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Cork Chamber’s Non Profit of the Year 2017, Enable Ireland, is hosting the Fire & Ice Ball, sponsored by Kearys BMW, in Páirc Uí Chaoimh December 16th.

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City & County Budgets see no change to commercial rates
New Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Subsidised Training
Digital Marketing Seminar
Multi-Cultural Workforces - Communication & Engagement
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Annual Christmas Lunch is a SEASONAL SELL OUT!
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What will Cork and Ireland look like in 2040?
 

 

In our recent submission to the draft National Planning Framework, which sets out the plans for Ireland to 2040, Cork Chamber emphasises the importance of Cork to Ireland's future development and calls for Government to formally recognise Cork as Ireland's second city and driver of the Southern Region. To read the recent submission click here

Promotion
2018 PSYCHED Certificate of Recognition
 

Work takes up to a third of our day – and our workplace can positively or negatively affect our health, physically and mentally. Although 1 in 4 Irish people will use a mental health service at some stage in their lives, we are reluctant to openly discuss mental health due to the stigma associated with it.


PSYCHED is an initiative of Cork Healthy Cities, which aims to change that. All participating workplaces will be invited by Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald to a celebration in City Hall in April 2018, when successful applicants will be awarded the 2018 PSYCHED Certificate of Recognition.


Application is open to every type of workplace: Sole Trader, Small-Medium Enterprise, Emerging Business, Multinational, Not for Profit, Public Service. 


All you need to do is email for an application form or call Tina Neylon 086 603 5552.

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Policy
City & County Budgets see no change to commercial rates

After adopting the budgets for 2018, Cork Chamber is pleased to confirm that business will see no increases to commercial rates or parking fees in Cork next year.

 

A total of €1.3m in the county and €730,000 in the city will also be ring fenced to support economic development programmes.

 

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New Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

Submitted last Friday November 10th, Cork Chamber broadly endorses the Government intention to establish a Renewable Electricity Subsidy Scheme. The submission pinpoints areas which we believe merit specific consideration and the benefits to Ireland of an appropriate support scheme in developing assets. To read this submission click here

 

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Events
Last chance to book!
November Business After Hours
 

Date: Thursday 16th November

Time: 5:30pm – 7pm

Venue: AIB, 66 South Mall

Cost: FREE for members

BOOK NOW

 

 

Cork Chamber is proud to partner with AIB Bank on South Mall for the November Business After Hours. The Munster & Leinster Bank was founded in 1885 and started to operate with 66 South Mall as its headquarters. By 1908 it became necessary to establish an office to meet the growing demands of Cork’s merchant and business community. One hundred years on, AIB Bank continues to proudly support the people and businesses of Cork from their iconic office in the heart of the City.

 

One of your last networking chances of 2017, this event will include the "speed networking bell" - ensuring that you meet at least 10 new contacts on the night. 

 

There is over a 100 members already booked for this event and the Mall will be buzzing so don’t miss out!

 

BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE

 

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Join the 600
Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner in association with EY
 

Date: Tuesday 21st November

Venue: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin

Cost: €150 pp/€1500 table of ten

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Cork Chamber look forward to welcoming 600 attendees to Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2017 next week. On the night attendees will hear a keynote address from Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Simon Coveney T.D. who will speak about the most up-to-date information we have about Brexit and the Government’s vision for Ireland in the future.

 

We will also present the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Business Award’ to Voxpro co-founders Dan and Linda Kiely and hear about the incredible Voxpro journey.

 

This prestigious event provides a unique opportunity for the business communities of Cork and Dublin to meet and engage, strengthening existing relationships and forging new connections. The event is now almost sold out so you need to act fast if you want to be a part of this unforgettable night.

 

For further details and tickets CLICK HERE

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Annual Christmas Lunch is a SEASONAL SELL OUT!
In association with O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors
 

Date: Friday 8th December

Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm

Venue: Fota Island Resort

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Cork Chamber’s Christmas Lunch continues to be one of our most popular events of the year with over 300 tickets for this years’ event selling out in super quick time! Please click on the link above to be put on the cancellations list or contact Donna or Leigh for more information. 

 

Those who have secured their place will enjoy an afternoon in the fabulous Fota Island Resort with plenty of festive food and drink, live music by Musica as well as entertainment from the hilarious impressionist Oliver Callan. We are delighted to welcome O’Flynn Exhams on board as the new sponsors for this great event.  O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors is a leading commercial law firm that provides a full range of legal services to both national and multinational clients as well as the State sector.

 

This event is held in partnership with the Marketing Institute of Ireland – Cork Branch.

 

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International
Carpe Diem, Carpe Cocoa!
 

Complete a short consultation, email us the contribution ID you receive upon completion of the survey and you could win a luxury hamper of chocolate.

 

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber is currently inviting companies to air their views to the European Commission regarding fair taxation of the digital economy. This public consultation focuses on how the EU can ensure that the digital economy is taxed in a fair and growth-friendly way; since the current tax framework is inapt and requires reform. The Commission is interested in gathering views on the main problems related to taxing the digital economy and it also asks for feedback on the possible solutions to these problems. The public consultation will remain open until 3 January 2018.

 

To be in with the chance of winning the luxury chocolate hamper, complete the consultation and send your contribution ID number to Eimear.  

 

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Subsidised Training
Digital Marketing Seminar
20th and 24th of November - €100 for Chamber Members!
 

A two day digital marketing seminar with a range of talks from trainers covering - GDPR for Digital, Email Marketing, SEO, CSR for Social Media, B2B Sales on Twitter, Strategic Digital Communication, Video for Social Media, LinkedIn Advanced and Facebook Advertising.

 

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Multi-Cultural Workforces - Communication & Engagement
€160 for Chamber Members!
 

This Multi-Cultural Diversity programme is aimed at individuals or groups that need to communicate successfully, work, and establish productive relationships during face-to-face or virtual contact with colleagues, clients or business contacts from different cultures and backgrounds, working across time zones and in different international locations.

 

It will offer participants a unique opportunity to learn about cultural norms, values and beliefs; gain a higher level of self-awareness and personal fulfillment while enhancing positive impact on colleagues, clients or business contacts from diverse backgrounds.

 

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Member News
Latest Member News
 
  • Shaping a better world with Engineers without Borders – read more
  • County Hall Adopts Budget Focused on Economic Development – read more
  • Ho Ho Ho Christmas Lights in Cork City to be switched on this Sunday November 19 – read more
  • Adoption of City Budget Welcomed By Chamber – read more
  • Chambers Ireland Welcomes the Establishment of a Working Group on Brexit Supports – read more
  • Belarusian businesswoman and Chernobyl survivor appointed to Board of Directors of Chernobyl Children International - read more
  • EY Finance 4.0 Breakfast Briefing – read more
  • SAVE THE DATE - Annual GP Study Day 27th January 2018 – read more
  • NDRC Spring Investment Programme - read more
  • Last chance to have your say on a Customer Service Charter for Cork City  - complete survey here.

 

You can share a press release to our website through the Member Information Centre (MIC), see on news on our website.

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Members Offers
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Member to Memeber offers
  • Altitude Analytics: Learn How Data can Help Your Business, Free Consultation - read more
  • Midleton Fitness: November Special Offer on Gym Membership - read more
  • Fleming Catering Limited: Dine & Stay for €90pp - read more
  • Robin Hill Clinic: Massage Pamper Package with discounted Afternoon Tea - read more
  • The PowerUP Advantage: Motivational Talk To Boost Your Teams Morale, 25% off - read more
  • Eurostyle:  Christmas Catalogue Promotion, 10% off all pricing - read more
  • Verde Environmental Group: Avail of our free soil waste classification seminar - read more


Do business with fellow Cork Chamber members through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.

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Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
 
  • Irish Cancer Society: Decoding Cancer: Science vs Fiction, 16th Nov. - read more
  • Irish Heart Foundation: Cork Heart Lunch, 17th Nov. - read more
  • The Mercy Hospital:  Anniversary Ball 17th - Nov. read more
  • Republic of Work: Lunch & Learn "Build a Brand" with Kim Bolger, 21st Nov - read more
  • Republic of Work: Free Co-working Friday, 24th Nov. - read more
  • Heart of Spain: Grand Opening, 24th Nov. - read more
  • The Everyman: John Wilson's Taste, 24th Nov. - read more
  • Cork International Hotel: Cork Chocolate Festival, 25th Nov. - read more.
  • CorkBIC: Applications Open for International Security Accelerator, 30th Nov. - read more
  • Network Cork: Network Cork AGM, 30th Nov. - read more
  • Hayfield Manor: Go Full Irish for Charity - read more
  • Carrigaline Court Hotel: Christmas Parties 2017, 2nd -16th Dec. - read more
  • Enable Ireland:  Fire & Ice Ball, 16th Dec. - read more
     
     
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