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Cork Chamber Nominated for Public Affairs Awards
Cork Chamber is honoured to be nominated for best Public Affairs campaign at the PRII Awards for Excellence in Public Relations 2017 for our policy team’s work with Cork Airport in delivering transatlantic connectivity from Cork to Boston. The winners will be announced at the PRII Award Lunch this Friday. To view the shortlisted candidates click here To find out more about our campaign click here
‘New Cork’ Expansion
Feedback on Cork City Docks and Tivoli Dock Development Plans
Cork City Council is currently preparing new plans to guide the development of 220 hectares on docklands North and South of the River Lee. Combined, the docklands plan could see the city expand eastwards and become home to another 12,500 housing units and 33,000 new jobs. On behalf of members, Cork Chamber will be making a submission to the consultation process but we would love to hear your feedback first.
If you have any comments or ideas to share please get in touch with Sarah / Michelle.
The consultation documents can be viewed here.
Further commentary available on the Irish Examiner & Evening Echo.
Save your business up to 90% in annual lighting costs
SEAI Smart Lighting Grant
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is introducing a new pilot SME support - Smart Lighting grant scheme. The goal is to support energy efficient lighting that is more sustainable and cost-effective. Switching to energy efficient lighting can save your business up to 90% in annual lighting costs, but SEAI will cover up to 40% of the cost of replacing your existing lighting. Eligible applicants must be SMEs with less than 50 employees, and be part of one of the following sectors:Fitness Centres, Retailers, Small Hotels / Large B&Bs, Pharmacies, Nursing Homes and Jewellers. Other sectors will only be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications must an entire building or facility, including service areas. For more information and how to apply, please visit SEAI’s website
Business relations between Ireland & Belgium
‘Brexit Beyond the Border’
This week we spoke to Philippe Roland, Ambassador of Belgium to Ireland about business relations between Ireland and Belgium and life after Brexit. You can follow the series and read the latest edition on our website.
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Stand Out From the Crowd: How Doing Good Is Good For Business
Half Day Event on July 7th - €50 for Chamber Members!
‘Doing well’ or being a responsible business also goes by the title ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that is prolific in large companies and increasingly growing in importance for smaller companies. This is because companies who engage in responsible business practices are increasing their competitiveness and reaping business benefits. In addition, large companies are more and more setting expectations of responsible business practices with potential suppliers – be it large or small businesses.
You will leave the course with:
- A better understanding of what being a responsible business really means
- What the benefits are for your business
- Ideas to enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices
Click here to reserve a place!
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June Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner
Featuring Jim Woulfe, CEO, Dairygold, Winners of Cork Chamber Company of the Year 2017
Date: Wednesday 28th June
Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
Venue: Carrigaline Court Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €50 non-members BOOK HERE
Join us for an exciting opportunity to hear from Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe on the past, present and future of Ireland’s agri-food and dairy industry. Jim has led Dairygold to continued success through times of unprecedented change and difficulty since his appointment as CEO in 2009 but with the serious implications Brexit will have on Ireland’s exporters there is no time to relax. For full details and to book your place click here.
How to Win At Digital - Cork Digital Marketing Awards Launch Event
Date: 5th July
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cost: Free - registration essential
Book HERE
This event will start with a seminar on how to win at digital with all the best tips and tricks from Damien Mulley. You will get to hear from previous winners and have an opportunity to ask questions and see a showcase of the best of digital marketing in Cork. Nomination categories will be announced for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2017
Secure your place here!
Get Your Business Brexit Ready
Breakfast briefing in association with InterTradeIreland
Date: Friday 7th July
Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City (formerly The Clarion)
Cost: FREE for members BOOK HERE
Cork Chamber have partnered with InterTradeIreland to host Get Your Business Brexit Ready, a free event designed specifically for SMEs who are looking for the latest advice and information on Brexit. This briefing will help you plan, act and engage for the new trading relationships that may emerge from Brexit negotiations. If you haven’t already, now is the time to start your Brexit preparations. For full details and to book your place click here.
Chillin’ & Grillin
Date: Tuesday 25th July
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: The Courtyard on Sober Lane
Cost: FREE for members BOOK HERE
Join us for a Business After Hours BBQ at The Courtyard on Sober Lane, a unique and vibrant space in the heart of the city which was awarded the 2017 Tourist Venue Award from The Good Eating Guide to Ireland. Make sure you book your place early to come along to see this award-winning facility. We can’t promise the sun will be shining but we can promise plenty of opportunities to mingle and network, a great atmosphere and delicious food!
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Empowered by the Innovation of Technology
In association with the National Recruitment Federation
Date: Thursday 29th June Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Venue: The Imperial Hotel FREE for Cork Chamber and NRF members BOOK HERE Every industry has been impacted by rapid changes and advancements in technology in recent years and recruitment is no different. Technology has changed the way recruiters source and communicate with talent and the way candidates find jobs, but with constant innovation it can be hard to keep up. Cork Chamber has partnered with the National Recruitment Federation (NRF) to bring you an evening seminar that will cover global trends in the recruitment industry as well as taking a more in-depth look at the current and future use of technology in the field of search and selection. CLICK HERE to book your place and find out how you can be Empowered by the Innovation of Technology. #empowercork
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How innovative is your business?
Innovation Health Check Tool
Enterprise Europe Network staff are now trained to use Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Health Check Tool, a tool which can help establish how innovation-oriented a company is. The innovation benchmark is a facilitated self-assessment to evaluate innovation processes.
The Innovation Health Check is free, costs are covered by Enterprise Europe Network. Contact Ivan or Eimear for more information.
The Innovation Health Check benchmark is an Enterprise Ireland tool to help establish how ‘Innovation’ oriented your company is. Long term studies have shown that at least 50% of companies who do not actively innovate have ceased to trade after 10 years. The innovation benchmark is a facilitated self-assessment to evaluate your innovation process. It looks at how the process operates from the outset, capturing customer needs (stated and un-stated), idea generation, concept development, product/service development up to the commercial realisation stage and all steps in between. The Innovation benchmark will explore how this process is impacted by company culture, business strategy & structure, the company capability & resources and the level of innovative processes that are in place. This benchmarking tool has been approved for use across Europe by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and your report will allow you to benchmark your results against the hundreds of companies that have already gone through the assessment.
What does it involve?
The Innovation Health Check involves a facilitated half-day workshop. This works best with a group of staff drawn from different functional areas and levels of your business. The workshop will be facilitated by trained personnel from EEN Cork Chamber, who will guide the group through the questionnaire. You will receive a 12-15 page report that identifies key strengths and areas for improvement.
For whom?
For companies of more than five employees with innovation, internationalisation and growth ambitions.
What does it cost and how do I avail of the service?
The Innovation Health Check is free, costs are covered by Enterprise Europe Network. Contact Ivan or Eimear for more information.
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European Commission Call for Evaluators / Experts in Innovation or Investment
The Commission is looking to expand its pool of expert evaluators to include entrepreneurs, investors and experts, as part of the pilot European Innovation Council.
European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, has launched a call for evaluators with expertise in innovation or investment. Evaluators will be asked toreview proposals submitted by SMEs from across the EU for funding to support the development of breakthrough innovations. This is part of the pilot European Innovation Council. In a later stage, evaluators will also interviewthe applicants and select the top innovators that are to be funded.
From autumn 2017, the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon 2020 will support innovation projects from innovators, researchers, corporates and SMEs active in any sector or technology as they look to support breakthrough innovations that have the potential to create new markets. The aim is to identify companies and entrepreneurs with the potential and ambition to grow internationally, as part of a pilot European Innovation Council. Applications for EIC funding will need to be evaluated by experts in innovation. And the best SME applicants will be interviewed by a panel of expert evaluators.
The Commission is therefore looking to expand its pool of expert evaluators to include: - Entrepreneurs who have started up and scaled up innovative enterprises at European or global level;
- Investors (including those affiliated with banks, venture capitalists, business angels, crowd-funders etc.);
- Experts involved in the innovation ecosystem (business schools, universities, innovation hubs, accelerators, etc.).
Interested experts can register interest online here.
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Looking to the Orient
Japan-focussed webinars
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Member News
- Cork Chamber welcomes Cork City and Tivoli Docks planned reboot - read more
- Eurostyle celebrating 45 years in business 1972-2017 - read more
- New Respiratory Consultant Appointment at Bon Secours Hospital, Cork - read more
- ACE at UCC - Registration for September 2017 Now Open - read more
- Public events announced for Summer Space Studies Program - read more
- Stars to Light Up Opening of Ireland's Biggest Space Event - read more
Share your press releases to our website through our Member Information Centre (MIC). If you have forgotten your login details contact us and we can reset them for you!
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Do business with fellow members
- Lee Travel Ltd: Family offer - Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah - read more
- Cogans Toyota Carrigaline: Air Conditioning Service for your Toyota €99 - read more
- The Metropole: 3 Months Corporate Single Membership €99 - read more
- Fota Island Resort: Enjoy a complimentary PIMM's cocktail reception with a BBQ - read more
- The Logiskills Group: Limit the effects of BREXIT on your business and seize opportunities in new markets - read more
- Spiralli Business Solutions Ltd: 10% off Professional Web Consultancy Services - read more
- Hayfield Manor: Avail of Afternoon Tea for Two at a reduced price of €28 per person - read more
- Admirror: 20% discount on Admirror advertising for Chamber members - 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
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- Everyman: Futurproof, until June 24th - read more
- Shandon Street Festival, June 24th - read more
- Cork Midsummer Festival, June 16th - June 25th - read more
- Cork Printmakers: FIRST EDITION Print Symposium, 23rd & 24th June - read more
- Cork Foundation: Diaspora Training for Communities and Parishes, June 27th - read more
- Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan, July 8th - July 23rd, - read more
- Breakthrough Cancer Research: Kerryway Fundraising Walk, July 7th - July 9th, read more
- UCC: A Summer's Evening on the Quad at UCC, July 15th - read more
- Mercy Foundation: ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, July 16th - read more
- New Links Training Solutions: Train the Trainer QQI Level 6, July 25th - read more
- Amplify Digital Marketing Conference, 27th & 28th July - read moreread more
- Mercer:Trustee Training Course, August 15th - read more
- New Links Training Solutions: Conflict Management QQI Level 6, September 6th - read more
- Ballyseedy Home & Garden: Farmers Market every Wednesday - 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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