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Central Bank Mortgage Review Deadline Extension
The Central Bank’s call for submissions on the Loan-to-value and loan-to-income regulations has been extended to 31st August 2016. The evidence collated through the consultation will be used to inform the review of the mortgage rules, which is due to be published in November 2016. To make a submission and for further information please click here.
Registration for the European Parliament of Enterprises 2016 is now OPEN
EUROCHAMBRES, in co-operation with Chambers Ireland and the European Parliament, will host the 4th “European Parliament of Enterprises” in Brussels on the 13th October 2016. More than 800 entrepreneurs from 45 European countries, from all business sizes and sectors, will gather in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels to act as MEPs for one day, debating and voting on crucial policy issues. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the European dimension and international opportunities available to Chamber members. The aim of the event is to provide policy makers with direct, bottom-up feedback on EU policies affecting the business community.
Topics for debate will include trade inside and outside the EU, energy and environment, skills and migration. Registration for the European Parliament of Enterprises is now open and will close on the 13th September 2016.
Online registration will open shortly. Visit Chamber's Ireland website to learn more about the EPE. SMEs interested in attending should send their registration form to Emma.
Cork Regional Chambers network welcomes step in right direction
Cork Regional Chambers network Chair, Maura Hunter, warmly welcomed yesterday’s launch by Minister Heather Humphreys of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
In welcoming the funding announcement, Ms. Hunter stated, “this is indeed a step in the right direction and is a positive scheme for rural towns and villages around the Cork region and indeed nationally. While yesterday’s announcement of €10million to be allocated to support regeneration projects is progress, it is certain that rural communities must maintain pressure into the future to see this funding scheme continued and increased, and directed to not only renewal projects but to projects that will facilitate the sustainable development and resilience of our rural communities into the future”.
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Summer Evening at the Montenotte Hotel
Date: Thursday 18th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Montenotte Hotel, Cork
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: online
Cork Chamber is delighted to bring you THE Summer event at the newly renovated and refurbished Montenotte Hotel.
Celebrating a massive recent refurbishment, the Montenotte will welcome Cork Chamber members through the doors for a Summer Evening, as the hotel celebrates its long heritage as a home to one of the famous Cork “Merchant Princes” now renovated with style and modern flair.
With panoramic views of the City from the terrace, you will be among the first to experience the new and unique Montenotte Hotel.
Places are limited for this event, so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.
Annual Golf Classic in association with Vhi Healthcare
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Date: Thursday 8th September
Time: 7.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Lee Valley Golf Club
Cost: €300 for a team of 4
Book HERE
**No afternoon slots available**
Cork Chamber is delighted to announce that the Golf Classic 2016 will take place on Thursday 8th September in Lee Valley Golf & Country Club in association with Vhi Healthcare. The Golf Classic is a fourball scramble and always offers plenty of challenges as well as some great prizes to be won on the day.
This competitive and fun annual event continues to offer fantastic value for money, with your entry fee including refreshments for you and your team on arrival, a full round of golf at the award winning Lee Valley Golf & Country Club, burgers at the 10th tee, as well as music, entertainment and a BBQ on the terrace later that evening. You will also receive a goody bag and a chance to win some top-notch prizes – always a great day out!
The timesheet for this event is filling up fast, so please BOOK NOW to reserve your slot.
All Aboard…
Date: Saturday 10th September
Time: 12pm – 3pm,
Venue: Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: €60 members / €65 non members
Book HERE
Fancy a gourmet French feast on board the jewel in the Brittany Ferries crown? Mixing and mingling with colleagues and clients over a pre-lunch aperitif? The Cork Chamber / France Ireland Chamber of Commerce lunch on board the Pont Aven is back with a bang this year and promises to be better than ever! We have brought you networking on a train, networking at the wildlife park and now it’s networking on the water – how could you possibly resist? The lunch will take place on Saturday 10th September and is truly a unique opportunity for you to kick back and enjoy all that the Pont Aven has to offer. Invite some friends and make a day of it, but whatever you do, don’t miss the boat! BOOK HERE
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Cork Heritage Open Day 2016
More than 40 buildings will open their doors free-of-charge on Saturday, August 20th for the 12th annual Cork Heritage Open Day. Cork Chamber is delighted once again to be involved and will be open to the public from 12 -3pm. A full list of events and buildings can be found here.
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Chamber Supported Projects
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Cork Innovates Visits Lorient for Interceltic Digital Day
Siobhán Finn, Project Director of the Cork Innovates Partnership, was invited to attend the Interceltic Digital Day, of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Lorient, France this week.
The Interceltic Digital Day is co-ordinated by Breizh Amerika, an organisation established to promote and sponsor a number of wide-ranging innovative and economic projects between the United States of America and the region of Brittany, France. This year’s event, running from 5 to 14 August, has once again become the world capital of celtitude.
This year’s programme of events focused on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, through conferences, roundtables and networking with many international speakers. Topics up for discussion included the economic effect of Brexit, technology in agriculture, the internationalization of startups Breton and the revolution of Artificial Intelligence. Cork Innovates was present, representing the Cork startup scene, and took part in a panel titled, What’s Next for Ireland’s Startup Scene? Siobhán had plenty to speak about, particularly with Cork selected as the first ever European host of the Startup Nations Summit this year. The Summit will take place alongside the Global Startup Gathering 2016, in November this year. Cork is expected to welcome many international delegates, as well as innovative startups from all over the world. The future of startups looks very bright in Ireland, and particular in Cork over the coming months.
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Brexit Upddate
Recent Brexit-related articles of interest include:
Please let us know if you have any content for the BREXIT UPDATE section that you feel would be valuable to fellow members. Contact Katherine or Eimear for more information.
Meet new business partners at Space 2016, Rennes (France), 14th-15th September
SPACE is a key tradeshow for the livestock sector and targets companies specialising in animal feed, animal health, breeding, artificial insemination, agro-energy, farm waste, water treatment and farm machinery. This year marks the 30th edition of the tradeshow. Companies attending the exhibition have the opportunity to meet potential new commercial and technological partners at Enterprise Europe Network’s (EEN) accompanying matchmaking event.
Contact Eimear for further information.
2016 marks the 30th edition of SPACE, a key tradeshow for the livestock sector. The event will take place in Rennes and at the briefing, there will the opportunity for attendees to partake in an international B2B meetings (approx. 30 minutes per meeting) to discuss commercial or technological partnerships and this element of the event will be led by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). In 2015, SPACE comprised of 1,446 exhibitors and 106,226 visitors and now in its 30th year, it is a key event on the calendar for livestock professionals. The key sectors represented by exhibitors include: - Animal feed
- Animal health
- Breeding, artificial insemination, hatcheries
- Farm equipment
- Farm buildings
- Farm waste treatment
- Handling, lifting, loading and transport on the farm
- Agro-energy
Companies seeking innovative products, equipment and services can view the livestock’s latest technological innovations. Participation in the EEN matchmaking event is free of charge. Register on or before 2nd September here or contact Eimear.
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Latest News
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Latest Member Offers
- The Health Zone: 6 Week Corporate Transformation Programme - read more
- BIBO Ireland: €50 Members Discount on any BIBO Purchase - read more
- Conversation Piece (Cork):Plantronics CS540 Cordless Headset with HL10 Handset Lifter @ €195 - read more
- CoachClinic: 2 hour Business Growth Strategy Session - read more
- The Hope Foundation: Full Table of 10 to The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch for €550 - read more
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All current offers are listed on our website. You can share an offer for fellow Chamber Members through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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Upcoming Member Events
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- Fastnet Recruitment Admin Open Day, August 15th - read more
- Mountain Challenge, August 20th - read more
- International Business Women's Conference, August 22nd - read more
- Morgan McKinley: Performance Through Wellbeing, August 23rd - read more
- Cork University Hospital Charity Cycle, Wheel4Life 2016 and Family Fun Day with Bishopstown GAA, August 28th - read more
- A Focus on The Construction Sector: A Business Owners Forum, August 31st - read more
- Enable Ireland Golf Classic,September 1st - read more
- Nimbus Centre Industry Breakfast Morning, September 1st - read more
- St Luke's Home Annual Memorial 5K Run, September 8th - read more
- The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch, September 9th - read more
- An Post Rebel Tour of Cork, September 10th - read more
- Introduction to Data Protection for business, September 21st - read more
- Dean Strang & Jerry Buting - A Conversation On Justice, September 22nd - read more
- Developments in the Organisation of Working Time - September 28th - read more
- Creating a feel good workplace through employer branding, October 19th - read more
- Charity Carrauntoohill Climb, September 24th - read more
- Shine a Light Night, October 21st - read more
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website.
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