Network Magazine - Issue 16
IN THIS ISSUE:Collaboration for Success - Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA IrelandNavigating the urban jungleWhat kind of future has Waterford?Business community reunites after 557 daysLaunch of fifth Regional Leaders ProgrammeChamber and Energia Energy PartnershipWaterford – a city of opportunityTime to inject momentum and confidenceA Century of BakingBig business at RepligenSailing into Wellness — not your average team building event!Waterford to become 'City of Light'Decarbonisation by 2040 – how?From Vietnam
Skillnet Ireland Chief Executive launches fifth Regional Leaders Programme
Waterford Chamber is delighted to announce the launch of the fifth Regional Leaders Programme which took place on Wednesday, 22nd September and will see over 50 new participants join the hundreds of other business professionals from the region who have already completed the programme and form part of its alumni. Paul Healy, Chief Executive of Skillnet Ireland joined this year’s virtual launch event as special guest speaker, addressing the new programme participants by offering his views on the importance
The countdown is on for Toys4Engineers
Excitement is building ahead of this year’s Toys4Engineers and with less than a week to go there is still plenty of time to get involved. Waterford Chamber are delighted to announce that Irish energy firm Energia is the overall sponsor of this event, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years. As Gerald Hurley, CEO of Waterford Chamber explains, “Toys4Engineers is now in its fifth year and has become the perfect platform to connect like-minded people from across Ireland and beyond in the
Business community reunites after 557 days
In the beautiful surroundings of The Strand Inn, Dunmore East, Waterford’s business community finally came together after 557 long days at the Waterford Chamber President’s Lunch, which was sponsored by AIB Bank. Overlooking the bay, at the outdoor event, President John McSweeney said it’s time to move forward. “The South East needs a strong capital City. This is imperative if we are to create and maintain a city which is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable – a city and county to do
Energia and Ireland’s top Chamber partner to further green agenda together
Waterford Chamber and Energia announce Sustainable Energy Partnership As Waterford continues its bid to become Ireland’s first decarbonised city, Energia, Ireland’s greenest energy supplier and Waterford Chamber, recently named as Chamber of the Year in the Chambers Ireland Awards, have announced a multi-annual sustainable energy partnership. Waterford Chamber and Energia are committed to climate action and will work closely on advancing the ambition of Waterford becoming a carbon neutral city by
Guidance for Employers as they Adapt to a New Way of Working
Aligning your workplace with new health & safety requirements, managing staff vaccinations and employees’ rights, assessing whether remote working suits your business…the back to work checklist goes on. Of course, daily obstacles are nothing new to business owners. But now, as businesses have reopened and employees are back in the workplace, new issues have arisen that concern both employees and the broader business. As always, preparation is key, and so too is getting the right guidance. To clarify a
Super line-up for Regional Leaders Programme
The fifth Regional Leaders Programme is now open for applications and Waterford Chamber are looking for professionals who have management potential, run their own business or looking to advance their career to join the programme which will begin this September. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “The Regional Leaders programme has gone from strength to strength over the past five years, having been shortlisted for a number of national awards and a significant factor in us winning Chamber of
Exciting week-long line-up for Toys4Engineers
Toys4Engineers is back and it’s bigger than ever, with a live Expo at the new Waterford Repligen plant, along with a host of online activity spanning a week-long celebration and showcase of engineering, tech and life sciences from across the country. Taking place from September 27th to October 1st, the calendar of events includes Meet the Buyer meetings, industry training, speed networking, daily conferences, an online jobs fair, digital site visits and a career guidance seminar for second level students
Repligen jobs announcement a vote of confidence says Chamber
Congratulating Repligen on the announcement this morning that they are to create an additional 130 jobs, Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber says this is a huge vote of confidence by the US based life sciences company. “This announcement is hugely significant not just in terms of jobs but also in terms of the green agenda and Waterford’s bid to become a decarbonised city. The incredible new facility acquired by Repligen, a 33,000 square foot LEED Silver building, is at the forefront in terms of energy
Chamber disappointed in tourist office closure
Gerald Hurley, CEO of Waterford Chamber said that it is disappointing but not surprising the decision by Failte Ireland not to reopen the Tourist Office on The Quay. “Speaking to Failte Ireland they explained that because of the current climate and because they had redeployed their staff to the Business Continuity Scheme, they were limiting the openings based on 2019 footfall figures to the Top Ten performing offices and Waterford fell well short of that. “Unfortunately this is the second year running
Put ‘Place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns
Put ‘Place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns, says Chambers Ireland in Budget 2022 submission Chambers Ireland today (19 July 2021) has published its recommendations to Government ahead of Budget 2022. Central to the Chambers Ireland Submission is the call for Budget 2022 to support urban recovery and tackle vacancy. Specifically, Chambers Ireland calls for the expansion and reform of the Living City Initiative, incentives to enable brownfield development and the
Network Magazine - Issue 15
IN THIS ISSUE:Chamber of the Year 2021Riding High: Season of all seasons for Team De BromheadWhy Waterford is working for everyone10 top-rated tourist attractions this summerConnecting Business and EducationNot too big, not too small – Waterford is perfectly sizedFrom Waterford to the World with WaltonAward Winning Architecture and InteriorsCybersecurity advice from Radius TechnologiesThe benefits of volunteeringSkillnet 2021 Graduate Accelerator ProgrammeBusinesswomen win the day!An August Spraoi
Waterford Chamber wins Chamber of the Year Award
Waterford Chamber of Commerce has been named as Chamber of the Year at the 2021 Chamber Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. Waterford Chamber was shortlisted in six of the seven award categories and was recognised for its high level of activity throughout the year despite challenging operational conditions. It won Best Local Authority
Waterford Chamber wins Local Authority Collaboration Award at Chamber Awards 2021
Waterford Chamber has been named winner of the Local Authority Collaboration Award at the Chamber Awards 2021. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. They also provide an opportunity to share successful event ideas, campaigns and policies that have contributed to the development of chambers and business more broadly. Waterford Chamber was named the
Big business at Meet the Buyer
It’s been a busy week for Waterford business as over 100 companies came together to connect and do business through the Meet the Buyer initiative, organised by Waterford Chamber and Waterford Local Enterprise Office. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber: “Both ourselves and Waterford Local Enterprise Office are very conscious of the fact that businesses have found it increasingly difficult to network and generate sales leads during the pandemic. “With more and more businesses reopening, we
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
AIB Bank’s John McSweeney was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 234th AGM, which took place online last night (Tuesday, June 8th). Originally from Cork, John moved to Waterford in 1996 with AIB Bank having worked previously in Kerry, and has held a number of different management roles in Waterford and the South East Region, most recently as Branch Manager with responsibility for AIB the Quay, AIB Lisduggan and AIB WIT Campus branch. A graduate of the IMI with a Hons. Degree in Management, John
Chambers Ireland joins the ICC WCF Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain
Chambers Ireland is pleased to announce that it has formally joined the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation (ICC WCF) International Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain. Chambers Ireland has worked closely with our colleagues at ICC on issues of trade and customs over many years, seeking to implement best practice in standards, quality and oversight in the issuance of export documentation. The ICC WCF International Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain is a global standard
Statement with respect to the North Quays
Responding to the news today (17th May 2021) that Falcon Real Estate will not be developing the North Quays, Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber said: “We need to see this for what it is – a business decision and it is important to note that the North Quays remains one of the most attractive sites in Ireland, if not Europe and is prime for development. “This is by no means the end of the road, in fact it’s just the beginning. Covid-19 has changed the world we live in and by extension, it will have a
Home soil recognition for global tech company NearForm
NearForm was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday last (February 26th) by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Damien Geoghegan, during a live virtual awards ceremony. The multi-national company also picked up the Technology & Innovation of the Year award during the streamed event and is the second time the Tramore based company has won the top prize, collecting it first back in 2016. NearForm is one of the biggest success stories to come out of
Waterford Chamber calls for expansion of business supports
Following Cabinet’s latest announcement, Waterford Chamber has engaged with the Taoiseach and Tanaiste asking them to expand financial supports for impacted businesses. According to Chamber CEO Gerald Hurley, “The Government’s announcement of tighter restrictions will not have been the start to the new year many businesses and local economies were hoping for. However, with infection rates and hospitalisations beyond anything we have seen throughout 2020, the additional restrictions announced are essential
