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 80 companies from across Ireland showcased their technologies and innovations at the event which was organised by Waterford Chamber, in partnership...
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Chamber Expo shows Waterford is back in business
Chamber Expo shows Waterford is back in business
From product launches to birthday celebrations and incredible giveaways, it was an afternoon packed with great business stories at the Waterford Chamber Business Expo in Tom Murphy Car Sales on Thursday last (May 12th). Sponsored by Waterford Local Enterprise Office, the event saw over 100 businesses network and...
South East TU comes into being
South East TU comes into being
Justine Dwyer A senior Trinity College Professor has been appointed the first President of the newly formed South East Technical University (SETU) which came into being on Sunday May 1st. Professor Veronica Campbell’s appointment was designated by the Minister for Further Education Simon Harris. Originally from...
Waterford Chamber Business Expo open to all
Waterford Chamber Business Expo open to all
With over 100 exhibitors, the Waterford Chamber Business Expo, which takes place on Thursday, May 12th in Tom Murphy Car Sales Mercedes Benz on the Cork Road, is set to bring the business community back together again after a two year absence. Barry Murphy, Tom Murphy Car Sales; John McSweeney, Waterford Chamber...
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards
TQS Integration was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards on Friday, March 4th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Joe Kelly, during a live virtual awards ceremony. The global consulting, engineering and technology company also picked up the Business of the Year (150+...
Bausch + Lomb presents local gift vouchers to Oasis House
Bausch + Lomb presents local gift vouchers to Oasis House
Oasis House, Waterford, which provides a safe supported place for women and children, received an unexpected bonus when Bausch + Lomb presented the charity with Waterford Gift Vouchers worth €1,000. “Normally, we would have marked Christmas with a night out for our employees as a mark of appreciation but due to...
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
Runway extension at Waterford Airport granted approval Justine Dwyer Waterford Airport is preparing for take-off once more following the announcement that An Bord Pleanála has approved the long-awaited runway extension at the facility. The news was greeted with widespread relief from all political parties, Waterford...
Waterford Chamber wins Local Authority Collaboration Award
Waterford Chamber wins Local Authority Collaboration Award
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...
AIB’s John McSweeney takes over as President of Waterford Chamber
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 on 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...
Under The Munster Microscope: Michael Garland
Under The Munster Microscope: Michael Garland
Kieran Foley Although he is a proud native of Scotland, Michael Garland has enthusiastically made Waterford his home and has contributed to community life in the Déise in a variety of ways. He has held various high-profile positions locally, including Director of Golf at Waterford Castle Hotel (his reason for coming...
Waterford Chamber shortlisted for six national awards
Waterford Chamber shortlisted for six national awards
Waterford Chamber has been shortlisted for six Chambers Ireland Awards and the category winners will be announced over an eight-day period from June 17-25. Awards will be presented for excellence in seven individual categories with one Chamber also taking home the award for Chamber of the Year 2021. According to...
EirGrid and Waterford Chamber seeks public input into how to shape Ireland’s Electricity Future
EirGrid and Waterford Chamber seeks public input into how to shape Ireland’s Electricity Future
With only 40% of electricity used throughout the year in Ireland coming from clean generation, the Government intends to increase it to 70% by 2030 and have charged EirGrid with making the grid ready to ensure this happens. Part of the Eirgrid strategy was to conduct a series of consultation webinars, one of which...