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Business Snapshot Autumn 2023
Chamber of the Year 2023
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber has been named Chamber of the Year at the 2023 Chamber Awards.
Get The Most From Membership
A quick reminder of all the benefits and resources you can gain from your Chamber membership.
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Why join the
CHAMBER?
The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber is here to create, support, maintain and promote a positive environment for business in West Waterford
What the Chamber does
- Fixes problems
- Promotes opportunities
- Pre-empts challenges
- Promotes business
- Lobbies business issues
- Connects B2B
- Connects B2C
- Offers an instant community
- Provides a strong support system
- Promotes Dungarvan & West Waterford
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Sold in Chamber Vouchers
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Shopping Vouchers can be redeemed in over 150 businesses in West Waterford. They are an ideal gift and are also perfect for staff bonuses. Since the project’s inception, over €5 million of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Shopping Vouchers have been purchased locally.
TOURIST DESTINATION
Dungarvan is the home of the Deise Greenway
The world-class 45km Waterford Greenway runs from Dungarvan to Waterford along the route of an old railway line. Since it was officially opened in 2017, it has become a beacon drawing visitors to the Deise from all over Ireland and abroad.
What our members say
“Chambers of Commerce are a vital local resource for SME’s. Being a Chamber member provides the opportunity to attend lots of interesting talks and networking events, and to get a better understanding of the local issues facing business owners. I always feel better informed having attended an event, or listened online. Chamber membership has also afforded me the opportunity to successfully promote my own business to existing and prospective clients.”
Shane Connors Connors & Co
Chamber membership has been invaluable throughout 2020, they have been our Go-To resource for information, training, education and networking as we continue to deal with both Covid & Brexit.
Shane Curran HomeCompany
‘The newsletters and training opportunities have been great. The information on funding streams available and the feeling of being connected to other businesses in the same situation has been very positive. The D&WW Chamber also created opportunities for collective marketing which would not have been possible as an individual SME with limited marketing budgets.’
Lismore Heritage Centre
‘Being part of the Chamber of Commerce is an important part of being in business in our community. 2020 forced us all to avoid each other but Jenny and the Chamber kept us feeling like we were still part of a network. Events may be on hold but it is still paramount, more than ever, to stay involved.‘
Moore Financial Consultants
“We find it very beneficial to be a member of the D&WW Chamber as we know their team of business experts are only a phone call away to help us with any business query we may have. At the regular events, we can connect with similar size businesses which is a great way of swapping ideas, advice & information as well as promoting your business to the other members.”
Kierseys Bar & Tea Rooms
The Chamber has a strong focus on supporting local small businesses, offering a wide range of supports that we have benefited greatly from, especially during recent Covid/Brexit challenges.
AerHaus
‘Our business has benefited hugely from membership in particular during 2020. The weekly emails outlined the different supports available during the pandemic which we may not have known about otherwise, those were invaluable. Chamber vouchers have been of huge benefit to our business and are used year-round.’
Pat Moloney Furniture
We’ve been members since 2016 – the Chamber is a great source of information and help but especially in 2020. They were in constant contact with all the updated information regarding grants, rates and subsidies. We have seen an increase in sales through the Chamber vouchers which we find are a great boost, especially now as it’s a very important time to keep business local.
Dungarvan Tyre Centre Ltd
“Since joining the Chamber we can only describe our experience as exceptional, providing outstanding support, constantly evolving to meet the needs of members. The Chamber has also helped raise our profile by promoting our social media posts and including us in campaigns, there’s no doubt that we received extra custom. Chamber membership is an important and rewarding investment for our business – is such a reassurance for a small business knowing that we have that support”
Barrons Coffee House
‘With the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020, we found the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber worked with our business, giving us support to navigate through all the lockdowns successfully. The D&WWC Live Webinars helped with the challenge of staying in touch and informed with other businesses, this was invaluable in keeping us focused and motivated. We look forward to continuing to work with the Chamber in 2021.’
Healy’s Daybreak
“Collaboration between my business & the Chamber on some informational videos to help other members during the pandemic gave Fraher Media extra exposure during a critical time. The Chamber’s strong Shop Local, Support Local message encourages people to think local which also benefited me and others in a similar field. As a business owner, I know we are lucky to have such a proactive and progressive team working beside us.”
Fraher Media
‘Being a part of the Chamber since we opened our doors in 2019 has been a huge benefit for us, the continuous support has been second to none. 2020 was tough on everyone, but getting all information from the Chamber about grants and support schemes available, helped take some of the pressure off us. They are constantly advertising businesses on their social media which is a great help. Any questions they’re just a phone call away.’
The 2 Sisters
Being a Chamber member has benefitted us as follows:
- Increased business through the Chamber Vouchers
- Access to a broader range of education/training
- Increased access to the local business community
- Increased awareness of upcoming changes’
Dungarvan Daybreak
“After 25 years in large corporations, I was concerned about losing a broad, diverse group of colleagues when starting my own SME. Active membership of the Chamber swiftly put paid to that fear, engaging me in highly productive networking events, quality training programmes and keeping me informed of macro challenges & opportunities. Jenny and the team are really on top of their game when it comes to communicating solutions and opportunities.”
Printmaster
“The Chamber was of great benefit to us during the pandemic. Though their communications & guidance, we were in a position to keep our workshop and parts open for essential repairs etc . Through the Chamber’s prompt delivery of relevant and important information, it also helped us remain open for business our in van and car hire department (South East Car and Van Hire). Having such a strong support has been essential to keep Dungarvan Nissan moving forward.”
Dungarvan Nissan
“Chamber membership was very important to 360 Cookhouse benefited during the pandemic – the info on HR was invaluable throughout the entire period and we were able to pass much of it directly onto our employees. We also benefited from Chamber vouchers – we’ve never taken in so much in such a short period of time. Overall, the sense of connection to our locality at this incredibly trying time helped us to remember that we’re not alone in all of this.”
360 Cookhouse
“I have been a member since 2009 and I’ve always found the Chamber to be extremely supportive and this has been particularly evident during the pandemic. The on-line support and advice has been excellent. The encouragement to shop local has helped all of our local businesses, particularly with the Chamber vouchers. The on-going advice, support and encouragement is much appreciated.”
Dungarvan Orthodontic Practice
“Mobiletraining.ie benefited from being a member of D&WW Chamber in 2020 as they were the main outlet for small businesses like ours to raise legitimate concerns with Government about all things COVID. They especially registered our disquiet when it was proposed that directors of small companies could not avail of the wage subsidy schemes. The D&WW Chamber lobbied this and many other issues on our behalf.”
MobileTraining.ie
“While the Chamber is not 24/7, it certainly feels like it. The security of having a business partner, where you can bounce a concern or question off – this peace of mind is invaluable. During lockdown, we were asked to participate in very important surveys when it was vital that small business got the opportunity to highlight worrying trends and financial pressures. Being a member of such a large lobby group, is crucial in having your voice heard.”
Joe Roche Glass & Glazing
“Our Pharmacy has been on Main St since 1915 and we take great pride in serving our community. Being part of the Chamber gives us an ability to be part of the commercial life of our town. The Chamber gives a strong and coherent voice to businesses and the thousands we employ. Chamber vouchers give us access to customers who were leaving town to shop in non Irish owned business and my staff appreciate them too!”
Haven Connolly Pharmacy
“Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber has been truly supportive to The Food Safety Company during difficult times. The Chamber continuously promotes our Safety and HACCP Courses to the membership. We are included in marketing offers and other valuable initiatives that the Chamber provide. Membership is worthwhile and offers us very good value.”
The Food Safety Company
“The Chamber has organised webinars and online meetings, with high profile speakers & Government Ministers and provided a huge amount of useful information in these difficult times. Chamber was very quick to adapt to new ways of interacting, following the onset of the first lockdown restrictions – it is obvious that the Chamber is forward thinking and always striving to improve and deliver a better service to its members”
Dungarvan Transport
“For my business, where I specialise in Strategic Planning and Implementation of Growth Plans, the Chamber initiatives and networking events helped me identify business opportunities to pursue across a number of industry sectors. When I reflect on 2020 and all the challenges we faced I can thank Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber for the support and opportunities it provided me to grow my consultancy business.”
Business Consultant
“Never has Chamber Membership been of such importance to me as in 2020. The Chamber was the ”One Stop Shop” for all information such as Grants, supports and interagency help through the pandemic and it saved me countless hours of time and anxiety trying to find things out. Also being tagged and promoted through social media – the Chamber has such a large following people are always saying they saw us tagged on the Chamber Facebook”
Dungarvan Paints & DIY
“The biggest benefit we received from our membership of the D&WW Chamber was the regular, up to date info on all the grants available throughout the year and how to apply. We also shared our concerns and appreciated the lobbying the Chamber did for members at local, Regional & National levels.”
Movies @Dungarvan
“A huge advantage for us this year was the Chamber shopping vouchers. Not just the vouchers in circulation, but also the way that the whole scheme promotes the message of how important it is to shop and support local. The second biggest advantage of membership was the information and workshops on Brexit. Lastly the COVID information and support was really significant.”
Willow & Oak
“For me, discovering new and established businesses through D&WW Chamber has been really useful. There’s a really diversified set of members, providing products and services that I might have otherwise only expected to find in the nearby cities”.
BioWave Technologies
“From the different events to the vouchers the chamber provides us with so many incredible benefits. We are proud to be members of such a progressive Chamber of Commerce.”
Irwins
“The D&WW Chamber does an exceptional job promoting the area, it is important for us to support the Chamber as our business benefits from this positive promotion. We also gain benefit from our membership by way of receiving advice, ideas and assistance.”
Waterford Greenway Bike Hire
“Continuous improvements strategies along with relentless communication with its members, has meant the D&WW Chamber has remained progressive & relevant and is outstanding at keeping businesses in West Waterford connected. So for me being a member and being part of this community makes complete sense!”
The Workcoach & Coolnasmear Coaching
“The D&WW Chamber offers us an enormous amount as a company and plays a hugely important role in the business community here in Waterford and beyond.
We are proud to be a member, to engage with the Chamber team and grow our business and the many opportunities membership brings in such an exciting landscape. ”
The Lismore Food Company
“Dungarvan Chamber has been a great support to my business over the last number of years. I have made invaluable contacts through the chamber networking events which have led to some exciting projects. The Dungarvan Chamber team has provided me with a steady stream of business information, upcoming events and grant information which has been very helpful especially over the last couple of years.”
Nathan Burke Photography & Design
‘Our Autoboom Car Wash and Valeting business has been operating in Dungarvan for almost 5 years and we are very happy to be Chamber members. We have had great promotional opportunities through our membership and of course we accept Chambers Vouchers. I receive very important information that helps me grow my business from the Chamber on a regular basis – the whole Autoboom team appreciates the support and community spirit.’
Autoboom Car Wash & Valeting