Opening event in Mid-West Sustainability Week demonstrates companies’ commitment to reducing carbon footprint

Opening event in Mid-West Sustainability Week demonstrates companies’ commitment to reducing carbon footprint

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, pictured at the launch of Mid-West Sustainability Week held in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence with (from left): David Keating and Peter Murphy, Ei Electronics; Evan Lawless, Chemifloc Group; Martin Cosgrove, Aerogen; Sean Hegarty, ESB Generation & Trading; and Jim Duignan, Ei Electronics. Photo by Eamon Ward.   Shannon Chamber’s…

Foynes rail link a key first stop on road to decarbonise transportation of freight in Ireland

Foynes rail link a key first stop on road to decarbonise transportation of freight in Ireland

14-fold increase in freight by rail targeted   Monday, 07 October 2024: The reinstated Limerick to Foynes rail link, which is set to be operational by early 2026, will be the first stop in delivering a 14-fold increase in goods being moved by rail here by the end of the next decade, an Irish Exporters…

Shannon Chamber welcomes increase in funding allocated to Skillnet Ireland in Budget 2025

Shannon Chamber welcomes increase in funding allocated to Skillnet Ireland in Budget 2025

As the promoter of a Skillnet business network, Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement in Budget 2025 that €62.97m funding will be allocated to Skillnet Ireland by the Department of Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research & Science. This is an uplift of €11M versus 2024 and brings Skillnet Ireland Government funding to a record level…

Employee Engagement the Top Priority for Irish Organisations

The data from Adare’s recent HR Barometer Series 8.2 reveal that the top priorities for Irish Organisations heading into 2025 centre around enhancing Employee engagement and experience (51%), retaining talent (48%), and strengthening talent acquisition (25%). The numbers reflect the competitive labourmarketthat Irish Organisations are operating in and highlight how Employers are responding by adopting…

Kelvin Hotels Ltd Acquire Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from the Madden Family

Kelvin Hotels Ltd Acquire Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from the Madden Family

Dermot Kelly and John Gavin, owners of the award-winning Shannon Springs Hotel, are pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from the Madden family, marking an exciting new chapter for both hotels and the wider hospitality community in County Clare.   The Temple Gate Hotel, a beloved fixture in…

Interviewing skills lacking in many organisations … Shannon Chamber members told

Interviewing skills lacking in many organisations … Shannon Chamber members told

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (left) pictured with Sinead English, founder and CEO of Hilt, at the seminar on interviewing skills held recently in Shannon Airport House. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber members have been warned about the impact bad interviewing can have on their business, particularly at a time when hiring is a…

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An Employer’s Guide to Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations play an important role in the dispute resolution process in Irish Organisations. Typically, an investigation will be required as part of workplace procedures to resolve Employee disputes, manage grievances, or examine alleged misconduct. To ensure that the running of a workplace investigation does not infringe Employee rights, it is vital that Employers are…

Shannon Chamber Appoints New Directors to its Board

Shannon Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Directors to its Board of Directors, ratified at the Chamber’s 28th AGM, held in Shannon Airport House on 11 September. The new appointments strengthen the company’s leadership team and demonstrate the Chamber’s commitment to representing the needs of a diverse membership base. The new…

Three Ireland’s grant programme returns with €100,000 bursary fund for SMEs

Three Ireland’s grant programme returns with €100,000 bursary fund for SMEs

Three Ireland’s Grants for Small Business Programme has provided over €650,000 in supports since 2021 2nd September 2024: On the back of a very successful first three years, Three Ireland has today announced it is once again investing €100,000 into a bursary fund for SMEs as part of its Grants for Small Businesses programme, which…