Galway Chamber

We are delighted to announce that Minister Hildegarde Naughton T.D will be joining us for our upcoming International Women's Day 2025 Event in Partnership with KPMG Ireland, Galway, 7th of March, @12:30PM at PorterShed. Grab your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eTPuYgQR #accelerateaction #iwd25 #galwaychamber

Join us for a practical workshop with Louise Lally People Training and Coaching Consultant on how Belief-Based Leadership can boost engagement and retention in 2025. 📅 Wednesday, 12th March 2025 📍 Galway Chamber, Commerce House ⏳ 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM 💡 Get a head start! Check out Louise’s latest podcast episode, "How Do Retailers Hire the Best Candidates?", for a preview of the insights she’ll share: https://lnkd.in/eNa3b5wT 🔎 What to Expect: ✅ Key retention trends for 2025 ✅ 5 proven strategies with real-world case studies ✅ Practical steps to improve retention & engagement 💼 Who Should Attend? ✔️ HR professionals & talent managers ✔️ CEOs & business leaders ✔️ Department managers & team leads 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/evTw7tDS #Galwaychamber #hr #retention #leadership

Smooth Scaling - New Episode 🎙️ ‘The Farmer Who Built an Empire: How JFC Scaled the Globe.’ - In this of episode of Smooth Scaling, Marie sits down with John F Concannon, Founder & CEO of JFC Group. From humble farm beginnings in Co. Galway, JFC Group has grown to become a global leader in innovative solutions for the construction, agri-equine, material handling, and marine industries. Today JFC group operates across multiple continents with 14 international locations, employing over 650 people and delivering forward-thinking solutions worldwide. In this episode John reflects on 37 years, sharing invaluable insights on the highs and lows of the international scaling journey, with plenty of fun along the way! This episode is now live wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple: https://lnkd.in/ebTyYypJ - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eMyGMz-Z Huge thanks to John for his great generosity of time and knowledge. John is a highly valued supporter to our SCALE by Platform94 community. #SmoothScaling #JFCGroup #Entrepreneurship #Scaling #Leadership #Innovation #SCALEbyPlatform94 #Scalinglobaltogetherfromthewest Miriam Concannon | Mark Burke | Enterprise Ireland | Galway Chamber | WestBIC | Marie Donnellan | Niamh Daniels | Emily Lohan | Noreen Conway LIB QFA PGC | Thomas Fisher | Brian Muldoon | Mary Murphy | Dave Hickey | Brian Keville | Caroline Cawley itag - Technology | Deirdre Mac Loughlin | John Brennan | J.P. Gilmartin | Kenneth Deery | Meghann L. Drury-Grogan, PhD, MA, HDip BS

Join Us for Galway Chamber's International Women's Day 2025 – In Partnership with KPMG Ireland, Galway Galway Chamber, in partnership with KPMG, is delighted to host a special International Women's Day event on Friday, 7th March 2025, at PorterShed a Dó, Market Street, Galway. This year's theme, "Accelerate Action," will be explored in an engaging panel discussion, moderated by Dorothy Gallagher (Director, Indirect Tax, KPMG Galway) featuring leading voices from Galway's business and academic community, Prof. Laoise McNamara (Head of School of Engineering, University of Galway), Marion O'Brien (Business, Life & NLP Coach), and Jess Murphy (Owner, Kai Restaurant). PorterShed offers 'Seomra Bábóg', where parents and their children can enjoy privacy with a live event screen. Enjoy an afternoon of meaningful conversation, networking, and refreshments, as we come together to celebrate the achievements of women in business and drive action for the future. 📅 Date: Friday, 7th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Venue: PorterShed a Dó, Market Street, Galway 💶 Ticket Price: €30 + VAT (Spaces are limited) 🖊️Registration closes on the 28th February. Secure your place today here: https://lked.in/QaBjMu #IWD2025 #GCIWD25

🚗 Exciting News for Galway Chamber Members & Guests! 🚗 Galway Chamber is delighted to announce a new partnership with SkyPark - RoofTop CarPark, Galway’s latest and most innovative parking solution. This collaboration will provide exclusive parking deals for our members and guests using our conference rooms, ensuring a seamless and sustainable parking experience. SkyPark’s ticketless technology offers a hassle-free, environmentally friendly parking option in the heart of the city. This partnership reflects our commitment to convenience, sustainability, and supporting local businesses. Read more about this collaboration and how it benefits our members here: https://lked.in/2zg6r Daragh Jordan - Erik Jentetics #GalwayChamber #SkyPark #BusinessCommunity #Sustainability #Collaboration #ParkingSolutions

An exciting opportunity to join Platform94. 🟣- Application Deadline: Friday 28th February 2025 🟣- Job Specification - See https://lnkd.in/es3rC2PC 🟣- How to Apply - Apply via Linkedin link above or email your CV and Cover Letter directly to marie.donnellan@platform94.com

How Belief Based Leadership can increase your Staff Engagement and Retention - With Louise Lally People Training and Coaching Consultant Struggling with employee retention in today’s evolving workplace? Galway Chamber is hosting a practical workshop designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with actionable strategies to build a loyal, motivated, and high-performing workforce. What to Expect: ✅ Insights into 2025 retention trends – from hybrid work to shifting employee expectations ✅ Mastering 5 winning retention strategies through real-world case studies ✅ Interactive discussions to tailor approaches to your organisation ✅ Practical action plans to measure and improve retention success 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 📍 Location: Galway Chamber, Merchants Road, Galway ⏳ Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM 💼 Who Should Attend? ✔️ HR professionals & talent managers ✔️ CEOs & business leaders ✔️ Department managers & team leads 🔗 Secure your place today: https://lked.in/qJHTc

We were honoured to welcome H.E. Jenny Piaget, Swiss Ambassador to Ireland, to Galway Chamber today. Ambassador Piaget and Andreas Lüssi (Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Ireland) met with Galway Chamber President Cait Noone FIHI, COO Elaine Murphy and E&C Manager Hicham A. to discuss the economic and cultural ties between Ireland and Switzerland, as well as opportunities for future collaboration. Switzerland and Galway share a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and building strong business relationships. This visit provided a valuable platform to exchange insights and strengthen connections. A sincere thank you to Ambassador Piaget for taking the time to engage with us and explore the vibrant business landscape in Galway. We look forward to continued collaboration in the future! #GalwayChamber #SwitzerlandIreland #BusinessConnections #Innovation #Collaboration

Galway Chamber Ezine: week 6 Stay informed with the latest Chamber updates, including key events and a special feature from our Sustainability Committee. Additionally, our Member News section showcases a diverse range of submissions, from exclusive offers, to upcoming events and industry awards. Gain valuable insights and opportunities—read it now! 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/esQFBW4U #ChamberNews #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #IndustryUpdates

Galway Chamber Ezine: Week 4 A chairde, have a read of this week's Ezine at the link below! Link: https://lnkd.in/e4tXrnmd