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Galway Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Galway Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with a membership of over 600 businesses, is the premier business organisation in Galway City and hinterland.



Galway Chamber is a privately constituted organisation that works for the interests of businesses, and for the economic development of the City and Region. It represents all sectors of business life in the area and member companies ranging from sole traders to large corporations and multinationals.



In 1996, Galway Chamber was the first Chamber of Commerce in Ireland to be awarded the Q Mark by the Irish Quality Association (now Excellence Ireland), and scored 91% in its re-audit in March 2001. We are committed to providing a range of quality business services and ensuring customer satisfaction. In June 1997 Galway Chamber was one of the first two Chambers to be awarded ‘Accredited Chamber Status’ by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland and we have retained the award to date.



Our mission statement

Galway Chamber of Commerce and Industry strives to make Galway and its hinterland the most progressive economic region in the country and the most attractive place to do business, to visit and to live’ is the yardstick by which we measure our activities. These activities include representation for business, lobbying on behalf of business, providing opportunities for business networking, encouraging mutual business support between members and provides a range of benefits and business services described on this site.



Chamber Sectoral Committees



Industrial

Tourism

Services

Retail

Chamber Subsidiaries



Galway Airport (Corrib Airport Ltd)

Galway Technology Centre Ltd.

Avicon

Chamber Activities



Provides representation for business in the City. The Chamber is the focal point for business in Galway. It is the first point of call for people seeking information on business and it is the voice of business in the City.

Lobbies local Government, National Government and State Agencies on issues of importance to the City and its development.

Provides opportunities to make business contacts.

Encourages mutual business support between members.

Provides members with an opportunity to promote their business through the Chamber membership.

Increases the profile and adds credibility through membership.

Encourages members to join Committees which will work in the interests of their business sector or with new projects in the City.

Provides a wide range of benefits and business services described in the following sections.

Administers and supports the Salthill Tourist & Development Association (STADA)

Supports the Heart of Galway Association

Chamber Projects



Galway Tourism Research Project - Galway City and County

Economic Development Review - Galway City and County

Current Lobbying Campaigns



Galway Chamber's lobbying campaigns are prioritised in terms of:



1. Economic Development



Development of indigenous industry

Promotion of Galway as a base for further foreign industry investment

Better managed, higher yield Tourism

Promotion of Galway as the National/European Headquarters for Healthcare products/Medical Devices

Development of Technology based Industry

Reduction of unemployment

Development of Galway's Services Sector (Banking, Insurance, Local and Professional Services)

Continued Property Investment and development

2. Infrastructural Investment



Sewage Treatment Plant

Improved Air Access

Improved Road Access

Hospital and Healthcare facilities

Improved Rail Access

Enhanced Telecommunications network

Extension of Gas Pipeline to Galway

3. Economic and Business Support



Crime Control and Policing

City & County Planning

Implementation of Traffic Management Plan

Business and Management Development Training

Adequate Labour Supply

Investment in Third Level Education

Economic Information and Planning

Business Co-Operation and Networks

State Agency Support

Local Trade Promotion

New Tax Incentive Schemes (e.g Urban Renewal)

Overseas Trade Promotion



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