The Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) pilot programme provides funding to businesses for “close-to-market” innovation projects in any area of technology or application. The aim of the programme is to: reduce time from idea to market, stimulate the participation of first-time applicants (including SMEs) to apply for EU research funding, and increase private sector investment…
Minister publishes Department’s Statement of Strategy 2015-2017 The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today published his Department’s Statement of Strategy 2015-2017, aimed at supporting the drive towards full employment. The strategy, prepared under the Public Service Management Act 1997 and approved by Government in recent weeks, sets out the framework for…
The deadline for Chambers Ireland’s 2015 CSR Awards is just 1 week away! Applications will be accepted right up until midday on Tuesday 21st April, so, if your company wishes to be included, be sure to get your entry in. All details regarding the awards, including application forms, are available at http://www.chambers.ie/events/corporate-social-responsibility-awards/application-forms.html It is important…
One and only Antonov 225 – world’s largest aircraft – touches down at Shannon Shannon Airport is today the destination for aviation enthusiasts from across the country as the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov 225, proves a star attraction again following its overnight arrival. The giant aircraft, which was built to carry the then Soviet…
The Government are beginning a national conversation with small business people and the self-employed to see how we can work together to take advantage of the potential offered by the economic recovery that is beginning to take hold. The new ‘Supporting SMEs Online Tool’ brings together over 80 Government business supports into one website to…
JP McManus Benevolent Fund donates €4M to kick-start unique LIT community engagement project €18m project to have transformational impact on Regeneration area Project will deliver dynamic community infrastructure including sports facilities, flexible community services, education resources and key links with LIT and Thomond Park A €4m donation by the JP McManus Benevolent Fund is set…
Online Trading Voucher Scheme LEO Clare has Online Trading Vouchers available to a maximum of €2,500 or 50% of eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT) whichever is the lesser. The aim of the scheme is to enable micro-businesses to trade on-line. Vouchers are targeted at businesses with: – Limited Online Trading presence Less than 10…
Just two weeks before he steps down as VP and head of Google Ireland to pursue new opportunities, Limerick-native John Herlihy will address Shannon Chamber members and their business associates at a luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel on Wednesday, 15 April. His address will take the form of a fast-paced on-stage interview with marketing guru…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the recommendations contained in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Report – ‘Policy Options to Support Business Growth and Job Creation and Retention in Town and Village Centres’ – issued yesterday (Thursday, 26 March 2015), which states that: Local authorities should consider rate reductions for small, independent businesses…
In an effort to assist companies in the Mid-West reduce their energy costs, Shannon Chamber has linked up with commercial energy engineering company, Clare Energy, and Enterprise Ireland to host the inaugural Mid-West Energy Forum. This forum, which will take place at Shannon Airport Viewing Gallery on Tuesday, 14 April, will commence at 7.00am…
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