A company whose operations are spread over a 14-acre site in Shannon attributes much of its operational success to the introduction of Kaizen, a methodology focused on continuous improvement, in 1996.

In 1980, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability, brought a delegation of Chinese officials to the Shannon Free Zone on a three-week training course.

Two Lean initiatives promoted by Shannon Chamber are in the running for top national accolades next week, having been shortlisted for Chambers Ireland Awards.

Business owner/managers, their workforces and other stakeholders in the Shannon area are being given the opportunity this week by Shannon Chamber to have their say about the future direction of tourism policy in County Clare.

Obair Newmarket on Fergus and Shannon Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Rural Development Directorate of Clare County Council, will host an opportunity for Shannon-based companies to meet with young people from Newmarket on Fergus and surrounding areas at the Obair offices in Newmarket on Fergus on Wednesday, 23rd January from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Shannon has been at the heart of international aviation for over seventy years and is now home to the largest aerospace and aviation cluster in Ireland but its future could include the development of a centre of excellence for aircraft reconfiguration, capitalising on its reputation for quality and speed in maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) sector.

Irish professional golfer and former Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley flies into Shannon this week to give the keynote address at a Shannon Chamber of Commerce Lunch.

Shannon Chamber has confirmed the appointment of Mary Considine, deputy CEO, Shannon Group plc, as its new president.

Shannon Chamber is kick-starting the year with a departure from its norm by hosting a business lunch on a Saturday, January 20th.