All news for Jul / Aug / Sep 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.