Tralee Chamber President Sandra Rusk with CEO of RDI Hub Fergal Brosnan and David Pierse of Pierse Fitzgibbon at the launch. Photo: Mark O’SullivanTRALEE Chamber has officially launched its new Enterprise Supports Booklet, a practical and accessible resource designed to support local businesses and entrepreneurs across the region.
The launch took place at the RDI Hub, a valued long-standing member of Tralee Chamber, and was proudly sponsored by Pierse Fitzgibbon.
The concept for the Enterprise Supports Booklet was originally developed by the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber for the South East region.
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Tralee Chamber has adapted and developed the model for Kerry and expressed its gratitude for the support and collaboration of its Dungarvan and West Waterford counterparts in bringing this localised version to fruition.
Mags O’Connor of the Aqua Dome and Olivia Murphy of Greyhound Racing Ireland at the launch. Photo: Mark O’SullivanDeveloped by Tralee Chamber’s Enterprise Sub Committee, the booklet brings together a wide range of funding supports, advisory services, training programmes, and development opportunities available to businesses in the Kerry area.
It is designed as a practical, user-friendly guide to help entrepreneurs at every stage — from start-up to expansion — access the supports they need to grow and succeed.
Speaking at the launch, David Pierse of Pierse Fitzgibbon said: “We are delighted to sponsor this booklet, which provides real, practical value to businesses in the region.”
Tim Kelliher of Kellihers Toyota at the launch. Photo: Mark O’SullivanSandra Rusk, President of Tralee Chamber, welcomed the publication and acknowledged those involved in its delivery:
“This booklet is a significant achievement for the Chamber and a very valuable resource for local businesses. I want to acknowledge the work of David Pierse, the Enterprise Committee and the contribution of Emily Reen, who played a key role in progressing and delivering this project.”
Chamber CEO Colette O’Connor highlighted the importance of collaboration and cross-chamber learning: “This initiative reflects the strength of collaboration across the chamber network. We are very grateful to our colleagues in Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber for their support and for sharing the original concept, which has enabled us to develop this Kerry-focused resource. Working together in this way ensures that we can deliver practical value to businesses in our own communities while learning from best practice elsewhere.”
Tralee Chamber Enterprise Sub-Group Alan O’Shea of O’Shea Insurance, Daire McCann of Daire McCann Property, Chamber CEO Sandra Rusk, David Pierse of Pierse Fitzgibbon, Emily Reen of MTU and Eimear Minogue of AIB Tralee at the launch. Photo: Mark O’SullivanThe launch event included a short presentation outlining the purpose and structure of the booklet, followed by networking among attendees from across the local business community.
The Enterprise Supports Booklet is now available online and in print at: Tralee Chamber Office, The Phoenix Building, The Mall, Tralee. Email: info@tralee.ie Online: www.tralee.ie
