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Policy
Cork Chamber submissions made to Cork City Docks and Tivoli Docks Issue Papers
Growing commercial links between Ireland and Greece
New Public Procurement Guidelines Launched
Subsidised Training
Be Better @ Series
Using Digital for a PR Campaign: Building a Brand Newsroom
Events
Escape to France
Burgers & Buzz
Amplify
The Early Birdie Catches The Worm
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Are you looking for partners in the German food and drink market?
Attention ICT companies seeking skilled Swedish speakers!
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M20 Cork to Limerick would have Game-Changing Impact



A new report by Indecon/RED C commissioned by Cork and Limerick Chambers endorses the M20 as an enabler of the Atlantic Economic Corridor consisting of a powerful three-city region comprising Cork, Limerick and Galway.

 
The Chambers stated the development of the M20 would see a continuous motorway from Cork all the way to Limerick through to Galway, creating an economic corridor that would provide a strong complement to Dublin.

 

Among the top findings in the report is that the motorway would have the potential to support an estimated additional 4,000-5,400 direct jobs in the region, with a gross annual impact of €128m to the Exchequer.The report also confirms that the existing N20 between Cork and Limerick has significant capacity constraints and an accident rate twice the average.

 

Read more on our website.

 

Promotion
Calling All Heroes!
Cork Digital Marketing Awards are now open
BiznetCork Skillnet; the Cork Chamber Business School is delighted to announce that entries for the 2017 Cork Digital Marketing Awards are now open. With 16 different categories, Cork businesses have ample opportunity to showcase their digital successes and achievements.

The theme for the 2017 Awards is Digital Superheroes and that is what these Awards are all about; highlighting the great work that is being done in Cork by Cork businesses.
See more from last week's launch in the video below. You can enter your business for the awards online

Cork Digital Marketing Awards Launch 2017

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Policy
Cork Chamber submissions made to Cork City Docks and Tivoli Docks Issue Papers

Cork City Council has begun the preparation of Local Area Plans for the Cork City Docks and for Tivoli Docks. The new plans, once finalised, will replace the North Docks Local Area Plan 2005 and the South Docks Local Area Plan 2008. Cork Chamber made submission to each issues paper as part of this pre-plan issues exploration stage of this process.

 

Follow the links to read the Cork Chamber submission to the Cork City Docks Issues Paper and the Cork Chamber submission to the Tivoli Docks Issue Paper.

 

The City Council will now prepare a report summarising the issues raised across all submissions received with the Draft Local Area Plans expected in early 2018.

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Growing commercial links between Ireland and Greece
'Brexit Beyond the Border' series
 

In this week’s ‘Brexit Beyond the Border’, we spoke to Katia Georgiou, Ambassador of Greece in Ireland.  Ambassador Georgiou shared her outlook about Brexit and highlighted the growing commercial links between Greece and Ireland Click here to read the latest edition.

 

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New Public Procurement Guidelines Launched

Minister of State with special responsibility for public procurement, at the Department of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Patrick O’Donovan T.D. launched the new guidelines and template tender documents by the Office of Government Procurement. The guidelines replace previous guidelines published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and take account of 2014 EU Directives, as implemented in Ireland.

 

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Events
Escape to France
Lunch on the Brittany Ferries "Pont-Aven"
 

Date: Saturday 9th September

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: Members: €60 plus VAT Non-members: €65 plus VAT

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You will be transported to France without leaving Ringaskiddy Port as our extremely popular annual luncheon aboard the Brittany Ferries flagship vessel the “Pont-Aven” will be once again held in association with the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. Your French escape will begin with an “Apéritif” drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois followed by a sumptuous luncheon prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines.

For full details and to book your place click here  - tu le mérites!

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Burgers & Buzz
BBQ at The Courtyard on Sober Lane
 

Date: Tuesday 25th July
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Venue: The Courtyard on Sober Lane
Cost: FREE for members

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There’s still a few places left for our Business After Hours BBQ at The Courtyard on Sober Lane so book now before it’s too late! The Courtyard on Sober Lane is 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. We’re looking forward to a fun evening enjoying delicious food in an award-winning venue surrounded by great company. Don’t miss out, book your FREE place here

 


Don’t miss out, book your FREE place here

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Amplify
Two Day Digital Marketing Conference
 

Date: Thursday 27th & Friday 28th July
Venue: Clayton Hotel Silver Springs

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Cork Chamber are proud partners of Amplify, Ireland’s newest and largest Digital Marketing Conference. This two day event features a stellar panel of speakers from world class organisations such as LinkedIn and Google. Attendees will receive information, insights and inspiration on all areas of Digital Marketing from Social Media and Google Adwords to Content Creation and Data. What truly sets Amplify apart is its’ series of in-depth masterclasses delivered by industry experts designed to give you practical knowledge and skills and that you can immediately implement to digitally transform your business.

 

 

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The Early Birdie Catches The Worm
Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2017
 

Date: Thursday 7th September

Time: 7:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: Cork Golf Club
Cost: €400 per team of four

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Bookings are already in full swing for the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2017. The fourball scramble event will this year be held in the stunning surrounds of Cork Golf Club, in partnership with our new sponsors City Life who have been offering financial planning and portfolio advice in Cork for almost 50 years. With a world-class venue, top-notch prizes and a chance to win a brand new car in our charity Hole-in-One Competition, supported by Jaguar at Johnson & Perrott, this is an unmissable day out for golf enthusiasts.

For full details and to book your place click here.  

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International
Are you looking for partners in the German food and drink market?

ANUGA 2017 takes place in Cologne this October. This biennial trade-fair is the world’s largest and most important trade-fair for food and beverage producers; attracting approx. 160,000 visitors and more than 7,000 exhibitors. On 6 October, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will host a B2B event entitled ‘Tour d’Europe’.

The event will focus on organising face-to-face buyer-producer meetings, based on specific requests from the German buyers. If you would be interested in finding out more about Tour d’Europe, contact Eimear.

 

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Attention ICT companies seeking skilled Swedish speakers!

EURES Sweden will host an ICT job-fair in Lund on Thursday, 28th September which is aimed at targeting ICT candidates. Meanwhile on Friday, 29th September, EURES’ Malmo office are organising an event for employers which will begin with a short presentation and will follow with short individual meetings with identified suitable candidates.

If you would be interested in attending this event, please contact Hugh Rodgers.  


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Subsidised Training
Be Better @ Series
 

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new lunch time Be Better @ Series! Come join us in Cork Chamber offices for a bite sized learning opportunity.

Topics covered over the lunch time series will be - Performance Management (July 27th), Grievance & Disciplinary (August 8th) & Recruitment & Selection (August 24th); €50 each or €120 for all three.

Lunch and Networking provided! See 'read more' for further details. 

 

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Using Digital for a PR Campaign: Building a Brand Newsroom
July 20th - €130 for Chamber Members
 

You will gain:

  • An ability to create relevant and compelling audience-first digital PR campaigns on the right channels for your business
  • An understanding of the concept of a ‘brand newsroom’ and how to make best use of the digital and social media tools available
  • An understanding of social media channels for business, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat
  • Practical tips and advice including how to write for digital media, how to utilise corporate storytelling best practice, and how to build an editorial calendar


Secure your place here!

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Member News
Member News
 
  • Free, Part-Time Springboard+ Upskilling Programmes for Manufacturing, Engineering & Pharma & Biopharma Sectors - read more
  • Ireland is 5th Most Open Economy Globally - read more

  • Chambers Ireland Welcomes the Conclusion of EU-Japan Trade Negotiations - read more

  • Calling all Heroes! - read more

  • UCC Sport Raises 14K for CUH Charity Children's Unit Appeal - read more

  • Meitheal Mara youth crews get set to make waves! - read more

  • Business Representatives Call for Action in Addressing Urgent Infrastructure Needs - 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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Members Offers
Do business with fellow members
 
  • Hayfield Manor: Afternoon Tea Delight & Summer Lunch Offer - read more
  • The Metropole: 3 Months Corporate Single Membership €99 - read more
  • Lee Travel Ltd: Family offer - Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah - read more
  • Fota Island Resort: Enjoy a complimentary PIMM's cocktail reception with a BBQ - read more
  • Spiralli Business Solutions Ltd: 10% off Professional Web Consultancy Services - 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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Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
 
  • Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan, July 8th - July 23rd, - read more
  • Cork Cycling Festival: July 21st - July 23rd - read more
  • Everyman: Second Honeymoon, July 14th - read more & Every Brilliant Thing at The Everyman
  • 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
  • UCC: Social Media and Children/Students: Challenges - Continuing Professional Development, July 17th - read more
  • New Links Training Solutions: Train the Trainer QQI Level 6, July 25th & August 1st 
  • Holy Smoke: Unique gourmet experience - Taste of Cork, July 25th - read more
  • Amplify Digital Marketing Conference, 27th & 28th July - read moreread more
  • Mercer:Trustee Training Course, August 15th - read more
  • CUH Charity & Bishopstown GAA invite you to sign up for Wheel4Life 2017 this summer - read more
  • New Links Training Solutions: Conflict Management QQI Level 6, September 6th - read more
  • Ballyseedy Home & Garden: Farmers Market every Wednesday - read more
  • EURES Brussels Employment Fair, September 28th - read more
  • Everyman: Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer, October 10th - 14th - read more


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