Waterford Chamber of Commerce

17/06/2026

We can't wait to see everyone at our BAH at Buíon Phort Láirge tomorrow evening 🥂

Looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for the Business After Hours Event Waterford Chamber of Commerce

17/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of Think Waterford First Accreditation 🎉 Part 1

We’re celebrating one year of recognising the businesses, organisations and individuals who proudly put Waterford first.

A huge thank you to everyone who has applied for Think Waterford First Accreditation and continues to make a real difference by:

🔹 Championing local pride and community spirit
🔹 Supporting Waterford’s economy
🔹 Actively promoting Waterford at home and beyond
🔹 Keeping Waterford at the heart of what they do

From sole traders and large companies to schools, charities, community groups and passionate individuals, every accredited member helps showcase the very best of Waterford.

Applications are open all year round, there’s no fee to apply, and businesses and organisations can work towards Bronze, Silver or Gold accreditation while demonstrating their ongoing commitment to Waterford 🤝

📌 If you’re making a positive impact and putting Waterford first, we’d love to hear from you. Visit 🖇️ www.ThinkWaterfordFirst.ie to learn more and apply.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our first year, we look forward to welcoming many more champions of Waterford in the years ahead 💙

Cantec Group Klearcom Parker Law Solicitors Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford Dooley's Hotel, Waterford, Ireland Granville Hotel Lisduggan Credit Union Waterford In Your Pocket Tramore Educate Together National School OfficeMaster Focus Visual Communication SolarSure Walton Institute Waterford Food Bank

16/06/2026

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15/06/2026

📣 Stand Bookings Are Now Open – Don’t Miss the South East’s Biggest Engineering Event 📣

Formerly known as Toys4Engineers, the newly evolved Engineering The South East Conference & Expo is set to become the South East’s flagship event for Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, and Innovation.

Why Should Your Business Exhibit?

✅ Meet Decision-Makers Face-to-Face
✅ Generate Quality Leads
✅ Increase Brand Visibility
✅ Launch Products & Showcase Innovation
✅ Access New Business Opportunities
✅ Build Industry Connections

🗓️ Thursday, October 15th | ⏰ 1.00pm – 7.00pm | 📍 SETU Arena

Book Your Exhibition Stand Today
📌 Website: https://engineeringthesoutheastexpo.ie/

This event is sponsored by SETU, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Chamber Skillnet, South East Energy Agency, Regional Skills South East, Engineers Ireland, Institute of Industrial Engineers & Safety Management Systems and Local Enterprise Office Waterford.

13/06/2026

📣 Who Deserves to Be Named Waterford's Best Food & Beverage Business? 📣

We want to hear from YOU 👇

Tag or DM us the name of a local food or beverage business that you believe deserves recognition for excellence, quality, service, and making a real impact in the community 🌟

Whether it's a café, restaurant, bakery, pub, food producer, takeaway, or speciality food business, we want to know who stands out from the crowd.

💬 Every DM received will be entered into a draw to WIN a €50 Think Waterford First Gift Card!

Let’s celebrate the incredible businesses that make Waterford's food and beverage sector so special and shine a spotlight on the very best 💙

The Waterford Business Awards are proudly supported by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, Waterford City & County Council, and WLR FM.

12/06/2026

📣 New Member Spotlight 📣

Please welcome our newest member to Waterford Chamber of Commerce, John Walsh HR & Business Consultancy 🤝

About John Walsh HR & Business Consultancy

I am an experienced HR professional, who has worked in various senior roles for 20 years in Pharma/Medical Devices and also 5 years in FMCG. I have a proven track record in all aspects of HR Management, particularly in leading complex Change and Transformation projects in areas of Growth, Restructuring, M&A’s, Performance Management, Organisation Development and Diversity and Culture.

I have been self employed for the past 11 years, working within Private, Public and Civil Service Sectors, specialising in the following:
🔹 Third Party Investigations - Trust In Care, Dignity at Work, Disciplinary/Grievance, Bullying/Harassment
🔹Organisational and Leadership Development
🔹 Change Management
🔹 Performance Management
🔹 Conflict Resolution
🔹 Strategy Deployment
🔹 General HR Support

Be sure to check out his LinkedIn to learn more about what he can do for you 👏

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-walsh-08278b19/

Consultancy

11/06/2026

📣 The Countdown is On: Business After Hours at Buíon Phort Láirge 📣

We are one week away from our Business After Hours at Buíon Phort Láirge's 🥂. We will be celebrating the opening of their new office space, which is just down the road from our own building. This free networking event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow businesses, explore the supports and services available through Buíon Phort Láirge, and discover how they can help your business grow and thrive 🤝

🗓️ Date: 18th June
⏰ Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
📍 Venue: 64 O'Connell St, X91 K757
💰 Cost: Free
💻 Register: https://crm.waterfordchamber.ie/events/details/business-after-hours-at-buion-phort-lairge-189

We look forward to welcoming everyone 🥂

11/06/2026

🎊 New Kokoro Heritage Centre and Café opKokoro Heritage Centre and Café Opening at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardensens at Tramore’s Stunning Japanese Gardens 🎊
(Full Article: https://crm.waterfordchamber.ie/news/details/new-kokoro-heritage-centre-and-caf%C3%A9-opkokoro-heritage-centre-and-caf%C3%A9-opening-at-lafcadio-hearn-japa)

🔹 Monday 8th June saw the official opening of ‘Kokoro’ Heritage Centre and Café at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens by Minister Dara Calleary T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht & Minister for Social Protection official, also in attendance: His Excellency, Ambassador Miyagawa, Japan’s Ambassador to Ireland, Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford, Councillor Adam Wyse, Minister of State Mary Butler T.D., Minister of State John Cummins and Senator Joe Conway along with many other distinguished guests, local councillors, friends, supporters, volunteers and staff of the gardens.

🔹 The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore is now described as a jewel in the crown of South East of Ireland, developed over the past 14 years from a seed sown in September 2012. A vibrant tourist attraction and event space, the gardens currently welcome in the region of 40,000 visitors annually.

🔹 The new ‘Kokoro Heritage Centre and Café’ will add a much needed new dimension Tramore’s thriving tourism attraction and event space. Through this new Centre, and throughout the gardens, visitors will be introduced to the inner spirit of Japan as perceived and written about so evocatively by Lafcadio Hearn.

Congratulations to Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens on this milestone occasion 👏

11/06/2026

It's a busy morning at the Theatre Royal Waterford, as we are here at The REAL Estate Agency Summit 🥂 . It's fantastic to see so many industry leaders gathered in one place, sharing insights, building connections, and highlighting Waterford as the host of this type of event, showcasing the strength of the city's business community. Looking forward to a day of great conversations and valuable perspectives from across the industry 🤝