An International Business Symposium
Posted on January 6th, 2012Come learn about opportunities for your company in Phoenix and the United States at this unique symposium designed for executives of international companies in the Cleantech industries on May 16-18, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
For full particulars please click here: Clean Tech Symposium Flyer _May 2012_
Worklink – A new website for HR and business professionals
Posted on December 20th, 2011Worklink is pleased to announce the launch of their website at www.worklink.ie. As you know, Worklink provides a great opportunity for HR and business professionals to get involved in job creation activity and become part of an innovative network. Please also see related facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Worklink/100116873439687?sk=wall) and
LinkedIn pages (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4056234&trk=hb_side_g)
Cahill Taxation Present Ennis Chamber Budget 2012 Briefing
Posted on December 7th, 2011Cahill Taxation presented a Breifing on Budget 2012 to over 120 business people in the Temple Gate Hotel on Wednesday the 7th of December.
To download Cahill Taxations Presentation on Budget 2012, click here: budget2012presentation
To view Cahill Taxations Newsletter on Budget 2012, click here: http://www.cahilltaxation.ie/images/PDFS/budget2012.pdf
Key Points for Businesses of Budget from Chambers Ireland
Posted on December 7th, 2011GDP: Budget based on expected 1.3% growth forecast in 2012
Income tax: No increase (but see property relief surcharge at end)
VAT: Raised by 2% to 23%
Universal Social Charge: Exemption raised from €4,000 to €10,000 – this is positive and incentive to work for 330,000 people typically in lower paid/part time jobs
Stamp Duty on Commercial Property: Commercial property rate lowered from 6% to 2%. Also announcement that Upward only rent review legislation can’t be delivered upon. This could…
News Release – Budget 2012 Breakfast Briefing
Posted on December 2nd, 2011Contact: Margaret Neylon
Ennis Chamber
065 684 2988
Contact: Diane Tyler
Cahill Taxation
065 684 0630
24th November 2011
Cahill Taxation and Ennis Chamber to host Budget 2012 Breakfast Briefing
Cahill Taxation and Ennis Chamber will host a breakfast briefing on Budget 2012 on Wednesday 7th December, 2011. The briefing will take place in the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from 7.45am to 9.30am.
The briefing will analyse how the previous day’s Budget will…
Chambers Ireland welcomes Horizon 2020 programme from EU Commission
Posted on December 1st, 2011Chambers Ireland in a Press Release issued on 30th November 2011 said that the latest round of research funding from the EU Commission offers many opportunities for Irish businesses to develop new products and services in collaboration with other partners around Europe.
Speaking on 30th November 2011, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “the latest EU Funding programme dealing with research, innovation and science will distribute €80 billion between 2014 – 2020. While Irish organisations were somewhat…
Publication of Small Business Advisory Group Report Welcomed by CCI
Posted on November 24th, 2011Chambers Ireland in a Press Release issued on 23rd November 2011 welcomed publication of the Report of the Small Business Advisory Group and called on Government to focus on implementation.
Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland nominee to the group Conor Healy said “when the Taoiseach and Minister Perry commissioned this report they asked for it to be completed quickly. All participants worked together to achieve this goal in a tight timeframe.”
“There are key recommendations in this report which could…
CHAMBERS IRELAND BULLETIN FOR BUSINESSES VOLUME 9
Posted on November 24th, 2011
To view the Chambers Ireland Bulletin Volume 9 Click here: CCI Bulletin Vol. 9
Guide for Businesses on the Smart Economy Launched
Posted on November 11th, 2011Chambers Ireland in a Press Release issued on 11th November 2011 launched an information booklet designed to help Irish business innovate through a greater understanding of the ‘Smart Economy’ in order to continue to thrive and survive in the current challenging economic climate. Understanding the Smart Economy sets out what the Smart Economy means for Ireland, and crucially how businesses can embrace it.
Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “The Smart Economy is a knowledge-driven, inclusive and sustainable…
Government Must Look Beyond Capital Investment Cuts for Required Savings
Posted on November 11th, 2011Continued Water Infrastructure Investment Commitment Welcomed
Chambers Ireland in a Press Release issued on 10th November 2011 stated that while the Government’s priority in Budget 2012 must be to return the public finances to a sound position, capital investment must be prioritised as a means of unblocking bottlenecks and enhancing productivity.
Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland’s Deputy Chief Executive Seán Murphy said, “Given the tight constraints that the Government is operating under, it is no surprise that cuts in spending are…
