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News Autumn/Winter 2011

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NEWS BLOGS

In Business Q2 2011  http://pagesonline.ie/issue/2011/InBusiness_Summer_2011/

Good News from County Carlow Chamber of Commerce member – Deycom Computer Services
June 2011

In these challenging times its great to see that a local Carlow based business is bucking the trend.  Deycom Computer Services provide IT support and services to businesses throughout the South East of Ireland and in April 2010 Paula Corden was appointed to the role of Managing Director....

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Croke Park Agreement Needs to Achieve More
June 2011

Chambers Ireland has today (15/06/11) said that while the savings achieved to-date under the Croke Park Agreement are to be welcomed, much more needs to be done to reduce the public sector pay bill.

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Public Meeting - Employers for Affordable Rates
June 2011

Is your business suffering from the burden of rates? Are you forced to make decisions to cut staff to pay rates?
Employers want Fair Play. Lower rates will save businesses and jobs. Public meeting is being held.......

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Potential for Water Restrictions Reinforces Need to Introduce Water Charges
June 2011

Carlow Chamber has today (03/06/11) said indications that restrictions to water supply may be unavoidable if the dry weather continues and demand increases, reinforces the urgent need to introduce water charges to fund ongoing infrastructure investments and encourage all consumers to conserve water.

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Publication of ERO/REA Review Welcomed
May 2011

Carlow Chamber has today (25/05/11) welcomed the publication of the Report of the Independent Review of Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) and Registered Employment Agreement (REA) Wage Setting Mechanisms, in particular the recommendation of a radical overhaul to make system fairer and more responsive to changing economic circumstances.

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Chamber Businesses urged to get 'Positively Motivated' in 2011
Jan 2011

Carlow Chamber is urging local business owners to get themselves 'Positively Motivated' to take on the challanges of 2011. The Chamber is hosting an early morning seminar on Wednesday next, Feb 2nd at 7.45 in the Dolmen Hotel Carlow.

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Carlow Chamber workshop explained to retailers how to maximise their business during Christmas
Nov 2010

How to get the most out of your Christmas trade was the principal topic at a packed County Carlow Chamber workshop recently.  The speaker was Alistair Lorimer who is a retail advisor….

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Chamber seeking 5% reduction in local rates
Nov 2010

A delegation from County Carlow Chamber of Commerce has made a strong case to the County Manager and his officials that the rates for 2011 need to be reduced by at minimum 5%.  This is based heavily on the extremely difficult trading conditions……

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