Chambers Ireland today (2 September) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2022. In its 19th year, the Awards feature a total of 23 Local Authorities shortlisted over 15 categories, including a new addition, ‘Climate Change’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to take action in this important area. Communications and Diversity…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today launched the fourth National Access Plan – a Strategic Action Plan for Equity of Access, Participation and Success in Higher Education. The National Access Plan, which will cover the period from 2022- 2028, is a national priority and a key…
Conscious of the fact that rising energy costs are forcing companies to evaluate their energy use and outlay, Shannon Chamber is keen to assist its members assess how to adjust energy use within their business and thereby reduce costs. Irish companies and organisations have significantly reduced their energy costs while improving their energy efficiency through…
With 1,000 members and 12,000 kilometres clocked up by users of the Shannon Bike Share Scheme in its first four weeks of operation, Shannon Chamber is delighted to hear that, despite the initial impact of negative anti-social behaviour by a minority, the bikes are back in use in Shannon. Chamber CEO Helen Downes is complementary…
Leona Maguire will be the star attraction when the tournament returns to Irish shores in September for the first time in a decade LPGA Tour winner Leona Maguire will delight home fans when she returns to Ireland to compete at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle from September 22-25. The KPMG Ambassador teed…
Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Attaining a better gender equality in the workplace took a significant step forward in June as…
Shannon Chamber Skillnet is calling on small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) to avail of a unique opportunity to acquire new skills in several priority areas for business today – digitisation, innovation, sustainability, and leadership development. The training will be delivered by the Chamber’s Skillnet network as a result a successful application for funding it made…
Monday 22nd August 2022: Shannon Group has today unveiled a refresh of its corporate brand. From today Shannon Group will now be called The Shannon Airport Group. Launching the initiative, Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group said: “We are excited to unveil our brand refresh. “Shannon Airport and…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced an additional €40 million for higher education institutions for the upcoming academic year. The funding must be used for key capital investment priorities including: investments to support universal access; energy efficiency and decarbonisation upgrades; general ICT and equipment-related upgrades; health…
Picture caption: Western Development Commission CEO Tomás Ó Síocháin, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD and Western Investment Fund Manager Gillian Buckley. • Western Investment Fund started in 2001 with €31 million – now worth €73 million • Companies supported by the fund directly or indirectly employ 5,300 people • Economic…
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