Shannon Chamber to host its first-ever virtual networking seminar

Given the current social distancing requirements and the fact that many companies are encouraging their employees to work from home, where possible, and that many will be doing so for the first time, Shannon Chamber has linked up with the  Limerick office of leading global IT Infrastructure provider Rahi Systems to host a professionally distanced…

Support for businesses impacted by COVID 19 through commercial rates deferral

The Government has today  (20 March, 2020) agreed with local authorities that they should agree to defer rates payments due from the most immediately impacted businesses – primarily in the retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare sectors, for three months, until end-May.  This measure will be implemented by each local authority in its own area.   Recognising…

Government action on Commercial Rates does not go far enough and more action may be required as crisis evolves, says Chambers Ireland

Earlier this week, Chambers Ireland and our nationwide network of chambers called on Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsive to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that we may ensure business continuity through this crisis. In particular, we called on Government to ensure that businesses that are in sectors which…

Frosch CTM Crisis Management Team are on duty to support Shannon Chamber Members

We are all experiencing unprecedented times with the outbreak of Covid-19 Coronavirus. We are committed to supporting our clients and our neighbours at this difficult time.  We want to assure you that the Frosch CTM Crisis Management Team are on duty and standing by to assist. The situation is changing rapidly and we encourage clients…

Bank of Ireland announces range of supports for businesses affected by coronavirus

Supports include emergency working capital and payment flexibility Trade finance and foreign currency assistance also available to help businesses source products from new suppliers internationally 6 March 2020: Bank of Ireland has today announced a range of supports available to businesses impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19). The impact of coronavirus is being felt…

Minister Humphreys welcomes move on Annual Filing Obligations for companies

Minister Humphreys welcomes move on Annual Filing Obligations for companies

Thursday 19 March The Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD today announced that the Registrar of Companies has decided that all annual returns due to be filed by any Company now and up to 30th June 2020 will be deemed to have been filed on time if all elements of the annual return are completed…

Chambers Ireland Seeks Feedback on Impact of COVID-19 on Business

With many companies still operating and doing everything within their power to remain open to provide a wage to their employees whilst protecting their health and that of their families, they are doing so in very challenging circumstances.  Chambers Ireland wishes to collate data on the impact COVID-19 is having on business and has prepared…

Calm is Contagious… a message from Shannon Chamber Member Companies’ CEOs

Despite the huge uncertainty that now surrounds us, manufacturing companies in Shannon are determined to keep the wheels of industry moving. The dominant sentiment that emerged from a collaborative conference call with Shannon Chamber, involving twenty Shannon CEOs from a range of sectors operating from Shannon, was that in the current situation, it is incumbent…