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Doing your Christmas shopping in Galway will support Galway businesses, create new jobs, and save some that are at risk. This is the message behind the Sp€nd Christmas in Galway campaign.

Galway is in line for a significant boost in January with the arrival of the International Rally.

Galway city is facing into its harshest budget in more than 20 years and there are fears it will include a hike in the commercial rates - coming at a time when city businesses least need them.

Understanding the current difficult climate for business, Galway Chamber this year decided to reduce its membership subscriptions by five per cent and it has been to the fore in lobbying for all matters of interest to its members.

Half a bypass is not good enough for Galway and it is time for our local politicians and councillors to take a long hard look at the future of this city, according to Paul Shelly, president of Galway Chamber.

Galway business breathed a sigh of relief this week when it emerged that the commercial rates would only increase by one per cent instead of the three expected. The minimalist move was welcomed by IBEC West and the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally, which will take place from January 16 to 18, is expected to give a €3.6 million shot in the arm to the local economy.

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Galway’s business lobby group has welcomed the news that the Galway city outer bypass will start preliminary works as planned.

Castle Print and the Galway Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to produce the Chamber Newsletter.