Skillnet Business Networks launch new Business Health Checker Programme to support SME growth
Waterford Chamber Skillnet and Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet have announced the launch of Business Health Checker, a new collaborative programme designed to help businesses assess, understand and strengthen their overall performance through a structured, data-driven approach. Launching on 3rd February 2026, Business Health Checker provides participating businesses with access to a bespoke digital portal that evaluates their organisation’s health across a range of key business indicators. These indicators
Toys4Engineers set to inspire at SETU Arena
Toys4Engineers will return to SETU Arena on October 2, 2025, from 1pm to 7pm, where companies from across Ireland will come together to showcase cutting-edge innovations and breakthrough technologies. With a dynamic mix of expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive exhibits, Toys4Engineers 2025 promises to be the ultimate hub for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Toys4Engineers, organised by Waterford Chamber in partnership with Engineering the South East, is
Minister Jack Chambers highlights Waterford City Region as Ireland’s most competitive growth hub
The Waterford City Region Advantage Dinner convened key stakeholders from government, enterprise, international embassies and academia to examine the South East’s role in Ireland’s long-term economic strategy and regional development objectives. Organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership with the regional Chambers of Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Dungarvan & West Waterford, and Tipperary, the event at Faithlegg, underscored the unique advantages of the region as a driver of investment, innovation, and
Taoiseach addresses future leaders at Faithlegg
Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, Waterford Chamber Skillnet and Bausch + Lomb, officially launched the 2025 cycle of the Regional Leaders Programme, with a special address by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Arriving at Faithlegg House & Golf Resort, the Taoiseach, accompanied by Minister Mary Butler and Minister John Cummins, was greeted by Chamber President Kevin Doolin, Prof Veronica Campbell, President, SETU; Mark Jordan, CEO of Skillnet Ireland, and Mark Hennessy, Vice President of
Dr Sinead Kane inspires new Regional Leaders
Over 50 business professionals graduated from Waterford Chamber’s Regional Leaders Programme at an inspiring lunch event in Faithlegg. Having worked with mentors and coaches over the past six months, the graduates now join an elite alumni of over 500 leaders who have completed the programme to date, a very powerful network of people who are driving forward business development in our region. Opening proceeding, Kevin Doolin, President of Waterford Chamber said: “The very basis for this programme is to
Skillnet business networks 'Scaling Your Business' event showcases power of talent development
Waterford Chamber Skillnet, County Wexford Chamber Skillnet, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet and County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet joined forces to deliver an impactful conference dedicated to supporting the competitiveness of businesses based in the South East. Over 150 attendees representing more than 100 businesses from across the region gathered at the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny, on April 9th, for the sold-out ‘Scaling Your Business: Strategies, Systems and Solutions’ event. The unique conference provided an
Klearcom takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
Klearcom was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday, November 8th, by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Jason Murphy, during a gala awards dinner at the Tower Hotel. Klearcom is the world's leading Customer Call Path Testing platform, assisting global organizations with real-time contact center testing. The Waterford-based company helps businesses manage incoming calls by testing interactive voice response (IVR) systems. The technology is especially
Shortlist announced for Waterford Business Awards 2024
A host of Waterford’s top businesses have been shortlisted for this year’s Waterford Business Awards. Organisers Waterford Chamber have joined forces again with partners WLR and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber for the gala awards ceremony which will take place in the Tower Hotel on Friday, November 8th. Speaking about the awards, Waterford Chamber President Kevin Doolin said, “Congratulations to all the businesses who have been shortlisted, what a fantastic representation of the Waterford business
Chamber Diaspora Dinner sells Waterford to Dublin
‘Waterford is open for business and looking for investors’ was the resounding message delivered loud and clear at Waterford Chamber’s Dublin Diaspora Dinner, sponsored by EY, Waterford Local Enterprise Office and Waterford Chamber Skillnet, at The Dunmore, Rathmines, with over 90 business influencers with connections to Waterford in attendance. Opening proceedings, Niall Harrington, Waterford Chamber President showed his passion for his home city, the opportunities for development and the need for
