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Lilywhite News Snippets
Corporate Partners 2022
Contents
06 Sweetspot Sourcing & Development Celebrate 10 years in Business
02 Lilywhite News Snippets 04 Golf Society Outings 2022 06 Sweetspot Celebrate 10 Years in Business 08 Chamber Committee Profile 10 Movers & Shakers 11 NEW Public Affairs Manager 13 Local Enterprise Week 2022 14 The Man Behind MERITS 16 KPMG Employment Taxes – Current State of Play 18 In the Hot Seat
11 New Public Affairs Manager Chamber welcome new team member
20 Adare Human Resource Management Profile 22 National Broadband Ireland 24 New Chamber Members 25 Membership Listing 28 Upcoming Chamber Events
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In the Hot Seat with Brian Kavanagh
CEO of the Curragh Racecourse
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
2022 promises to be a buoyant year for both business and the Chamber. For business, with restrictions now eased, we can all plan and project with more clarity. Supports available from Government are easing and for many that will be an issue. Coupled with the continued challenges many face with Brexit and the continued labour shortages we are challenged with, our members in many sectors will need the continued support from both the Chamber and also from Government agencies. Our work programme in the Chamber is further enhanced by the addition to the team of our new Public Affairs Manager, Sinead Ronan. This appointment comes at a crucial stage as we enhance our offering to our membership. The upcoming County Development Plan for Kildare needs the engagement and attention of the Chamber as the plan is critical for the future development of the county. It is a testament to our growing membership that we are able to make this appointment.
Save the date! On May the 12th, I look forward to meeting our growing membership at the Chamber’s Presidents Lunch. As always, reach out if I can be of any assistance and stay safe.
Luke Hanahoe
President, County Kildare Chamber
Aldi to recruit 600 new store staff in 2022
Aldi Ireland has continued its Irish expansion and investment drive opening its new state-of-the-art corporate office in Naas, Co. Kildare, and confirming it will recruit 600 new store staff this year.
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, officially opened the new 41,000 ft² Birch House, Millennium Park facility which will house Aldi’s National Buying and Marketing teams. The move reflects Aldi’s continued expansion over the past several years, which has seen its workforce grow to over 4,650 staff, supporting 149 Irish stores. Aldi has committed to a €320 million three-year (2022-2024) investment programme that will see it open a further 30 new stores across the country.
Clark presents annual Salary Guide for 2022.
The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed, accurate information about salary levels across Ireland with specific emphasis on the M7 corridor. We believe it will be a useful go-to tool for both employers and employees for planning purposes in 2022. Our guide gives information across specific job sectors including Human Resources, Accountancy, Sales, Marketing, Business Support, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics and IT and includes salary information for over 209 roles. Check it out at https://clark.ie/news/clark-salary-guide-2022/.
Olympic athlete and World Cup Silver Medallist on what makes a great team.
Nicci Daly, Irish hockey player and motorsport data engineer, recently joined Jigsaw Better Business to share her wealth of experience on how to develop a high performing team and maintain an effective culture. These learnings are transferable to the world of business; For example, encouraging each team member to have a voice and a clear purpose in the team, and the expectation that everyone will be held accountable to a uphold high standards.
This was the first session of ‘Never Mind the Buzzwords’, a new community network initiative led by Julie O’Sullivan (C.Psychol., Ps.S.I.), the new Head of People Development with Jigsaw Better Business. The group hosts online events where they tackle a topic that’s relevant to personal and professional development. This community will combine psychological research with practical realworld examples and strategies to improve businesses. It’s free to join and is open to anyone who wants to get food for thoughts and connect with others.
Chamber member launches Family Business Book
Family businesses are all around us. More than 75% of all business in the world are family owned. Walk down any street in any town or village in Ireland and you’ll see family businesses everywhere.
The Family Business Book was written by Chamber member Paul Keogh (Paul Keogh & Associates) for anyone working in a family business, either a family member or an employee. It gives practical advice on how families and family members can work together in business and not kill each other!
Paul Keogh has worked all his life in family businesses, the likes of Guinness, JCB and Ballymore to name just three. Paul believes that when a family puts the right structures in place, family businesses can be very successful. However, if you get it wrong, the family business can break up families. The tips in the book will help family business have the right conversations.
Former Chamber president launches new company in Athy
Former Co. Kildare Chamber President and architect, Vivian Cummins, has launched a new company with Civil and Structural Engineer, Cormac Dooley to offer a seamless delivery of design and project management consultancy services to clients in the construction sector. The Athy-based company will trade as Dooley Cummins Architects & Engineers and offers a countywide service. The firm’s focus is on residential development. This includes multiunit housing and apartment schemes to one-off high end bespoke homes. Both partners have an established track record in obtaining successful outcomes with complex planning applications. Full details may be obtained at www.dcae.ie
The firm’s focus is on residential development. This includes multiunit housing and apartment schemes to one-off high end bespoke homes. Both partners have an established track record in obtaining successful outcomes with complex planning applications. Full details may be obtained at www.dcae.ie
New restaurant to open in The K Club
This March, The K Club will open South, their latest food adventure! South is a place that doesn’t stand on ceremony. A feast of taste and colour, it’s bold, buzzy and fun and perfect for get-togethers, a Saturday night family treat, a long lazy breakfast, or beer post golf. In terms of style, nothing takes a back seat. An impressive statement bar for drinks and cocktails, relaxed open plan seating for every occasion and a fabulous outdoor terrace with gorgeous views across Palmer South. South’s menu is generous, with that undeniable K Club flair. If you like laid back and fun, you’ll love South.
Cleere Life open Naas office
Following the great success at both of their Kilkenny offices, Cleere Life have expanded their services within Leinster, and have opened a new office in Naas. Cleere Life intend to grow their business over the next number of years and believe Naas is the ideal location to facilitate this future growth. Their highly experienced staff look forward to providing the people of Kildare and surrounding areas with a friendly and jargon-free financial planning service in the areas of Pensions, Protection, Savings, Investments and Mortgages.
Malone & Co. 8 years in business
Accountants and Tax advisors Malone & Co are celebrating its 8th year in Business. The Dublin and Kildare based firm have grown from its founder managed origins in 2014 to establishing itself as one of the fastest growing and progressive multi-disciplinary firms, with a team of over 35 professionals on three continents across their international business, accounting, and taxation service offerings.
Essential Health and Safety Training and Consultancy Ltd have announced the launch of their brand-new website at www.essentialsafety.ie. Essential specialise in the provision of health and safety advisory and training services. Saving lives and the prevention of workplace accidents is their ultimate goal and to do this they work alongside all levels of an organisation to ensure a full understanding of their needs.
Character Print Solutions win award
Character Print Solutions have been selected as an award winner in the recent Public Sector Magazine Annual Awards. Based in Naas where its print management and direct mail teams are located. Character are delighted to have been awarded the Print Management Excellence Award for 2022 for the Public and Private Sector. Founded over 20 years ago by Warrick Bowden and Fiona Corcoran they have developed the business into one of Ireland’s leading Print Management Companies. “We are delighted to have been selected as a worthy winner of this award especially by our peers. Recognition of the team is fantastic, we are fortunate to partner with so many fantastic Clients who we have developed long term relationships with.”
