A recent survey by conducted by Amber Women’s Refuge, the local domestic abuse refuge for Carlow and Kilkenny, found that a third of workers in Carlow and Kilkenny have experienced domestic abuse in their personal lives. Of the respondents who answered that they have or are experiencing domestic abuse, over 66% of them said the […]
From 8th March 2022, as part of the implementation of EU Payments Service Directive SCA (Strong Customer Authentication), certain e-commerce card transactions must be processed in line with the SCA standards. Failure by the merchant (i.e. your Business/Member) to do so correctly may result in disruption for some e-commerce card transactions. The transactions in scope […]
Since March 2021, UNICEF has delivered more than one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 140 countries. In association with the Chamber of Commerce in Carlow, Laois and Kilkenny, UNICEF will be joining us for a digital round table event to discuss Vaccine Fairness for the developing world, The webinar will provide details on […]
The board of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce met with representatives from Waterways Ireland earlier this week to discuss the infrastructure around the county and plans for the future. The meeting which was held digitally, focused on discussing the current infrastructure and plans for the future in relation to both maintenance and the protection […]
The County Carlow Chamber of Commerce were pleased to present Delta Centre with €1551.71 which was raised by members through a series of events hosted towards the end of last year. Over the past number of years, the Chamber has hosted “Chamber Members for Charity”, a series of events in support of its nominated charity […]
Carlow County Council has this week announced details of its Community Festival and Events funding for 2022, supporting community organisations in the County to create experiences for visitors and locals. Carlow County Council Festival & Event Fund aims to assist with the creation of community-based tourism events for County Carlow. The Fund is a combination […]
Time for inclusive change: Failure to adequately support people with disabilities in the workplace must end, says Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland are calling on Government to rapidly remove barriers to the workplace and create wider business […]
Companies encouraged to take a deep dive for export opportunities in 2022. Businesses in Carlow who have ambition to grow through export sales are encouraged to take part in a new programme which will support them to meet new potential customers in Liverpool. The “Export to Liverpool” programme, which was officially launched today, was […]
Following a meeting this morning of the Chambers of Commerce Chief Executives from around the country, Chambers Ireland, the voice of Business throughout Ireland, has released a statement on the Government’s “additional measures to reduce levels of social contact and interrupt the spread of Covid-19”. Our network expressed their concerns that the current increase in […]
