Members share their insights and inspirations....

What is your favourite quote or mantra you live by or who do you draw inspiration from? “There is a way around everything; you just have to find the solution." Eleanor Bermingham, NOVUS


If you had 30 seconds to give your final piece of advice to another, what would it be? "It is very important to love the job you are doing in order to be successful.  Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all a love of what you are doing." Líobhan Dempsey, Blackwater Motors Volkswagen, Turners Cross


What do you love most about your job?"Helping start up companies with their image to give them the best possible chance of making it. Guiding businesses with their brand, their next step in their marketing campaign. Meeting people who actually care about design and willing to listen to your ideas, we all need help in promoting ourselves so it’s great when people take on board your thoughts and implement them to better their business." Anthony Cotter, Coolgrey Design

If you had 30 seconds to give your final piece of advice to another, what would it be?  Be honest, have integrity, have compassion and LISTEN. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and always leave something for the next fella! Cut through the ‘narrative’ and get to the point.  The key to business is personal relationships. Finally, roll with the punches ‘cause tomorrow is a new day! Mark Hopkins, Hopkins Communications

Check out our Facebook Page 'Faces of Cork Business'. If you would like to promote your business with us please contact Deborah by email or call 021 - 4530149

Due to popular demand JCI Ireland have extended the deadline for the Ireland Friendly Business Awards until Friday, 22^nd July 2016.

This year, JCI Ireland is accepting nominations across six categories, which we believe form the fundamental elements of customer service and business friendliness:

• Community Impact - Does the business give something back to the local community?
• Customer Care - How helpful and courteous is the business when serving its customers?
• Digital Experience - How well does the business use digital avenues to help its customers?
• Disability Access – How does the business make itself accessible to all customers?
• Eco-Friendliness - How well does the business serve the environment and local economy?
• Shop Layout and Design - How clean, attractive and well-presented is the business?

The business that best excels across all six categories will be awarded the title of Ireland's Friendliest Business.

To nominate a business for the 2016 Friendly Business Awards, please complete the online nomination form.

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, has today published the Mid-Year Expenditure Report for 2016.

Setting out the broad fiscal parameters for Budget 2017, the report suggest an additional €2 billion to be available for next year’s budget. At the same time, the report confirms that public investment will be prioritised over tax cuts in the next budget, as also set out in the Programme for Government. 

The report can be read here.

Cork Chamber is currently in the process of preparing a pre-budget submission on behalf of members. If you wish to discuss specific budget priorities please contact Sarah by email.    

Date: Thursday 18^th 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 August BBQ in 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 BBQ, 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.

Date: Thursday 8^th 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 8^th 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 10^th 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.

Date: Saturday 10^th September
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: €60 members / €65 non members
Book HERE 

This popular annual event is held in association with the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and is a unique day out, giving Cork Chamber members an opportunity to see what the Pont Aven ferry has to offer as well as a chance to entertain clients and colleagues on board this fantastic Brittany Ferries link to France.

Your ticket price includes a pre-lunch “Apéritif” reception drinks reception in the bar and deck area of the ship, followed by a sumptuous luncheon cooked by the best of French chefs and served with a selection of French wines. Places are Networking Lunch on Board the Pont Aven

Places for this event are very limited, please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!

What are your customers hearing?

Develop your company’s Digital Voice with these 2 courses, become more relevant & searchable online!

Social Media Content Creation

20th July, €140

• Good, relevant & up-to-date online content will drive more traffic to your website.
• Practical, interactive workshop
• Ensure multiple audiences see your content
• Come up with good content ideas & get the best value for that content!

Mobile Marketing Workshop

27th July, €140

• Google will push down your website in search results if it's not mobile-enabled
• Get the tools and techniques to adapt your website and change how you appear in search results.
• Gain insights into creating & marketing apps
• Learn how WhapsApp, Instagram & Snapchat can help your business!

Last few places left! Book now and attend both courses for only €199!!

Global firm, Baker McKenzie, has produced a number of webinars which focus on Brexit. Recent webinars include:

• The Implication of Brexit
• Competition Law Implications
• Brexit: Implications for Businesses for Trade in Goods and Services and Customs

Recent Brexit-related articles of interest include:

• The Pros and Cons of Brexit for your Pocket (Irish Times)
• In full: The letter from 1000 lawyers to David Cameron over EU Referendum (Irish Times) 

 

Date for your Diary: Cork Chamber Brexit Business Breakfast September 2nd. Location and booking details will be announced shortly. 

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.

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 30^th 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.

• Look to Leeds for your next getaway – fly direct from Cork Airport - read more

• Cork Cyber Security Company Achieves Highest Industry Standards Recognition  - read more

• Cork University Hospital officially launch Wheel4Life 2016 with Bishopstown GAA - read more

• Good Shepherd Cork, new name and new website - read more

• Cork Foundation and Social Innovation Fund Ireland host joint event launching THINKTECH in Cork - read more

• Irish Competitiveness Threatened by Under Supply of Housing - read more

• #TravelnetMoments Competition - read more

• Charity Spinathon with the staff from the Clarion Hotel Cork today  - read more

• Voxpro gets ready to set sail to raise funds for cancer research - read more

• The Alternative Board hosts Breakfast Briefing - read more

• Orchard Grove @ Reardens re-opens for Summer - read more

• Spring Board "H.Dip in Business Language and Culture in East Asia" - read more

• BIBO Ireland: €50 Members Discount on any BIBO Purchase - read more
• Conversation Piece (Cork) Ltd: Plantronics CS540 Cordless Headset with HL10 Handset Lifter @ €195 - read more
• Cogans Carrigaline: Take the Toyota Hybrid Challenge - read more

• Conflicting Visions in a Turbulent Age 1900-1916, June 3rd - August 20th - read more
• Pulses of Tradition, June 6th,  - September 23rd - read more
• (RE)writing (Hi)story (A Sonic Opera), June 25th  - August 27th - read More
• Business Owner Forum: BREXIT – An Exploration of the Opportunities, July 20th - read more
• The Alternative Board Cork - Sample Board Meeting, July 26th - read more
• The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch, September 9th - read more 
• Savvy Teen Academy , 18th - 22nd July - read more
• Cork University Hospital Charity Cycle, Wheel4Life 2016 and Family Fun Day with Bishopstown GAA, August 28th - read more
• Charity Carrauntoohill Climb, September 24th - read more
• Dean Strang & Jerry Buting - A Conversation On Justice, September 22nd - read more