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Tralee Chamber President Stephen Stack.
TRALEE Chamber’s Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday last at the Meadowlands Hotel where Stephen Stack was elected the new President.
Outgoing President Nathan McDonnell was thanked for his outstanding contribution to the Chamber over the past two years and the pivotal role he has played in guiding the Chamber through a period of growth and success.
At the meeting, key leaders gathered to reflect on past achievements and discuss plans for the upcoming year.
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Speaking at the AGM, John Reen, Chair of the Chamber’s Steering Groups, highlighted the pivotal role the steering groups play in shaping the trajectory of the community.
Highlighting the significance of Tralee Chamber in the town’s development, Reen said; “Tralee is too big a town not to have a viable and functioning Chamber, and I believe we have that. A lot of that is due to the exceptional leadership shown by our outgoing President Nathan McDonnell and our CEO Colette O’Connor.”
On Friday, Tralee Chamber held its annual Presidents lunch at The Rose Hotel attended by over 200 people.
Speaking at the lunch, Colette O’Connor CEO of Tralee Chamber presented an overview of progress Tralee Chamber has made in 2023, saying: “membership has grown by 78%, while, either directly or indirectly, Tralee Chamber has supported seven festivals and events in Tralee. 2023 also saw the Chamber lobbying for increased connectivity from Kerry Airport, while also being represented on the Shannon Estuary Taskforce Tourism sub-group.”
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She paid special recognition to the Tralee Tidy Town Committee and the business community of Tralee who came out in force to support them.
She added that “today’s lunch is a platform to offer stakeholders a thorough understanding of the Chamber’s initiatives, the individuals contributing, and our ambitious plans for 2024. As we enter the festive season, the Chamber is eagerly anticipating a bustling period with all resources dedicated to the Christmas in Tralee programme.”
Also speaking at the lunch, newly appointed President Stephen Stack expressed his enthusiasm for the Astellas project, highlighting its potential to be a game changer for Tralee. Stack commended Kerry County Council for its proactive efforts in enhancing the town’s infrastructure, setting the stage for such progressive developments.
“Tralee is poised for a positive transformation, and the Astellas announcement is a testament to the town’s potential,” remarked Stack.
He emphasised that Tralee is not only a great place to live, with a growing population, but also a thriving University town and a vital economic driver for the South-West region.
Commending the outgoing President Nathan McDonnell for his ideas and enthusiasm, Stack affirmed his commitment to building on the foundation laid by his predecessor.
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