CHAMBERS NEWS
APPOINTMENT NOTICE:
MULLINGAR Steve Cummins joined Mullingar Chamber of Commerce as Office Manager in May 2016. Cummins will have an active role in recruiting new members into Chamber life, which in turn will help them to develop and grow their business. Cummins graduated from the Dublin Institute of Technology with a degree in Business Management in 2005 and then went on to work in various roles across corporate and retail banking within AIB. He has extensive experience in management and he is very passionate about industry and the economic development of his hometown of Mullingar.
CHAMBER COMMENT
JOB SHADOW DAY The ninth annual IASE National Supported Employment Week took place from April 24th to 30th. Job Shadow Day was the highlight of the week and saw hundreds of people with disabilities take the opportunity to shadow a workplace mentor on a normal working day. Chambers Ireland was delighted to support this initiative by encouraging and supporting inclusive workplaces across our business network. Chambers across the network got involved, aiming to raise awareness about the positive contribution people with disabilities can and do bring to workplaces throughout the country. On April 27th, Chambers Ireland welcomed Susan Duffy to spend the day in its office shadowing Chambers Ireland staff members. Susan was a great addition to the team and gained an insight into a variety of projects and tasks with various members of staff. “The experience with Chambers Ireland allowed me great insight into a lot of areas which I found very interesting and hope to develop on,” said Susan. “I learned so much in one day and especially enjoyed sitting with each member of Chambers Ireland seeing the very interesting and diverse areas that are involved both internationally and at home. It has really encouraged me to continue on my journey of getting back into the workforce full time. It was a very enjoyable, informative and worthwhile experience.” For further information on IASE National Supported Employment Week and Job Shadow Day please see www.iase.ie
GETTING A PHELAN FOR 2050
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reland’s workers of today are looking for convenience and ease of living. That was the message delivered by Louise Phelan, VP of global operations EMEA, PayPal, at the latest Dublin Chamber of Commerce Dublin 2050 breakfast event, which took place in Dublin on June 16th. The Chamber’s Dublin 2050 series, sponsored by Fujitsu Ireland, is examining how Dublin will look in 34 years’ time. Phelan said Ireland Inc needs to “get over” the idea of having to buy your own house and concentrate on making available accommodation that is convenient for people to get to and from work.
“While this is not the result that we believe is in the long term interests of the Irish economy, the UK will continue to be a key partner for Ireland into the future.” Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland, responding to the outcome of British referendum on leaving the European Union.
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce Outgoing CEO, Gina Quin with Louise Phelan, VP of Global Operations for EMEA, PayPal
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