Date: 5^th February
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Flemings Restaurant, Tivoli
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To Book: Visit our website HERE

Cork Chamber is delighted to announce the start of the Networking Year with the first in the Business After Hours Networking Events at Flemings Restaurant, Silver Grange House on Tuesday 5^th February at 5.30pm.

So keep all those New Years Resolutions and start off your year by meeting new contacts, existing clients and fellow Chamber members. There will be a 20-30 minute  formal networking slot at this event.

Date: 7^th February
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Location: Clarion Hotel, Cork
Cost: €20 members / €35 non members
To Book: visit our website HERE

Cork Chamber’s Business Breakfast series in association with the Irish Examiner will kick off on Tues 12^th February 2013, with guest speaker Terry Clune, winner of the 2009 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the 2010 HSBC European Entrepreneur Award. 

Take this opportunity to meet new business contacts, build relationships with existing contacts as well as your fellow Cork Chamber members, as well as hearing Terry’s story of entrepreneurship and enterprise.

We at the Business School @ Cork Chamber are delighted to announce that our new Chinese Language, Culture & Etiquette for Business Course is starting on the 21^st February next! The course will be run over 8 weeks and will be provided by Bernadette O’Sullivan, who has spent almost a decade living, teaching and working among the Chinese. The goal is to ensure that participants develop practical Chinese communication skills, an understanding of Chinese culture and knowledge of the essentials of doing business in China or with the Chinese Community.

Japanese Business Training subsidised by the EU-Japan Centre
The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for their upcoming training missions in Japan. These missions are highly subsidised and offer SMEs an opportunity to take part in site visits and company meetings as well as language and culture courses.

HR Training Programme
Training dates: May 13th - 07th or 14th June 2013
Application deadline: 28th February 2013

World Class Manufacturing Training Mission
Session I: 01st - 05th June 2013 (Application deadline: Thursday, 28th March 2013)
Session II: 15th - 19th October 2013  (TBC) (Application deadline: Thursday, 7th June 2013)

For more information see: www.eu-japan.eu/global/business-training.html or contact Céline Godart on +32 2 282 3716 / c.godart@eu-japan.eu

You don't have to be 'Born in the USA' to avail of our Bruce Special! Lucky enough to get a ticket to see The Boss in Cork?…… Don't be left 'Dancing In The Dark' this July 18^th 2013 - The  boutique four star Castle Hotel in Macroom,  nestled between Blarney and Killarney and just 30 minutes from Cork City, is the ideal base for Springsteen fans to explore the scenic South West of Ireland. The four star Castle Hotel is delighted to launch The Bruce Springsteen Special package and for as little as €55 per person sharing.

Enjoy the freedom of Cork City – Buy a Bus Éireann monthly or weekly commuter tickets and get unlimited travel around Cork City and Suburbs with substantial savings.

Our recruitment consultants specialise in Commercial, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Customer Service and Logistics & Manufacturing. We understand the importance of finding the best match for the role and your organisation. With almost 40 years’ local experience, we have the reach and the expertise to meet your requirements in a highly-professional and timely manner. Plus, to celebrate the New Year, we are offering a 25% discount on invoice value to the Cork Chamber members exclusively, until the end of February 2013. Partner with an Expert, Choose Manpower. Contact Amanda Johnston to learn more and discuss on 021 427 9733 or by email to amanda.johnston@manpower.ie

Date: January 23rd
Time:  7:30pm
Venue:  Cork International Airport Hotel

Following a very successful seminar in Cork in August, Atlantic Flight Training Academy have decided to run another information evening at the Cork International Airport Hotel. Anyone who has an interest in becoming a pilot or flying in general is welcome to spend an evening with us as we discuss all aspects of training regarding the Commercial Pilots Licence and the Private Pilots Licence. There will be a coffee break during the evening for 30 minutes where the instructors and training advisors will be available on a 1 to 1 basis to answer all your questions. Hope to see you there!

Date: February 9th
Venue: Ballinacurra House
Cost: Private Passes start from €59
To Book: Contact the Ballinacurra Box Office on ballinacurraevents@gmail.com 0214773470 0r 086 4676100

Ballinacura House, Kinsale will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, February with a tribute to the Manhattan Nightworld of the mid-70’s - early 80’s with a Studio 54 Revisited Private House Party – invoking the spirit of the legendary New York club. Billed as the Ultimate Private Club Experience, reflecting the sparkle, scandal and celebrity of the iconic New York Club, the night will feature, VIP Lounges, Dance Acts, Ice Bars and Cigar Lounges, Champagne & Oyster Bar.

Date: 14th - 16th June

This year’s Cork Summer Show takes place between Friday 14^th to Sunday 16^th June inclusive. The event now running for over 170 years will draw a crowd of over 40,000 to the new site in Curraheen this year. This show provides an excellent family day out with various activities and entertainment planned throughout the weekend. Your support would be gratefully appreciated. For further information on sponsorship or trade stands contact: Chris on 021 – 4801919 or email chris@corksummershow.com

Date: 4^th February 2013
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue:  NSC Centre Blackrock, Cork
To Book: register early at smallbusinesscan.com/business-achievers-live-events

Grow your business and build your network at our Business Achievers Live Events. Ulster Bank and Small Business Can are running a series of events featuring a panel of marketing experts and local business people. It’s your chance to gain insight and learn from specialists in marketing, business developments and hear from our past Business Achievers winners. You’ll also have an opportunity to network with business owners and ask questions of our panel.