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In every era in history, there is watershed in which what was acceptable before is no longer the norm, that what was expected is no longer expected, that what was tolerated was no longer allowed to be the dominant way of thinking.

Lack of information and disinformation is clouding the case for the Western Rail Corridor which must proceed to cope with huge demand for rail travel in the region, according to Claremorris Chamber of Commerce.

Members of the local business community and tourism providers were invited to a joint networking event organised by Mullingar Chamber of Commerce and Co Westmeath Tourism Ltd recently. The tourism themed event was held at the new indoor leisure facility Rock ‘n’ Bowl, Lynn Road Mullingar.

Taking advantage of the spin-off from the London Olympic Games of 2012 and next year’s Volvo Ocean Race should be uppermost in the minds of Galway businesses, according to the newly-elected president of Galway Chamber.

The Joe Dolan memorial weekend planned for Mullingar will give local businesses an opportunity to present the town of Mullingar in its best light, according to the local chamber of commerce.

Mullingar Chamber is calling on the Government to reduce VAT rates in order to help stem the flow of traffic across the border in the run up to Christmas.

The Kilkenny Chamber Shopping Voucher Scheme was officially launched by Minister of State for Trade & Commerce John McGuinness in the sumptuous Billiard Room, Kilkenny Castle, Thursday December 4, 2008.

“The more members, the stronger our voice” is the message from newly appointed president of Athlone Chamber, Aengus O’Rourke, who is calling on local businesses to get involved in the local chamber of commerce.

Chambers of Commerce in Mayo were urging consumers to shop local in the run up to Christmas. But now, more than ever, that message has a greater urgency. The message is clear: To protect jobs in Mayo shoppers must continue to spend their money in Mayo. In the Erris region alone a minimum of 371 people are employed in the retail sector. That’s according to the findings of a survey conducted by Erris Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Derek Reilly has reiterated the shop local message and pointed out its aptness at any time of the year. Those jobs could be in jeopardy if local people choose to shop elsewhere, Mr Reilly has warned.

Officials from Castlebar Town Council presented preliminary proposals for the redevelopment and upgrading of Castlebar town centre to local business representatives this week.