6 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Retailers and their suppliers across Cork continue to work together to be at the forefront of driving customer excellence in Ireland with some of the county’s leading stores and ecommerce provider StudioForty9 recognised at the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2017 in association with Barclaycard. Following hundreds of entries... Read More
3 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are from Cork you will have doubtless attend many events in “The Silver Springs”, which is a landmark Hotel on the Eastern approaches to the City. The Clayton Hotel Silver Springs – to use it’s full name – has formally opened its newly renovated... Read More
1 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme has announced details of a sponsorship that sees Musgrave partner the nine month business incubation programme based at University College Cork (UCC), which is aimed at nurturing, developing and strengthening entrepreneurial potential among recent graduates from any discipline, from any third level... Read More
26 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hortonworks has today announced the opening of a new, larger premises in Albert Quay, Cork. The news was celebrated at an opening ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork City and IDA Ireland. The inauguration comes just nine months after the company confirmed their plans to extend... Read More
25 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Janssen Supply Chain, Cork was presented with the Business Working Responsibly Mark certification by An Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald, at CEO forum at Dublin Castle. The Mark, developed by Business in the Community Ireland, audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is based on ISO 26000. It... Read More
21 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TV Personality, Author and former British Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie will be the Guest Speaker at The Cork Business Awards 2016 on November 25th. The former MP and Cabinet Minister is known as outspoken and controversial and served in the Government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. First elected... Read More
20 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Shoppers and visitors to the city can avail of 2 hours free parking between 10am- 12 noon (Mon – Thurs) in both North Main St and Paul St car parks. Late night shoppers and those visiting restaurants in the area can also avail of free parking on... Read More
17 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Convention Bureau joined Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in Brussels, for a networking ‘Meet in Ireland’ event which was attended by conference buyers from top international associations. The headquarters of more than 2,000 associations are in Brussels, making the city an important source of association conferences... Read More
10 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Food startups, artisan producers and expanding food businesses in Cork will benefit from a new initiative, Cork Incubator Kitchens, established by Cork County Council. The fully-equipped bakery and catering kitchens, located in Carrigaline Industrial Estate, are designed to the highest standards and health and food safety regulations,... Read More
12 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The FD Centre celebrates its first year in business in Ireland. Headed up by chartered accountant and experienced financial advisor, David Hyland, the company provides owner-managed businesses with high calibre part-time Finance Directors who work in regional teams to support clients – a flexible cost-effective solution to a... Read More
12 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD officially announced the launch of a €200,000 Enterprise Ireland Competitive Feasibility Fund for entrepreneurs and early stage start-up companies in the Cork region today (Wednesday). The fund, which is a key measure of the Government’s Action Plan... Read More
12 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance TD Mick Barry this morning slammed yesterday’s Budget announcement that the national minimum wage will be set at a rate of 9.25 euro an hour next year – an increase of just 10 cent. He said: “Yesterday, one of the best paid Finance Ministers in... Read More
