Carten Controls takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
Carten Controls was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards today, Friday, November 17th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Joe Conway, during a gala awards dinner at the Tower Hotel. Carten Controls is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-high-purity and high-performance valves and have been providing expert media-delivery solutions to firms in the tech, pharmaceutical and energy industries for more than 40 years. The Waterford Business
Connecting businesses through the Regional Leaders Programme
Making meaningful connections was the clear takeaway from the first Regional Leaders Programme panel discussion, which took place at the Garden Room in the Medieval Museum, as the South East’s future leaders gathered for the event entitled “What Makes a Leader”. Opening proceedings, Waterford Chamber’s Lynda Lawton spoke of her firsthand account of the strength of a business community coming together in Midleton, Co Cork, following the recent floods. “What I have witnessed over the last week has been
The ultimate playground at Toys4Engineers 2023
From electric mopeds to VR headsets and 3D printers, SETU Arena was the ultimate playground for engineers and tech lovers during the Toys4Engineers Expo recently. Over 90 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Engineering the South East and sponsored by Energia. Speaking after the event, Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber said: “Early feedback suggests this was the best Toys4Engineers Expo
Skillnet Ireland supported conference shares strategies for building business growth and resilience
Waterford Chamber Skillnet, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet, three of the 70 Skillnet Ireland Business Networks nationwide, recently joined forces to host a special event designed to help businesses become more agile and competitive. Hosted in the picturesque surroundings of Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford, the sold out 'Preparing for the Future: Strategies for Building a Resilient Business Toolkit’ conference brought together professionals and experts from various
New beginnings for future business leaders - Regional Leaders Programme
Over 60 future leaders began their journey on the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme this week at an interactive opening session facilitated by Michael Stafford of The Chapter Coach and Futureneerz. The participants were joined by a number of the programme mentors and together they enjoyed Michael’s insights, networking opportunities and a delicious lunch at Faithlegg. Speaking to those gathered, Niall Harrington, Waterford Chamber President thanked Bausch + Lomb for their ongoing support
Toys4Engineers promises an action-packed day for all
Toys4Engineers live expo and conference will return to SETU Arena on Thursday, October 5th, bringing together companies from all over Ireland to showcase their latest innovations and technology. After an absence of two years, last year’s expo proved to be the most successful yet for companies with an increase in footfall and a number of contracts being secured during and after the event. Organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership with Engineering the South East, and sponsored by Energia,
Chamber Diaspora Dinner asks influencers to Think Waterford First
‘Think Waterford First’ was the message delivered loud and clear at Waterford Chamber’s Dublin Diaspora Dinner, sponsored by EY and Waterford Chamber Skillnet, at Lansdowne Football Club, with over 70 business influencers with connections to Waterford in attendance. Opening proceedings, Paul Nolan, Waterford Chamber President spoke of the Chamber’s belief in Waterford being the driver of the South East region, which he insists can become the strongest region in the country in the coming
Regional Leaders Programme continues to grow
Now in its seventh year, the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme continues to go from strength to strength and this year welcomes a number of new high profile leaders, including Prof Veronica Campbell, President SETU; former Ambassador Dan Mulhall and IDA Regional Director Brian McGee, among others. To date, the programme has seen over 500 people participate, creating a very powerful network of business leaders, who continue to engage through the alumni. This year’s programme begins in
Inspirational address by Josephine Feehily at Regional Leaders Programme graduation
The future of our business community is bright as over 50 participants on the Waterford Chamber Regional Leaders Programme graduated at a special event held in Faithlegg. Having completed the nine month mentoring programme, the graduates will now join an exclusive alumni of over 400, a very powerful network who will lead the charge in the development of Waterford in years to come. Hosting the event, Paul Nolan, Waterford Chamber President, thanked partners Bausch + Lomb and Waterford Chamber Skillnet for
Waterford Chamber statement re: Cartamundi closure
Waterford Chamber is deeply saddened by the news that Cartamundi has announced its intention to cease production at its plant in Waterford due to the post Covid decline in demand for board games. According to Gerald Hurley, CEO Waterford Chamber, “After so much positivity of late, this is very disappointing news, as Cartamundi have been an integral part of the business community in Waterford since 1977. “Seasonal layoffs are understandable and have been the norm due to the nature of their product but a
New Skillnet programme launched with SETU to help address rising business costs
The "Certificate in Strategic and Operational Management" was launched today by Waterford Chamber Skillnet, Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet in collaboration with South East Technological University (SETU). The initiative will focus on several topics, including strategic management of operations, project management, leadership for improved performance, cost efficiency, energy sustainability, logistical competence, and
Haleon takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
Haleon was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards today, Friday, February 24th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr John O’Leary, during a gala awards dinner at Faithlegg. Haleon, launched as a new global Consumer Healthcare business in July 2022, also picked up the Business of the Year (150+ employees) award. Haleon employs over 22,000 people globally and has a network of 24 sites, of which Dungarvan is one of the largest, employing over 900 people. The
Shortlist announced for Waterford Business Awards 2022
A host of Waterford’s top businesses have been shortlisted for the ninth annual 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 Faithlegg on Friday, February 24th. Speaking about the awards, Waterford Chamber President Paul Nolan said, “The past number of years have been unprecedented and tough on our business community, so the awards will give us the opportunity
