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World Chambers Congress
We were delighted to represent our region at the recent World Chambers Congress, where Cork Chambers' work on securing Tier 1 connectivity for Southern Ireland was selected as a finalist in the Best Advocacy Project Category. This was a great opportunity to profile the Cork Region and the Chamber on an international stage and great recognition of the role of Cork Chamber in supporting local economic development. |
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Chamber Supports Blue Economy
Business Breakfast with Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute in association with The Irish Examiner
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Date: Thursday 25th June
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
Book: here
Cork Chamber is committed to the development of the Blue Economy in the Region, and to communicate the importance of this growth sector to businesses, large and small, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute.
Cork has been selected to host the inaugural National Maritime Festival, SeaFest, in July 2015. This is further endorsement of the strategic role that our Region plays in the national maritime economy. This Region has an enviable infrastructure and expertise that is exemplary not only throughout Europe but globally also.
To understand the opportunities that the Blue Economy represents for Cork and Ireland, we encourage you to attend this event and hear from Peter Heffernan on Thursday 25th June in the Clarion Hotel
BOOK NOW to secure your place
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Enterprise Europe Network Brings Businesses Together Worldwide
Date: 24th June
Time: 8.00am-1.00pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: Free
Book: Click Here
The EEN at Cork Chamber is offering local businesses the opportunity to meet a UK business delegation led by the EEN from the Midlands (UK)
The morning will begin with a breakfast briefing, where Cork companies will have the opportunity to meet and network with the UK visitors.Following that there will be an opportunity to take part in a B2B matchmaking session and explore potential synergies through 1:1 meetings. These meetings must be booked in advance.
Guest speaker will be Naomi Fein, CEO and lead graphic harvester of Think Visual. Naomi will address the idea of creative thinking and visual communication as a means of crossing inter-cultural barriers.
See ''read more'' for a full speaker biography and a list of the visiting UK Companies
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E-Commerce in China for Irish SMEs
Date: Tuesday 30th June
Location: River Lee Hotel
Time: 09.00-11.00
Cost: Free
Book: here
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber and the EU SME Centre in China will be jointly hosting a seminar on Tuesday 30th June on the theme of e-commerce in China. Expert presenter Pablo Recio Gracia will talk through some of the key themes to be aware of, including: Internet and social media in China; Exclusive online sales, Knowing the Chinese consumer – behaviour and demand; Pricing and payment methods etc. This is an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand from an experienced expert about the pros and cons of online trading in China. Book here or for more information contact Katherine.
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Keep it Social
Prospecting, Engaging & Recruiting in a changing world
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Date: Thursday 2nd July
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber/NRF members (pre-booking is essential)
To Book: Click here
Cork Chamber will partner once again with the National Recruitment Federation (NRF) to run the regional summer conference which will take place on the evening of Thursday 2nd July in the Clarion Hotel Cork City. This year the Seminar will focus on recruiting in a social media world and also look at the trends and data both from at home and globally.
Speakers include:
- Vincent O’Donoghue, Social Talent
- Jennifer Cashman, Ronan Daly Jermyn
- Jovita O’Byrne, Eli Lilly
- Barbara McGrath, Brightwater
- Frank Farrelly, Sigmar Recruitment
- Bryan Hyland, Morgan McKinley
This seminar will be MC’d by Conor Healy, Cork Chamber, so if you are interested in the latest trends and data in the ever-changing recruitment industry, you cannot afford to miss this unique interactive event. This is also a unique opportunity for Cork Chamber members and NRF members to network and do business.
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Local Economic and Community Plan Information Session
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Cork County Council is currently developing the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). The purpose of the LECP, as provided for in the Local Government Reform Act 2014, is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of the County in partnership with economic and community development stakeholders in the region. Public Consultation workshops and a call for written submission of which the Chamber will contribute to are currently taking place. To inform this submission Cork Chamber is organising an information session for interested Chamber members which will be delivered by Pio Condon, Senior Executive Planner, Cork County Council with Andrew Hind, Senior Planner, Cork County Council also in attendance. This information session will take place at 10am on the 3rd of July at the Cork Chamber Office, Summerhill North and is expected to last approximately 1.5hrs. To register your interest in attending this presentation please email Claire here
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Design Thinking!
Learn how to transfer your genius idea to paper! With our InDesign Essentials course, you can create posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers and books! Develop fantastic computer generated artwork for print, running 6th & 7th July next.
Don’t let your Inbox control your working life with our Personal Productivity using MS Outlook course on the 24th June next. Prioritise your workload, free yourself from distractions and get the most from your working day.
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New Chapter of Enterprise Europe Network launched in Brussels
Since 2008 Cork Chamber has been proud to host one of the 600 Enterprise Europe Network offices that exist across more than 60 countries, and which provide business support to SMEs. On the 8th & 9th of June in Brussels, the Enterprise Europe Network Annual Conference brought together 800 Network partners, representatives from the European Commission and guest speakers. The event marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Network (2015 - 2020). The Network helps ambitious SMEs innovate and grow internationally, combining international business expertise with local knowledge to help them enter new markets, forge new commercial partnerships, access finance and grow faster. For more information about how you can avail of the EEN services at Cork Chamber contact Katherine here
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Midsummer Dream
Try our new ala carte menu now available in our Vista Bar & Grill. Relax & enjoy our stunning views of the City, while trying our mouth watering Seafood chowder or our Famous Spicy chicken wings. Our Angus steaks especially our Chateaubriand carved at your table followed by selection of desserts to choose from or view our menu here
For Chamber members we are offering a complimentary pre-dinner cocktail " Mid Summers Dream"
Offer valid for the months of July & August
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William O’Brien Public Storage Centre
Sign up today and take up a storage room at William O’Brien Public Storage, Bishopstown, Cork and receive a complimentary family pass to the East Cork Outdoor Adventure Centre. To avail of this special offer call one of our Public Storage Team members on free phone 1800 74 74 75
Offer Expires 31st July 2015
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Figure Abstract Opening Night
Date: 26th June
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork
Cost: No Cost
We are delighted to invite Cork Chamber members to the exclusive opening of internationally acclaimed Irish artist Seán Scully’s first ever Cork exhibition. Coinciding with his 70th birthday, Figure Abstract showcases unseen works from the beginnings of Scully’s illustrious career to the present day and will be attended by the artist.
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Films at Fitzy’s
Date: 29th July – 3rd August
Time: Entry from 9.30pm
Venue: Fitzgerald’s ParkCost: €5 per show
To book: here
Cork Film Festival presents Films at Fitzy’s – a series of outdoor screenings taking place in the stunning surrounds of the Pavilion Lawn in Fitzgerald’s Park. In association with Cork City Council and Events at Fitzgerald’s Park, this is the first of its kind in Cork, taking place during the balmy evenings of the August bank holiday weekend. Films at Fitzy’s is the perfect summer night out as well as a unique event for staff parties.
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Music of the Movies – Summers Evening on the Quad UCC
Date: July 4th
Time: 8pm
Venue: The Quad UCC
Cost: €30
To book: here or call Louise on 086 8581268
100% of ticket cost goes DIRECTLY to the charity. Please consider supporting - share with family, friend and colleagues,
FirstLight are beneficiaries of this AMAZING evening. Enjoy the magic of the Cork Youth Orchestra – joined on stage by the fantastic Celtic Tenors, talented Peter Corry, the sublime Alex Sharpe and Cork’s very own wonderful Linda Kenny.
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Cork ARC Barry's 80's Disco
Date: Friday 19th June
Venue: Barry's Douglas
Cost: €20
To Book: Call Cork ARC Cancer Support House on 021-4275050 or Barry's of Douglas on 021-4891370
You are invited to join the fun on Friday 19th June at Barry's in Douglas as Sunshine and Umbrella’s host their now infamous 80’s Disco and BBQ, supporting two of Cork’s main cancer charities, Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Cork Cancer Research Centre. This year the theme is Country and Western and thanks to the generosity of Barry’s of Douglas, all guests will be treated to a complimentary drink and BBQ on arrival followed by an 80’s disco, meaning that all the money from ticket sales and the raffle will go directly to supporting the work of Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Cork Cancer Research Centre.
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Growth Club, Business Planning
Date: 18th June 2015
Time: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Cork County Hall
Cost: €195
To Book: Please click here
You will leave with: 1. A comprehensive 90 day Business Plan
2. Marketing Strategies to generate a consistent flow of leads
3. Sales Processes which deliver predictable cashflow & increased profits
4. Practical systems to save you time, energy and money.
5. Programs to move you into the profits you should be making .
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Jobs Expo
Date: 25th June
Venue: Silversprings Hotel Cork
Time: 1.00pm-6.00pm
To Book: For more information email here
Jobs Expo is a highly successful careers event that has an excellent footfall of high calibre, talented, experienced candidates who are extremely eager to talk with employers face to face regarding career opportunities at their organisations.
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