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Award Winner Announced
Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner 2016
in association with EY
 Date: 8th Nov Time: 7pm Location: Double Tree Hilton Hotel Cost: €125 Book: Here
Now in its sixth year the Cork Dublin Dinner has grown to over 550 guests from across the business and political communities of Dublin and Cork providing an opportunity for companies to network and strengthen connections with their peers. The night is also one of celebration where we honour one of Cork’s business leaders with the Outstanding Achievement in Business Award and this year we are delighted to announce Dick Lehane as the recipient. Dick was employee No 1 at EMC where he was instrumental in both bringing the multinational giant to Cork and also to its huge growth which now has over 3,000+ employees, 41 nationalities, 26 languages spoken, shipping to 140 countries and 30+ different business units. He has over 40 year’s multi-national experience, including General Electric Corp, Wang labs and as Senior Vice President of EMC Corporation World Wide Manufacturing.
Cork Chamber will once again partner with EY for this prestigious annual event who are leading the way in establishing the type of business connections this event is promoting. Also with thanks to Kernel Capital as supporters of the Networking Reception.
The night offers attendees the opportunity to rub shoulders with leaders across industry and government, while networking and entertaining peers, colleagues and clients. Over 400 tickets sold to date so book now here
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Request for feedback - Working Group on SME Public Procurement
The next meeting of the Working Group on SME Public Procurement will take place at the end of October. Chambers Ireland would like to receive feedback from Chamber members on any difficulties they have had accessing public procurement contracts. If Chamber members would like to raise any issues please send to Elisha.collierobrien@chambers.ie by close of business on the 25th October.
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FREE PARKING PROMOTION
There is a free parking promotion currently operating in Cork City Council’s parking facilities
This initiative will run for 6 weeks, click here for more information
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October Business After Hours
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Date: Tuesday, 25th October
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Venue: St Peters Cork, North Main Street
Cost: Free for Cork Chamber members, registration essential
BOOK HERE
From yoga to culture, Cork Chamber is bringing you a world of variety for your networking needs. The October After Hours Networking Event will take place in St Peter’s Cork on North Main Street on Tuesday 25th October at 5.30pm.
St Peter's is a diverse space in the heart of Cork City and is a flexible venue ideal for corporate events, product launches, private parties, live music and much more. With capacity for 300 people and a central location on North Main Street, Cork's oldest standing church is a special building to hold your next company event. St. Peter's is split across two levels, with a secret side garden ideal for BBQs. St. Peter's can help you create an event that breaks the mould.
Operated by LeisureWorld Facility Management since February 2016, St. Peter's has had a great year holding a wide variety of exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, private functions & weddings.
Join with your Chamber colleagues to view this magnificent space and meet some new business contacts!
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November Business Breakfast
Date: Friday 11th November
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
BOOK HERE
Damien Kennedy is a native of Cork City and his entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he first purchased a homemade icecream on eBay. Since then, Damien and his business partner Greg Duggan have launched WheyHey, a high-protein, sugar free ice cream.
Last year, WheyHey ice cream sold more than 1million pots in Europe and is set to sell 4 million this year and double again in 2017. WheyHey is already selling fast in the Middle East and due to export into Australia this year, with fans including Richard Branson (who awarded the product Virgin Pioneer status) One Direction and many more. Damien will talk to Cork Chamber members about his incredible journey, the scaling up of his brand and the future for WheyHey in Europe and the US over the next few years.
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Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2016 Finalists!
The finalist list for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2016 can now be found here!
Get involved with the awards on social media by using #DigitalCork16 and following us on Snapchat @cdma2016 and Twitter @CorkBizSchool
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Social Media Content Creation
November 3rd - €140 for Chamber Members!
This one day course covers the following objectives: - To show people the current state-of-play on media distribution online.
- To show how search engines are still vital to every business type.
- How there are now multiple audiences for your content and you can ensure every audience sees your content in the best way.
- To get participants working practically to come up with good content ideas and how to get the best value from this content.
Places can be booked here!
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Enterprise Europe Network Partnership Opportunities Database
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) database contains approx. 9,000 company profiles and these range from commercial, to technological to research profiles. If you wish to find partners within a specific overseas market, the EEN encourages you to search the database for potential partners.
Below is snapshot of companies seeking Irish partners for their products or services:
- An award-winning UK malt whisky producer seeks Irish partners for a distribution services agreement (Ref. BOUK20160804003)
- A Finnish company seeks Irish partners for its online tool for health professionals to maintain a rapport with patients in between appointments. The company seeks a licence or commercial agency agreement is sought (Ref. BOFI20160603003)
See ‘read more’ for more information on the above profiles. To list your product or service in the database, please contact Katherine or Eimear today.
[Read more]
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Latest News
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- Permanent TSB raise €121,000 for CUH Children’s Unit - read more
- €200k Enterprise Ireland Competitive Feasibility Fund announced for Cork - read more
- FASTNET – The Talent group opens Dublin office and announces jobs growth - read more
- Leading law firm criticises delay in the commencement of Assisted Decision-Making law - read more
- National Communications Firm Fuzion Announces Strategic Alliance with Emmy Award-Winning Veteran CNN Correspondent Gina London - read more
- Prepare to be scared – Zombie Fun Run in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation - read more
- Kernel Capital Investment in Queens University spinout Causeway Sensors - read more
- Peter Foott to speak to Film In Cork’s Production Club - read more
- Dr. Sonya Popal appointed to The Wellness Champions - read more
- Number 1 provider of part-time Finance Directors celebrates 1st year in business in Ireland - read more
- Impress this Christmas season with Town & Country Hampers - read more
Share your news 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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Member Offers
- Hayfield Manor: 20% discount on any treatment of your choice at The Beautique Spa - read more
- CEA Engineers & Architects: 10% Reduction in all Services for all Cork Chamber Members - read more
- Dublin Coach: Receive an extra 10% discount on all private hire booking - read more
- Conversation Piece: Cloud Phone System - read more
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Upcoming Member Events
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- 2020 Art Gallery: Tryst' by Jenny Monks, October 8th - November 18th - read more
- Saville Menswear Made to Measure event: 19th - 23rd October - read more
- The Long Term Effects on Irish Business, October 19th - read more
- Local Enterprise Office: National Women’s Enterprise Day – Southwest, October 19th - read more
- Meet the Buyer Event: October 19th - read more
- Junior Achievement Ireland Breakfast Briefing: October 20th- read more
- Launch of Christmas Party Nights @ The Bodega: October 20th - read more
- Shine a Light Night, October 21st - read more
- Award Winning Marketing - Mii Cork Launch: October 24th - read more
- The Circus Animals Desertion: October 25th - 27th - read more
- Your Health & Wellbeing – Key to Inspiring Your Success, October 26th - read more
- Cork Film Festival: 11th - 20th November - read more
- Christmas Wishes Gala Ball in aid of The Mercy Cancer CARE Centre, November 25th - read more
- CUH Charity launches ‘Pull up your Christmas Socks for CUH Children’s Unit - read more
- Pendulum Summit 2017, January 11th - 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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