Five prominent sectors identified for further collaboration 25 February 2014: British Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Mr Dominick Chilcott, outlined why the “intense programme for collaboration between Britain and Ireland is unparalleled” at a Limerick Chamber Business Breakfast this morning. Sponsored by SamCo Agricultural Manufacturing Ltd, the ‘The Future of British-Irish Relations’ Business Breakfast,
Support for Business Must be Priority to Help Create Jobs Limerick Chamber launched its Local Election Manifesto calling on candidates to be ambassadors for the region’s business community. Speaking about the manifesto, Limerick Chamber CEO Maria Kelly said, “Local councillors play a vital role in supporting Limerick as an attractive business location. Local
Three new directors were appointed to the Board of Limerick Chamber at its Annual General Meeting on 13 February 2014. David Jeffreys, Managing Director of Action Point Technology Group, Colm O’Brien, Managing Director of Carambola Kidz and Helen O’Donnell, Director of Dolmen Catering and Chair of the Limerick City Business Association, will take up their
Limerick Chamber has called on the Government to follow suit with the UK Government and offer rates relief to those businesses affected by flood and storm damage. Speaking this morning, Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber CEO, said “Significant numbers of businesses around the country have suffered severe damage due to the recent weather conditions. They need
Local Enterprise Offices Must Focus on Filling Gaps in Service Delivery Limerick Chamber has welcomed the announcement that Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are to be up and running from April but stressed that they must work to fill current gaps in service delivery in order to provide enhanced support for business. Maria Kelly,
On 27 & 28 January, the ITLG Silicon Valley Global Technology Forum took place in Limerick. The opening address was given by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. Over 2,000 delegates attended the ITLG two day forum this year. Short interview with John Hartnett at ITLG Tech Summit 2014 Limerick, 28 January
7 January 2014: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the appointment of Mike Fitzpatrick as Interim Head of Limerick City of Culture project. Mike Fitzpatrick is a well-respected academic and curator in the arts world. He has a wealth of international experience and an impeccable track record of driving art institutions, exhibitions, and galleries at a
6 January 2014: Limerick Chamber remains strongly supportive of the City of Culture Project and its vision to enhance a vibrant city recognised nationally and internationally as a cultural centre. This project provides Limerick with a unique opportunity to celebrate the arts, cultural and sporting life of Limerick and provide inspiration for all who live,
Limerick and Mid-West positioned to be Ireland’s next BioPharma Hub 18 December 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed today’s announcement that, subject to planning permission, Regeneron plans to establish a major operation in Limerick with the creation of 300 jobs plus an estimated 600 temporary construction jobs for local contractors. Commenting on the announcement,
Business Community says ‘thank you’ for early Christmas present 16 December 2013: Limerick Chamber and LCBA@theChamber have today thanked City Councillors for the adoption of the proposal by the Local Authority CEO Conn Murray to slash commercial rates in the City by 15.8%; saving businesses in the City an estimated €4.59m. Speaking after
