Having received funding to run an 8th cycle of its Going for Growth programme, the call has gone out to all female entrepreneurs to consider this programme as a way of developing their businesses, and themselves. The programme is open to women entrepreneurs, across all sectors, whose main business is located in the Republic of…
Shannon Free Zone also wins aviation specialisation award at fDi Magazine’s Global Free Zones of the Year awards Award follows joint submission by Shannon Chamber and Shannon Group Shannon Free Zone (SFZ), which is operated by Shannon Commercial Properties, a subsidiary of Shannon Group plc, has landed major international recognition as a centre of excellence…
Study finds zero hours contracts are not extensively used in Ireland – however, emergence of “if and when” contracts identified The Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD has published a new report, “A Study on the Prevalence of Zero Hours Contracts among Irish Employers and their Impact on Employees” by the University of…
Leading international player CPL Industries to invest following carbon tax relief and ban on smoky coal commitments Foynes has potential to become major European hub for biofuel manufacturing Biggest jobs announcement for West Limerick since early 1980s will create market for biomass crops also CPL Industries, Europe’s leading manufacturer and wholesaler of smokeless solid fuel…
Describing the recently launched Mid-West Action Plan for jobs 2015-2017 as comprehensive and ambitious, Shannon Chamber has pledged to become fully immersed in its implementation in areas for which is has the wherewithal, knowledge, skillset and linkages to make a lasting and measurable impact. “We are delighted that the plan clearly acknowledges…
Hats off to new developments at Shannon Free Zone… pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel (from left): Kevin Thompstone, president, Shannon Chamber; Ray O’Driscoll, managing director, Shannon Commercial Properties; and Eoin Mc Manus, business director, Three. Photo: Eamon Ward The Shannon Free Zone is set to be transformed over the next ten years as work…
Almost 200 business executives from the greater Shannon area attended Shannon Chamber’s Budget 2016 briefing in the Bunratty Castle Hotel on Wednesday, 14 October. This very popular annual event gives chamber members and their business associates the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the key elements of the Budget and their impact at a business and personal…
Complimenting Shannon Airport on receiving major recognition from the European airline community after being chosen as this year’s winner of the Airport of the Year Award from the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) for the second year in a row, Shannon Chamber’s chief executive Helen Downes said: “This is the first time this has happened…
“The inclusion of the N69 upgrade and the Adare By-Pass projects in the €6billion roads programme of the national ‘Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021’ is a welcome development albeit both are subject to planning permission,” said Shannon Chamber’s chief executive Helen Downes commenting on this recent announcement by Government. Calling on the National…
Last May, Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Barometer pointed to a year of expected growth in the tourism sector, with improvements in the Irish economy contributing to this growing optimism. Has this happened and if so, what is driving this growth and, how is the Mid-West performing? These are some of the questions that will be…
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