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
Proposed Reduction in City Multiplier Will Create Stronger Local Economy for Everyone 10 December 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the proposal to reduce the commercial rates multiplier in Limerick City by 15.8%, equalising the rate between City and County. Speaking about the proposal Limerick Chamber CEO, Maria Kelly, said, “This is
The Chambers of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, on behalf of their 1,355 members with a combined employment level of 45,700, welcome the greatly expanded seat capacity to the UK announced by Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann. The Presidents said: “UK cities, particularly Manchester and Birmingham, have always ranked highly as frequented
