Cork's Surging International Reputation
Royal Visit
We are delighted to welcome tomorrows visit to Cork by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall boosting the profile and expanding the international exposure and awareness of our region to tourism and potential FDI investment.

 

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Supporting You
Get the most from your Chamber membership
14 June
 

Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Members Area (Member Information Centre.) 

 


Embrace Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence
27 June, Liverpool
 

A `Digital Transformation’ event organised by the Enterprise Europe Network will take place in Liverpool on 27 June. Learn about opportunities offered to SMEs by these technologies.


A `Digital Transformation’ event organised by the Enterprise Europe Network will take place in Liverpool on 27th June 2018.  Learn about opportunities for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can offer to SMEs across sectors such as: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Food & Drink, Creative Industries and Tourism.  

 

Meet with like-minded companies looking to develop or incorporate these technologies and develop new solutions. This event will bring most value to established SMEs (2+ years) looking to develop, source or invest in AR / AI / VR technologies for their business across sectors including Retail,  Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Creative Industries, Tourism, Food & Drink.

 

The event is also open to government bodies, trade associations, larger organisations / multi-nationals, universities, public and private research institutes.                                                                                              

 

Find more information and to register companies here

Training mission in Japan
 

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for its next training programme in Japan: “Get Ready for Japan”. Offering managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements.



Upskilling You
HR Forum (Data & GDPR)
20 June - €20 for Chamber Members
 

This half-day forum (9:30am -12 noon) is an ideal opportunity for anyone to get an update on Employment Law, GDPR and attracting and retaining talent for the modern-day workforce! The workshop is facilitated by Caroline McEnery of the HR Suite.

  • Employment Legislation Update
  • GDPR- The effect of the new data protection legislation in 2018 & How are you managing it?
  • Case Law 2017 Examples. Why are they important? What are the learnings?
  • Attraction & Retention- What are the priorities?
  • Top Tips
  • Q & A

 


Digital Marketing / Social Media for Business
5, 12, 18 & 26 July - €400 for Chamber Members
 

Get the skills to develop and implement your digital marketing strategy; use a range of free and low cost tools to assist with the development, implementation, monitoring and management of your new strategy and choose the most effective digital channels for your business and have the skills and tools to be able to use them effectively and get a high ROI!

  • Day 1: Digital Marketing Strategy and Online Advertising
  • Day 2: SEO & Making Your Website Work
  • Day 3: Social Media (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)
  • Day 4: LinkedIn and E-Mail Marketing

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Do business with fellow members
Member Offers
 

 

All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website.


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Upcoming Member Events
 
Welcome to our recent new members

A big welcome to the following businesses who have recently joined Cork Chamber, be sure and check them out in our Members Area and introduce yourself at our upcoming events! 

 

  • Aisling Productions
  • Inno V Food Solutions                                                 
  • Da Mirco 
  • Fior Studios
  • Ireland China Business Association
  • Alpha Wealth
  • Aoife Collins Coaching
  • Powered Media
  • CDS Law & Tax
  • WeddingDates
  • Procurement Transformation Institute
  • Benchmark International
  • ConnectPro (Merchandise) LTD
  • Spectrum AV
  • Cork City Ballet
  • Elevare
  • Good Day News
  • Saskia Kremer - From Burnout to Breakthrough
  • Sinis
  • Fort Privacy
  • Verde LED
  • Estukune / WeCanCork
  • National Recruitment Federation
  • Ruby Cube Media
  • Census Connections

 

 

 


Connecting You
Innovation in Hospitality
14 June, in association with Republic of Work
 

At this free exclusive member event on Thursday 14 June we’ll be exploring the hospitality industry, from the traditional to the ultra-modern, discussing how the two are fused together to create convenience in its most luxurious form.

 


Midsummer Business Breakfast
21 June, in association with the Irish Examiner
 

Creative and visually beautiful cities attract visitors from around the globe and Cork is no different. But, promoting and selling Cork to a global audience is the result of hard work behind the scenes by champions and ambassadors from both the public and private sectors.  Pockets of passionate and civic minded volunteers do their bit to both clean up and show off our best features.

 

Join us at this event to understand how the arts, business & cultural communities can work to make Cork top of everyone’s destination list.

 


 

Wanna Pizza the Action?
21 June
 

Enjoy delicious Pompeii Pizza, locally brewed ice cold craft beers and a terrace full of potential business contacts at the Franciscan Well Brewery on Midsummer's evening, Thursday 21 June. So, rally your office troops, grab a buddy or just fly solo at this free Clock out and Connect event. 


Summer Garden Party
27 July, in association with Viatel
 

This July we’ll be rolling out the bunting and letting down our hair for our brand new Summer Garden Party! We will have chilled cocktails, smooth Summer sounds, fabulous fusion food, brewskis on ice and selfie fun, we just need some Summer vibes and you!


 

 

Cities on the Rise
Academy of Urbanism Annual Congress
Cork, 27 - 30 June
 

We are delighted to support the Academy of Urbanism Annual Congress which takes place in Cork from 27-30 June. The success of our cities has become central to national economies and culture. They drive investment, tourism and migration – the young, the educated, the creative and the rich are being drawn to live and work in urban areas once again.  The Congress is open to everyone and there are a variety of tickets available.