get young people interested in aviation Shannon Aviation Museum is launching a fundraising drive amongst local businesses, particularly those engaged in the aviation sector, to enable its ambitious expansion plans to become a reality, following on from a recent allocation of funds by Government. Under the expansion plan, the Museum, which is a…
The European Commission has prepared a list of notices to help businesses prepare across various business areas and are available to view on the Commission’s website: European Commission Brexit Preparedness Recently the European Commission ‘intensified’ its Brexit Preparedness work to prepare in the event of a ‘no-deal’ scenario, with new details on the European Commission’s…
Free entry Your colleague could win up to €500 Great way to recognise staff The One4all Spotlight Awards recognise employee excellence in SMEs throughout Ireland One4all, in association with Chambers Ireland, has launched its search for ‘Ireland’s best employee’ with the 2018 Spotlights – awards that shine a light and reward employees that have made…
Clare County Council’s success in being named as Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland annual Excellence in Local Government Awards is a significant achievement and important contributory factor to continued economic development in the county, according to Shannon Chamber. Congratulating the Council on winning the overall prize and three category awards, Helen…
The announcement of a major expansion by German-owned logistics company, DB Schenker involving a doubling of its facilities and workforce at Shannon Free Zone is highly significant for the Shannon Region, according to Shannon Chamber. DB Schenker is to invest €10 million in the provision of an additional 55,000 sq ft plant due for completion…
Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards: Clare County Council was yesterday (22 November 2018) named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 15th annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and showcases and celebrates the best of…
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