Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Intent: Submission on behalf of Ballina Chamber members regarding the draft local transport plan, in relation in particular to the active travel plan for Ballina town.

Methods: Submission

Intent: Submission of Chamber members feedback on the LAP for Ballina and its environs

Methods: Submission

Intent: The Manifesto for Europe is a crucial tool for outlining the priorities and recommendations of the Irish Chambers network, and it's positive that such initiatives are being pursued to contribute to the European policy dialogue.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: Ballina Chamber unveiled its Local and EU Election Manifestos, urging candidates to adopt bold visions for Ballina’s long-term growth and prosperity. Ballina Chamber is emphasizing the need for ambitious strategies to address key challenges. Through the recent Chamber business survey ‘Raising the issues that matter to you – Ballina Chamber Members & Business Community, members have rasied many issues affecting their business and the long-term development of Ballina and North Mayo.

Methods: Social Media

Intent: Request for Additional Support from Mayo County Council, Strategies to Target Vacant Commercial Properties By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: Advice to Tom Gilligan, Director of Services, Mayo County Council about the Challenges Facing Businesses in BallinaEconomic Uncertainty. By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies for vacant commercial properties, Mayo County Council can significantly enhance the business environment in Ballina. The Council's proactive support will be crucial in revitalizing the town’s commercial landscape, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents.

Methods: Email

Intent: To discuss Ballina Chamber European Election manifesto, as Senator Chambers launched her European Election candidacy.We urged the Senator to make considerations during her campaign to highlight and prioritize as part of her mandate, a robust EU industrial strategy for renewable energy, global competitiveness, reduce regulatory burdens, and promote regional development.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To address serious issues facing businesses in Ballina, alongside input from fellow Chamber representatives in the county and key industry bodies.The discussions highlighted a common thread: these challenges resonate deeply across all sectors, significantly impacting the ongoing growth of SMEs, particularly in retail, catering, and hospitality. Vat reduction, impact of minimum wage, pension autoenrollment, additional sick days and the Chambers Local Election manifesto.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy with Mayo County Council, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Methods: Meeting