Cork Chamber: Press Releases from Cork Chamber, Cork Chamber Members News

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

Cork’s RedFM

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.

Batt O’Keeffe, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation launches new Dublin office for Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd with the creation of 5 New Jobs and 30 more New Jobs Expected

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.

EMC Makes Maths Matter

EMC supports innovative project entitled "Making Maths Matter"

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

Cork Chamber Annual Conference 2010 sponsored by HSBC

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.

The Farmleigh Fellowship

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

Economic Trends Survey Shows Drop in Confidence and Increased Dissatisfaction with Government Economic Policy

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.

New Training Website

4th January 2011

New Training Website

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.

Lecture by Joe Behan BE, CEng, FIEI, DLS, FCIArb, the International President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators,

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 Announces Plans for EMEA HQ in Cork

OtterBox <http://www.otterbox.com/> Announces Plans for EMEA HQ in Cork

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.

MUNSTER RUGBY

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.

KERNEL CAPITAL is pleased to announce that the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Equity Fund has led a €1.8m investment in InishTech

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.

Meet the Managers

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.

Irish Heart Foundation

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.

Cork Takes on China

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.

Optimism Escalates But Underlying Trends could indicate SME’s may not have an Appetite to Engage with Banks

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.

Chamber Highlights Potential For Growth

12th July 2010

Chamber Calls For Government Commitment

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.