Chamber News
TOWN TEAM LAUNCH
Carlow Town Team is to host its first event on Wednesday 27th November 2013 and invites all to come and hear all about Carlow Town Team. The event which is sponsored by Carlow County Enterprise Board & Carlow Local Authorities is a unique panel event hosted in the beautifully renovated Town Hall Theatre
The event opens at 12.15pm where everybody in attendance will be treated to a Carlow Lunch presented in a souvenir shopping bag which is followed by a panel discussion chaired by KCLR Chief Executive and presenter of the Bottom Line, John Purcell.
The panel is made up of people from all walks of life including students from second and third level education , local retailers , arts and tourism and includes Tom Barry, County Manager. The people in attendance will be encouraged to share their idea’s during the 2 hour event.
Speaking about the event John Brennan, Chairperson of Carlow Town Team said “this event offers everybody with a unique opportunity to engage in creative thinking with our team and hear about the work that is going on by the various Team sub groups. The Town Team aims to enhance the already attractive offering that Carlow Town has to offer and we would encourage people to attend”.
Places are limited to 150 persons and can be booked free of charge by contacting Jannette O'Brien at 059-9136203 or jobrien@carlowcoco.ie.
CHRISTMAS IN CARLOW
The full list of events is too extensive to include here but it will be distributed next week or if you would like it emailed, I can forward a pdf by return email.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION!!
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Christmas Lunch
Full details will be forwarded to you later.
Chambers Ireland Local Government Awards
Congrats to Carlow Local Authorities
The Excellence in Local Government Awards honoured Carlow Local Authorities by selecting McGrath Park Integrated Community Sports Facility for the Sports Development Award.
It's great to see recognition being given where due
Rachel Doyle - Carlow Person of the Year 2013.
A well deserved accolade. Congrats Rachel.
Pennies for Éist!
In support of the great work of Éist, The Chamber have teamed up with a Local Student, Shauna Brennan, to raise funds to ensure Éist can continue with their fantastic work. Shauna is running a novel fundraising event in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre today and tonight!
We are asking members to donate the forgotten small change on their desks, in their drawers, coat pockets, behind the sofa, etc..
If you are interested in contributing can you please contact the Chamber and
Shauna and her team of collectors will call around to business' tomorrow, Friday the 22nd November to collect any unwanted change.
Every little helps!
Co Carlow Chamber
Email: ceo@carlowchamber.com
Website: www.carlowchamber.com
Location: Athy Road, Carlow, Ireland
Phone: 0599132337
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlow.chamber
Twitter: @carlowchamber
New Members Meet and Greet
It was great to hear so many contributions and to hear about the level of support available from fellow members.
Well done to all.