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Wednesday, 15th July 2015 Government Must Incentivise Entrepreneurship Chambers Ireland has today (15/07/15) called on Government to use the tax system to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in all sectors of the economy. The call came as the Department of Finance undertakes a review on tax and entrepreneurship.   Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of

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Wednesday, 8th July 2015 Chambers Ireland has today (08/07/15) called on Government to use Budget 2016 to support local economic development and sustain Ireland’s economic growth. The call came at the launch of Chambers Ireland’s Pre Budget 2016 Submission.   Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “Government has already indicated that Budget

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Limerick Chamber and KBS University of Limerick are offering three highly coveted scholarships     22 June 2015:  Limerick Chamber, in association with Kemmy Business School (KBS) at the University of Limerick, is offering three candidates from Limerick Chamber member companies the chance to win a scholarship to the part-time Corporate MBA programme at KBS

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New Best Community Award Category Added for 2015   11 June 2015:  The 2015 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards were officially launched at a business breakfast sponsored by VHI in Limerick this morning.  Now in their fifth year, the awards are sponsored by LIT and recognise and celebrate business success across all sectors and sizes

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Denis Brosnan Awarded Honorary Life Membership of Limerick Chamber Brosnan Anticipates Unprecedented Jobs Growth in Limerick   11 June 2015:  Denis Brosnan received the award of Honorary Life Membership of Limerick Chamber at a business breakfast in Limerick this morning.   Mr Brosnan was keynote speaker at the launch of the fifth annual Limerick Chamber Regional Business

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Limerick City Businesses Updated on 2030 Masterplan at Limerick Chamber Event Limerick Chamber teams with Council to achieve Purple Flag   10 June 2015:  Limerick Chamber hosted an event on 9 June to update Limerick city businesses on the Limerick 2030 Masterplan.  The 2030 Masterplan, which was launched two years ago, sets outs activities for

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8 June 2015:  Limerick Chamber celebrated the 200th anniversary of the signing of its Charter at a special gathering of its members on Friday 5 June.   The informal BBQ took place in the Chamber’s building on 96 O’Connell Street which has been the home of the Chamber since 1833.  Guests were entertained by singer

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  26 May 2015:  Dr. James Ring, CEO, Limerick Chamber has issued the following statement in light of government approval to sell their shareholding in Aer Lingus to IAG.   “Since rumours of an initial bid by IAG to acquire Aer Lingus emerged toward the end of last year Limerick Chamber have continuously lobbied to

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  25 May 2015:  Limerick city businesses will receive an update on the Limerick 2030 Masterplan at an event hosted by Limerick Chamber on Tuesday 9 June from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Savoy Hotel.   During the evening presentation, Limerick City and County CEO Conn Murray will give an overview of the progress that

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Opinion Piece – 19 May 2015      With Minister for Transport Pascal Donohoe knocking the possibility of progressing the M20 Limerick to Cork Road, Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick explains why it is such an important and needed investment for the region and why Limerick Chamber won’t take no for an answer.  

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