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Policy
Cork Businesses report a strong start to 2017 despite Brexit uncertainty
Pedal power… Let’s go…
Enterprise Ireland Brexit SME Scorecard
Subsidised Training
Change Management – 11th & 19th May
Digital Marketing/Social Media for Business – starts 9th May
Events
Why Good Business Matters
International
Food Matters Live Industry Briefing: Understanding Innovation & Growth Opportunities
LEAN for Micro Enterprises (Less than 10 employees)
How to Sell Food and Beverage Products Online in China
Digital DNA Belfast 2017: Preparing for Digital Disruption
Export for Breakfast
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Policy
Cork Businesses report a strong start to 2017 despite Brexit uncertainty
Cork Chamber’s first quarterly economic trends survey of 2017 reviewed activity over the closing months of January, February and March. The survey, which was conducted by Cork Chamber during April 2017, highlights the confidence and practicality underpinning the Cork business community. 

Pedal power… Let’s go…
The European Cycling Challenge, May, 1st-31st.
 

The European Cycling Challenge is the biggest  urban cyclists' team competition, which takes place every year May, 1st-31st


Join the Cork City team or Cork Chamber subteam, track your bike trips, and challenge other European cities! This year Cork is taking part for the first time in the European Cycling Challenge and the Cork Metropolitan Area has registered to participate. 

 

 


If you live, work or travel through this area you can take part. Cycling trips to and from workplace or school, to shopping, to visit friends, to go to the cinema or to the gym all count. Every kilometre adds to the total Cork count.

You can download the Naviki bicycle satnav app to your phone to record your distances covered. Follow these instructions to find the Cork team.

More information available here


Enterprise Ireland Brexit SME Scorecard
Practical business forum

Enterprise Ireland recently announced details of the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork on Wednesday, 3rd May from 8.00-10.30 am.

 

 


As part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow will feature speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups, along with members of Enterprise Ireland’s Global Team and Brexit Unit, and will be moderated by Broadcaster Jonathan Healy. Designed to encourage SMEs to prepare for a hard Brexit, the event will provide a platform for robust discussion, information sharing and practical advice around the key issues facing Irish companies. The roadshow is free of charge but registration is essential. Register online

Subsidised Training
Change Management – 11th & 19th May
 

Change is inevitable. In many cases, the only part you have control over is how you implement the change. This 2 day programme will:

 

  • Give learners the ability to better understand the need for and nature of change in organisations
  • Give the effective models for Change Leadership & Management
  • Understand the Obstacles & Resistance to Change, and get the strategies on how to overcome these
  • Learn about the Change Management Process


Last few places available – BOOK NOW!



Digital Marketing/Social Media for Business – starts 9th May
 

A comprehensive 4 day programme, covering 8 modules, which will greatly impact on how your business sees and uses digital and social media. Get more business using social media!


Day 1: Search Optimisation & Targeted Advertising such as Google Ads
Day 2: Content Creation & Facebook for Business
Day 3: Twitter for Business & LinkedIn
Day 4: The Mobile Future & Devising a Marketing Plan


You can attend all four days or pick the day that most interests you. Get immediately actionable insights and get the most value out of your online marketing and communications. BOOK NOW!


Events
Why Good Business Matters
Business Breakfast in assocation with the Irish Examiner
 

Date: Tuesday 30th May
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City
Cost: €25 Cork Chamber members / €50 non Members
BOOK HERE

 

Cork Chamber will join forces with Business in the Community for the May Business Breakfast event, which will feature a panel of business leaders, provide best practice examples on responsible & sustainable business practices.

Speakers include:                      

  •  Mallen Baker International sustainability expert
  • Chris Martin, CEO of Musgrave Group
  • Kyran Johnson, General Manager, Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

 

They will discuss their own leadership in the area, how being sustainable helps attract and engage talent, why it matters when it comes to procurement and SMEs, how it drives cultural change and how business can make a positive impact in the communities in which they operate.



Promotion
ChamberLink Issue 2 out now!
 

Welcome to Issue 2 of ChamberLink Magazine keeping you up-dated on all Chamber activity, business news, economic trends and news stories from members.





Marketing Cork City Centre - closing date Friday 28th

Cork Chamber Seeks Expressions of Interest for City Centre Marketing Project     

 Cork Chamber are members of CORE, a collaborative partnership supporting Cork City Centre. Other members include Cork Business Association, Cork City Council, Bus Éireann, An Garda Síochána and representatives of the hospitality and retail sectors.  Part of the Partnership’s brief is to improve, market and manage the city centre. To grow the success of the city centre, it is vital to promote and market the unique proposition and advantages of the city centre as a destination with its diverse product offering. 



See here for full details which includes an opportunity to conduct a scoping exercise. 



International
Food Matters Live Industry Briefing: Understanding Innovation & Growth Opportunities

Date:Thursday, 25th May                   
Time: 3.00 pm to 6.30 pm
Venue: UCC (exact location TBC)
Cost: FREE but registration is essential
Book: HERE

 

UCC Food Institute and UCC Teagasc Food Alliance will host the Food Matters Live industry briefing, in association with Taste Cork, Cork Chamber, CIT and Bord Bia, on Thursday, 25th May. The briefing is designed for food companies interested in the UK market and will cover the topics of food trends and consumer insights, retail and market opportunities, and education and industry collaboration. Places can be booked here.  



LEAN for Micro Enterprises (Less than 10 employees)
Cork LEOs,  as part of our ongoing commitment to our micro-enterprises,  are starting a new LEAN for Micro Enterprises programme in May 2017. LEAN projects are derived from problems arising within a business. LEAN thinking towards problem solving starts with a clear statement of a problem and leads through its resolution using a process of measurement, analysis, implementation and evaluation of the solution. The tools used on this programme will allow your businesses to increase profitability, lower costs and improve customer satisfaction. 

How to Sell Food and Beverage Products Online in China

Date: Tuesday, 13th June
Time: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City (Lapp’s Quay)
Cost: FREE but registration is essential
Book: HERE

 

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with the EU SME Centre in China to deliver a FREE half-day workshop which will focus on selling food and drink products online in China. Discover existing channels and new ways of selling your food and drink products to discerning Chinese consumers through emerging e-commerce platforms.

 

The workshop, which will be delivered by Rafael Jiminez of the EU SME Centre in China, will help attendees to gain a better understanding of Chinese e-commerce platforms and will cover several essential aspects of selling food and beverages online in China. This EEN event is open to both members and non-members of Cork Chamber.

 

See ‘read more’ or contact Eimear for further information.

Why should I attend this workshop?


With over 649 million Chinese people actively using the Internet to purchase goods and services, particularly for groceries, understanding the e-commerce market in China is vital for any Western consumer. E-commerce platforms like Tmall and Jing Dong offer online marketplaces and open business opportunities to companies wishing to access the Chinese market. 



The workshop will help you to gain a better understanding of Chinese e-commerce platforms and will cover several essential aspects of selling food and beverage online in China including:

  • Pricing schemes
  • Payment platform
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • E-commerce on-shore versus cross-border

 

The workshop will be delivered by Rafael Jiminez, Business Development Advisor at the EU SME Centre in China which offers a number of supports to EU companies interested in accessing the Chinese market. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. Book your place here or contact Eimear for further information.


Digital DNA Belfast 2017: Preparing for Digital Disruption

Are you looking to ride the waves of digital disruption in marketing, data, innovation, security or fintech?  Digital DNA 2017, taking place in Belfast on June 6th/7th, presents solutions and tactics for growth and change from global experts across these themes. With +125 speakers and +2000 delegates from over 25 countries Digital DNA brings together knowledge and opportunity seekers from the largest conglomerates to micro start-ups and entrepreneurs.  For 2017 the event will feature an app from Enterprise Europe Network that facilitates delegates seeking to collaborate.

 


Keynote speakers include tech evangelist James Whittaker, charged with showing Microsoft’s vision of the future to the world. James is known for being a creative and passionate leader and sought after speaker and author. Of his five books two have been Jolt Award finalists.  For digital content and marketing, Ruth McEntee is a speaker not to be missed.  Ruth is head of sales in Ireland for YouTube and leads a team of digital consultants to top Irish companies in the travel, retail and CPG space. She is also responsible for driving the YouTube strategy in the Irish market. Previously Ruth worked in Google London in both the YouTube and Google search teams; developing search and video strategies for traditional UK retailers and online brands.



If you are interested in taking part in Digital DNA or finding out more contact Ivan McCutcheon, Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber of Commerce - ivan@corkchamber.ie


Export for Breakfast

Topic: Strategic Finance and Business Planning for Exporters
Hosted by, PwC

Wednesday, 24th May 2017, 7.30am -10.00am, PwC, One Albert Quay, Albert Quay, Cork.
Book online

 


The National Export Campaign (NEC) and  National Export Hub (NEH) is an initiative lead by the Irish Exporters Association and Partners to increase the number of Irish businesses exporting for the first time, assist Irish businesses to enter new export markets and to support Irish exporters to grow their exports in existing markets. These  invaluable sessions are round-table discussions that focus on peer to peer learning with expert knowledge available from the sponsors. AIB, APB Foods, Euler Hermes, DHL and PwC. ***Spaces are limited to 25 at each Export Networking Breakfast so register your interest early to avoid disappointment***



Member News
Member News
 
  • President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins calls on country to remember Chernobyl disaster - read more
  • Griffith College Journalism Students showcase their work at historic Cork site - read more
  • Bag a bargain at the Kilkenny Shop 7 Day Mega Sale - read more
  • CIT Extended Campus New Mayfield Arts Centre Engagement in Practice - read more
  • Corks landmark hotel about to mark 120 years in business - read more
  • Monex Scholarship Program launched at UCC - read more
  • Cork Businesses: Open Your Doors...and Open Your Minds - read more
  • New Cork Company, TAPSTAK launches a ‘remote control for life’  - read more
  • Cork Event Gets Caught Up In Nets! - read more
  • Cork International Choral Festival kicks off today - read more
  • Run the Cork City Marathon to support the work of ICU at Cork University Hospital - read more
  • Major Planning and Engineering Design Project Win for PM Group - read more

 


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Members Offers
Member Offers
 
Member to Memeber offers
  • J.Barter: Lourdes Trip from €725pp - read more
  • Admirror: 20% discount on Admirror advertising for Chamber members - read more
  • St. Peter's Cork: 10% discount on any venue hire booked in 2017 - read more
  • New Links Training:  Special Purpose Award in Training and Development - Train the Trainer, 20% discount  - read more
  • Musgrave MarketPlace: Latest deals available to all Chamber members and their employees - 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.



Member Events
Member Events
 
  • Cork International Choral Festival: 26th - 30th May - read more
  • Taste Cork: Old Butter Roads Food Trail, 29th April - 1st May, read more
  • Griffith College Cork: Student Media Exhibition and Open Evening, May 3rd - read more
  • Local Enterprise Office: Prepare for Brexit, Breakfast Seminar, May 3rd - read more
  • it@cork: Tech Summit 2017, May 4th - read more
  • Everyman: The Seafarer, April 30th - read more
  • New Links Training: Train the Trainer QQI Level 6, May 6th - read more
  • Willis Towers Watson: Trustee Training Session, May 9th - read more
  • BioConnect Ireland: Process Technology Transfer Solutions for Pharma Manufacturing, networking event, May 11th - read more
  • UCC:  InterTrade Ireland Annual Keynote Innovation Lecture, May 12th - read more
  • Canada Green Building Council Conference Vancouver May 2017, read more
  • Export for Breakfast: Strategic Finance and Business Planning for Exporters, May 24th - read more
  • UCC: Procurement Spend Analysis CPD Workshop, May 25th - read more
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research: Annual Golf Classic, May 26th - read more
  • Hillfest Music festival: June 3rd - June 5th,  read more
  • Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan: July 8th - July 23rd, - read more
  • Long Table Dinner during the Cork Midsummer Festival, June 18th - read more

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