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As the leading networking organization between the U.S. and the island of Ireland over the past 20 years, The Ireland Chamber - United States is a bit player in Ireland's larger economic success. We are a non-profit membership organization that actively promotes the business interests of our members and the development of economic, commercial, financial and educational relationships between the United States and the island of Ireland. Our membership consists of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in the U.S., Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Maurice A. Buckley, Founder and President/CEO
Larry A. Handeli, Executive Director
Maurice A. Buckley Founder and President/ CEO Click here to read the Presidents Message >
Maurice A. Buckley, Founder and President/ CEO of the The Ireland Chamber - United States which promotes business between USA & Ireland and has played an important role in the success of the Celtic Tiger over the last 15 years making Ireland one of the most successful economies in the world today.
He is also President of NECO (National Ethnic Coalition) which presents every year the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The Medal is presented to outstanding American citizens from all walks of life that have distinguished themselves among their specific ethnic groups. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks among this country's most prestigious awards officially recognized by both the US Senate and the US House of Representatives. Six Presidents of the US have received this award as well as many Members of Congress, Nobel Prize winners, prominent scientists and outstanding military heroes.
Previously, he served as President/ CEO of Pamarco Technologies, directing the growth of that firm from $25 million in annual revenues to more than $130 million in four years.
In 1965, Mr. Buckley founded MAB group, a European manufacturer in the graphic arts field. In 1974, he became chief executive of a publicly traded industrial firm listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange. He currently serves as a consultant to several international business operations. |