21 May 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the launch of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) as a replacement for County Enterprise Boards and Business Support Units of Local Authorities. Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber CEO, said “We welcome the introduction of Local Enterprise Offices and the increased efficiencies and cost savings associated with their establishment. If
Limerick City Business Association (LCBA) will come under the umbrella of the Limerick Chamber in an agreement that will enhance the cooperation between the two organisations to their mutual benefit and the benefit of the city. From 1 June, the LCBA will establish a base in the Limerick Chambers offices on O’Connell Street and
Limerick Chamber has emphasised the need for the public and private sector to focus on a co-ordinated action plan in order to boost trade and investment in the region. Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber CEO, said, “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Mid-West has been strong with the IDA and Shannon Development creating almost 1,300
Limerick Chamber to meet Chief Procurement Office to highlight members concerns Monday 13th May 2013: The Irish Government has recently introduced a policy of bundling smaller government contracts into larger single tenders to achieve greater efficiencies and cost savings. However, Limerick Chamber has found that this policy has led to larger companies, some overseas,
Limerick Chamber has welcomed the Government’s ongoing efforts to support job creation in all sectors of the economy. However, these efforts could be complemented by further initiatives to support the struggling SME sector. Dr Órlaith Borthwick, Economist, Limerick Chamber said, “The latest report on the Action Plan for Jobs illustrates the Government’s continuing
