Over 80 delegates attended the Limerick Chamber’s inaugural annual conference “Winning Business at Home and Abroad” on 19 September 2013 at the Radisson Hotel, Limerick. Sponsored by Bank of Ireland, the aim of the morning conference and expo was to provide delegates with practical guidance, tools and insights on how to win more business
Limerick Chamber has today (23/09) said that Action Plan for Jobs 2014 (APJ) must focus on ensuring the viability of firms and providing the necessary framework and environment to promote and support business growth and expansion. Speaking about their submission on the APJ to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Limerick Chamber Economist,
Limerick Chamber has called on the Government to maintain a stable job environment by not increasing any employment costs in the budget. Speaking this morning, Órlaith Borthwick, Limerick Chamber Economist, said “One of Budget 2014’s core priorities must be maintaining and increasing employment. We cannot afford to do anything to damage the recent positive
Limerick Chamber is pleased to announce Action Point Technology Group as the Main Sponsor of the 2013 Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner. The President’s Dinner, taking place on Friday 15 November in the Limerick Strand Hotel, is the region’s foremost business event with an attendance of 400 leading business people from throughout the region. This year
Limerick Chamber has called on government to use Budget 2014 to support SME’s ability to compete, grow and generate employment. In advance of Budget 2014, Limerick Chamber has launched its pre-budget submission. The submission, prepared by Limerick Chamber Economist Dr Órlaith Borthwick, follows extensive consultation with Chamber members and policy panels. The submission
Limerick Chamber’s inaugural annual conference ‘Winning Business at Home and Abroad’ will take place on 19 September 2013 at the Radisson Hotel, Limerick. Sponsored by Bank of Ireland, this half day conference and expo event will feature a comprehensive line-up of expert speakers who will share their experiences and provide valuable advice on how to win more business.
Limerick Chamber welcomes the announcement that Marks & Spencer are looking at locating a flagship store in Limerick, a move that would contribute to an enhanced retail provision in the region and reinforce Limerick as the largest retail centre in the Mid-west. Limerick Chamber CEO Maria Kelly said, “It is important to highlight that
Limerick Chamber has called on Government to implement improved measures to support the struggling retail sector in Budget 2014. The call comes following the latest CSO figures which show a 1.6% decrease in the volume of retail sales in June 2013 when compared with May 2013. Speaking this morning, Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber Chief
Limerick Chamber has said that Ireland’s aviation policy must focus on maintaining competition and increasing connectivity to support economic growth and job creation. The call was made in a submission by Limerick Chamber to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s consultation on ‘An Integrated Irish Aviation Policy’. Speaking this morning Órlaith Borthwick,
Chambers Ireland has launched a new guide to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for SMEs, The Sustainability Factor. Limerick Chamber is encouraging businesses in the mid-west to download the new Guide. Despite current economic constraints, CSR continues to grow in Ireland. Implementing responsible business practices and becoming more sustainable has a positive impact on
