As the temperatures continue to drop and the ‘beast from the east’ makes its way towards Ireland, Shannon Chamber is encouraging its member companies to plan for any impact the forecasted severe weather conditions will have on their businesses. “Whilst companies are not legally obliged to pay employees if they can’t get to work,…
Mid-West Lean Network chairman Claude Costelloe, operations director with Zimmer Biomet (centre) is pictured with (from left): Robert Hernan, Enterprise Ireland; Shane O’Neill , Atlantic Aviation Group; Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber; John Mulleady, AiP Thermoform Packaging; Padraic McElwee, LEO Clare and Senan O Riain, IDA Ireland, presenters at the…
“The clear message emanating from the National Planning Framework (NPF) is the Government’s intent to create realistic alternatives to Dublin. This shows a determination to shift long-held patterns of working within regions rather than across regions. The proof will now be in the delivery”, said Shannon Chamber’s CEO, Helen Downes when commenting on the contents…
The Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Chambers Group, which comprises the Chambers of Commerce of Tralee, Shannon, Ennis, Galway, Action Tuam, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Letterkenny, and the American Chamber of Commerce, regard the inclusion of the AEC in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the National Development Plan (NDP), as an important commitment to…
Shannon Chamber joins Chambers Ireland in today (16 February 2018) welcoming the publication of the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan. The inclusion of the Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) – an initiative of the Chambers, as business representatives, including Shannon Chamber, along the western seaboard – in the NPF is a welcome…
Shannon Chamber has welcomed the news, on the day that details of the NPF are being released, of new connectivity to and from the region. “Increased levels of connectivity to the region generate economic activity at many levels,” said Chamber CEO Helen Downes. “Businesses and tourism providers have long called for increased Shannon…
A strong start to 2018 is set to get better for Shannon Airport following the announcement today that Ryanair is to add two new routes and increase frequency on an existing UK service. The airline today put on sale its new three times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays) Liverpool service from May 19th and a…
Stephen O’Flaherty, director, Corporate Finance and Recovery, BDO: Carol Lynch, partner, BDO Customs and International Trade; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Maurice Carr, partner, BDO addressed the Planning for Brexit seminar in Shannon. Photograph by Eamon Ward Whilst the details of Brexit may not yet be known, or its implications fully understood, companies…
New company expects to double its workforce to 50 within two years An aircraft interior modification and refurbishment specialist, previously trading as indigenous Irish company UJet Group at the Shannon Free Zone, has announced that it is expanding its business operation and establishing a European Hub at Shannon Free Zone following a merger with US company…
Recent discussions with St Patrick’s Comprehensive School in Shannon pointed to a dearth of knowledge about the types of apprenticeships open to second-level students as a career option. Taking note of this, and conscious that there are so many excellent companies in the area that run apprenticeship schemes, the Chamber is organising an…
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