Limerick Chamber has called on Government to implement a range of measures to support job creation and retention in the retail sector. The call comes following a Chambers Ireland presentation to the Interdepartmental Group on Retail in the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Maria Kelly, CEO Limerick Chamber, said “With retailers forming
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Limerick Chamber has today (1st July 2013) welcomed the launch of a €375,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for the Aviation Sector. The fund, which is part of the Action Plan for Jobs, supports the aviation business expansion opportunities as identified in the Shannon Aviation Business Development Task Force Final Report. Speaking at the launch, Chamber
Investment by Science Foundation Ireland in the SSPC at UL will strengthen cross company partnership and research collaboration Limerick Chamber has today (1st July 2013) welcomed the announcement of €40million funding to support world-class research at the Synthesis & Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC) based at University of Limerick – a unique collaboration between
Limerick Chamber has launched the 2013 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards today, in association with award sponsors LIT and launch sponsors Lyons of Limerick, to honour excellence and innovation in business. The Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards aim to celebrate the achievements of companies in the region and to recognise their vital contribution to
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has today (25/06/13) published a survey showing that despite a fall in growth in world trade in 2012 the market for trade finance shows signs of steady increase. The global survey entitled Rethinking Trade and Finance – An ICC Private Sector Development Perspective involved representatives of 260
Limerick Chamber has today (20/06/13) called for the timely introduction of ‘A National Entrepreneurship Policy Statement for Ireland’. The call comes in a submission made to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Maria Kelly, Limerick Chambers Chief Executive said, “With only modest falls in the unemployment rate and worrying trends in youth and
Limerick Chamber has today (17/06/13) called on the Government to ensure local firms are not excluded from public tendering processes. The call comes in a submission made to the review of Local Government Sectoral Strategy to Promote Employment and Support Local Enterprise by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Speaking
Speaking at the launch of Limerick 2030 today, Maria Kelly, CEO Limerick Chamber, said, “The masterplan for Limerick sets out ambitious and innovative development plan that will change the look and economy of Limerick. Once funding is secured, which is critical, we are confident that the plans will stimulate significant economic activity and investment in
Limerick Chamber welcomed the announcement that Limerick has been selected as one of two pilot locations as part of a national effort by Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) to revive Ireland’s towns and cities. Retail Excellence Ireland and its national partners Chambers Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, NAMA, An Garda Siochana, the County & City Managers
Chambers Ireland have today (06/06/13) said that CSO figures showing that the standardised rate of unemployment remains steady at 13.7% are a further indication of stabilisation in the economy. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said “The fact that the standardised rate of unemployment began to slowly fall towards the end
