WISETEK, a global leader in advanced IT asset disposition (ITAD), data destruction, technology reuse, and manufacturing services, was delighted to welcome US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin to its headquarters at Dublin Hill.

TWO Cork-based businesses have been awarded Local Enterprise Awards from Cork County Council’s respective Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) in South Cork and Cork North and West.

AFTER a one-year hiatus, Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, held its annual dinner in 2022. The event was attended by 950 business leaders, political decision-makers and stakeholders with guest of honour, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD.

ASPIRA, the Irish-owned international consulting and technology business, has announced the appointment of Thomas McGrath as Chief Operations Officer (COO).

WHILE prices are going up across the board, fuel increases are hitting Irish households the hardest, with nine in every 10 people reporting to be feeling the pinch of soaring home and transport fuel costs since the start of the year.

JOHNSON & Johnson sites in Cork are celebrating a decade-long partnership with Munster Technological University that has seen more than 20 students avail of STEM scholarships to support their education and early career pathways.

CORK Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has announced Carbery Group as the overall winner of the Cork Chamber Cork Company of the Year Awards 2022 along with the four individual category winners.

EMPLOYEES around the world now hold more sway in the job market, with 43% of global respondents saying they are likely to quit in the next 12 months – driven mostly by a desire for higher total pay, better career opportunities and flexibility amid ...

THE latest quarterly survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland has found that a conclusive majority (94%) of business leaders believe their organisation has a social and moral responsibility to cease or minimise trade/business with or in ...

BORD Bia is promoting its €760k million EU Pork campaign in Mexico City to build awareness of Ireland as a supplier of high-quality, safe, and sustainably produced pork.

WITH an operational mantra that says: “We hire the best to service the best”, Starcircle is in high demand from a roster of global clients that include Facebook, Amazon, Dropbox, Cisco, Alphabet, and PayPal.

IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has published its latest Economic Outlook report, forecasting economic growth of approximately 4. 3% in the year ahead, a decrease from the 6. 1% that was predicted for 2022 in Q4 2021.

FOLLOWING another successful year delivering on its holistic sustainability programme, Gas Networks Ireland was named Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year at the 2022 Green Awards in Dublin.

IT was a humbling moment for Blarney and District business owners as Jessica Griffin, a young Cork artist and author with Asperger’s, was announced the winner of the inaugural Blarney & District Ambassador Award organised by Blarney & ...

Mary Cummins sat down with Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, and President of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland. They talk sustainable development, brave leadership, his passion for economics, wellbeing, affability, and about Danny’s vision for a better, sustainable future.

EMMA Murphy, Founder and CEO of Health Technology enterprise, Eating Freely, has been announced as the winner of Digital Business Ireland’s female mentoring initiative.

Evelyne Legaux - Founder and Managing Director at Finance OTC Consulting Ltd

TOURISM Ireland has scooped the top prize for ‘best foreign tourist board’ at the French hospitality industry’s ‘Travel d’Or’ awards.

A REPORT launched by Google confirms a substantial economic opportunity for Ireland exists if a meaningful investment in digital skills is made.

IN the digital age, it’s more important than ever to design visually compelling marketing images that capture short attention spans.

THERE are 2. 9 million PAYE taxpayers in the country and yet only 790,000 of them filed a tax return for 2020. This means that a large number are paying more tax than they actually have to.

A SURVEY conducted by TELUS International, a digital customer experience (CX) innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands, found that all generations ...

Remote working has changed since March 2020 to a new normal for many.

ULSTER Bank is making a number of changes to its branch services so that colleagues can give more time to support customers to Choose a new provider and Move and Close their existing current and/ or deposit account(s) with Ulster Bank.

Mary Cummins sat down with Professor Margaret Linehan, accomplished academic and author, and Head of School of Humanities at Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork. They talk job satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, resilience, leadership and keeping the student at the centre.

ACTIONPOINT, one of Ireland’s leading digital transformation services firm and a member of the Viatel Group, has revealed data from the second half of last year to highlight where Irish businesses currently are with implementing their digital ...

THE Kingsley has been awarded two top industry awards at the prestigious Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal Awards which took place at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.

IRISH start-up children’s clothing business BabyBoo. ie, is celebrating following the sale of their one millionth bandana bib. The drool-busting ‘DribbleBoo’ was the company’s first product to launch when they started out 8-years ago.

THE Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the finalists of the 65th annual Cork Business of the Year Awards.

IF you’re looking for a stylish and cozy dog-friendly hotel for you and your four-legged friend, The Kingsley is just the place with their Paws and Unwind stay.

Cork-based food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan Ltd. (M&P) has appointed a new Head of Finance and a Supply Chain Manager to the 117-year-old business to strategically drive its long-term sustainable growth.

Always keenly interested in why some triumph more than others, Mary Cummins sat down with entrepreneur Dr Martin O’Reilly, CEO and co-founder of Output Sports to discuss mission, vision, strategy and more.

A Ballincollig-based clinic has been recognised by Candela Corporation as a Candela Centre of Excellence.

TRIGON Hotels marked International Women’s Day with a talk for team members about how to recognise and support people who may be the victims of gender-based violence.

THREE Cork entrepreneurs Angela O’Donnell, owner of YAWUW; Yvonne Whitley, owner of Naturally Nourished cafe and her sister Michelle Whitley, owner of ROC Fitness Gym, are running a competition to mark International Women’s Day and it will run for ...

A CORK company is donating its technology and language services to help people affected by the current crisis in Ukraine. Translit is a language service provider that also has offices in Limerick.

THE Midleton Park Hotel has announced the appointment of Diarmuid Vaughan as its new general manager. Mr Vaughan has been involved in the hotel business since 2013 after he graduated from CIT (now MTU) in 2012.

THE winners of the annual Showcase Awards were announced at Showcase - Ireland’s Creative Expo, which took place at the RDS in Dublin.

THE best Irish and International business will be celebrated at the 47th annual Business and Finance Awards in association with KPMG, this coming April.

THE finalists have been announced for the 25th annual Spider Awards. The judges evaluated nominations across 20 categories on the theme of Driving Digital, Emerging Stronger.

THE disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent emergence of hybrid working models have highlighted the importance of corporate integrity for Irish businesses over the past 18 months, according to a new report published by EY ...

At the launch of the 65th Cork Business of the Year Awards, CBA President Eoin O’Sullivan and vice-president Kevin Herlihy praised all businesses in Cork for the tenacity, perseverance and resilience they have shown over the past two years.

Aoife Behan who lives in Douglas takes part in our My Career to chat about her role at The Montenotte Hotel

REPUBLIC of Work, as part of the Irish Tech Hub Network, partnering with Dogpatch Labs and leading multi-national technology companies, has announced a major initiative to help Irish startups scale and expand internationally.

THE Campus Advisor have announced the 30 best student cities in the world for 2022 based on ratings and reviews collected on thecampusadvisor. com.

VISIT Cork, the official tourism body for the Cork region, is hosting an in-person briefing for everyone involved in the tourism industry on tomorrow, Thursday, at Fota Island Resort Hotel.

NETWORK Ireland Cork branch has announced that its second event for 2022 will take place on February 2 and will address two topics — exploring emotions and developing resilience in the workplace.

My Career is a weekly feature that runs in WoW! This week we catch up with Sinead Kelly

ENTERPRISE Ireland has launched their three-year strategy, entitled ‘Leading In A Changing World’.

THE Viatel Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent providers of connectivity, cloud and security solutions, has announced the strategic acquisition of leading Digital Transformation Services provider, ActionPoint.

IFAC, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm is warning employers of additional payroll costs in 2022.

Business Development and Marketing Manager (NBM) Niamh Galvin features in our My Career

IF you work in the areas of health, wellness, or beauty and are looking to grow your business, look no further than uGlow. uGlow is an app launched by Elaine Doheny that allows you to be pampered in the comfort of your own home.

Skibbereen-based Dominic Casey has fulfilled a 30-year dream by opening his first photography exhibition at Cork Airport.

A NEW sensory garden is being created at Cope Foundation in Montenotte, Cork. The project is a collaboration between the charity and Trigon Hotels. Cope Foundation is the hotel group’s charity partner for 2021.

A CORK financial services firm is anticipating growth in terms of both its own business and across Cork as a wider region.

SHERRY FitzGerald, one of Ireland’s largest estate agents, reported that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland increased by 2. 2% in the fourth quarter of 2021, with values rising 9. 6% cumulatively over the year.

A CORK man has established a gym with a twist, offering people the chance to get fit in a fun environment.

SWITCHING mortgage provider isn’t half as onerous as securing a home loan in the first place — it could save you plenty as John Hearne reports.

Start 2022 off on a positive note by booking a hotel break with the Flynn Hotel Collection in their January sale. You’ll also be treated to an additional €22 food credit at the hotel during your stay, with lots of local food to choose from.

A CORK café and deli has gone from strength to strength since it opened in Ballincollig in 2017. The Floury Apron opened its doors at Chapel Lane Row in Ballincollig in February 2017 and quickly gained a reputation for great coffee and food.

EACH year, consumers spend no less than €2. 4bn on standalone chargers for phones, tablets, speakers, headsets, portable consoles, and digital cameras.

Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project awarded Engineering Endeavour of 2021 accolade

In our weekly My Career, we feature Holly Macintosh, Chief of Staff at Technology 2K

EIRDATA has partnered with Airthings for Business, a sensor manufacturer in Norway, introducing innovative technology in Ireland that can calculate virus risk in the workplace or office.

IRISH grocery market sales declined by 6. 4% over the 12 weeks to November 28, the latest figures from Kantar show. However, growth remains strong compared with pre-pandemic times, and grocery sales were up 8. 9% versus the same period in 2019.

Trigon Hotels are raising money for Cope and Ability@Work with prizes such as overnight hotel stays and Fota and Blarney Castle passes

Photographer and outdoor adventure enthusiast Miki Barlok launches high-quality environmentally-friendly adventure clothing

ENTERPRISE Ireland is inviting students from third-level institutions nationwide with an innovative business idea with real commercial potential to apply to this year’s Student Entrepreneur Awards.

IRISH companies with innovative sustainable tech solutions are being urged to investigate a new investment fund designed to open doors to vast Asian markets.

AN out-of-this-world exhibition, complete with a digital space launch, is due to take place at the National Space Centre (NSC) from December 3 to 5.

A CORK-founded app is helping medical professionals (HCPs) in cancer care. Established in 2012 by Dr Richard Bambury, Kevin Bambury, and Eoin O’Carroll, ONCOassist is the go-to app for oncology professionals.

JUST 6% of Ireland’s pension advisors have faith in the Government’s stated plan to roll out Auto Enrolment (AE) in 2023.

A LEADING accountancy firm for SMEs in Ireland, Quintas has announced the appointment of Paul O’Connell as their new managing partner. Paul succeeds Tim McCarthy, who has served as managing partner for the past 15 years.

Brian is the founder, owner and chairman of Zeus, one of the largest privately-owned packaging companies in Europe

IRISH Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys and one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of spirits and wines, is celebrating nurturing future leaders on a global level for 30 years through the Jameson International Graduate ...

ELECTRIC Ireland has reminded customers who are experiencing financial difficulty about its €2m Covid Hardship Fund created as part of a long-standing partnership with The Society of St Vincent De Paul (SVP) and the Money Advice and Budgeting ...

THE Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards 2021 is now in its 15th year of celebrating and recognising the Cork business people and Cork businesses that make a difference to all parts of Cork city and county.

THE National Dairy Council is delighted to announce a new specialist online training programme focusing on nutrition and cheese production.

THE Climate Action Plan 2021 announced by the government, outlines a range of industry-specific emissions reduction targets for each sector of the economy.

UNIVERSITY College Cork and Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see both parties collaborate on a range of initiatives in the sphere of Financial Services and Technology.

THE HSA has begun a construction inspection campaign focusing on safety when working at heights. The two-week campaign will target both small and large construction sites nationwide.

CORK based financial services firm, Provest is planning to add 15 new staff members over the next two years as it expands its business in Munster.

ONE of Ireland’s leading promotional gift companies, ASA Marketing, has rebranded to ASA with a new look that reflects its position as industry leaders committed to sustainably sourced corporate gifts.

COMMENTATING on the latest CSO import/export figures Jarlath O’Keeffe, Partner in Indirect Taxes at Grant Thornton Ireland, said: ‘The August CSO figures have shown that the value of exports from Ireland increased by €660 million compared to July ...

ACCOUNTANT Online has announced the appointment of senior Business Technology leader Geraldine Kelly as a non-executive director and chair of its board. It is also announcing the appointment of three other senior leadership positions.

GREEN Rebel has announced plans to create 50 jobs over the next 12 months. Green Rebel is an Irish-owned business established to service the current and future needs of offshore wind farms.

Tom Durcan Meats is famous on a global scale with orders from abroad piling in every Christmas for his famous spiced beef

CLIMATE change adviser Dr Tara Shine, who won the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year award, is to speak at the first-ever hybrid event for Network Cork Ireland tomorrow, Thursday, October 21.

THE annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle Sportive is back for 2021 and is celebrating its milestone 10th year.

Ciara Parsons tells us about her role as a Horticultural Therapist in our My Career feature

The minister needs to remember that everyone needs a farmer, the backbone of a wider agri-food industry

SHERRY FitzGerald has welcomed the measures set out in Budget 2022, most notably the extension of the Help-to-Buy scheme to the end of 2022.

AN Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, TD, launched Enterprise Ireland’s International Markets Week (IMW) under the theme Global Recovery – Irish Opportunity.

CORK City Council’s Local Enterprise Office is running a short programme for owners/managers of small/micro retail and consumer-facing businesses (up to 10 employees) in Cork city providing expert advice and strategic focus on October 20, 8-11am, ...