Pictured at the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum event held in Ei Electronics, Shannon (sitting l-r): Peter Murphy, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber and Joe Leddin, Mid-West Regional Skills Forum. Standing (l-r): Padraic McElwee, LEO, Clare; Patricia Haugh and Eimear Brophy, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board; Carmel O’Dwyer, University of Limerick; Veronica Walsh,…
Shannon Chamber would encourage all member companies, or indeed any company that is trading with the UK, to review their supply chain(s) as appropriate (particularly those businesses who are importers), register for an EORI number, register for VAT and speak to a customs clearance agent. Below is a guidance factsheet, published by Chambers Ireland…
Shannon Chamber sends heartiest congratulations to the seven member companies whose contributions to the aviation/aerospace sector was recognised at the recent Aviation Industry Awards 2019. This is a clear indication that Shannon is an important European aviation base with many world-leading MRO and global support companies located here, engaging in most aspects of the aerospace…
Applications Now Open…Time to enter A key element of the Mid-West Lean Network’s annual conference in the University of Limerick is the inclusion of a Lean-related award. This year’s award, which is once again sponsored by LBS Partners, will go to the best A3 project ‘storyboard’ entered as part of a new ‘Street Event’ element…
Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group people development strategy acknowledged by Aviation Industry Awards win Shannon based aviation solutions provider Atlantic Aviation Group are celebrating a very successful night at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards recently after winning the People Development Award on the night. Employing over 250 people at their two Shannon Free Zone…
Skillnet Ireland recently launched the Public Consultation for its Statement of Strategy 2020–2024. Committing to more ambitious actions in meeting Ireland’s workforce challenges, Skillnet Ireland is reaching out to employers, employees, industry groups, regional groups, the general public and all interested parties to encourage them to have their say in informing its new Statement of…
Monday, 15 July 2019: Shannon Group and Shannon based companies have soared again in the eyes of industry experts after claiming several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019 at the weekend. Held at the Clayton Hotel on Friday night, the awards are the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice and innovation…
Announcement made as the Government hosts a high-level conference on Ireland’s SME and entrepreneurship strategy with the OECD. Conference is the culmination of a consultation exercise, which will feed into the development of the new SME policy. Initiative is a key part of Future Jobs Ireland, the new whole-of-Government plan to prepare our…
The trends across a number of competitiveness indicators suggest that Ireland is in a competitive position relative to where it was 10 years ago. However, the Irish economy continues to face a number of sustainability threats. As a small open economy, Ireland is particularly exposed to the actions of other countries. Factors outside of our…
On Your Bike! On your bike! Pictured in Shannon at the starting line of the recent Zimmer Biomet charity cycle are members of the Gibbons family from the Dublin Road in Limerick, who use the BUMBLEance service, Deirdre Lennon and her son, Ben Herbert, representing the Saoirse Foundation, and staff volunteers from Zimmer Biomet, who…
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