7 January 2014: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the appointment of Mike Fitzpatrick as Interim Head of Limerick City of Culture project. Mike Fitzpatrick is a well-respected academic and curator in the arts world. He has a wealth of international experience and an impeccable track record of driving art institutions, exhibitions, and galleries at a
6 January 2014: Limerick Chamber remains strongly supportive of the City of Culture Project and its vision to enhance a vibrant city recognised nationally and internationally as a cultural centre. This project provides Limerick with a unique opportunity to celebrate the arts, cultural and sporting life of Limerick and provide inspiration for all who live,
Limerick and Mid-West positioned to be Ireland’s next BioPharma Hub 18 December 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed today’s announcement that, subject to planning permission, Regeneron plans to establish a major operation in Limerick with the creation of 300 jobs plus an estimated 600 temporary construction jobs for local contractors. Commenting on the announcement,
Business Community says ‘thank you’ for early Christmas present 16 December 2013: Limerick Chamber and LCBA@theChamber have today thanked City Councillors for the adoption of the proposal by the Local Authority CEO Conn Murray to slash commercial rates in the City by 15.8%; saving businesses in the City an estimated €4.59m. Speaking after
Limerick Chamber has called on businesses in the mid-west region to embrace the EU Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme, a new €79 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe. Speaking at the launch this morning, Limerick Chamber Economist, Dr Órlaith Borthwick, said “Research and innovation has an important
