The board and CEO of Shannon Chamber has welcomed the announcement that its president, Mary Considine, has been appointed CEO of Shannon Group plc for a period of seven years. Chief executive Helen Downes, speaking on behalf of the board, said: “ Mary has been a board member of Shannon Chamber since November 2011…
In the three years since its initiation by Shannon Chamber, the Mid-West Lean Network has not only gone from strength to strength in terms of the number of companies that have joined the now industry-led network but it has been instrumental in encouraging the uptake of lean processes within companies. This fact was borne…
Mid-West ARIES aims to provide the Mid-West Region with an inspirational and inclusive educational programme on recovery and well-being in mental health. The topics of the courses are created and delivered by people with lived experience, family members and staff working within the services. This is called co-production and means that everyone has a say…
Dublin, Ireland, Monday, 14 October 2019 The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have published a survey on the topic of Remote Work in Ireland to inform their upcoming study on the topic. This 2-minute anonymous survey aims to capture the perspectives of employees across sectors, regardless of whether they work remotely or not. The…
Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (front) pictured at the Shannon Chamber business lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Denis Curran, IDA Ireland, David Fitzgibbon, CREGG Recruitment, Enda O’Coineen, Kilcullen Capital and Sunday Business Post, Mary Considine, acting CEO, Shannon Group plc and president, Shannon Chamber, Declan Dooley, Kilcullen Capital and, Mark Christal, Enterprise…
CareerWise Recruitment and CK Group (UK, INRALS network partner) carried out a recent survey of engineering and technical professionals who are currently active in the life sciences market. Ireland’s prowess as a global biopharma and life sciences hub is a story in itself, and the future is looking bright. The life sciences industry in Ireland continues to thrive, with…
Thursday 10th October 2019: Shannon Group has welcomed the announcement in Budget 2020 of increased connectivity funds for Tourism Ireland to assist airlines with route development at regional airports. Commenting on the announcement Mary Considine, Acting CEO, Shannon Group said: “We welcome the Government’s recognition of the importance of air connectivity into regions and the…
Findings of 2019 HR Barometer to be discussed at event in Shannon on Thursday, 17th October The time needed to replace staff and deal with workplace issues and disputes continues to rise year-on-year for Mid-West Organisations, according to research carried out by Adare Human Resource Management. While it costs less to hire in the Mid-West, it is…
Pictured at the Shannon Chamber and InvoiceFair seminar in the Oakwood Hotel in Shannon (from left): Aengus Burns, Grant Thornton; Helen Cahill and Peter Brady, InvoiceFair; William Cleary, management consultant; Sharon O’Dwyer, Greentech Plastics Ltd., and; Damian Gleeson, Grant Thornton and director, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward. An obvious gap in the market…
Dr Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick (centre) pictured at Bunratty Castle Hotel with (from let): Kevin Devenney, director Grant Thornton; Ian Barrett, director and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Lisa Chapman, tax manager, Theresa O’Gorman, tax director and Damian Gleeson, managing partner, Grant Thornton. Photo: Eamon Ward. Competitive…
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