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The Galway Chamber of Commerce is calling on the public to do their Christmas shopping in Galway this year and thereby generate money for the local economy and protect local jobs.

Athlone Chamber made a presentation to Athlone Town Council this week explaining its work, proposals to deal with vacant businesses, while also looking for a 5 per cent rate reduction for its members.

The Government’s job initiative may be a step in the right direction but far more clarity is needed on how its implementation will come about, according to the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

One of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs is to visit Kilkenny next month for an important networking event organised for business leaders in Kilkenny by the Kilkenny Chamber.

The arrival of an unrealistically high rates bill on the doorstep has the potential to crush a struggling business and put jobs at risk, says Galway Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Coyle, who is calling for Galway’s local authorities to relieve the severe burden placed on businesses.

Galway business will not accept any increase or ‘hike’ in commercial rates in the upcoming local authority budgets, and is instead calling for a reduction of at least 10 per cent.

Galway Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Coyle has criticised the “heavy handed approach” taken by the City Council and the Gardaí for their joint operation in removing signs in the pedestrianised area of the city earlier this week.

City in Bloom is a new Kilkenny Chamber initiative that aims to improve the look and ambience of Kilkenny city centre during the summer months through the use of flowers.

The Galway Chamber cautiously welcomed last week’s national pay agreement but voiced concerns that it will not enhance the country’s international competitiveness.

Kilkenny consumers, business people and the public at large are being encouraged to support local enterprise and become more aware of the wealth of goods and services available on their doorstep through a new Kilkenny Chamber initiative.