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Connecting Cork - Connecting Cork Newsletter https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/ en-us 20 Dec 2017 11:43:25 GMT 20 Dec 2017 11:43:25 GMT https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber of Commerce) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Welcome to the Connecting Cork Newsletter - Winter 2017 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/ffy4gz75mm0?rss=true [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/yavcZ8zqAgg ] A Year in Review 2017 has proven to be a busy and productive year for the Connecting Cork initiative. Our ongoing engagement with both our business diaspora networks, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and ‘Team Ireland' throughout 2017, has resulted in the Connecting Cork message being presented to business professionals and audiences across the globe, from Ireland to the USA, UK, Australia and China. Throughout the year the Connecting Cork message has reached over 200,000 people/organisations via social media We have directly interacted with over 3000 people at national and international events that we have sponsored or spoken at in New York, Boston, Chicago, Cork, Sydney, London, Dublin, San Francisco and Shanghai Over 1600 people in our global audiences were targeted representatives of the Financial Services sector Cork for Financial Services Approximately one-third of those employed in IFS companies in Ireland are operating outside the greater Dublin area, and it is our firm belief that Cork has a huge capacity to grow its IFS footprint, given the depth and breadth of the activity that exists in the region already. During the summer, our Financial Services Forum hosted a roundtable meeting for the new Minister for Financial Services and Insurance, Michael D'Arcy TD, at which we outlined the work of the Forum to date and reiterated our support for the government's IFS 2020 strategy and the work we can continue to do to promote the regional message. Our Forum has recently made a submission on the 2018 IFS2020 Action Plan. The Connecting Cork initiative has been successful in gaining good traction from our communication with external stakeholders in promoting IFS for for region. We have been recognised as the first regional collaboration in this sector to formally engage with government and industry bodies as a coordinated group on this scale, and have been cited as a best practice in representing the interests of the wider FS community in the region in the IFS 2020 Q1 Progress Report [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/luy5pct1ccz ]. The Connecting Cork initiative was presented at a number of external events and consultations during th course of the year including: The government’s IFS Brexit sectoral dialogue in Dublin Castle (April 2017) A Department of Finance Regional Consultation Forum (Gorey, Co. Wexford, October 2017) The Governance, Risk and Compliance Technology Centre Annual Symposium (October 2017) The inauguaral Scottish-Irish Finance Initiative (Dublin, October 2017) The Cork FS Forum had an opportunity to demonstrate the Cork offering from an infrastructure and education/research perspective when we hosted the Irish Funds Council for their first ever Council meeting to be held outside Dublin, this autumn. There is increasing interest in the Cork offering, as a post-Brexit location for accessing the EU marketplace for the IFS sector, and a number of exciting new commercial developments are currently under construction in the city, as we continue to grow our capacity for accommodating new investors. There were a number of new announcements from the IFS sector in Cork during the course of the year (read more in article below). Plans for Connecting Cork activity in 2018 are well under way, and will kick off in the new year with a networking reception for the FS sector in London. The updates in this newsletter will give you a flavour of some of our activities as well as some of the good news stories and announcements from multiple sectors in the Cork business community over the last few months. We look forward to keeping in touch and would be happy to receive your feedback. With best wishes, Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber Keep up to date by following us on Twitter [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/158vtfcgii0 ] or email [ connect@corkchamber.ie%20 ] us. 01 Nov 2017 12:00:00 UTC 67e3e6effe1b4c15d856c6408dcf7dd2 Feature Article   [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/yavcZ8zqAgg ]   A Year in Review 2017 has proven to be a busy and productive year for the Connecting Cork initiative. Our ongoing engagement with both our business diaspora networks, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and ‘Team Ireland' throughout 2017, has resulted in the Connecting Cork message being presented to business professionals and audiences across the globe, from Ireland to the USA, UK, Australia and China. <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Throughout the year the Connecting Cork message has reached over 200,000 people/organisations via social media</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We have directly interacted with over 3000 people at national and international events that we have sponsored or spoken at in New York, Boston, Chicago, Cork, Sydney, London, Dublin, San Francisco and Shanghai</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Over 1600 people in our global audiences were targeted representatives of the Financial Services sector</li> </ul> Cork for Financial Services Approximately one-third of those employed in IFS companies in Ireland are operating outside the greater Dublin area, and it is our firm belief that Cork has a huge capacity to grow its IFS footprint, given the depth and breadth of the activity that exists in the region already.  During the summer, our Financial Services Forum hosted a roundtable meeting for the new Minister for Financial Services and Insurance, Michael D'Arcy TD, at which we outlined the work of the Forum to date and reiterated our support for the government's IFS 2020 strategy and the work we can continue to do to promote the regional message. Our Forum has recently made a submission on the 2018 IFS2020 Action Plan.     The Connecting Cork initiative has been successful in gaining good traction from our communication with external stakeholders in promoting IFS for for region. We have been recognised as the first regional collaboration in this sector to formally engage with government and industry bodies as a coordinated group on this scale, and have been cited as a best practice in representing the interests of the wider FS community in the region in the <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/luy5pct1ccz">IFS 2020 Q1 Progress Report</a>.   The Connecting Cork initiative was presented at a number of external events and consultations during th course of the year including: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The government’s IFS Brexit sectoral dialogue in Dublin Castle (April 2017) </li> <li style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A Department of Finance Regional Consultation Forum (Gorey, Co. Wexford, October 2017)</li> <li style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The Governance, Risk and Compliance Technology Centre Annual Symposium (October 2017) </li> <li style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The inauguaral Scottish-Irish Finance Initiative (Dublin, October 2017)</li> </ul> The Cork FS Forum had an opportunity to demonstrate the Cork offering from an infrastructure and education/research perspective when we hosted the Irish Funds Council for their first ever Council meeting to be held outside Dublin, this autumn. There is increasing interest in the Cork offering, as a post-Brexit location for accessing the EU marketplace for the IFS sector, and a number of exciting new commercial developments are currently under construction in the city, as we continue to grow our capacity for accommodating new investors. There were a number of new announcements from the IFS sector in Cork during the course of the year (read more in article below).   Plans for Connecting Cork activity in 2018 are well under way, and will kick off in the new year with a networking reception for the FS sector in London. The updates in this newsletter will give you a flavour of some of our activities as well as some of the good news stories and announcements from multiple sectors in the Cork business community over the last few months. We look forward to keeping in touch and would be happy to receive your feedback. With best wishes, Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber  Keep up to date by following us on <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/158vtfcgii0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> or <a href="mailto:connect@corkchamber.ie%20">email</a> us. Welcoming Irish Funds to Cork https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1tyspwv98gd?rss=true This November, the Irish Funds (IF) Council held their first ever board meeting outside Dublin, hosted by Cork Financial Services (FS) Forum. The successful visit included an itinerary which gave the guests a flavour of the business environment and the industry-academia linkages that exist in the Cork region. A joint meeting between the IF Council and FS Forum in the Republic of Work, gave an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas in relation to future opportunities for collaboration, as well as showcasing the innovative co-working hub that is offering businesses an alternative to traditional office environments. The guests were able to see the benefits of both a city centre location (PwC offices in One Albert Quay, one of the latest 4G office developments in Cork) as well as the convenience of being located in the Cork Airport Business Park, on the doorstep of a growing international airport (BNY Mellon). Presentations at UCC and CIT highlighted the top-class research that is being carried out in the Financial Services arena, as well as the programmes and research that are being developed in collaboration with industry to fill the skills needs, both in direct FS disciplines as well as in related areas such as cybersecurity and data analysis. 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 UTC fb1e4f0d018eb1c201548acab26984da Section title 1 This November, the Irish Funds (IF) Council held their first ever board meeting outside Dublin, hosted by Cork Financial Services (FS) Forum. The successful visit included an itinerary which gave the guests a flavour of the business environment and the industry-academia linkages that exist in the Cork region.   A joint meeting between the IF Council and FS Forum in the Republic of Work, gave an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas in relation to future opportunities for collaboration, as well as showcasing the innovative co-working hub that is offering businesses an alternative to traditional office environments.     The guests were able to see the benefits of both a city centre location (PwC offices in One Albert Quay, one of the latest 4G office developments in Cork) as well as the convenience of being located in the Cork Airport Business Park, on the doorstep of a growing international airport (BNY Mellon).     Presentations at UCC and CIT highlighted the top-class research that is being carried out in the Financial Services arena, as well as the programmes and research that are being developed in collaboration with industry to fill the skills needs, both in direct FS disciplines as well as in related areas such as cybersecurity and data analysis.   This November, the Irish Funds (IF) Council held their first ever board meeting outside Dublin, hosted by Cork Financial Services (FS) Forum. The successful visit included an itinerary which gave the guests a flavour of the business environment and the industry-academia linkages that exist in the Cork region.   A joint meeting between the IF Council and FS Forum in the Republic of Work, gave an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas in relation to future opportunities for collaboration, as well as showcasing the innovative co-working hub that is offering businesses an alternative to traditional office environments.     The guests were able to see the benefits of both a city centre location (PwC offices in One Albert Quay, one of the latest 4G office developments in Cork) as well as the convenience of being located in the Cork Airport Business Park, on the doorstep of a growing international airport (BNY Mellon).     Presentations at UCC and CIT highlighted the top-class research that is being carried out in the Financial Services arena, as well as the programmes and research that are being developed in collaboration with industry to fill the skills needs, both in direct FS disciplines as well as in related areas such as cybersecurity and data analysis.     http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/0ea62728359ae1c48fcf6a4a/20171123_085505.jpg http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/df53d6d2a0443600a101e7ac/20171123_120731.jpg Cork FS Forum host CBI speaker https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/149xe6jz6ut?rss=true On 26 September, Cork FS Forum hosted an industry briefing on 'Cork as an IFS location and the changing asset management landscape in Ireland'. Michael Hodson, Director of Asset Management Supervision Directorate at Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) gave an overview of Financial Regulation today including MiFID II which seeks to strengthen investor protection as well as improving the regulation of the market and firms. At present, the CBI supervises 371 firms across the MiFID investment services and fund services space, and these firms have approximately €433 billion assets under management and over 140,000 clients. Michael touched on the topic of Brexit, which is a key priority for the Central Bank, noting that they have had a significant amount of engagement with firms regarding potential relocation decisions and the resulting authorisation process. It is interesting to note, that these firms expect and want "high quality and challenging supervision that is in line with the highest regulatory standards". The full text of his address can be found online here [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1h5rdq48kmp ]. Patrice McDonald, non-exec Chair/Director of a number of IFS & Tech companies and also Former CRO of Barclays Wealth, followed the CBI presentation by giving an industry perspective, noting some of the significant challenges of the banking crash in 2008. Strong emphasis was placed on the lessons learnt with respect to the importance of corporate culture and governance, including diversity on boards, as a means of risk-proofing the decision-making process. 07 Nov 2017 12:00:00 UTC 8f06e85c765219fd354f4e3e8f46175d Section title 1 On 26 September, Cork FS Forum hosted an industry briefing on 'Cork as an IFS location and the changing asset management landscape in Ireland'.  Michael Hodson, Director of Asset Management Supervision Directorate at Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) gave an overview of Financial Regulation today including MiFID II which seeks to strengthen investor protection as well as improving the regulation of the market and firms. At present, the CBI supervises 371 firms across the MiFID investment services and fund services space, and these firms have approximately €433 billion assets under management and over 140,000 clients.  Michael touched on the topic of Brexit, which is a key priority for the Central Bank, noting that they have had a significant amount of engagement with firms regarding potential relocation decisions and the resulting authorisation process. It is interesting to note, that these firms expect and want "high quality and challenging supervision that is in line with the highest regulatory standards".  The full text of his address can be found online <a title="Keynote address at Cork Financial Services Forum Briefing “Cork as an IFS location and the changing asset management landscape in Ireland”" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1h5rdq48kmp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.    Patrice McDonald, non-exec Chair/Director of a number of IFS & Tech companies and also Former CRO of Barclays Wealth, followed the CBI presentation by giving an industry perspective, noting some of the significant challenges of the banking crash in 2008. Strong emphasis was placed on the lessons learnt with respect to the importance of corporate culture and governance, including diversity on boards, as a means of risk-proofing the decision-making process.    On 26 September, Cork FS Forum hosted an industry briefing on 'Cork as an IFS location and the changing asset management landscape in Ireland'.  Michael Hodson, Director of Asset Management Supervision Directorate at Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) gave an overview of Financial Regulation today including MiFID II which seeks to strengthen investor protection as well as improving the regulation of the market and firms. At present, the CBI supervises 371 firms across the MiFID investment services and fund services space, and these firms have approximately €433 billion assets under management and over 140,000 clients.  Michael touched on the topic of Brexit, which is a key priority for the Central Bank, noting that they have had a significant amount of engagement with firms regarding potential relocation decisions and the resulting authorisation process. It is interesting to note, that these firms expect and want "high quality and challenging supervision that is in line with the highest regulatory standards".  The full text of his address can be found online <a title="Keynote address at Cork Financial Services Forum Briefing “Cork as an IFS location and the changing asset management landscape in Ireland”" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1h5rdq48kmp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.    Patrice McDonald, non-exec Chair/Director of a number of IFS & Tech companies and also Former CRO of Barclays Wealth, followed the CBI presentation by giving an industry perspective, noting some of the significant challenges of the banking crash in 2008. Strong emphasis was placed on the lessons learnt with respect to the importance of corporate culture and governance, including diversity on boards, as a means of risk-proofing the decision-making process.  Eoin Motherway, Chair, Cork FS Forum, with speakers Patrice McDonald and Michael Hodson http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/4645f9f23943352d2a320053/116%20%20connect.jpg http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/28040b0a8290857574f2d4af/122%20%20connect.jpg Connecting with the Irish Diaspora https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/11joya8woon?rss=true Ireland's best Ambassadors are the Irish who are living and working abroad. There are numerous professional diaspora networks that support the Irish abroad and their members provide invaluable advice and support to Irish people who looking to grow their business internationally or get advice about relocating. Connecting Cork has supported the conferences of two of the biggest international diaspora networks this year, acknowledging the great work that they do in promoting Ireland internationally and helping Irish organisations to grow their global networks. The Irish Network USA held their Annual conference in Chicago in September. Speakers included Ambassador Dan Mulhall, Consul General Brian O'Brien and Senator Billy Lawless, who is the only Irish Senator appointed outside of Ireland. The conference heard some fascinating insights into a new study on today's 'Irish America'. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Irish International Business Network (IIBN) global conference was held in Dublin in November on the theme of Connectivity. Keynote speakers included Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney, Kingsley Aikins (CEO & Founder, Diaspora Matters) and Adrienne Harrington (CEO, Ludgate Hub). Both conferences addressed the issue of Brexit, and the challenges that it presents at both a personal and professional level for the global Irish. 07 Nov 2017 12:00:00 UTC 81f2499c4f7a09453369e9d95773508a Section title 1 Ireland's best Ambassadors are the Irish who are living and working abroad. There are numerous professional diaspora networks that support the Irish abroad and their members provide invaluable advice and support to Irish people who looking to grow their business internationally or get advice about relocating.   Connecting Cork has supported the conferences of two of the biggest international diaspora networks this year, acknowledging the great work that they do in promoting Ireland internationally and helping Irish organisations to grow their global networks.    The Irish Network USA held their Annual conference in Chicago in September.  Speakers included Ambassador Dan Mulhall, Consul General Brian O'Brien and Senator Billy Lawless, who is the only Irish Senator appointed outside of Ireland. The conference heard some fascinating insights into a new study on today's 'Irish America'.          Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Irish International Business Network (IIBN) global conference was held in Dublin in November on the theme of Connectivity.   Keynote speakers included Minister for Foreign Affairs  and Trade Simon Coveney, Kingsley Aikins (CEO & Founder, Diaspora Matters) and Adrienne Harrington (CEO, Ludgate Hub).     Both conferences addressed the issue of Brexit, and the challenges that it presents at both a personal and professional level for the global Irish.  Ireland's best Ambassadors are the Irish who are living and working abroad. There are numerous professional diaspora networks that support the Irish abroad and their members provide invaluable advice and support to Irish people who looking to grow their business internationally or get advice about relocating.   Connecting Cork has supported the conferences of two of the biggest international diaspora networks this year, acknowledging the great work that they do in promoting Ireland internationally and helping Irish organisations to grow their global networks.    The Irish Network USA held their Annual conference in Chicago in September.  Speakers included Ambassador Dan Mulhall, Consul General Brian O'Brien and Senator Billy Lawless, who is the only Irish Senator appointed outside of Ireland. The conference heard some fascinating insights into a new study on today's 'Irish America'.          Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Irish International Business Network (IIBN) global conference was held in Dublin in November on the theme of Connectivity.   Keynote speakers included Minister for Foreign Affairs  and Trade Simon Coveney, Kingsley Aikins (CEO & Founder, Diaspora Matters) and Adrienne Harrington (CEO, Ludgate Hub).     Both conferences addressed the issue of Brexit, and the challenges that it presents at both a personal and professional level for the global Irish.  http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/da0d6151868bc37f2d927905/coveney%20iibn_3.jpg What's been happening in Cork? https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1dq9ybcfzgx?rss=true Connecting Cork to Brexit opportunities is a priority [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/kttivdhfgon ] Cork can help boost our Brexit financial services opportunities [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1xftwztqkuw ] BioMarin Expands Facility to Manufacture Medicine for Rare Genetic Diseases in Shanbally, Co. Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1l7dlw8ozft ] CIT launch Certificate in Capital Markets to support the growth of financial services and funds industry in the Cork region [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1s9jimlhg8v ] Janssen Sciences Ireland UC has announced an expansion of its Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork facility [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/ya1ip5pz3y7 ] New R&D nutrition centre in Cork to lead Pepsico’s European fruit & vegetable innovation [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1cl4tm36f2j ] Cybersecurity firm Smarttech247 announces 30 jobs for Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/b54y851unoq ] Ireland named best country for high-value FDI for sixth year in a row [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fxt8vy1ykj4 ] Cork hits cultural high among EU ‘creative cities’ [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1eex8xo9151 ] Keeper Security Expands Offices to Europe with a Cork office to Provide Business Cybersecurity Solutions [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1u86hxmwpvi ] Global Shares Create 80 further New Financial Technology Jobs in West Cork and Overseas [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fs6bd05kvy7 ] 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 UTC 169862979e091f40bb0996c7d3ba331d Section title 1 <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;" type="circle"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/kttivdhfgon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Connecting Cork to Brexit opportunities is a priority</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1xftwztqkuw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cork can help boost our Brexit financial services opportunities</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1l7dlw8ozft" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BioMarin Expands Facility to Manufacture Medicine for Rare Genetic Diseases in Shanbally, Co. Cork</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1s9jimlhg8v" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIT launch Certificate in Capital Markets to support the growth of financial services and funds industry in the Cork region</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/ya1ip5pz3y7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Janssen Sciences Ireland UC has announced an expansion of its Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork facility</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1cl4tm36f2j" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New R&D nutrition centre in Cork to lead Pepsico’s European fruit & vegetable innovation</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/b54y851unoq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity firm Smarttech247 announces 30 jobs for Cork</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fxt8vy1ykj4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ireland named best country for high-value FDI for sixth year in a row</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1eex8xo9151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cork hits cultural high among EU ‘creative cities’</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1u86hxmwpvi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keeper Security Expands Offices to Europe with a Cork office to Provide Business Cybersecurity Solutions</a></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fs6bd05kvy7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Global Shares Create 80 further New Financial Technology Jobs in West Cork and Overseas</a></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/kttivdhfgon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Connecting Cork to Brexit opportunities is a priority</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1xftwztqkuw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cork can help boost our Brexit financial services opportunities</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1l7dlw8ozft" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BioMarin Expands Facility to Manufacture Medicine for Rare Genetic Diseases in Shanbally, Co. Cork</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1s9jimlhg8v" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIT launch Certificate in Capital Markets to support the growth of financial services and funds industry in the Cork region</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/ya1ip5pz3y7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Janssen Sciences Ireland UC has announced an expansion of its Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork facility</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1cl4tm36f2j" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New R&D nutrition centre in Cork to lead Pepsico’s European fruit & vegetable innovation</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/b54y851unoq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity firm Smarttech247 announces 30 jobs for Cork</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fxt8vy1ykj4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ireland named best country for high-value FDI for sixth year in a row</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1eex8xo9151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cork hits cultural high among EU ‘creative cities’</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1u86hxmwpvi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keeper Security Expands Offices to Europe with a Cork office to Provide Business Cybersecurity Solutions</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/fs6bd05kvy7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Global Shares Create 80 further New Financial Technology Jobs in West Cork and Overseas</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/a0ddc842d4187c663e18eee1/welcome.jpg New IFS sector entrants to Cork in 2017 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/rxpdu65aea4?rss=true A number of new announcements from the IFS sector during the course of the year included: Willis Towers Watson established Asset Management Operations in Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1m03u2mkf6o ] (3 February 2017) Alter Domus Announced 60 New Jobs and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/19knq9m9i49 ] (30 March 2017) Hengtian Software, a technology services company based in Hangzhou, signed a Strategic Agreement with UCC in September to collaborate in the development of technology products and services in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/kfl2xc2lwi3 ] (9 October 2017) Private debt investment firm Beechbrook Capital, announced plans to open an office in Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1ap8b32g1ik ] (November 2017) 18 Dec 2017 12:00:00 UTC 6dfecff7a15b1fde6586a092e1019d7b Section title 1 A number of new announcements from the IFS sector during the course of the year included: <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1m03u2mkf6o">Willis Towers Watson established Asset Management Operations in Cork</a>  (3 February 2017)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/19knq9m9i49">Alter Domus Announced 60 New Jobs and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Cork</a> (30 March 2017)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/kfl2xc2lwi3">Hengtian Software, a technology services company based in Hangzhou, signed a Strategic Agreement with UCC in September to collaborate in the development of technology products and services in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning</a>  (9 October 2017)</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/1ap8b32g1ik">Private debt investment firm Beechbrook Capital, announced plans to open an office in Cork</a> (November 2017)</li> </ul> Hengtian Software announced a partnership with UCC http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/4fd1c0a6cc0dcc500c245cfd/118%20%20connect.jpg Thanks to our Connecting Cork sponsors https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/connectingcork/12i7av2zhj8?rss=true We would like to thank our local agencies and in particular all of our industry sponsors for their support during the course of the year. Without their support, we would not have been able to achieve everything that we have achieved during 2017. We look forward to a busy year again in 2018 and welcome expressions of interest from businesses who would like to engage with the Connecting Cork initiative. 18 Dec 2017 12:00:00 UTC 39cc395f10518aa6ee524b63a50735d9 Section title 1 We would like to thank our local agencies and in particular all of our industry sponsors for their support during the course of the year.  Without their support, we would not have been able to achieve everything that we have achieved during 2017.     We look forward to a busy year again in 2018 and welcome expressions of interest from businesses who would like to engage with the Connecting Cork initiative. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/178445/5844551/c9b1e559b1ea22d74c3cd5cf/15nr8fy1p6dat89nynlwn2d4ker70dzu8ne01vr2drdkjceg.jpg