29 October 2014: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the news that Ireland has moved up four places to thirteen in the World Bank Group Doing Business 2015 rank. Speaking this morning, Dr.Órlaith Borthwick, Interim CEO, Limerick Chamber said “It is great news overall that we have moved up in the World Bank global ranking system.
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Irish SMEs Urge More Urgent Action from EU Institutions to Support Growth A delegation of Irish SMEs led by Chambers Ireland, who attended the European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels on 16 October, has called for more urgent action from EU institutions to support growth. The EPE provided delegates from 45 European countries,
Limerick Chamber hosted their Autumn Business Expo in association with N. Conlan & Sons BMW Dealership at their state of the art premises on the Tipperary Road on Thursday 16th October. Over 60 companies exhibited their products and services at the well-attended Expo. Maura McMahon, Marketing & Membership Manager with Limerick Chamber said
More Direct Action Required To Support SME And Jobs Growth Limerick Chamber has today (14/10/2014) welcomed the Government’s decision to commence income tax reductions but an opportunity to do more to help SMEs create jobs has been missed. Speaking this afternoon, Dr. Órlaith Borthwick, Limerick Chamber Acting CEO said “The Government’s commitment to reducing personal taxes
Opinion Piece While predicting the future is something best left to clairvoyants, it appears almost certain that personal tax reform measures will be introduced in Budget 2015. The debate is now focused on how these will be introduced; whether through a widening of the bands on lower income, a percentage cut to the rate
Limerick Chamber has appointed Dr Órlaith Borthwick as Acting CEO while the Board of Directors manage the recruitment process for a CEO following the resignation of Maria Kelly. Speaking about the appointment Chamber President, Cathal Treacy, said “Órlaith has an in-depth strategic and working knowledge of the services Limerick Chamber offers to the business
Limerick Chamber has today (1/10/14) welcomed Canada’s Optel Vision to Limerick after the announcement that the company will locate its EMEA Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Limerick. Speaking about the announcement, Chamber Interim CEO Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said “Limerick Chamber is delighted to welcome yet another innovative, exciting and expanding company to our region.
Limerick Chamber and member company BlueChief Solutions will host a Social Media Workshop on 7 October as part of Limerick Business Week. Entitled “Social Media – Fully understand your Twitter & LinkedIn”, the lunchtime workshop will take place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm in the Absolute Hotel, Sir Harrys Mall, Limerick. Shane McCarthy, CEO
Limerick Chamber, the region’s leading business representative and lobbying group, has backed calls for Budget 2015 to deliver changes in the personal tax regime. Speaking about their Pre-Budget Campaign, Limerick Chamber Interim CEO Órlaith Borthwick said, “We welcome current indications that Budget 2015 will deliver personal tax changes. The increased direct and indirect tax
23 September 2014: The deadline for entering the Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards is looming. The closing date for entries is Friday 3 October. Companies interested in entering the awards should visit www.limerickchamber.ie for an application form. The business awards, sponsored by LIT, aim to celebrate the achievements of companies in the region and