27th April 2015 A joint statement issued today by Cork and Limerick Chambers of Commerce highlighted the criticality of the M20 as a key piece of enabling infrastructure required to facilitate the successful economic development of the Atlantic Corridor. According to Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO, “It is very disappointing that the Minister
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Chambers Ireland has called on Government to swiftly implement the EU Procurement Directives. The call comes as a new Bill to support Irish SMEs in the public procurement process was published. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “Increasing the involvement of SMEs in the public procurement process is an area we have campaigned
23 April 2015: Limerick Chamber welcomed the announcement today that Dell plans to create 100 new roles in Innovation Technology R&D at Dell’s Limerick Campus. Dr James Ring, Limerick Chamber CEO, said, “It is encouraging to see an established multinational and significant employer continuing to expand its base of activities while creating new jobs.
10 April 2015 – Commenting on the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permission to the Horizon Mall development, Limerick Chamber’s CEO Dr James Ring said: “Limerick Chamber is extremely disappointed that permission has been granted to develop the Horizon Mall. Limerick Chamber is concerned that the scale and extent of this
Member Benefits Highlighted at Chamber Event 30 March 2015: Limerick Chamber hosted a special event for participants of the National Franchise Centre (NFC) to highlight how the Chamber supports start-ups and new business growth in the region through a myriad of membership services. The NFC is an enterprise hub in the heart of Limerick
27th March 2015: SME’s (Small and medium enterprises) in the Midwest heard of the cost of not embracing cloud technology at a networking breakfast hosted by cloud telecoms provider Magnet and Limerick Chamber in the Castletroy Park Hotel this week. SME’s were also urged to become more active in availing of Government supports. While warning that
For photographs of the event, click here 24 March 2015: The Past Presidents of Limerick Chamber were acknowledged at a special reception recently as part of the Chamber’s 200th anniversary celebration programme. The evening reception was attended by 20 of the 26 living Past Presidents, including Michael Harkin, who was President in 1970 and
13 March 2015: The annual midwest Chamber business networking event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Limerick, demonstrated the value of engaging the members of all chambers in the region in a singular setting. Organised by the Chambers of Limerick, Ennis and Shannon, in association with Limerick Chamber Skillnet, Magnet Business, Shannon Airport and
At the Limerick Chamber board meeting on 5 March, Harry Fehily of Holmes O’Malley Sexton stepped down as a Director of the Board. In accordance with the Chamber’s bye-laws, in the event of any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors during the year, the position shall be filled by the co-option by the Board
5 March 2015: Catherine Duffy, General Manager of Northern Trust, was confirmed as the new President of Limerick Chamber at a board meeting today. She was presented with the chain of office by outgoing president Cathal Treacy. Ken Johnson, Managing Partner, PwC Mid-West, was confirmed as Vice President of Limerick Chamber. Speaking about
