Galway Chamber Shortlist Announced for 2020 Virtual Business Awards
Galway businesses did not let the pandemic, home schooling or their new found love for banana bread get in the way of entering the 2020 Chamber Business Awards in association with Shannon Group plc. The number of entries this year exceeded all expectations, especially in the new category ‘Business Innovation’, leaving the judging panel with a difficult selection task. This year’s awards, based on the theme “Ag Ceiliúradh Acmhainneachta & Nuálaíochta” or “Celebrating Resilience & Innovation”, will recognise
Spotlight on Galway & Mayo Industries for UK-Ireland Collaboration
The British Embassy in Dublin and its partners Galway Chamber and NUI Galway, today (17 December), extended their ‘Joining the Dots’ initiative to Galway. First launched in 2018, ‘Joining the Dots’ is a British Embassy led initiative focused on promoting economic links and opportunities between regions of Ireland and the UK, identifying how cities, towns and regions can collaborate to help resolve shared challenges such as sustainability, increasing productivity and exploiting opportunities in areas like
Chamber calls on Government intervention for Regional Airports
Kenneth Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber, along with Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh and Eoghan Corry, on Galway Bay FM on 1st September, talking about the importance of US-Irish connection flights through Shannon Airport. These services are of huge benefit to the Western Region, in providing balanced regional development and in attracting FDI’s. Galway Chamber is calling on Government intervention and implementation of the Aviation Taskforce’s recommendations.
Galway Chamber calls on businesses input for Budget 2021
Galway Chamber would like to hear from businesses – from every sector, large and small, rural and urban – to form our priorities and policy options for our Pre-Budget Submission 2021 to government. 2020 hasn’t worked out as we would have liked. The COVID-19 crisis has delivered a sharp shock to Galway’s economy and society. All parts of our society have been impacted and virtually every sector of the economy is grappling with issues and trying to figure out what the future holds. Budget 2021 is critical
Chamber asks businesses to look out for one other
Businesses in the region should look out for each other in terms of adhering to guidelines in order to avoid a lockdown in the western region, the CEO of Galway Chamber has said. In a statement to members and to the wider business community, Kenny Deery said that such a collective caring will protect all the communities. "Last week I participated on an emergency Chambers Ireland CEO forum call, its focus was on the human and economic impact of the restrictions imposed on Counties Kildare, Laois and
Galway Chamber Welcomes City Bus Corridor Public Consultation
Galway Chamber welcome the announcement of the proposed city bus corridor on Dublin Road going to public consultation at the end of this month. Galway Chamber, through ‘Get Galway Moving’, have been pushing for progress on the delivery of this key piece of infrastructure, and at the end of this consultation period will be calling for an expedited delivery. The proposed development would see the construction of a 4km, multi-modal corridor, accommodating buses, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Galway
J.P. Gilmartin elected as the new President of Galway Chamber
J.P. Gilmartin, a Partner of Ronan Daly Jermyn law firm, was confirmed as the new President of Galway Chamber at a recent board meeting. Speaking about his new role, Mr Gilmartin said, “I start my tenure amid a pandemic and in the prelude to a tough Brexit, so these are very challenging and difficult times for businesses and our economy. In times like this we need, more than ever, to remain positive, ambitious and focused on our objectives as a Chamber. “ Mr. Gilmartin outlined some of his key
Galway Chamber welcomes the appointment of Hildegarde Naughton as a Minister of State in the new Gov
Galway Chamber has welcomed the news that Hildegarde Naughton will serve as a Junior Minister in Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s government. Kenny Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber said ‘We welcome the news and congratulate Minister Naughton. Minister Naughton’s new appointment to the Department of Transport is good news for Galway and the Region. Galway Chamber has been lobbying to ‘Get Galway Moving’ which is a campaign to highlight the need to improve transport infrastructure and make Galway a more sustainable
