The MBA Association of Ireland's new Barometer series of business briefings has been answering some of these questions, by taking stock of progress in a series of business events including visits to The Irish Stock Exchange, Intel, The Dublin Airport Authority, the new Dublin Convention Centre, as well as Executive Career and Consumer Spending Insight events.

The MBA Association, which represents MBAs at management and board level across the island of Ireland, is extending complimentary attendance to the business community to these events, on a first come, first served,basis.

The 'Barometer' series is a great opportunity to take the real temperature of the recovery and separate the actual achievements from the spin" Robert Cooper, the MBA Association's Dublin Chapter Chair commented. "We will be looking at meaningful measures of progress - from a multinational's view on Ireland's attractiveness as a business location to the tangible opportunities the new Dublin Conference Centre will bring".

The MBA Association Business Barometer Event Series 2010 – Dublin

• May: Market Movements: the Irish Stock Exchange looks ahead
Launch of the Barometer Series:This event includes a Site visit to Irish Stock Exchange
Date:Thursday May 6th 2010.
Venue: The Irish Stock Exchange:   See event review

• June: Intel: a Multinational's view of Ireland attractiveness
This event includes a Site Visit to Intel and a weekend of activity
Date: Friday June 11th 2010.
Venue: Intel, Dublin
Directions:  Download map and directions
Please arrive through the IR1 Visitor reception at the Ireland site between 2.35pm and 3.00pm

• June: Dublin Airport Authority: weathering Exceptional Events and looking forward to Terminal 2
This event includes a Site Visit to Dublin Airport including preview of new Terminal 2
Date: Thursday June 24th
Venue: Terminal 2 and DAA, Dublin Airport

• June: Career Recovery: You're Hired!
If a buoyant executive job market signals corporate Ireland's confidence in recovery, can we confidently predict improved career prospects for 2010? – with advice on career management, job search and networking.
Date: June
Venue: The Stephens Green Hibernian Club, Dublin

• June 2010: Dublin Convention Centre:
This event includes a Site visit to the Dublin Convention Centre prior to its opening in September 2010.
Date:Autumn 2010
Venue: Dublin Convention Centre, Spencer Dock

Bookings: https://www.eventelephant.com/dublinconventioncentre
Event contact:Una Coleman una.coleman@codegaconsulting.comon: 086-8186903 or Maeve O Connell maeveoco@gmail.com on 086-851693