IBN End of Year Message
Posted in Uncategorized on 06/01/2012 10:25 am by mrooney
a mere 3 years ago.The inaugural event took place in Basel in August 2008 with a focus on biopharmaceuticals and plans for 2009! Then we opened the Zurich chapter with a focus on finance in May 2009 and in October 2011 iniatied the Geneva chapter. We currently have over 250 registered members on the website.
Invitation: Basel IBN Event, Dec 8th
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 10/11/2011 01:04 pm by Philip Kavanagh
The IBN Switzerland Team would like to invite all members to the next IBN recepton on Dec 8th in Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, Basel.
Our key speaker for the evening will be Dr Emily Vereker, Technology Transfer Case Manager, Trinity College Research and Innovation Office. (www.tcd.ie/research_innovation)
The Research & Innovation section within Trinity College Dublin promotes and facilitates the interface between academics, funding agencies and industry. It also endeavours to promote and foster a culture of innovation, technology and knowledge transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship within the Academic community and the wider community, striving to impact academically, economically and societally.
The theme of the presentation will be ‘Taking Academic Innovation to Commerical Reality’, and Emily will share some of TR&I’s Irish success stories with you, proving there is still opportunity for Irish companies in spite of the current economic challenges
Key Details:
Date: Dec 8th
Time: 19:00h
Venue: Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, St. Alban-Rheinweg 70, Basel www.sternen-basel.ch
RSVP to Ailbhe Grogan, ailbhe.grogan(at)enterprise-ireland.com, Tel: +49 211 470 5925. Our capacity for the evening is limited, so please make sure to register as soon as possible!
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
EI launches International Start Up Fund
Posted in Business News from Ireland, Uncategorized on 31/10/2011 01:00 pm by Philip Kavanagh
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, launched a €10 million International Start-Up Fund, aimed at encouraging overseas entrepreneurs to locate start-up businesses in Ireland.
Invitation: Zurich IBN Event, Oct 26th
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 10/10/2011 02:12 pm by mrooney
It is that time again!! We would like to invite you to the next IBN meeting in Zurich on Oct 26th.
Want to learn more about Ireland’s indigenous Financial Services industry?
It is not all State Street and Citi. Behind the global names that appear across the IFSC, there is also an emerging Irish cluster that has escaped attention in recent times.
Our key speaker for the evening will be Apex Fund Services (www.apexfundservices.com) who provide fund administration solutions to investment managers. Let Apex share their success story with you.
Kick Off: Irish Business Network, Geneva
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 06/09/2011 05:01 pm by Philip Kavanagh
We would like to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Irish Business Network in Geneva. The evening will bring together Irish and “friends of Ireland” to network, catch up and share our professional experiences. The Irish Business Network is an initiative of Enterprise Ireland and is supported by the Embassy of Ireland and the local Chapter Head in Geneva, Elaine Carroll.
Basel: Member Networking Event, May 6th 2010
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 22/04/2010 03:14 pm by Philip Kavanagh
The Irish Business Network Switzerland would like to invite all its members to its upcoming Networking Event at ‘Der Teufelhof Hotel’, Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel, on 6th May 2010 at 19.00h.
The event will include guest speakers from exciting Irish companies ammado, Globoforce and Qumas, who are all making significant in-roads into the Swiss market. These companies offer highly innovative solutions and after the presentations, speakers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
As the summer months are fast approaching, this will be the last IBN event until the autumn. Therefore, before we take a break from events over the summer, we would encourage all members to show their continued support for the network, enjoy all drinks and canapés provided by the Business Network, and to learn more about Irish technology capabilities.
Companies presenting:
ammado connects nonprofits, socially responsible companies and engaged individuals in a unique environment of shared interests and offers the tools necessary to supply online campaigning, fundraising, engagement and communication.
Globoforce is the world’s leading provider of strategic employee recognition programs for Global 2000 companies. Globoforce transforms the way companies engage, motivate and empower their workforce accross the globe.
QUMAS is the leader in regulatory compliance management solutions for document and quality management, submissions management and regulatory approval.
Qumas and Livec Event
Posted in Events, Irish Company News, Uncategorized on 26/05/2010 01:14 pm by Philip Kavanagh
QUMAS and Livec Present: Off-the-Shelf Integrated GxP Content and Process Management
For all Irish Business Network members who wish to find out more about the Data Management Solutions and learn about the Off-the-Shelf Integrated GxP Content and Process Management solutions offered by Qumas and their Swiss business partner Livec, please come to this event on Tuesday 22nd June, 2010, Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Steinentorstrasse 25, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Special Guest: Ms Jane Ann Duffy – Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Irish Embassy to Switzerland
Registration is free of charge, please register at www.qumas.com
Language: English
Agenda:
08:00 – 09:00 Registration & Coffee
09:00 – 09:05 Opening and Introduction (Enterprise Ireland)
09:05 – 09:15 Ms Jane Ann Duffy – Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Irish Embassy to Switzerland
09:15 – 09:25 Enterprise Ireland – Doing business with Irish companies and why QUMAS was chosen as a company to support.
09:25 – 09:55 Off-the-Shelf Integrated GxP Content and Process Management – Ken Hayward (Subject Matter Expert)
09:55 – 10:40 Introduction to QUMAS and to our Pre-Defined Packages – Steve Dawson and Ken Hayward (Subject Matter Expert)
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30 The Synthon Case Study – Tieme Stoutjesdijk, Application Manager, Information Management, Synthon
11:30 – 12:15 QUMAS Pre-Defined Package Demonstration – Cyril Walsh, Senior Solutions Consultant
12:15 – 12:45 Introduction to Livec AG as the local implementation partner and point of contact for interest going forward – Rocco Branco, CEO Livec AG
12:45 – 13:00 Q&A
13.00 Lunch
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact: Áine Dunleavy (Marketing Executive, QUMAS) Tel: +353 21 491 5100, Email: adunleavy@qumas.com
David Blake, Enterprise Ireland
IBN Switzerland Now on LinkedIn!
Posted in Uncategorized on 18/06/2010 03:09 pm by Philip Kavanagh
Please join the new Irish Business Network Group, ‘Irish Business Network Switzerland’ on LinkedIn.
This is a networking platform for Irish business people or anyone affiliated to Ireland living in Switzerland.
To access the group site, please click on the link below:
Eli Lilly to establish European Financial Services
Posted in Business News from Ireland, Uncategorized on 13/07/2010 09:20 am by Philip Kavanagh
Cork, Ireland, 9th July 2010 —- Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe T.D, today announced that Eli Lilly and Company, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, is to establish a European Financial Services Centre in Cork. The company plans to create up to 100 new high-skilled finance positions at the operation, the majority of which are to be recruited by the end of Quarter 1, 2011. IDA Ireland worked closely with Eli Lilly to attract this investment to Ireland against significant competition from other European locations.
Click here to read more »
200 New Jobs for UnitedHealth Group in Letterkenny
Posted in Business News from Ireland on 15/07/2010 01:28 pm by Philip Kavanagh
Donegal, Tánaiste and Minister for Education Mary Coughlan TD today (July 15th 2010) announced that US health insurer UnitedHealth Group is to expand its operation in Letterkenny with the creation of 200 new jobs. The announcement is supported by the Irish Government with the aid of IDA.
The Minneapolis-based health insurer currently employs 340 people in IT and medical claims processing at its Letterkenny site, and this latest investment is expected to further embed jobs into the future. The 200 new positions will be split evenly between IT technicians and medical claims associates.
Commenting at the announcement, Tánaiste and Minister for Education, Mary Coughlan TD said, ‘Today’s announcement by UnitedHealth is a remarkable boost to one of Donegal’s most valuable employers. This expansion by one of the world’s leading health insurers is significant to the financial services sector in Ireland.’
‘UnitedHealth’s’ decision to expand in Ireland comes about as a direct result of the availability of highly-skilled staff in the region, the performance and tenure of existing staff and also the geographic location of the Letterkenny site – it’s time zone lends itself to the 24/7 support needed for the US and Indian markets. On behalf of the Irish Government I look forward to providing continued support to UnitedHealth as its Irish operation grows and develops.’
Ireland out of Recession and into Growth
Posted in Business News from Ireland on 16/07/2010 04:08 pm by mrooney
Publication of CSO National Accounts Figures for Quarter 1 2010.
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D., today (30th June 2010) welcomed the publication of the Central Statistics Office’s National Accounts figures for the first quarter of 2010. Commenting on the data, the Minister stated:
“These economic figures show that Ireland is out of recession with GDP expanding by 2.7 per cent between the final quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year, which is the fastest growth rate in the OECD”
Covidien Opens European Services Centre
Posted in Business News from Ireland, Uncategorized on 20/07/2010 03:25 pm by Philip Kavanagh
Dublin, Ireland – July 20, 2010 – Covidien, a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the official opening of its Cherrywood European Services Centre and the creation of more than 200 jobs since 2009. €11 million has been invested in the state of the art Cherrywood contact centre which houses customer services, credit control, contracts & pricing and import & export functions for 16 European countries. The Cherrywood site is also the base for Covidien’s sales and marketing teams in Ireland.
Covidien also announced today that it will be putting an initial €1.8 million investment into a medical technologies research and development project which will involve three Irish academic institutions. Full details of the project will be announced later in the year.
Improvements in the cost of doing Business in Ireland
Posted in Business News from Ireland on 23/07/2010 09:45 am by Philip Kavanagh
Dublin, IDA Ireland welcomed a report by The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) and Forfas showing significant improvements in the cost of doing business in Ireland. The report analyses Ireland’s relative cost competitiveness performance in the areas of labour, property, utilities, and business services and also looks at the broader cost environment that directly impacts on the cost of doing business here.
The report entitled, ‘The Cost of doing Business in Ireland 2010’ shows Ireland’s cost competitiveness has improved considerably for a range of business inputs such as energy, property and a number of key business services.
Welcoming the Report, Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA said, ‘Competitiveness is a key influencing factor when foreign multinational companies are choosing a location for their international operations. This report is further evidence that the cost of doing business in Ireland is falling, which in turn is helping to win new Foreign Direct Investment for Ireland and grow exports.
Life Sciences Review Ireland
Posted in Business News from Ireland, Uncategorized on 04/10/2010 05:01 pm by Philip Kavanagh
The latest issue of ‘Life Sciences Review Ireland’ is now available on the Biotechnology Ireland website: www.biotechnologyireland.com
or can be found by clicking on the following link:
http://www.biotechnologyireland.com/pooled/articles/BF_NEWSART/view.asp?Q=BF_NEWSART_320926
Zurich Networking Event October 7
Posted in Events on 13/10/2010 11:18 am by Margret Röttger
The IBN in Zurich celebrated another great evening recently. Around 30 people, invited by the Swiss-Irish Business Network and by the government agency Enterprise Ireland, gathered in the Weinkeller of the Carlton Bar in Zürich on October 7 2010.
Guest speaker for the evening was Susan Geraghty from Sealight International 
in Ireland. Susan shared her insights and personal experience into the world of executive coaching and how it can have a major impact on the performance of individuals and their organisations.
Thanks to Susan for joining us on the night and if this topic sounds of interest, then get in touch with Susan on susatATsealight.ie.
The work now begings for the next event and that is where we need YOUR help.
Have you ideas about venues or indeed speakers for our next event? We need your support and it is all in our interest to help keep the IBN growing. We all know people that might be an interesting speaker to the group so please forward us your ideas.
Basel: Member Networking Event, 3rd November 2010
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 15/10/2010 09:27 am by Philip Kavanagh
The Irish Business Network Switzerland would like to invite all its members to its upcoming Networking Event at ‘Der Teufelhof Hotel’, Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel, on 3rd November 2010 at 19.00h.
The event will include guest speakers from exciting Irish companies Globoforce and Intuition Publishing, who are making significant in-roads into the Swiss market. These companies offer highly innovative solutions and after the presentations, speakers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
As always, we would encourage all members to show their continued support for the network, enjoy all drinks and canapés provided by the Business Network, to learn more about Irish technology capabilities and support Irish enterprise.
Companies presenting:
Globoforce is the world’s leading provider of strategic employee recognition programs for Global 2000 companies. Globoforce transforms the way companies engage, motivate and empower their workforce accross the globe.
Intuition Publishing provide a full spectrum of value-added products, services and technologies to support client learning requirements, primarily in financial markets, life sciences and the public sector. These include eLearning and instructor-led courses, learning services, custom solutions and learning technologies, such as learning management systems, content authoring and mobile learning solutions.
Further speakers are yet to be confirmed.
If you would like to attend, please send an email to David Blake at the following email address: david.blake@enterprise-ireland.com
Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Irish Business Network Switzerland Team
Reminder: Basel Networking Event, 3rd November 2010
Posted in Uncategorized on 27/10/2010 10:43 am by Philip Kavanagh
Dear all IBN Switerland Members,
The Irish Business Network Switzerland Team would like to invite you to its upcoming Networking Event at ‘Der Teufelhof Hotel’, Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel, on 3rd November 2010 at 19.00h.
The event will include guest speakers from exciting Irish companies Globoforce, Intuition Publishing and recently confirmed Firecrest Clinical, who are all making significant in-roads into the Swiss market. These companies offer highly innovative solutions and after the presentations, speakers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
As always, we would encourage all members to show their continued support for the network, enjoy all drinks and canapés provided by the Business Network, to learn more about Irish technology capabilities, support Irish enterprise and of course to network with fellow members.
Companies presenting:
Globoforce is the world’s leading provider of strategic employee recognition programs for Global 2000 companies. Globoforce transforms the way companies engage, motivate and empower their workforce across the globe.
Intuition Publishing provide a full spectrum of value-added products, services and technologies to support client learning requirements, primarily in financial markets, life sciences and the public sector. These include eLearning and instructor-led courses, learning services, custom solutions and learning technologies, such as learning management systems, content authoring and mobile learning solutions.
Firecrest Clinical improves clinical site performance through e-technology solutions that provide the investigator with training and study management tools. By partnering with global pharmaceutical companies and contract research organisations, the Firecrest team of experts in clinical trials, pharmacy, medicine, communications, and technology creates customised solutions for the challenges of clinical trial management.
If you would like to attend, please reply to David Blake by Email:david.blake@enterprise-ireland.com or Tel: 0049 211 4705925
We are very much looking forward to seeing you there.
Kind regards,
Mit freundlichem Gruß,
Irish Business Network Switzerland Team
Venue: ‘Der Teufelhof Hotel’, Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel
Date: 3rd November 2010
Time: 19.00h – 21.00h
Save the date! IBN Switzerland Events 2011
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 02/03/2011 03:43 pm by Philip Kavanagh
Dear all IBN Switzerland Members,
Please note the following dates for our networking events throughout 2011:
Zürich – Wednesday 30th March 2011
– Wednesday, 26th October 2011
Basel – Thursday, 19th May 2011
– Thursday, 8th December 2011
Geneva – Wednesday, 14th September 2011
Further information on the events will be posted on the website and on our LinkedIn Group page Irish Business Network Switzerland.
We look forward to seeing all members at the IBN events throughout 2011,
IBN Switzerland Team
Invite: Irish Business Network Zurich Meeting
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on 16/03/2011 05:47 pm by Philip Kavanagh
We want to invite you to the Irish Business Network on March 30th in Zurich.
Our special guest of honour will be the new Irish Ambassador to Switzerland, HE Martin Burke. The Ambassador will make a short address to the group and it will be a great opportunity for him to meet the Irish professional community active in Switzerland.
Would you also like to hear some positive news about Irish industry for a change?
We have a speaker from Intuition Publishing which is one of the leading companies in the area of eLearning content, design and delivery services and learning technology. Intuition is a wonderful example of Ireland’s “hidden champions” and has been successful into the Swiss financial services market for a number of years. They will share with us what they do, how learning methods have evolved over the years and their impressions of doing business in Switzerland. It’s a story not to miss.
Given the nature of this specific event and our special guests, we want to make it a great success. We encourage all members to attend and bring along a guest with them.
Key Details
Date: March 30th 2011
Time: 18:30 – 21:30
Venue: Zurich Insurance Global HQ, Mythenquai 2, 8002 Zurich.
http://www.zurich.ch/site/en/zurich/standorte.html
Interested in attending?
Then please reply to ibn(at)enterprise-ireland.com with your details.
Look forward to meeting you there.
Irish Life Sciences Evening - Basel 19th May 2011
Posted in Events, Irish Company News, Uncategorized on 05/05/2011 01:20 pm by Philip Kavanagh
The IBN Switzerland Team would like to invite all members to the next IBN reception, ‘Irish Life Sciences Evening’, on 19th May at Der Teufelhof Hotel, Basel. Irish companies on display at the event include chiral product manufacturers ‘Celtic Catalysts’, global engineering company ‘PM Group’ and clinical research organisation ‘Venn Life Sciences’. The event showcasing Irish innovation in Life Sciences will surely make for a very interesting evening for all IBN members and all those involved in Life Sciences.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Event Details:
· ‚Der Teufelhof Hotel’, Leonhardsgraben 47-49, 4051 Basel
· Begins 19.00h, 19th May 2011
· Presentations by 3 of Ireland‘s most innovative companies in Life Sciences
· RSVP to David Blake, Email: david.blake@enterprise-ireland.com, Tel: +49 211 4705925
