Following last Monday nights public meeting regarding the downgrading of South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel Chamber has come together with the Association of Clonmel Traders to hold an open meeting for all business owners in Clonmel to discuss how the business community can work to prevent the downgrading of the Clonmel facility.

South Tipperary General Hospital is a significant contributor to the local economy employing over 800 people in Clonmel. Experts believe that no more than 400 jobs would remain at the site following downgrading. This would have a significant effect on the local economy. More importantly it would leave the town without meaningful hospital services. We at Clonmel Chamber believe that this is not acceptable and that it would exacerbate the decline of the town. Peter Merchant a consultant at South Tipperary General Hospital spoke at length about the impact of the downgrading on business in Clonmel. He believes that Clonmel would no longer be a viable location for investment and that the town itself would effectively be downgraded. 

We are urging members of the business community to join us at the Clonmel Park Hotel on Wednesday next the 24^th of February at 6.15pm for this open meeting to discuss how the business community can play a role in preventing the downgrading of services. Consultant Dr. Paud O’Regan will speak at the meeting as will members of the Chamber and the Traders Organisation. 

Our first Doing Business In.... Event will be held on March 11^th at 6.15 in the Clonmel Park Hotel. This event offers member companies the opportunity to explore the Canadian market for import and export purposes. Trade with Canada offers Clonmel companies a springboard into the Nafta region which has a population in excess of the EU. Tickets are on sale online at http://www.eventelephant.com/doingbusinessincanada

This is a perfect opportunity for businesses to expand their reach. For further information please contact Aisling Carey at Clonmel Chamber on 052 6126500.

Booking is open for our second free networking event in association with Tipperary Institute. The last event was a significant success and elicited considerable positive feedback. The next event will be held on the 2^nd of March between 12-2pm in O’Keeffe’s Bar, Clonmel. 

 These networking events enable Chamber members to speak to other members about potential ventures.   To book your place at this free event click here:

As spaces are limited we would advise booking early. Full details on the event location can be found on the booking page. 

Launched almost a year ago, the Clonmel Shopping Vouchers have been a considerable success. To date over €50,000 worth of vouchers have been sold and redeemed. We at the Chamber are still redeeming vouchers at a considerable rate every week. 

The vouchers are available in €20 and €50 denominations and can be purchased from Clonmel Chamber in Sarsfield Street, Clonmel Credit Union in Parnell Street, The Book Centre in O’Connell Street and Easons in Gladstone Street. 

There are almost 100 retail outlets accepting the vouchers at this stage. 

 

Chamber members Frances O’Hanlon, Mortgages and Investments are hosting a first time buyers seminar on Thursday the 18^th of February (tomorrow) at the Clonmel Park Hotel at 6.15pm. This event will be a perfect opportunity for individuals seeking to make their first purchase. Experts will be on hand to answer any questions for first time buyers. We would like to wish Frances and her colleagues every success with both this event and the event in Thurles on February 25^th. For further information contact Frances on Hanlon Mortgages and Investments on 052 6129487 or email foh@foh.ie

If you would like to see your business featured in our newsletter please contact Clonmel Chamber on 052 6126500 or info@clonmelchamber.com