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 11,000 employees across 318 businesses in the South East want:
- a stronger, cohesive regional voice for the five counties of the South East
- expanded and improved direct international air services from Waterford Regional Airport
- investment in high-speed broadband
- a University of the South East
- road improvement on strategic routes in the Region
INVESTMENT in infrastructure is a leading priority for Waterford business owners and their employees if industry, tourism and commerce in the region is to compete on a level playing pitch, an extensive new survey has found.
The ‘Access : South East’ survey conducted by South East Chambers involved 318 business owners employing an estimated 11,000 people in the South East, and reveals infrastructure is a critical priority for respondents.
 Read the Access : South East Report
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 This document forms part of a suite of Destination Development Urban Hubs Plans (Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford) for the South East and should also be read in conjunction with the Fáilte Ireland Destination South East, Strategic Plan and Work Programme 2011-2013.
Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, is undergoing a transformation which will firmly establish it as a destination on the tourism map. The new attractors driving tourism in the city include the recent opening of the House of Waterford Crystal and the €10 million plus Viking Triangle due for completion in 2012. The exciting new developments, including the return of the Tall Ships this year, coupled with an energised collaboration between major public and private sector stakeholders, under the umbrella ‘Destination Waterford’, are set to drive the city’s tourism resurgence.
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Chambers Ireland and ESB have launched More Bright Ideas: A Smarter Business Guide to Energy Efficiency. The Guide builds on the 2009 edition by providing further examples of how businesses can reduce costs and become more environmentally aware through increased energy efficiency.
Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “By reducing energy consumption and becoming more energy efficient businesses can save money. The incorporation of simple practices can help companies increase productivity while at the same time lowering costs.”
Susan Kinane, Business Markets Manager, ESB Electric Ireland continued, “ESB now provides very competitive energy prices to business customers. We’re delighted that business customers are returning to us, not just for our competitive prices, but also because we provide the very highest standards of customer service.”
The Guide provides useful information for companies to better understand their energy usage, identify further areas for savings and explains the various tariffs and bills. It offers practical advice for all types of business on how they can introduce and benefit from reduced energy consumption through a number of simple methods such as:
1. Appointing an Energy Champion;
2. Understanding your Bill;
3. Monitoring Usage;
4. Reviewing Operations;
5. Implementing Improvements; and
6. Monitoring Progress.
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Chambers Ireland launched a new information booklet detailing European Union (EU) funding programmes aimed at SMEs to support research and innovation that can be availed of by Irish businesses. The Guide was officially launched by the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn.
Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “Membership of the EU has been a significant factor in Ireland’s economic and business development. Initiatives such as the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) present promising opportunities for Irish researchers and enterprises to apply for research funding to the value of €600million up to 2013. The participation of Irish enterprises in collaborative research projects will benefit Irish industry in innovative and commercial opportunities.”
“Companies have secured €55.5million of this fund since FP7 was launched in 2007, with SMEs accounting for over 69% of the funding. This Guide will help other SMEs identify funding opportunities and ultimately contribute to the development of Ireland’s Smart Economy,” Talbot concluded.
Funding initiatives detailed in the Guide include:
- The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7);
- The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme;
- EUREKA’s Eurostars Programme; and
- European Cooperation in Science and Technology.
The publication is funded as part of the Communicating Europe Initiative, which is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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In February 2009, the Retail Committee of Waterford Chamber employed the RIKON Group, School of Business, at Waterford Institute of Technology to carry out a retail study to evaluate and analyse the overall concept of consumers‟ shopping experience in Waterford City. The project was funded by an Enterprise Ireland Network innovation voucher to the value of €50,000. In May 2010 the study was completed. A copy of the full report is available on the link below.
Waterford Retail Network Research Report (3 MB) |
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Waterford Chamber has produced a new electronic version of the of the 2010 membership directory. This directory is updated on a regular basis to accommodate new members joining, change of contact details etc. The directory is sent by email every week to all members to encourage business between members. To obtain a copy of this directory in PDF format you must be a Chamber member. Email
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to request a copy, stating your company name.
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Chambers Ireland and The International Trade Skillnet launched their Smarter Business Guide to Certificates of Origin on Friday, 12th February 2010. Chambers believes that export-led growth is essential to secure long-term prosperity for Ireland’s economy. Below is a link to download a copy of this Smarter Business Guide.
Certificates of Origin Smarter Business Guide |
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Chambers Ireland and ESB Customer Supply recently launched Bright Ideas: A Smarter Business Guide to Energy Efficiency. The Guide aims to help SMEs improve performance, contribute to their bottom line and become more environmentally aware through energy efficiency. Click the link below to download the Guide.
Bright Ideas Smarter Business Guide |
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