Launching the upcoming Mid-West skills event to be held in Modular Automation Shannon (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Vivian Farrell, CEO and Tara Deer, HR team lead, Modular Automation; and Joe Leddin, manager, Mid-West Regional Skills. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber is joining forces with the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum and Modular…
Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin and CEO Helen Downes present the captain of the Career Decisions’ team with first place prizes in the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic. Photo by Eamon Ward. From a field of almost two-hundred golfers that graced the fairways of Shannon Golf Club for the annual Shannon Chamber Golf Classic, the…
Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy saving policies and well-targeted, temporary market interventions. With an emergency meeting of…
Shannon Chamber extends its congratulations to Jane Magill and the team at the Shannon Aviation Museum on the recent opening of the Irish Air Corp Exhibition Hall at this incredibly impressive facility in Shannon. Thanks must also go to national and local government and their respective agencies and to private enterprise in Shannon, most particularly…
Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra (3rd left) pictured during his visit to Shannon Chamber with (from left): Abhilash Borana, CEO and founder, Failte Solar; Mrs Reeti Mishra; Eoin Gavin, managing director, Eoin Gavin Transport and president, Shannon Chamber; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Gurmukh Neote, CEO, BBNET; Sean Ganley, Chief Sales Officer, Tekelek and; Marcus Creaven, managing…
The recent approval by An Bord Pleanála of the Foynes to Limerick Road development is a welcome boost at a time of increasing global instability when energy security and climate change are top of the agenda. This is the view of Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes, who, in welcoming the announcement stated that the approval…
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…
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