Celebrating entrepreneurship at the Rubicon Centre, Cork Institute of Technology

Celebrating entrepreneurship at the Rubicon Centre, Cork Institute of Technology

The Rubicon Centre at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) congratulated 12 entrepreneurs on successfully completing the Enterprise Ireland sponsored New Frontiers Programme at a Showcase and Awards ceremony. Speaking at the event, Dr Barry O’Connor, CIT President, said: “Today is a very special day as we celebrate the hard work, commitment and creativity of 12…

Entrepreneurs of Little Island: John Foley, Crime Stoppers Security – ‘I use stress as a strength, not as a burden’

Crime Stoppers Security is a Cork security company and 100 percent Irish-owned, operating from their head offices in Little Island, Cork. Crime Stoppers also operates outside of Munster to provide an overall solution to their clients’ needs and they continue to grow, as they provide peace of mind to each and every one of their clients…

Cork biotech leader wins Women Mean Business Female Entrepreneur Award 2018

Andrea Doolan, a Cork-based entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantia Food Clinical Trials Ltd, has scooped the prize for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2018, at the Women Mean Business (WMB) Annual Awards ceremony, held yesterday at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The biotech, which is a world-class clinical studies research company, providing full service study expertise…

Entrepreneurs of Little Island: Estelle Power, Irish Door Systems – ‘You need to be a risk taker’

Estelle Power is the Director of Irish Door Systems, one of the most innovative and dynamic door manufacturers in Ireland. The company can design, supply, fit, service and locally manufacture an extensive range of automatic and bespoke entry solutions for a diversity of industries. Within this vibrant working environment, there is plenty of exciting activity…

500 startups later CorkBIC celebrates 30th anniversary

Michael O’Connor CEO CorkBIC, Olive O’Driscoll Founder AventaMed, Joe Healy, Enterprise Ireland, Simon Coveney TD, An Tánaiste – Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade,  Pete Smyth, Founder Broadlake. Photo: John Allen 500 startups later, leading business venture consultancy, CorkBIC celebrated its thirtieth anniversary at the Nano Nagle Centre in Cork City. The event was attended by business…

Entrepreneurs of Little Island: Kieran Barry – ‘Look after your customers and keep your promises to them’

With over 30 years’ experience in the furniture and bedding trade, Kieran Barry is delighted to bring you Living Dreamz. Living Dreamz provides you with a range of top class brands and some interesting one-off pieces in an ultra-modern show space. Some of the product brands they stock include market leaders, such as Sealy, Silent Night…

Entrepreneurs of Little Island: Nicholas Charalambous, Alpha Wealth – ‘I felt that I could offer a better service if I was able to make decisions’

Alpha Wealth is a dynamic financial services company. Their team of fully qualified Financial Advisors provide individuals and companies with an excellent level of service and advice, which cannot be replicated anywhere else. What makes Alpha Wealth different is their honest approach in providing financial and practical solutions on a vast array of costs and savings,…