CAPITALISING on tourism potential, attracting investment and generating more positive PR about Tralee were some of the issues discussed at the 2016 Tralee Chamber Alliance Think In held at Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa last week.

Five key action areas were identified by the 38 positive-minded representatives of all professional sectors in Tralee who participated in the Think In which was facilitated by Caroline McEnery of The HR Suite.

Over the coming weeks, a number of teams will be established to develop strategies to:

·         Attract Business and Investment to Kerry’s Capital Town

·         Build Tourism Potential

·         Achieve Purple Flag Status for Tralee

·         Improve Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

·         Grow Membership of Tralee Chamber Alliance

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The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey, said: “Tralee is a great place to live, work and visit. One of the highlights from this Think In, compared to the previous two in 2012 and 2014, was the evident progress that Tralee has made since the establishment of Tralee Chamber Alliance. We need to work together to look forward and shake off the inferiority complex that exists in many quarters. The recent Think In, the upcoming Town Centre Health Check and closer working ties with ITT and Kerry County Council are all key tools necessary to moving forward positively.”

The restoration and resumption of the Blennerville Railway, extending town trading times, capitalising on Brexit and generating more positive PR about Tralee were identified as opportunities to bring successful outcomes to Tralee.

All participants were unanimous in their view that more businesses in the town should join Tralee Chamber Alliance with a view to building the capability to promote Tralee, at home and further afield, as being open for business and good for business.