CORKMEET 2011 - CORK
Come to Cork -We’ve been expecting you
CORKMEET 2011 will showcase the benefits of doing business in Cork. We have the infrastructure, competitiveness and quality of service delivered with professionalism and friendliness to make Cork the perfect place to do business.
Economy
Cork’s well balanced economy has consistently attracted many of the world’s largest companies and is home to global market leaders in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, ICT, biotechnology and international financial services.
This strong multinational presence is complimented by a vibrant micro-enterprise and SME sector. Ireland is an entrepreneurial nation, and is at the fore in Europe in the numbers of early stage entrepreneurs. Our well educated workforce not only offers skills and expertise to larger companies, but also has the drive, enthusiasm and innovation to start and grow their own businesses.
Traditionally, much of Cork’s indigenous industry has grown around food & drink production. Alongside the development of today’s multi-sector economy, this tradition continues with large food producers Kerry and Dairygold, and drinks manufacturers Barry’s Tea, Heineken Ireland, and Pepsi Cola International, choosing Cork as a location for their operations.
All over Ireland, Cork is renowned as a thriving centre for artisan food and drink production. Some of the better known products from the region include Ballymaloe Country Relish, Clonakilty Black Pudding, Ardsalagh and Gubbeen cheeses.
Cork is also prime location for companies in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries in Ireland. World leaders in these fields such as Lilly, Janssen, Henkel, G.E Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and Schering-Plough are based in Cork. Numerous indigenous businesses have been developed in servicing this significant sector of Cork’s economy.
International electronics producers Moog and EMC are located in Cork and all of Apple’s European operations are managed from its European Headquarters in Cork. Global operators in Engineering: Arup, SR Technics and Horner are also located in Cork.
Back To TopEducation
Cork has a lively student population of more than 25,000 students per year, the majority of which attend the county’s two main third level education institutes, University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology. The availability of a highly qualified work force on the doorstep has been a key factor in the choice of a number of multinational companies to locate, and remain, in Cork.
Back To TopArts & Culture
Cork city’s commitment and contribution to the Arts and cultural life is well established. The city is home to several galleries and museums, dance theatres and artist workshops. The city also boasts a busy calendar of festivals including folk, jazz, choral and film. In recognition of this commitment Cork City was chosen from among a selection of Europe’s cities to be European Capital of Culture in 2005.
Back To TopTourism Cork
From the bustling friendly streets of Cork City, to the rugged beauty of West Cork, there is plenty to do and see during a visit to Cork.
See www.visitcorkcounty.com for tourism and travel information
See www.discoverireland.com for tourism and travel information
Useful Links
Cork Kerry Tourism - www.visitcorkcounty.com www.corkkerry.ie
Tourism Ireland - www.tourismireland.com
Ireland - www.ireland.ie
Failte Ireland - http://www.failteireland.ie
Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre - http://www.corkcitygaol.com/
Cobh Heritage Centre - The Queenstown Story, last port of the TITANIC http://www.cobhheritage.com/
Cork Vision Centre - http://www.corkvisioncentre.com
Fota Wildlife Park - http://www.fotawildlife.ie/
Blarney Castle - Kiss the Blarney Stone http://www.blarneycastle.ie/
