We are proud to provide a talented work force from circa 40,000 students and graduates of our 3rd and 4th level institutions including University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), and Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) who have expertise and skills in areas including science, engineering, business, and the arts. There are a number of world-renowned institutes based in the city including the Tyndall National Research Institute, the UN GEMS Water Capacity Development Centre, Nimbus, the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre and the Institut e for the Social Sciences in the 21st Century (ISS21). UCC is the world’s first University to be awarded the Green Flag for practices promoting sustainable development on its campus.
OLIVER PLUNKETT STREET, CORK
A business city Cork has an excellent track record for business. The city is:
• The best small city in Europe for business friendliness by the 'fDi' magazine published by the 'Financial Times' • Ranked as one of the top 25 European Cities of the Future by the 'fDi' magazine published by the 'Financial Times' • One of the top ten small European cities for economic potential • One of the top ten small northern cities and overall top ten small cities • Part of the South West of Ireland which is ranked 8th in the European small regions of the future. All this is underpinned by an excellent economic ecosystem, with top class enterprise supports. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO), which is based in Cork City Council, acts as a first point of contact for businesses in the city. The LEO works with key partners such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, business representative organisations and other stakeholders to support businesses in the City and the Southern region. It plays host to key economic drivers, and sectors such as ICT, pharma and bio pharma, cyber security, financial and support services, food and nano technology. As a result, the Cork region is home to circa 170 IDA client companies employing almost 39,000 people. Cork City Council, working with partners, is playing a key role in driving Cork City’s economy. The LEO provides a range of supports to small businesses. The City Council provides incubation space for small businesses in the City Hall through CoWork City. Importantly we provide the planning frameworks and infrastructure to support private sector investment. Investor confidence is evident in Cork, with office space under construction to accommodate over 10,000 staff over the next 5 years. “Cork is a place of collaboration and connectivity where businesses are enabled to grow and succeed. We have a strong track record in attracting and retaining FDI and supporting our indigenous businesses. Cork City Council, together with Cork County Council, IDA, Enterprise Ireland, business representative organisations along with other local stakeholders, are proactively working to promote and strengthen the attractiveness of the C ork region globally, as a business location.” Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council.
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