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Wednesday, 2nd June 2010
Tullamore Must Be Number 1 Priority for IDA Now
Tullamore & District Chamber Expresses Shock at Covidien Jobs Announcement
Tullamore Must Be Number 1 Priority for IDA Now Statement from the President of Tullamore & District Chamber of...
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Tuesday, 26th January 2010
Company’s new Irish operation will serve the European Market
Taoiseach Mr. Brian Cowen TD today (Tuesday, 26th January) announced that Japanese pharmaceutical equipment company, Freund Corporation, is to establish a European base in Tullamore, Co. Offaly,...
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Tuesday, 15th December 2009
Over 70 local Tullamore shops and businesses are participating in the Chamber Quids Vouchers this Christmas
The following businesses have agreed to take the Chambers Quids with many more indicating their interest;
Acme Blinds, Adam's Chemist, Alpine Store, Argos, Axis Architecture, Balcony Books,...
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Tuesday, 1st December 2009
Local business urged to shop local this Christmas
All businesses in Tullamore are being urged to get involved with these years Christmas Lights Campaign. The lights are being organised by Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce. President...
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Friday, 27th November 2009
Europharma Concepts Ltd. wins provincial award, progressing to the national final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards-
Clara based company, Europharma Concepts Ltd., has been crowned ‘Best Business Start-up’ at the Leinster provincial final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Seven other leading businesses...
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Tuesday, 24th November 2009
Shop Smart, Shop Local, Shop Tullamore, Shop With Quids !!!
In these recessionary times, it can be tempting to think that the smartest thing we can all do to save money is to go for the most obvious savings by travelling outside of our community to shop. But...
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Tuesday, 8th September 2009
Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Calls for Yes Vote in Lisbon Referendum
"A Yes vote is a vote for jobs, growth, investment & economic security"
President of Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Tony Mc Cormack has called for a resounding yes vote in the...
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Sunday, 30th November 2008
A sparkly addition to Tullamore's, extensive range of retail stores, is the unique festive atmosphere created by the Midland town's Christmas Lights.
Come to Tullamore this Christmas and sample the wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
The Christmas Lights have always been an issue in most towns around the country, but the community of...
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Tuesday, 28th October 2008
The Business Case for Diversity In association with the European Commission Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs & Equal Opportunities took place on Tuesday, October 28th 2008 in the...
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Friday, 10th October 2008
Initial Consultation Phase for Town Development Plan 2010-2016
The period for receiving submissions to inform this part of the review process runs from Wednesday 27th of August until Friday 24th October 2008. Further submissions will be invited when the draft...
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Monday, 6th October 2008
Tullamore Chamber is currently undergoing a Strategic Review which will redefine our goals and deliver better value to our members.
We would like to involve as many people as possible in this process as our lobbying focus over the next three years will be based on the reviews outcome; we are inviting both members and non...
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Tuesday, 5th August 2008
The Tullamore Tourism Network is one of the biggest and most proactive in the Midlands
Next Meeting: Tuesday 5th August 2008 - Tullamore Court Hotel @ 4pm
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Open DiscussionYou are encouraged to submit any ideas by email to be included in the...
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Monday, 21st July 2008
Atlantic Corridor is delighted to announce an international conference to share best practice in science education promotion will be held in Tullamore on Thursday October 23rd 2008.
This conference will be of interest to all those involved not only in science based industries, science education but all stakeholders interested and involved in sustainable socio-economic...
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Wednesday, 25th June 2008
Cowen highlights 'immense' importance of architectural heritage in Offaly
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen joined his younger brother councillor Barry Cowen on their first official function together since Cllr Cowen was elected cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council last week.
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Tuesday, 20th May 2008
The Tullamore & District Chamber are producing a comprehensive listing of all tourism related information in a full colour booklet and website.
Tullamore & District Chamber have produced a 32 page full colour booklet with a comprehensive listing of all approved accommodation, restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs, attractions,...
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Wednesday, 7th May 2008
Offaly's first is Ireland's finest
On May 7th Brian Cowen will take centre stage in the Dail when he is elected Taoiseach in succession to Bertie Ahern.On May 10th the new Taoiseach will arrive back in Tullamore for a public...
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Tuesday, 29th April 2008
The Co. Council invited submissions to the Development Plan under the following headings; Settlement Strategy; Housing; Employment, Economy & Enterprise; Water Services; Energy &...
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Friday, 25th April 2008
The Chambers Annual Golf Classic, which was sponsored by 3 Mobile, was held in Tullamore Golf Club on Friday, April 25th.
The weather, which forecasts had warned was to rain, held on the day and all...
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Thursday, 17th April 2008
A vision of Tullamore in the year 2020
The Planning & Environment action group hosted the second in a series of workshops designed to encourage business people to voice their opinions and share their input into Tullamore Town Councils...
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Wednesday, 16th April 2008
Tullamore Chamber is very aware of the opportunity which Tullamore has over the coming weeks to promote ourselves to the nation at our very best. Tullamore will be featured prominently on TV and...
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Monday, 31st March 2008
Technology committee meets representatives from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Representatives from the Technology committee met with representatives from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on Monday, March 31 to discuss;
Enet
Broadband...
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Wednesday, 12th March 2008
The Chambers Educational committee has completed the Education survey. The purpose of this survey was to assess the educational needs of both businesses and the needs of the staff who work in them.
Education & Up-Skilling Survey 2008 Results & Analysis.Tullamore Chamber of Commerce through its Education Action Group seeks to provide the right environment for education and up-skilling in...
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Monday, 3rd March 2008
The Chamber met with Deputy Olwyn Enright on Monday, March 3rd to present her with our mandate. The meeting was very positive and Deputy Enright agreed to voice the concerns of the Chamber in relation...
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Monday, 11th February 2008
The National Finals for the Community Games 2009 will be held in Athlone. Although the Tullamore application was very well received, Athlone won the event on their substantial range of accomodation.
We would like to thank Cllr. Richard Egan, Cllr. Molly Buckley and members of the Offaly Community Games who put so much work into our application.
We would like to welcome the 2009 National Finals of the Community Games to the Midlanda area.
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Monday, 28th January 2008
Tullamore is to be the site of Ireland’s first health park.
The 9.3 hectare site will have a private hospital, convalescent home, nursing home, hospice, primary care centre and crèche, among other facilities.
John Flanagan Developments, which has...
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Thursday, 17th January 2008
The Chamber held its Annual General Meeting in the Bridge House Hotel on January 17th, 2008.
Main Council which consists of 20 members. These members were elected at the AGM on January 17th in the Bridge House Hotel;
Patrick Little
Axis Architecture
Brian Kenny
Kenny...
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Wednesday, 16th January 2008
Tullamore & District Chamber are strongly opposed to the 4.5% commercial rate increase announced by Tullamore Town Council. We had proposed a negative commercial rate increase for 2008...
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Monday, 3rd December 2007
The Chamber held our annual Christmas Lunch on December 3rd in the Bridge House Hotel. This event was kindly sponsored by An Post.
Monday, 3rd December 2007
The Chamber is in the process of collecting monies to pay for the Christmas lights. We need in total €25,000 to pay for the electrician, electricity and replacement bulbs/fixtures. We are aided greatly by the contribution of €7,500 which Tullamore Town Council give us howeverwe rely on the gererousity of the traders in town to fund the costs. If you have not yet paid your subscription this year, please forward it to the Chamber office on Patrick Street.
The following is the list of traders generous enough to contribute to the Christmas lights JA Lumley; Brian P Adams; Sennheiser; Adams Healthcare; Galvins For Men; CarParts; New Image; Midland...
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Monday, 1st October 2007
The Midlands Gateway Chamber was launched on Monday October 1st by Tanaiste Brian Cowen.
The Midlands Gateway Chamber was launched by Tanaiste Brian Cowen on Monday, October 1st at Capital Cars BMW. To find out more information please follow the link...
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Monday, 1st October 2007
The Vision for the Future report describes the Chambers strategic plan for the Midlands Gateway and a number of innovative yet realistic proposals to develop the Gateway into Irelands premier centre...
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The Head of Google Ad Operations will speak at Midlands Gateway Chamber Ambassadors Ball in Tullamore. The third annual Ambassadors Ball will take place on May 21 in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
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Tullamore Chamber were delighted to facilitate meetings between His Excellency, P.S. Raghavan and members of the Tullamore business community, on Wednesday, October 29th in the Tullamore...
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Irish managers eager to succeed in the Japanese or Korean market have until 30th September to sign up for ETP, the Executive Training Programme.
ETP is a 12-month programme, financed and...
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NERA – National Employment Rights Authority
NERA (National Employment Rights Authority) was launched in 2007 by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment as a new initiative, which will...
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Tullamore Chamber are shocked to hear that the Boston Scientific manufacturing plant in Tullamore is closing with the loss of 240 jobs. The company has had a very positive relationship...
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There is an added benefit with gift vouchers as the tax advantage is substantial. From January 1st 2007, under the Revenue Commissioners approved Small Benefits Exemption Scheme, companies can reward staff up to €250 as a once off payment completely tax and PRSI free. If you are interested in participating in this scheme please call Gail in the Chamber office. We need as many employers as possible to see the advantages of this project and give the Quids as Christmas bonuses to their staff this Christmas. KEEP JOBS IN TULLAMORE
Last years Chamber Quids proved to be a huge success story with over €63,000 being sold. The vouchers CANNOT be spent outside Tullamore so it's a great way to support your local business community....
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Tullamore Town Council have been been shortlisted for the prestigious Chambers Ireland Social & Community Development Award for their work in Lloyd Town Park. Now in their fifth year, the...
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The Midlands Gateway Chamber got their series of breakfast briefings off to a successful start last Friday in the Hodson Bay Hotel. A large audience was present to hear guest speakers Imelda Reynolds, partner in Beauchamp Solicitors, and the Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate, Kathleen O’Toole
The breakfast commenced with an address from Athlone native, Imelda Reynolds, on the topic of ”Directors’ Duties and Recent Developments in Corporate Enforcement”. She outlined that a company had a...
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Tullamore Chambers 2nd Annual Presidents Ball & Business Awards, which were held in the Tullamore Court Hote on Friday, October 10th, started off with a bang as corks flew for the champagne reception that greeted everyone as they walked through the doors.
The drinks, sponsored by Emmet Lynch's "Bottle Store", got the 170 strong crowd in the mood for a great night. All guests and nominees of the Presidents Ball & Business Awards...
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Tony McCormack, Chair of Tullamore Chambers Retail committee and incoming President said "Predictions for abysmal sales over the Christmas period were quite exaggerated. Although sales were...
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The Chamber has had inquiries from many companies regarding advertising on the Chambers website. The Chamber website attracts over 250 hits a day and is ideal for advertising your business. The...
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The Midlands Gateway Chamber got their series of breakfast briefings off to a successful start last Friday in the Hodson Bay Hotel. A large audience was present to hear guest speakers Imelda Reynolds, partner in Beauchamp Solicitors, and the Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate, Kathleen O’Toole
The breakfast commenced with an address from Athlone native, Imelda Reynolds, on the topic of ”Directors’ Duties and Recent Developments in Corporate Enforcement”. She outlined that a company had a...
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Tullamore Chamber has begun collecting contributions towards the erection of the Christmas lights. Unfortunately, there was a considerable shortfall in money collected last year. In 2006 Tullamore...
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Tullamore Chamber in conjunction with the Tidy Towns committee and Tullamore Town Council are seeking sponsorship from companies wishing to advertise on Tullamore’s roundabouts:
St. Mary’s Youth...
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On Wednesday evening, October 22nd, Lord and Lady Rosse of Birr Castle very kindly opened the doors of their home to a group of delegates attending last Thursdays (October 23rd) Atlantic Corridor Science conference held in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
One of the most distinguished members of the group was Leo Enright, an Irish radio broadcaster, who was chairing the International Science Conference. In 2003, Mr. Enright was appointed Chairman...
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Tullamore Chamber Quid's were launched in the Library Bar of the Bridge House Hotel on Friday, October 30th at 5pm. The voucher was launched last year in December and sold over €63,000 in...
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Tullamore has been priviledged to hold the Fleadh Cheoil for the 2nd year running. In 2007 the town experienced an unprecedented influx of people to Tullamore; here to enjoy themselves over the hot...
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Chamber QuidsThe Tullamore Chamber Quid’s were launched in early November 2008 and proved to be as big a success as the previous years. The concept behind the Quids, which can be given to staff...
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An audience of almost 70 people turned out for an early morning breakfast briefing with a difference - there wasn’t a Full Irish Breakfast in sight as the theme was of a distinctly Canadian...
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Mobile operator hosts breakfast briefing for businesses in Tullamore
Tullamore – 5 September 2008
3, Ireland’s fastest growing mobile network, told local entrepreneurs in Tullamore today that its hi-tech network and better-value pricing structure can give...
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An audience of almost 70 people turned out for an early morning breakfast briefing with a difference - there wasn’t a Full Irish Breakfast in sight as the theme was of a distinctly Canadian...
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At its recent AGM, Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce elected its Council for 2009. New faces to the Chamber Council include Vincent Cleary of Glenisk, Shane Murray of Byrne’s World of Wonder, John O’Donovan of Boston Scientific, Joe O’Brien of the Tullamore Court Hotel and Joe Stewart of Stewart Russell Accounting.
Heading up this newly elected Council is the new Chamber President Tony
McCormack of Printplus. He is anxious to get on with the work ahead and play his
part in supporting Tullamore’s business...
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Wednesday 25th March at 8pm in Hugh Lynch's, Kilbride Street
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Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce recognises the challenges facing Government in the implementation of this supplementary budget. Budget 2009 was framed against a growth rate of -1%. In...
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A tour group arrived from Innovasjon Norje – Finnmark on Thursday, October 30th to sample some of the advantages locals have to living in Tullamore, including Tullamores winning trademark whiskey.
The focus of their visit was to study regional planning in Ireland in the context of the national enterprise board. They met with a Chamber representative and the topic of discussion was how a town on...
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Tullamore Chamber wishes to congratulate Tullamore Town Council on their historic decision last week to freeze commercial rates for 2009. This decision sends a positive message that the Town Council...
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The Tullamore Chamber AGM was held on Monday, January 26th 2009 in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
It was well attended with many more members in attendance than in recent years. A new Council was elected with plans to carry on the work of the previous Council by putting in place the new...
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