The Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Chambers Group, which represents Chambers of Commerce along the entire western seaboard, has welcomed the announcement that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the largest-ever EIB support for urban investment in Ireland, to Limerick County Council. Speaking on behalf of the AEC, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes said: “As…
Willie Walsh, CEO, IAG pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel with Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes, Sean Flannery, general manager GECAS and executive vice president, technical and engine leasing for GECAS and Julie Dickerson, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward. While there may be bigger opportunities in continental Europe for International Airlines Group’s stable of airline…
23rd November 2017 Microfinance loan funding supports over 3,300 jobs Micro enterprises outside of Dublin account for 79% of loans Pat Breen TD, Minister for Trade, Employment and Business, has today welcomed the publication of the Microfinance Ireland report for Q3, 2017. The latest report shows that €21m of loans have been approved under the…
Positive results for small business in Ireland as the European Commission’s Small Business Act Fact sheet 2017 is published Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection Pat Breen, TD has welcomed the publication of the 2017 Small Business Act Fact sheet for Ireland. The Small Business Act is…
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and president Julie Dickerson (front row) join Ray O’Driscoll, managing director, Shannon Properties, Shannon Group plc and Matthew Thomas, CEO, Shannon Group plc and members of Shannon Chamber board at the Chamber’s new offices in Shannon Airport House. Photo: Eamon Ward. In the twenty-one years since it first opened…
As the nursery rhyme says, it’s that time of year again when thoughts begin to turn to festive season matters. To help with early preparations, Denver Morrissey’s Family Butchers in Skycourt Shannon are making available three exclusive offers to Chamber member companies, staff members and their families. Options are: Hamper option 1 (€39.99) 2kg Crowe…
17th – 18th November 2017, Dromoland Castle ‘Confronting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Irish Tourism: The Role of the Public and Private Sector’ The challenges for the Irish economy and society occasioned by Brexit, geopolitical turbulence and technological disruptions are already at play and are likely to have even more profound effects in the years…
One of the most influential figures in world aviation today, Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group (IAG) will visit Shannon on Friday, 24 November to give the keynote address at Shannon Chamber’s President’s lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel. The event is being supported by GECAS in recognition of its 50th year legacy in…
An INVITATION and message from John O’Connell, Managing Director, CW Applied Technology… In recent times, as I’ve talked to more and more people about what it is we do, the idea of being able to encapsulate the answer in a short video…something to efficiently and professionally tell our story in a fraction of the…
Bringing Supports for Small Businesses Under One Roof A Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation initiative, Taking Care of Business will bring up to 30 State bodies together to offer advice to small businesses More than 500 business people to attend event showcasing the advice and supports available to small businesses from a diverse mix…
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