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MIC is Waiting..........
As you are aware we launched our new Members Information Centre (MIC) a few weeks ago. As a chamber member you can avail of this FREE online tool to Stay Connected, Boost Efficiency and Increase Engagement. If you have not availed of this amazing resource yet or if you are unsure how to create your log in please contact Naoimh on naoimh@corkchamber.ie
Once you have created a log-in on the MIC you can download the Member Plus App from iTunes or Google Playstore and avail of all the fantastic features on the move.
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Women in Leadership Executive Lunch
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Date: Friday 22nd April
Time: 12:30 to 15:30
Venue: Ambassador Hotel
Cost: €60 (includes booking fee). Advance booking is essential.
To book: online
Cork Chamber in association with Network Cork is hosting an executive lunch on Friday 22nd April at the Ambassador Hotel, focussing on Women in Leadership and featuring special guest speaker Deirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE).
Deirdre, a Cork native, was appointed Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) in June 2007. During her tenure the ISE modernised its structure, expanded its services domestically and internationally, rising to #1 stock exchange globally in fixed income and funds listings. The ISE was awarded Best Place to Work in Ireland (medium sized companies) just last month. She is currently President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges. Deirdre is outspoken about the importance of the role of markets as a relevant and accessible funding source for companies, particularly for high potential SMEs and is looking forward to sharing her views with the people of Cork.
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May BBQ at the Ambassador Hotel
Date: Wednesday 4th May
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Ambassador Hotel
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
BOOK HERE! We are getting a head-start on the Summer and will host a networking BBQ on the new outdoor terrace of McGettigans Cork at the Ambassador Hotel, where you will enjoy fantastic ambience, great food and spectacular views over the City.
Don’t miss your chance to view Cork from Military Hill and enjoy the delicious BBQ, refreshing beverages and great company!
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Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub
Are you a start-up or an already established SME?
Would you like the opportunity to focus on some key areas of your business with experts in the areas of finance, legal, sales and marketing?
The Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub is where a small group of business owners meet regularly, in a safe and confidential environment to share issues and experiences, helping each other and themselves with the daily challenges facing businesses today.
The hubs take place each of the following Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6pm.
• Tuesday 10th May
• Tuesday 17th May
• Tuesday 24th May
• Tuesday 31st May
** Please contact Danielle or Leigh directly for more info **
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May Business Breakfast
Date: Wed 11th May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue:Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non-members
Cork Chamber is proud to welcome back Richie Boucher, Group CEO of Bank of Ireland, to speak at the May Business Breakfast briefing as part of Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week. Richie was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ireland in 2009.
He joined the Bank as Chief Executive Corporate Banking in 2003 from Royal Bank of Scotland. Within Bank of Ireland, Richie has also held the position of Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland. Richie has over thirty years’ experience in all aspects of financial services and is a Fellow of the Institute of Banking.
BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.
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Jack Lynch Tunnel scheduled to close for routine maintenance
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Cork Chamber has been informed of the planned closure of the Jack Lynch Tunnel on the following dates in April. A section of the South Ring Road (N40) between Dunkettle Interchange and Mahon Interchange, including the Jack Lynch Tunnel & Tunnel Management Building /Little Island access road will be closed to normal traffic overnight for three successive nights as follows: - 21:00 hrs on Tuesday 19th April 2016 until 04:00 hrs on Wednesday 20th April 2016
- 21:00 hrs on Wednesday 20th April 2016 until 04:00 hrs on Thursday 21st April 2016
- 21:00 hrs on Thursday 21st April 2016 until 04:00 hrs on Friday 22nd April 2016
These closures are necessary to facilitate scheduled routine maintenance on the tunnel and its equipment.
In between these overnight closures period i.e. during the day on Wednesday and Thursday, the N40 including the Tunnel and its approach roads will be open to traffic as normal. Alternative traffic routes are available via the city centre during the periods of closure as follows: - On the North side of the river, Southbound traffic should travel from the Dunkettle Interchange to the City Centre via the Tivoli dual carriageway and Lower Glanmire Road (N8), and then follow signs for the South Ring (N40) via the South City Link Road (N27).
- On the Southern approaches to the Tunnel, Northbound traffic should travel via the Kinsale Road Roundabout to the City Centre via the South City Link Road (N27), and then follow signs for Dublin (N8) and Waterford (N25) via Lower Glanmire Road.
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Cork Age Friendly County Programme Launched
Mayor of County Cork, Cllr John Paul O' Shea officially launched the Cork Age Friendly County Strategy on Monday April 11th in County Hall. The Mayor was joined by Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, Cork County Council, together with invited older members of the Cork community and students from Colaiste Choilm in Ballincollig.
Cork Chamber has been a partner in the development of this strategy and are delighted to have been so involved in this endeavour which aims to make Cork a great place in which to live and grow old. The Cork Age Friendly County Strategy is a five year framework plan, intended to provide a structure for interagency cooperation, essential to improving the quality of life for older people in Cork County together with the support of older people through the Cork County Older Peoples Council, statutory, community, voluntary and private sectors.
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Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.6%
The unemployment rate in March decreased to 8.6%, down from 8.8% in February and 9.8% a year ago, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office have confirmed.
The youth unemployment rate meanwhile stood at 19%, down from 20% the previous month. The number of unemployed is now at the lowest level in 8 years.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Revitalise your Corporate Communications with our Inspiring Video Journalism Course!
When: Thursday 22nd April
Where: Riverlee Hotel
Cost: €100 for Chamber Members
Learn how to: - Create & edit a video using your iPad / iPhone
- Set-up and film interviews
- Film and edit footage to upload to your website & social media platforms
- Produce your own video content to market your business
Witness the advent of citizen journalism and show what you and your company can do! LAST FEW PLACES LEFT! BOOK NOW!
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Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) B2B meetings at Info Security Europe, London, 8 June 2016
SecMatch 2016 will take place at Info Security Europe, an event which focuses on wireless and internet security. The goal of the matchmaking event is to enable and facilitate organisations in these fields to engage with potential partners for research, technology or business cooperation.
Organised by Enterprise Europe Network and the BeWiser (Wireless and Internet Security in European Regions) cluster network, the event is set in the context of the EU’s Digital Agenda, to further encourage research and innovation efforts and highlight commercial opportunities for European SMEs in wireless and internet security sectors.
[Read more]
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Scholarships available for Biotech Mission to Japan for EU Clusters and SMEs, 9-14 October 2016
The EU Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next matchmaking mission to Japan targeting the biotech sector and is being organised alongside the Bio Japan Expo in Pacifico Yokohama. The mission will enable participants to learn about the target market and industry and to identify key contacts for business or technology transfer partnerships or research collaborations. Interested SMEs can apply for a scholarship which is valued at €600. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 9 June 2016.
[Read more]
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Interested in joining The Cork Innovates steering committee?
THE CORK INNOVATES PARTNERSHIP is now inviting expressions of interest from entrepreneurs and experienced business leaders keen to engage with and support the work of its steering committee. The Cork Innovates Partnership was established in 2012 with financial support from the economic development fund of Cork City and County Councils. The Partnership comprises of organisations who are engaged in entrepreneurial, innovation or business support activities and who collaborate under the mantle of Cork Innovates to promote the region with a specific focus on driving the economic reputation and perception of Cork as a location for business. Members include ● Cork City Council ● Cork County Council ● Cork Chamber ● Cork Institute of Technology ● University College Cork ● Enterprise Ireland ● CorkBIC ● Cork City and County Local Enterprise Offices, all of whom have an appointed representative on the Partnership Steering Committee.
[Read more]
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Latest Member Offers
- 20% Off All Website Development with one of Cork's leading web development companies Read more
- Free Years monitoring of all New Intruder Alarm Systems read more
- Double your sales within 12 months read more
- Bookkeeping Service using Xero Software read more
- 10% Off All Footwear in Skechers Retail Stores read more
- Supernova Family Entertainment Centre read more
- 10% Off Your Summer BBQ @ Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Formally Carlton read more
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Upcoming Member Events
- Corporate Giving- Is it Good for Business, April 14th - read more
- Dermot Bannon mortgage event in association with Bank of Ireland, April 14th - read more
- Sharon Shannon, April 15th -read more
- ''Showtime'' Fundraising Concert for CUH Charity, April 17th - read more
- Smarter Eggs Challenge the Unconventional, April 19th - read more
- Fastnet Recruitment Career Open Days, April 19th - April 27th - read more
- The Power of Three, April 20th - read more
- Mercy Hospital Foundation Golf Classic, April 22nd - read more
- Introduction to the European Water Stewardship (EWS) Standard* Workshop, April 26th - read more
- BITCI Cork Business Forum on CSR, April 28th - read more
All member events can be viewed here
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