Limerick City Business Association (LCBA) will come under the umbrella of the Limerick Chamber in an agreement that will enhance the cooperation between the two organisations to their mutual benefit and the benefit of the city.

From 1 June, the LCBA will establish a base in the Limerick Chambers offices on O’Connell Street and will be known as LCBA @ the Chamber.  The LCBA will continue to be a separate legal entity, and traders within the City who are members of the LCBA will automatically become members of Limerick Chamber.  Nigel Dugdale (previously  Limerick Local Heroes) will become a joined resource for both organisations and the main contact for LCBA @ the Chamber.

Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber CEO, said, “We are delighted to be working more closely with the LCBA.  Making Limerick City a truly living city is high on both of our agendas.   This arrangement allows both organisations to co-ordinate our efforts and gives the city centre a stronger voice.”

“We have recently seen the Limerick City and County Authorities come together for the purpose of better coordination and cooperation.  Now, Limerick Chamber and LCBA are leading the way on behalf of businesses,” Ms Kelly continued.

Helen O’Donnell, Chairperson, Limerick City Business Association, said, “By coming together, we will reduce duplication of effort, increase efficiencies and enhance our membership services.  I am delighted that our boards have taken this important step and I am excited by what our two organisations can do together to support the development of our city.”

Dr Fergal Barry, President, Limerick Chamber, said, “Limerick Chamber is committed to creating the best environment for business to succeed.   The city is experiencing some notable positive changes which we need to capitalise on.  By joining forces we will be better able to serve the needs of our members and more effectively pursue our policy agenda, thereby facilitating economic growth in the region.”

Pictured from left to right: Nigel Dugdale, LCBA @ the Chamber, Helen O’Donnell, Chairperson, LCBA, Maria Kelly, CEO, Limerick Chamber and Dr Fergal Barry, President, Limerick Chamber.