Manufacturing sector – which suffered from neglect in previous decades – is a key part of the Action Plan for Jobs Employment growth has returned to the sector with more than 12,000 extra jobs created in past 3 years The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today launched a new guide setting…
Shannon Chamber would like to bring this national initiative to members’ attention. The Carers Association has launched a national fundraising initiative – Céilí For Carers – which takes place on Friday 23rd October and aims to raise much needed funds for Family Carers across Ireland as well as proving to be a fun and healthy event…
The recently launched national aviation policy, which incorporates many of the recommendations put forward by Shannon Chamber during the Issues Paper consultative process, has earmarked Shannon as a key contributor to the future development of the sector in Ireland. Most notably, the policy recommends that Shannon: should be assisted and encouraged to increase general…
16th September 2015 Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash T.D. today (Wednesday, 16th September) published the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015, which aims to improve the uptake amongst SMEs of the credit guarantee scheme introduced in 2012. Announcing the publication of the Bill, Minister Nash said: “The Credit Guarantee Scheme, while being somewhat successful…
In a case brought against Tyco by Spanish employees, the European Court of Justice has now ruled that journeys made by workers without fixed or habitual place of work between their homes and the first and last customer of the day constitute working time. With the judgement, the European Court of Justice has ruled…
Medieval banquets have long been considered a tourism product, suited only to overseas visitors, and a little twee for Irish people. To correct this myth, Shannon Chamber linked up with Shannon Heritage to host a special banquet for its members, to showcase the suitability of the banquet as a personal or corporate evening out. …
New and refurbished units will strengthen the hand of development agencies to attract major investment into the region Wednesday, 09 September 2015: Shannon Group today confirmed the commencement of the €21 million first-phase of a major redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone, which will significantly strengthen the hand of development agencies in attracting major…
A new guide to the Companies Act 2014 was launched yesterday (08/09/15) by Chambers Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland. Guide for SMEs to the Companies Act The Companies Act is the largest piece of legislation ever to come into effect in Ireland and fundamentally changes the legal environment in which businesses operate. The…
The deadline for the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards (BAA) is fast approaching. With an opportunity to enter in one of 8 categories, Shannon Chamber is encouraging its members to give these awards consideration before Friday, 25 September. As noted in a recent communication re the awards, the benefits of entering are manifold. 1. It…
Shannon Chamber is pulling out all the stops to ensure its members and their business colleagues face into the autumn with health and fitness firmly ensconced in their minds. As part of Chamber Week 2015, which takes place from 14th to 18th of September, the Chamber has invited fitness expert, radio and TV broadcaster,…
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