Shannon Chamber is delighted to announce that is has been shortlisted in two categories in Chambers Ireland’s inaugural 2019 Chambers Awards. The shortlist was published today (27 March 2019) ahead of the official awards ceremony on 10th April. Returning for the first time in 10 years, the awards seek to recognise the outstanding work of…
Establishment of Group in line with recommendation of major OECD Review of Irish SMEs Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD, today chairs the first meeting of a new SME and Entrepreneurship (SMEE) Consultation Group. The meeting, held in the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin involves…
Scheme to support strategic long-term investment in a post Brexit environment. SMEs and farmers can apply for loan eligibility from 17th April. At least 40% available to the agri-food sector. Loans of up to €3 million available. Maximum rate of 4.5% for loans of up to €250,000; 3.5% for larger loans. Scheme administered for Ministers…
Performance psychologist Caroline Currid (2nd left) is pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left); Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, Patrick Jordan, executive chairman, Atlantic Aviation Group; Mary Considine, president, Shannon Chamber; and Shane O’Neill, CEO, Atlantic Aviation Group. Photo: Eamon Ward. Often described as the unseen hand of multiple sporting victories, performance…
The Wild Atlantic Way (WAW), with Shannon Airport as its natural gateway, has proved to be a hugely popular tourist trail in recent years but now it’s the focal point for a novel autism awareness programme spearheaded by Susan Crawford, a pioneer in this field. Dr Crawford embarks on a 2,500 km Autism Active/Autism Aware…
Shannon Group Statement Shannon Group has today confirmed that its CEO, Matthew Thomas, is to leave the Company in June to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Ports of Jersey. Mr. Thomas joined the Group in June 2016 and oversaw a period of continuous growth across all of the Group’s activities….
Have your say – complete the survey! Shannon Chamber urgently wishes to get the views of its member companies and their workforces, as well as other relevant stakeholders, on Clare’s tourism industry and its future. The Chamber recently attended a workshop in Shannon, organised by Clare County Council as part of a county-wide consultative…
Change to give immediate and full access to the Irish Labour Market without the need for an employment permit Dublin, Ireland, 6th March Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, today (Wednesday, 6th March 2019) announced that the spouses and partners of Critical Skills…
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today welcomed the signing of a revised agreement with the United States on Air Transport Preclearance. The agreement was signed on behalf of Ireland in Washington by the Irish Ambassador to the United States, Mr Dan Mulhall. The agreement was approved by Government…
As it stands, the UK is scheduled to leave the EU as of 11pm on the 29 March 2019. While many business owners have taken steps to protect their businesses, those who have yet to make plans to mitigate Brexit’s impacts must begin to do so now. Regardless of the shape Brexit takes, it will mean changes…
Membership means belonging, feeling welcome and having a place in a group with a common purpose
Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with what’s going on with shannon chamber and its members.