All news for 2010
Q.4 Survey Reveals Strong Foundations for Growth
22nd December 2010
Q.4 Survey Reveals Strong Foundations for Growth
50,000 Tonnes of Salt Expected at the Port of Cork
22nd December 2010
Shipment due between 24th December & 6th January
Response to City & County Council Budgets
21st December 2010
Chamber Response to City & County Council Budgets
A unique Regeneration Plan to make Cork a destination city
20th December 2010
Plans submitted for development of new Brewery Quarter
Cork Chamber launches China section on new Website
15th December 2010
Cork Chamber launchs new section on website focusing on China
“Logistics firm in line for national award”
14th December 2010
O’Connell Group short listed for SFA National Small Business Awards 2011
"View China Objectively, Achieve Common Development Cooperatively"
13th December 2010
School of Asian Studies Presents Ambassadors’ Lecture Series
Calling all 5th Class Teachers!
10th December 2010
Port of Cork Schools Initiative Goes Green for 2011
Despite Severe Weather Conditions the Port of Cork Remains Open for Business
3rd December 2010
Port of Cork Open for Business
AGENCY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS
2nd December 2010
Fuzion Communications celebrated its 10th Birthday
Chamber Welcomes Flyover Announcement
30th November 2010
Department of Transport listed in the National Recovery Plan 2011 – 2014
26th November 2010
Winning 2 Eircom Spider Awards with Launch of iPhone App
First Irish Venture Academy hosted in Cork
25th November 2010
Fast tracks Entrepreneurs for investment
Key measures in Four Year Plan
25th November 2010
Need to begin immediately to support enterprise, growth and confidence
Disquiet with Councils Amongst Cork Businesses
23rd November 2010
Council and Government Apathy Jeopardising Jobs
Munster’s Tech Leaders Revealed at Prestigious Ceremony
23rd November 2010
2010 it@cork Leaders Awards.
Get in Gear and XLR8 for Barnardos!
19th November 2010
Formula One Driving Experience Coming to Ireland
Opportunity for Entrepreneurial Graduates at UCC
17th November 2010
IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Centre
Double Win for Pims Business Systems at National Industry Awards
17th November 2010
Munster Company recognised by Sage Awards
OVER 30 IRISH COMPANIES HEAD TO BRAZIL ON TRADE MISSION NEXT SUNDAY
16th November 2010
Brazilian tourism & trade opportunities see growth in interest.
Ulster Bank Launches its 17th annual ‘Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards’
16th November 2010
2010 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards
Santa’s Kingdom Arrives in 4D at the Maryborough Hotel and Spa
15th November 2010
Santa’s Kingdom Arrives
Cork Chamber supports ‘IGNITE’ Graduate Business Innovation Centre
12th November 2010
Cork Chamber supports ‘IGNITE’ Graduate Business Innovation Centre
Cork Chamber calls for Support of Local Business in run up to Christmas
12th November 2010
Cork City Christmas Lights
No Waste of Opportunity for Business in Cork – SMILE Event, 24 November.
10th November 2010
A unique networking and business matching event
Cork Chamber encourages Cork students to take an active interest in Science
9th November 2010
Cork Chamber School Science Award 2010
MULLINS LYNCH BYRNE SOLICITORSAWARDED TOP MARKS IN LQ STANDARD AUDIT
4th November 2010
Awarded a Gold Standard award in the LQ Standard Audit
IBM Global Leader Appointed to Chair it@cork Board of Directors
4th November 2010
it@cork are delighted to announce the appointment of Denis Collins, Global Sales Executive, IBM as Chairman of the it@cork Board of Directors.
IARNRÓD ÉIREANN IMPROVE JOURNEY TIMES THROUGH SERVICE ALTERATIONS FROM 18th OCTOBER 2010.
3rd November 2010
15 minute reduction to early morning Cork-Heuston service and many more highlights!
Adi Roche to be honoured with ‘Nobel Prize® for Children’ in New York
2nd November 2010
World of Children Awards recognise Adi Roche for her extraordinary efforts to improve children’s lives in the Chernobyl regions
Public Spaces Take Centre StageAt The 2010 Cork City Centre Better Building Awards
2nd November 2010
On Tuesday, 2nd November, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Michael O’Connell, announced the winners of the 2010 Cork City Better Building Awards, at the annual Breakfast Awards Ceremony in the Gresham Metropole Hotel.
Over 100,000 Cruise Passengers Visit Port of Cork in 2010
1st November 2010
2010 proved to be another busy year for the Port of Cork with a total of 52 cruise liners calling to Cobh, Ireland’s only dedicated cruise berth
Ernst & Young - Accountants aren’t just boring suits
29th October 2010
Or so Ernst & Young will demonstrate when employees of the Cork office throw away their calculators and take to the catwalk to raise funds for Cork Simon Community and The Saoirse Foundation. Monies raised will help support homeless people in Cork and also fund life saving treatment for little Saoirse Heffernan who has a rare neurological condition known as Battens Disease
29th October 2010
Cork’s RedFM has seen continued growth in its audience in the latest JNLR figures which were released on 28th October. The station, which is on air almost 9 years, now has an 11.3% share of the Cork market, which establishes it as the leading youth-orientated station in Cork city and county, compared to Today FM’s 10.1% and 2FM’s 5.3%.
Destination CorkCork Convention Bureau Take on UK Market
22nd October 2010
Business Tourism has been identified as having major potential for the Cork region and a proactive drive to nurture this market sector for the region is now on, spearheaded by the Cork Convention Bureau. This morning a team, made up of Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) representatives and members will be travelling to London to promote Cork as Business Tourism Destination to some of the biggest Conference and Incentive buyers in the UK.
22nd October 2010
Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd cemented their position as one of the largest archaeology firms in Europe with the launch of an office in Dublin by Batt O’Keeffe, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. The company which supplies commercial archaeology services to the UK, Ireland and Europe now has offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London
Fiscal Adjustment is Needed But Budget 2011 Has to Focus on Growth and Creating Confidence
22nd October 2010
Cork Chamber President, Mr Ger O’Mahoney today outlined a comprehensive and hard-hitting expose of Cork’s Chamber’s calls on Government for Budget 2011.
Survival in Ireland Today is Dependent on Access to World Markets
19th October 2010
‘Achieving success is indeed very challenging, however we must succeed, and failure is not an option in the current climate.’ This was the message from Mr. Brendan Keating, Chief Executive Port of Cork Company at a recent corporate lunch in support of St Luke’s Home. While commenting on the efficiency of businesses and how survival in Ireland today is dependent on access to world markets, Mr Keating highlighted the demands of the Port of Cork as a reliable component of this seamless transport chain in busin
300 Guests Attend The Hope Foundation Annual Cork Lunch in association with QUINN-healthcare
19th October 2010
300 guests attended the hugely successful Annual Cork Lunch in aid of The Hope Foundation, in association with QUINN-healthcare, on Friday 24th September in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa.
11th October 2010
Over 100 10-12 year old students in Cork will take part in M³ Making Maths Matter, getting to grips with maths and maths-related careers during the second year of this innovative project, supported by EMC² and launched today in Sunday’s Well Girls National School.
Cork Chamber Launches the Annual Conference 2010
11th October 2010
New Reality / Big Opportunities Two Way Traffic East and West
BARRY GROUP UNVEILS €5.5 MILLION EXPANSION PLANWITH 110 NEW JOBS IN THE PIPELINE
11th October 2010
BARRY GROUP UNVEILS €5.5 MILLION EXPANSION PLANWITH 110 NEW JOBS IN THE PIPELINE
2010 CIT ALUMNI AWARDS PRESENTED
8th October 2010
The Vice President and Managing Director for Ireland of EMC Corporation, Bob Savage, was amongst the recipients at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Alumni Awards, which were presented at a Gala Banquet at the Castlemartyr Resort, Cork.
CORKMEET 2010 ENDS ON A HIGH WITH CONFERENCE ENTITLED “CONNECT WITH YOUR CUSTOMER”
8th October 2010
Ireland’s largest business networking event, CORKMEET 2010, draws to a close today following an extremely busy and successful three days of intensive business networking at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Co. Cork.
6th October 2010
25 leading Irish companies are sponsoring 25 participants to undertake a business project in Asia while at the same time doing a Masters in Asian Business. Applications started on the 23rd September and will close on the 15th October
29th September 2010
Cork Chamber’s economic trends survey for quarter three records a drop in confidence amongst Cork’s business community, bringing to an end five successive quarters of increasing optimism. This is combined with a sharp increase in dissatisfaction with central and local government.
Quality Standard Accreditation for Winthrop
28th September 2010
Winthrop Engineering was recently awarded accreditation to ISO:9001:2008 by National Quality Assurance – (NQA) for their Quality Management System
New Back to Work Programme Hits the Ground Running in Cork
24th September 2010
Time for some good news…there is a strong appetite among Cork companies to provide valuable directed workplace opportunities to people who want to get back to work, now. Over 100 directed work placements are currently available in the Cork area, through the ICBE Begin Again™ programme.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Supports Ireland’s Largest Business Networking Event
21st September 2010
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Cork Chamber is encouraging businesses to sign up for CORKMEET 2010, in order to take advantage of the excellent opportunity it offers for networking and making business contacts.
National Recruitment Federation Elects new President
26th November 2010
Elects new President from Cork agency
Top Five Tax-Man Treats as Taxback.com FREE advice Roadshow comes to Cork
15th November 2010
Surge in consumers claiming their tax rebates
CONNECT – a new platform linking Business & Charity
2nd November 2010
‘Connect’ – an exciting new initiative, benefitting both commerce and charities, has just been launched by a group of innovative business representatives from Cork. The aim is to connect business and charity in a meaningful way to the mutual benefit of both. ‘Connect’ provides a platform for charities to raise funds and awareness of their cause, while businesses can support the charities and get something in return by promoting their company through effective networking.
5th October 2010
We are pleased to announce that, at the invitation of Bill Holohan, Secretary of www.commercialmediators.ie, Mr Joseph Behan, BE, CEng, FIEI, DLS, FCIArb, the International President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a past Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Irish Branch), has agreed to create a gap in his extremely busy schedule in order to come to speak to the members of www.commercialmediators.ie, the Southern Law Association, the Cork Bar.
PFH ON QUEST TO EXPAND IT’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OFFERINGS
30th September 2010
PFH Technology Group, Ireland’s leading privately-owned Technology & Service provider, has announced it is to partner with Quest Software, which will see it become a service delivery provider of Quest’s Windows Management solutions.
Stars, Stones and Pencil Lead at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory.
28th September 2010
CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory prides itself as a centre that provides “scientific stimulation in a fun and unique environment”. This energetic concept is highlighted through BCO’s regular open night events. The most popular of these entertaining windows for science are First Fridays at the Castle held on the first Friday of every month.
OtterBox
27th September 2010
Company’s expansion into EMEA region to employ up to 50 people within 2 years
DFK Ireland is proud to announce record fee income of US$1billion for DFK International
27th September 2010
DFK International, which is represented by Crowleys DFK, Anne Brady McQuillans DFK and Johnston Kennedy DFK in Ireland, has posted record results for 2009 with combined fee income for the Association of US$1.05bn.
24th September 2010
Hospitality in the iconic Thomond Park Stadium on match day is the ideal way to enjoy world class rugby.
Celebrating a Flavour of France: Cork’s First French Food & Wine Festival
23rd September 2010
Details have been announced of Cork’s very first French food and wine festival.
Cookery Demonstration in aid of Concern
22nd September 2010
Always dreamed of cooking up a storm in the kitchen?
CIT Named As “Institute of Technology of the Year”
22nd September 2010
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) has been named as Institute of Technology of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide, one of the largest, and most respected, such guides in the world with 1.4m copies printed in different editions. CIT was previously recognised as Institute of Technology of the Year in 2006.
Trains Available from Cork & Limerick to Dublin & Return For The Munster-v-Leinster
21st September 2010
Magners League Game – 19.30hrs - Aviva Stadium, Dublin Saturday, 2nd October 2010.
20th September 2010
Kernel Capital confirms that the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Equity Fund has led a €1.8m investment in Software Protection and Licensing Services specialist InishTech.
20th September 2010
Meet the Managers At Kent Station, Cork. From 16.00hrs until 18.00hrs on Wednesday, 22nd September 2010
Special Olympics Munster in association with Juliet Murphy
20th September 2010
Special Olympics Munster is delighted to announce a very exciting partnership with Cork All Star Juliet Murphy.
Cork Chamber Provides Funded Training Opportunities
20th September 2010
Biznetcork Skillnet and Munster Finuas Network Autumn training schedules launched.
17th September 2010
Go Red for Women - a wake-up call to every woman to take care of her heart health
Madama Chavelle Theatre - Ballyvolane House
16th September 2010
Madama Chavelle Theatre & Dinner event at Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co Cork
Extra Train Available from Cork to Dublin
16th September 2010
Extra Train Available from Cork to Dublin - Sunday morning, 19th September 2010. For the 2010 All-Ireland Football Finals
Coffee Morning in Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork Airport
16th September 2010
Coffee morning in aid of Chernobyl Childrens Project International
Cork Chamber Signs Business Partnership in Hangzhou
10th September 2010
Cork Chamber President Ger O'Mahoney today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Cork Chamber with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce.
CIT introduces a new stream to the part time Masters in Business Studies- Innovation and Enterprise
6th September 2010
This month CIT launches a new MBS Stream in Innovation & Enterprise to complement the existing part-time MBS Streams of Accounting, MIS and Marketing.
6th September 2010
A strong delegation of representatives from Cork Chamber, University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and Cork City Council arrived in the city of Shanghai this morning to promote Cork and to develop new business opportunities and partnerships in culture, education and research.
Nemeton Video for Business Web Launch
3rd September 2010
An Rinn based television company Nemeton have just launched a new website for their corporate business arm - Nemeton Video for Business.
Everest Hope Challenge Art Night in association with Buckley Fine Art
2nd September 2010
Five Irish Personalities invite you to a fun packed interactive night with a difference.
Buy Local – Supporting Small Business
2nd September 2010
New Initiative aims to encourage a vibrant local economy in Cork City.
Sexual Health Centre in Cork, to request sponsorship/donation of four laptop computers
1st September 2010
The Sexual Health Centre, because of our geographical location in Cork, were affected by the flooding last year.
Glasheen Boys School Cruise to Victory
30th August 2010
During the summer Glasheen Boys National School were announced as the overall winners of the 2010 Port of Cork Schools Initiative.
Cork Companies Continue to Invest in Training
23rd August 2010
Results of a recent survey carried out by Cork Chamber indicate that Cork companies are continuing to invest in training for their employees.
Chambers seek better Credit Access
20th August 2010
Speaking after a meeting between the head of the Credit Review Office
IEA World Series - How to Market Your Services Overseas
10th August 2010
The Irish Exporters Association announces World Series - a programme of seminars, information guides and supports to help firms and businesses market their services aboard.
Dinner Theatre July-Aug 2010 - Raccoon at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
9th August 2010
From July 22nd Meridian Theatre Company presents Raccoon, in a summer dinner theatre residency at the Castle Bar and Trattoria.
Wild Goose flying high for 40 years
9th August 2010
Wild Goose is celebrating forty successful years in business this year.
Cork Chamber seeks Action on Capital Spending Review
30th July 2010
Cork Chamber today welcomed the release this week of the Government's "Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016". Businesses in Cork will welcome a commitment to investment in infrastructure nationally.
Regional Business Organisations Call for Local Government Savings to be Passed Back to Business
28th July 2010
Business organisations in the Cork region which include Cork Chamber, IBEC - Cork, Cork Business Association and the VFI Cork Branch today strongly welcomed the recent publication of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group.
19th July 2010
Cork Chamber President Ger O'Mahoney today warmly welcomed the continuous rise in positive sentiment amongst Cork based businesses which have emerged from the recent Chamber's economic trends survey for quarter two.
Urgent and Decisive Action Needed by Minister
19th July 2010
Speaking in advance of a report to be published tomorrow by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Cork Chamber Chief Executive, Conor Healy today welcomed the planned inclusion of a recommendation that an independent team of experts be put in place to carry out an independent flood investigation into the Cork floods last November.
CORKMEET 2010 to generate new business prospects valued at €10M
13th July 2010
CORKMEET, Ireland's largest business-to-business networking event, announced that its 2010 business networking forum will take place in Cork from October 6th-8th.
Eli Lilly announcement is Step Forward
9th July 2010
Cork Chamber President, Ger O'Mahoney today strongly welcomed the announcement that the pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, is to create up to 100 jobs at its European financial services centre in Cork City.
Cork Chamber Campaigns for “Cork to World”
30th June 2010
Cork Chamber today (30th June) launched an economic assessment prepared by Indecon International Economic Consultants on behalf of the Chamber, which conclusively demonstrates that the proposed upgrade of the N28 road scheme from Cork to Ringaskiddy is a key catalyst project that deserves priority status.
Cork Chamber Calls for Government to Assist Vital Road Maintenance Works
16th June 2010
Cork Chamber has today (16 June 2010) called on the Government to redress the significant decline in National and Non-national Road Allocations granted to Cork City and County Councils.
Enterprising Munster Students continue to Innovate
6th May 2010
Cork Chamber would like to congratulate all the teams that took part in the UCC Transition Year Enterprise Awards.