Chambers Ireland has today (11 November 2020) published its ‘Places Matter’ – Chamber Guide to Best Practice in Collaboration and Local Economic Development. Supported by An Post, the ‘Places Matter’ Guide contains best practice examples of collaboration from across the Chamber Network, Local Authorities and their agencies, and showcases the diverse initiatives to support
Chambers Ireland today (6 November 2020) has published its submission to the European Commissioner for Trade as part of a public consultation for a revised trade strategy. The submission calls on the European Commission to ensure that the revised strategy emphasises the importance of open, rules-based trade. In future negotiations, trade agreements must prioritise SME-friendly access, support
19 October 2020 Following Government decision to introduce new restrictions, Chambers Ireland Calls on Government to Use Time Wisely – Sawtooth approach to COVID-19 restrictions not sustainable Following an online meeting of Chambers Ireland and CEOs from across the network earlier today (19 October 2020), Chamber leaders call on Government to ensure rapid delivery of
Chambers Ireland today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020. In its 17th year, the Awards features a total of 86 projects from Local Authorities shortlisted over 16 categories. The Excellence in Local Government Awards are held annually in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Congratulating the
The theme of the Chambers Ireland Budget submission is “Place” and through it we called on Government to support businesses to trade through the pandemic, by supporting liquidity, local economies and the long-term investment needs of the whole economy. Budget 2021 is the largest Budget in the history of the state and makes significant progress
This morning (5 October 2020) Chambers Ireland expresses concern at new advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team that the entire country should move to Level 5. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “This latest announcement will come as a shock to businesses and local economies throughout the country, who
Following the publication of the Exchequer Returns for September, Chambers Ireland today (2 October) calls on Government to maintain supports for the badly impacted areas of our economy. Ensuring that we maintain supports will be essential if parts of the economy are to survive the pandemic. Budget 2021 must also minimise longer-term detrimental economic impact
Chambers Ireland, today (1 October), welcomes the publication by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Affairs of the voluntary “Code of Conduct Between Landlords and Tenants for Commercial Rents”. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “As our members know from direct experience, and as our Business Community surveys have
AIB was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award at Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2020, held this afternoon as a Virtual Ceremony that participants were able to watch online. By demonstrating CSR practices of the highest standard, while at the same time committing to implementing more sustainable business practices, AIB received
Chambers Ireland and our nationwide network of chambers has today (24 September 2020) published results from a survey of the Irish business community. This survey seeks to quantify and highlight the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in towns, cities, and regions across the country. The survey, which is the fifth in a series, captured over
Chambers Ireland today (22 September 2020) launches new data on engagement with training and life-long learning between the months of March and June. The survey polled businesses and employees to find out whether businesses were upskilling in response to COVID-19, and if so, how and what they were training in. The data found that: 1021
Speaking earlier today (15 September 2020) Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “Chambers Ireland welcomes today’s announcement by government of a medium-term roadmap – something which our network has been seeking for a considerable period of time. Covid-19 means that businesses are operating under uncertainty and against considerable economic headwinds. This morning’s report “COVID-19