Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund Call for Applications Opens 24 August

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Enterprise Irelands’ Competitive Start Fund (CSF), which aims to support early stage start-ups, will open for applications on Wednesday 24th August 2016 and close at 3pm on Wednesday 7th September 2016. Late applications will not be accepted. Recent graduates active in the Manufacturing & Internationally Traded Services sectors including the following sub-sectors: Internet, Games, Apps, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software,…

Investment in Rural Towns and Villages Must Be Consultative and Collaborative to Achieve Success

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  Shannon Chamber welcomes the €10million Town and Village Renewal investment scheme launched this week by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Clones, Co. Monaghan. “This commitment to regenerate rural towns and villages, which is aimed at improving the living and working environment of local communities and support their potential…

Shannon Chamber Commends Clare County Council on Being Shortlisted in Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016

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  Chambers Ireland’s shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016 has been announced today (Thursday, 4 August) and Shannon Chamber is delighted to note that Clare County Council is included among the twenty-three local authorities shortlisted over sixteen categories.   Commenting on the announcement, Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes said: “Shortlisted in…

Shannon Chamber Encourages Member Companies to Participate in ‘Cycle to Work’ Day – 14th September

Shannon Chamber Encourages Member Companies to Participate in ‘Cycle to Work’ Day – 14th September

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WIN PRIZES FOR CYCLE TO WORK DAY Shannon Chamber is encouraging member companies to participate in ‘Cycle to Work’ day, which takes place on Wednesday, 14th September. Cycle to Work Day is a national event, which aims to encourage everyone to take to two wheels and cycle to work for just one day. Cyclists can…

Ministers announce nearly €2m funding for micro-enterprises across Ireland

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Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD  and Minister of State for Employment & Small Business Pat Breen TD confirm that through a reallocation of funding Local Enterprise Offices are receiving €1.85m for LEO clients Today the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., and Minister of State for…

Budget 2017 Must Look Beyond the Short Term And Prepare the Irish Economy For The Future

Budget 2017 Must Look Beyond the Short Term And Prepare the Irish Economy For The Future

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28 July 2016 Chambers Ireland, Ireland’s largest business network, today (28 July 2016) launched its Budget 2017 Submission outlining the need for Government to refocus on strategic investment in the infrastructure of the economy to secure Ireland’s economic future. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland speaking at the launch, said: “The context for consideration of…

Shannon Airport & Aer Lingus take on 110km cycle challenge in aid of Shannon Group charities

Shannon Airport & Aer Lingus take on 110km cycle challenge in aid of Shannon Group charities

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Charity cycle raises €10,000 for iCAN and Abalta Monday 25th July, 2016: Over 160 cyclists were recovering their weary limbs but with a great sense of satisfaction at the weekend after undertaking a 110km round trip straddling Clare and Galway in the Aer Lingus Charity Cycle out of Shannon Airport, which raised €10,000 for Shannon…

Implementation of Government’s Action Plan for Housing Essential for Ireland’s Socio-Economic Development

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Shannon Chamber has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing stating that the scarcity of any type of housing including affordable housing in any region is a threat to Ireland’s socio-economic development.     Reacting to the plan, Shannon Chamber’s chief executive Helen Downes said: “Addressing the current housing scarcity, nationally and…