11 January 2015: Limerick Chamber President, Catherine Duffy, presented a cheque worth €4,000 to Máire O’ Leary, CEO, St Gabriel’s School and Centre. The money was raised through contributions to a raffle by guests at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner in November. St. Gabriel’s is dedicated to providing education and a range of
LEADING US ECONOMIST CONFIRMED FOR IRELAND’S BUSINESS STRATEGY CONFERENCE 4 January 2016: Ireland’s inaugural Business Strategy Conference will take place on Thursday 28 January 2016 in Limerick with the keynote address from a leading US economist. Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist of Northern Trust and former Vice President of Federal Reserve, will deliver the keynote address entitled
Limerick Chamber recently (15 December 2015) met with TDs from across the political spectrum during an election manifesto panel discussion held by Chambers Ireland. Speaking on broad topics, the TDs discussed party priorities on key issues of relevance to the business community in advance of General Election 2016. Dr. James Ring, Limerick Chamber
Limerick Chamber has today (1st December 2015) welcomed the publication of the preferred route corridor for the Foynes Limerick road. Speaking at the launch, Director of Policy Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said “Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) facility at Foynes is a key economic driver for this region. Adequate connectivity plays a vital role
Limerick Chamber makes submission to the Department of Education and Skills 1 December 2016: Limerick Chamber has made a submission to the Department of Education and Skills on the development of a new National Skills Strategy to represent the challenges and concerns faced by its members and businesses across the wider mid-West region.
1 December 2016 2016 growth perspectives are improving, but at a slow pace, with businesses still underlining domestic demand, general economic conditions and labour costs as the main challenges for the year ahead. These are some of the main findings of the 23rd annual EUROCHAMBRES Economic Survey (EES), based on autumn feedback from 59,000
Council Must Support Business, Support jobs 24 November 2015: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the fact that the initial proposal to increase commercial rates by 4.5% was not voted through by local councillors yesterday (23 November). Speaking about the council budget for 2016, Chamber CEO Dr. James Ring said, “Council cannot see businesses as
On Friday 4 December at 7pm, RTE Nationwide will broadcast a feature on Limerick Chamber. The 200th anniversary of Limerick Chamber will be a particular focus of the programme with a close look at the book Limerick’s Merchants, Traders & Shakers. Doing business in Limerick is another angle and includes interviews with GetWest, JJ O’Toole
16 November 2015: Limerick Chamber has launched a new membership strand specifically for the Retail and Hospitality sector. The launch follows a re-organisation of Limerick Chamber’s membership base which has been divided into four categories to cater for distinct sectors. By re-organising its membership base, Limerick Chamber aims to provide a better and more
Ed Walsh Honoured for Educating FDI Attractive Workforce & Generations of Entrepreneurs 14 November 2015: Dr Ed Walsh, the founding president of the University of Limerick, was presented with the Limerick Chamber President’s Award at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner in the Limerick Strand Hotel last night (13/11/15). Announcing the award, Catherine Duffy,
