Over 300 business entrepreneurs from across Ireland descended on County Carlow’s Woodford Dolmen Hotel today (12th November 2015) for the third annual Bizfest – Business Connections Event. The aim of Bizfest is to provide an opportunity for owner/managers and their key staff across Ireland to make connections, while immersing themselves in the experience, entrepreneurial spirit […]
28.10.15 Information for Chamber Members The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2014 was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins on 11 March 2015. The Act establishes a web-based register of lobbying, making information available to the public on the identity of those who are communicating with Government and senior civil and public servants on […]
28.10.15 Information for Chamber Members: The Department of Finance yesterday published the Finance Bill 2015 which gives effect to the taxation measures announced on budget day earlier this month. In addition to the Budget measures the Bill also contains details of a number of further changes not yet announced. Members should note the following two […]
Innovation, determination and energy is what Carlow Business is all about! The County Carlow Chamber Business Awards winners were announced at an awards ceremony in the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art on Friday, October 16th to a well attended business audience all celebrating business excellence across County Carlow. County Carlow Chamber of […]
16.09.2015 County Carlow Chamber had previously expressed concern that significant changes in the Local Property Tax rate would lead to an increase in commercial rates. Councillors voted not to change the rate following a debate at a special council meeting on September 14th 2015. Speaking after the vote Chamber President Derek Shannon said of the […]
Government launches South East Action Plan for Jobs, part of €250million regional jobs strategy Successful implementation of Plan for Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford would see creation of 25,000 extra jobs in the region – Minister Bruton 7th September 2015 The Government today launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering […]
28th August 2015: County Carlow Chamber has today called on Irish Rail to take action and improve accessibility at Carlow Train Station. In a letter issued to Irish Rail the Chamber points out that poor accessibility is having an impact on residents, visitors and workers to the County. President of County Carlow Chamber, Derek Shannon, […]
July 27th 2015: County Carlow Chamber has today welcomed the publication of the Kelly Report on the merger between IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology. The Report, drawn up by Michael Kelly previous chairman of the Higher Education Authority, describes the merger as a being a viable and desirable proposition. Click here to read […]
July 27th 2015: County Carlow Chamber has today welcomed the publication of the Kelly Report on the merger between IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology. The Report, drawn up by Michael Kelly previous chairman of the Higher Education Authority, describes the merger as a being a viable and desirable proposition. Speaking today about the […]
On July 17th 2015, the Carlow County Council in partnership with Carlow Town Team, published a report on retailing on Tullow Street & Dublin Street. The report outlined the importance of the retail sector in Carlow as an important part of the economic base of the County. The report was carried out by the Economic Executive in the Council to determine […]
