9 June 2014: Helen O’Donnell, Chair of LCBA@theChamber and Director of Limerick Chamber, will represent Chambers Ireland on a National Retail Forum run by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Retail Consultation Forum has been established by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to provide a platform for a structured engagement
Chambers Ireland has called on all contracting Authorities to follow the letter and spirit of Circular 10/14, which seeks to increase SME involvement in public procurement. The call comes following the revelation that some Local Authorities continue to award tenders based on lowest price. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “While we welcomed the
Limerick Chamber has today (19/05/14) called on all candidates in this week’s Local Elections to promote public procurement policies which support businesses in the Limerick region. Speaking this morning, Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said “Public procurement is a vital source of income for many Limerick SMEs. However, we are increasingly hearing of
Limerick Chamber has today (19/05/2014) welcomed the launch by Minister Noonan of an Online Tool to assist SMEs and Entrepreneurs identify government supports available to them. Speaking at the launch, Chamber CEO Maria Kelly said “For some time Limerick Chamber has been lobbying government to introduce an online platform, which would interact with businesses
Chambers Ireland has today (14/05/14) welcomed the launch of the Government’s new construction strategy, which aims to create 60,000 new jobs by 2020. Speaking this evening, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “In this strategy the Government has recognised the relationship between strategic growth in the construction sector and a broader, sustainable economic