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Maximise your Membership Morning
Friday, 3rd November
9.30am – 11am
Cork Chamber, Fitzgerald House, Summerhill North
Free - registration essential**
Visit Cork Chamber and learn how to maximise your membership through our many promotional channels, in particular your Members Information Centre (MIC).
You can use the MIC to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, post job vacancies and press releases.
This session is open to both new members and long-term members who would like a refresher so please forward the invitation to anyone in your organisation who may be interested, thank you!
**There is limited availability so please contact Annie or Deirdre on the membership team on 021 – 4530136 to register. |
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Connect in Cork
Cork County Council and CONNECT - the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks - invite you to CONNECT IN CORK, an information morning for business and industry to highlight ways that CONNECT’s third-level, technology research can potentially benefit your company.
The event will take place on Floor 16, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork on Wednesday 29th November 2017 from 09.00 to 13.00.
Please see details of this event, including the agenda, and register your attendance online
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Brexit identified as number one business concern but business confidence levels reported at a high
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Cork Chamber’s third quarterly economic trends survey of 2017 reports on the activity and sentiment of Cork businesses over the months of July, August and September, with the findings reflective of a confident, pragmatic and optimistic business community.
Survey respondents listed their top 5 concerns for business growth as follows, brexit; cost competitiveness; changing consumer spending/ reduced orders; skills availability and access to credit. Respondents commentary also highlighted future international tax policy across the US and EU, and future strategies affecting corporation tax.
Mr. Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO, in commenting on the findings added, “The quarterly economic trends survey is instrumental in assessing the sentiment across the Cork business community. For Q3, we are again enthused to see business confidence levels reported at a high of 96%, mirroring that of Q2. We also report an overall increase to 39% in confidence levels in the Irish economy compared with 3 months ago, a steady improvement since Q1 2017.”
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Connections You Can Bank On!
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. Book now to join with your fellow Chamber members for the best networking night in town – you can bank on it!
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE
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Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2017
In association with EY
Date: Tuesday 21st November
Venue: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
Cost: €150 pp/€1500 table of ten
BOOK HERE
With tickets selling fast Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2017 is set to be an unforgettable night! This Black Tie event has grown steadily over the past six years, attracting almost 600 business leaders and key political decision makers in 2016.
On the night the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Business Award’ will be presented to Voxpro co-founders Dan and Linda Kiely. The Dublin Dinner is perfect for making new connections and strengthening existing relationships and also, thanks to the great food and great atmosphere, it’s a fantastic event to entertain clients, colleagues and prospects.
Click here to find out more and BOOK NOW!
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Enter the Chinese Market via Cross Border eCommerce - Consultations Available
28th November
Book: HERE
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber is partnering with ACTTAO and Mamabud, Irish companies who are both experienced in Chinese e-commerce, to provide free, confidential 1:1 business consultations to offer insight into how Irish companies supplying B2B/B2C products or services can enter the Chinese market through cross border e-commerce (CBEC).
Click here to register for a 1:1 slot. Upon registration, you will be asked to complete a short form.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Eimear for further information.
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Food and Beverage Mission to Vietnam 2018
29th January – 3rd February
A new EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will come into effect in January 2018 and will eliminate nearly all tariffs (over 99%) in the Food and Beverage Sector.
The 2018 Food and Beverage Mission to Vietnam will allow food and drink companies to better understand business opportunities in Southeast Asia. The mission will include the organisation of a B2B-tailored agenda, where participants will have the opportunity to meet distributors, buyers and partners in Vietnam; and to meet European players already established in Vietnam.
See ‘read more’ or contact Eimear for further information.
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Using Skills Analysis & Learning as a Tool for Business Growth
Starts November 7th - €175 for Chamber Members
Owner Managers of companies can sometimes overlook the importance of defining a Learning and Development Strategy as a tool that can assist them in the achievement of their overall company objectives. Businesses will often have a financial plan, a sales plan and perhaps a vision and mission statement as instruments that can guide their activities. Rarely will they have a Strategic Learning Plan.
The aim is to embrace learning as a core business tool that can help a business to achieve its growth objectives. Secure your place here!
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Customer Service and the Customer Experience
Starts 6th November (1/2 day) - €75 for Chamber Members!
At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to: - Communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate empathy.
- Establish the customer’s needs quickly and effectively.
- Manage aggressive customers and behave in an assertive manner.
- Handle complaints in a polite and professional manner.
- Resolve problems using effective questioning and listening techniques.
- Maintain a positive attitude throughout.
Secure your place here!
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Latest Member News
- Brexit identified as number one business concern - read more
- Holy Smoke Brings Together Irish Whiskey Ambassador - read more
- SimoTech launches Headquarters in Cork and announces 30 new engineering jobs - read more
- Make Your Mark on Cancer’ walk raises €52,873 in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal - read more
- Seabrook Technology Group forecasts growth of 20% in their US medtech operations - read more
- CUH Charity is on countdown for THE show of the year - read more
- The Piano Bar @ Rachel’s is Cork’s newest jazz venue - read more
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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Tourism companies invited to subscribe to the Sail Cool Route
Sail Cool Route is a European project which investigates all aspects of the practical logistics and business potential to establish a bi-directional yacht cruising route which spans from Cork to Western and Northern Ireland, and onwards to Western Scotland, the Faroe Islands and up to Western Norway. The Cool Route Superyacht and Small Liner Brochure outlines the many attractions of the historic seaway.
The project is currently building an online tool, linking local enterprises with their local marinas, pontoon or small ports. Enterprises can register free-of-charge and the tool, which is map-based, will direct enquiries, booking etc. to their own website's. It is intended for all types of enterprises who are operating in the tourism sector, i.e. restaurants, visitor centres, activities etc. Registration for the portal can be done here. Contact John McAleer for further information.
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Do business with fellow members
- The PowerUP Advantage: Motivational Talk To Boost Your Teams Morale, 25% off - read more
- Eurostyle: Christmas Catalogue Promotion, 10% off all pricing - 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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Upcoming Member Events
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website
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