Galway Chamber

📢 Galway Chamber Shares Insights in Business Post ‘Looking West’ Special Report 📢 Galway Chamber provided an overview of Galway’s business landscape for the Business Post’s Looking West: Galway City & County special report! From booming sectors like MedTech, tourism, and creative industries to the challenges around infrastructure and regional balance, Galway remains an exciting place to live, work, and grow. As Deirdre Mac Loughlin, Interim CEO of Galway Chamber, highlighted, “With many industry sectors thriving, including MedTech and technology, Galway’s innovation hubs are fostering growth for companies looking to scale internationally and for multinationals seeking a base in Ireland.” Talent is another key attraction. “The availability of talent, particularly STEM graduates, is a big draw for industry,” Mac Loughlin noted, emphasizing the important role of university partnerships and a robust R&D ecosystem that have drawn global MedTech companies to Galway. But challenges remain. “The Galway Chamber has voiced concerns around regional balance and the growing disparity between where people live and work,” Mac Loughlin explained. “We are working closely with local councils to address these issues and promote sustainable development.” Representing the interests of approximately 500 companies employing 30,000 across the region, Galway Chamber is well positioned to be the leading voice of the Galway business community. “With Galway as the only city in the Western region there is an imperative for the Chamber to keep the focus on Galway in order to drive prosperity in the city, county and into the four corners of the West and beyond,” said Cait Noone FIHI, President, Galway Chamber. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/eQa-t5YM   A big thank you to Penny Gray, Elizabeth Fallon, and the Business Post team for this special feature! #GalwayChamber #LookingWest #GalwayBusiness #Innovation #BusinessPost

A massive thank you to those who attended the Sustainability Professionals Network with Galway Chamber yesterday. A great event with really engaging speakers, Tiarnan McCusker from Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council, Jim Briscoe from Avaya and Shane Tuohy from Link Galway CLG, who shared their sustainability journeys. Helena McMahon Michael Slevin Dr Aodhan Newsholme David Williamson Jessica Dennison Eve Savage Quentin Crowley Fionnuala Murphy Sharon O'Rourke Gaia A. Scalabrino, Ph.D. Helen Sheridan FRSC, FTCD Rajat Nag Dr. Subhash Chandra Tamiris da Costa Camila Perussello Catriona Power FRSA James Gaffey Jane Stout Sorcha Carthy Mary Rose Stafford Munster Technological University University College Dublin Teagasc Circular Bioeconomy Cluster Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) BiOrbic, Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre Irish Bioeconomy Foundation Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Fuzion #bioeconomy #collaboration #community #upskilling #professionaldevelopment #furthereducation #sustainability #carbonneutral #climatechange #environment #industry

📅 Thursday, October 24th: Busy Day for Galway Chamber! Yesterday was packed full with exciting opportunities to connect, learn, and support one another at two fantastic Galway Chamber events! 🌍 Galway Chamber & IKC3 - Ireland's Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action Autumn Sustainability Event Yesterday morning, our Sustainability Committee, alongside Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate, and Community Action (IKC3), hosted the Autumn Sustainability Professionals Network Ireland event at Galway Chamber. Attendees enjoyed insights from sustainability experts on carbon reduction, climate action, and the business case for sustainability, plus an interactive workshop to create actionable sustainability plans and learn from one another in open, constructive roundtable discussions . Special thanks to our speakers— David Williamson, Shane Tuohy, Tiarnan McCusker, and Jim Briscoe—and to Ciara Greaney, chair of our Sustainability Committee, for kicking off the event! 🏠 Chamber Connect at Sherry FitzGerald Galway Following on in the evening, Sherry FitzGerald hosted our Chamber Connects in their Galway Offices. . We'd like to thank Tony Kavanagh and Noreen McKenzie for delivering an insightful, practical briefing on two pressing topics: the housing market in Galway and adapting to change in financial services. We'd also like to especially thank Lorraine Scully for organising the Chamber Connects. The presentations, food, and welcoming ambience made for a productive and enjoyable evening. A big thank you to everyone who joined us—your support truly makes these events a success! We look forward to seeing your faces at our upcoming events!

Ezine week 43! Have a read of this week's Ezine at the link below. Don't forget tonight's Chamber Connects is hosted by Sherry FitzGerald; it's not too late to register! See you all there. https://lnkd.in/eFh44VAi #ChamberConnects #Networking

Local Authorities and Chamber Collaborate on Key Strategic Opportunities for Galway Representatives of Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council, Galway County Council and Galway Chamber held a high-level meeting today (Wednesday, 23 October 2024) to discuss opportunities to collaborate and engage on strategic opportunities for Galway city and county, including the delivery of largescale infrastructure projects such as the N6 Ring Road. Elected representatives, senior management and staff of the three organisations met at the Galmont Hotel to begin the process of developing a shared approach to regional development and delivering services and advancing projects across the Galway Metropolitan Area. Click the link below to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eaXv9gAa

Don't miss out! Our Chamber Connects with Sherry FitzGerald Galway Tomorrow, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sherry FitzGerald, Galway Topics: "Property Market Briefing" by Tony Kavanagh & "Adapting to Change" by Noreen McKenzie Limited spaces available—bring your business cards for Minutes at the Mic! Register:

This Week at Galway Chamber Galway Launch of the Sustainability Professionals Network Ireland with IKC3 - Ireland's Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action 📅 24th October 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Galway Chamber, Merchants Road 🌍 Focus: Sustainability, networking, and business opportunities Register: https://lnkd.in/e4GSWuJN Connect Series with Sherry FitzGerald 📅 24th October 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Sherry FitzGerald, Galway 💼 Topics: "Property Market Briefing" by Tony Kavanagh & "Adapting to Change" by Noreen McKenzie Limited spaces available—bring your business cards for Minutes at the Mic! Register: https://lnkd.in/eTyR5x4f Nominations Closing for the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2024 in partnership with The Shannon Airport Group 📅 Deadline: 25th October 2024 https://lnkd.in/enHWZVhY AIB - Atlantic Technological University - Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council - Galway Culture Company - Platform94 - PTSB - PwC Ireland - WestBIC Thank to our Media Partners: Sound to Light - Galway Advertiser

Galway Chamber Ezine: Week 42 This week our Ezine is packed full of both Chamber and members news that can be accessed at the link below! Also featured in this week's Ezine, the nominations for Galway Chamber Business Awards in partnership with The Shannon Airport Group are now open! The entry process can be found on the first page in our Ezine and the deadline is 21st October; don't miss out!

Galway Chamber Business Awards 2024 in partnership with The Shannon Airport Group Sustainability Initiative Award - Sponsored by Shannon Airport Are you leading the way in sustainability? 🌍 The Sustainability Initiative Award celebrates companies that place sustainability at the core of their business. Showcase your impact and commitment to a greener future – enter by 21st October! ✅ This category is open to members and non-members. Enter Now: https://lnkd.in/ewDssJmf Or visit www.galwaychamber.com