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Latest Press Releases From Cork Chamber
- Cork Chamber welcomes Apple 1000 jobs announcement - Read More
- Pro-Business Budget Approach Commended - Read More
- Cork Group Makes Vital Connections at Food Industry Event in London - read more
Continuous Fall in Unemployment
New figures from the CSO show a continuous fall in unemployment to 9.1% in the third quarter of this year. By end October, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 8.9% (down from the previously reported 9.3%) marking the lowest unemployment rate since December 2008.
Compared to 2014, 56,000 more people were in employment in the period July-September this year. For further information click here.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Video is a vibrant and dynamic platform that allows you to communicate instantly and easily with your prospects and customers. Our brand new Inspiring Video Journalism course by renowned broadcaster and journalist Barbara McCann is coming to Cork on 3rd December next.
Witness the advent of citizen journalism and revitalise your corporate communications. BOOK NOW!
You will learn how to: - Create & edit a video using your iPad / iPhone
- Set-up and film interviews
- Film and edit footage to upload to your website & social media platforms
- Produce your own video content to market your business
WANTED!
Diploma in Digital Marketing – starting 15th December next – FREE for Jobseekers!
The Programme will include a Diploma in Digital Marketing (QQI Level 5) followed by a period of work placement.
This Programme is completely FREE for jobseekers. If you know someone who would like to attend or if you are a business looking for someone to work for free on a social media campaign,
please contact Norma or Aoife for details.
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Introduction to Certification of Green Buildings
Date: Wednesday 2nd December
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Lapp’s Quay
Cost: €195 for members and €250 for non-members
To book: online
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber, in conjunction with the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and Energy Cork, are delighted to invite you to a one-day course on Certification Tools for Green Buildings, also known as green construction or sustainable building.
Background to this training: The European Commission is placing increased importance on the environmental performance of buildings, with the scope of improving building sustainability and enhancing business opportunities within the sustainable buildings industry. A resource-efficient Europe is one of the EU’s key priorities under Europe 2020. For this reason, the EEN has partnered with the IGBC and Energy Cork to deliver this training programme.
Course aim: The course aims to give attendees information on Certification Tools for Green Buildings and understand what it involves.
Following this course, participants will:
- Know what certification involves
- Be able to choose the appropriate certification for their project
- Know how building certification can impact your business, and the use of certifications in maintaining a competitive property portfolio
- Know where to find the information to ensure that systems and services comply with certification requirements
Further information can be found on the World Green Building Council’s recent report, the Business Case for Green Buildings. For further information contact Eimear.
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Digital Trends & Technologies in association with Vodafone
Date: Wednesday 2nd December
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Electric Bar, South Mall
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: online
Cork Chamber and Vodafone bring you a highly informative event on how your business can leverage the opportunities that technology presents including current trends, digital strategy and practical implementation.
We all know the role that mobile business is starting to play, the pace of technology and how businesses are approaching these technologies. We will hear from experts on the day who will highlight what the key digital technologies are that businesses need to be aware of, how to roll out a digital and mobile strategy for your business, as well as practical case studies adopting these strategies to great success.
Festive After Hours at Castlemartyr
Date: Tuesday 8th December
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Castlemartyr Resort
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber Members
To book: online
Step back in time with our final Business After Hours Networking event of 2015 in the stunning Garden Room in the Castlemartyr Hotel. Castlemartyr Resort is steeped in history and boasts a 17th century classic manor house, with gorgeous grounds featuring a tranquil swan lake, the dramatic ruins of an 800 year old castle and impeccably restored parterre gardens.
Join with your fellow Chamber members for a festive celebration in Lady Fitzgerald’s Garden Room.
You can combine business with pleasure throughout the evening with gift vouchers available for a wide variety of luxurious experiences at Castlemartyr Resort, which make thoughtful Christmas gifts and welcome treats for recipients to use throughout the year. Don’t miss what promises to be a fantastic opportunity to connect with local businesses, colleagues old and new.
Cork Chamber Annual Christmas Lunch in association with Brightwater Recruitment
Date: Friday 11th December
Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Vienna Woods Hotel
Cost: €60 Cork Chamber / MII members
€75 non-members
To book: online
One of the staple events in the Chamber calendar, the Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch will this year take place in the Vienna Woods Hotel on Friday 11th December, featuring guest speaker Mr John Creedon.
There will be some fantastic prizes to be won on the day and we will donate all proceeds to some randomly selected Chamber member charities, so your participation in the charity draw will go a long way to help these worthy causes.
As always, this event will be held in partnership with the Marketing Institute in Cork and we hope to have a great mix of both organisations on the day. So, make sure to come along to the Vienna Woods Hotel for some festive networking in December. This is a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients and colleagues, so book a table and make a day of it!
Cork Chamber Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner
Date: Wednesday 16th December
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
To book: online
Cork Chamber is delighted to host Donal Sullivan, VP & GM of Tyco Ireland as the guest speaker for the final Business Breakfast of 2015.
Donal has over 25 years experience working in a number of large multi nationals including, Apple & Flextronics, beginning his career in Engineering. Tyco is a company with over 65,000 employees operating in over 50 countries.
In January 2014, Tyco announced the expansion of its Cork operation with plans to expand workforce to between 500-700 over the coming years. Cork is the global headquarters for Tyco and is currently building a state of the art office block in One Albert Quay in the city centre. Join with your Chamber colleagues to hear Donal’s story of Tyco’s growth and plans for the future in Cork and beyond.
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Annual Dinner Tickets On Sale
9am November 26th
Tickets for the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2016 go on sale online at 9am on Thursday 26th November.
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2016
The judging process for the Cork Company of the Year has begun in earnest over the past number of weeks, due to the unprecedented level of entrants this year the judging panel would like to publicly acknowledge all those that have supported the program through applications or nominations. The awards have gone from strength to strength each year, celebrating the best of Cork business across 4 categories and this year’s entrants are all shining examples of the quality of companies our region hosts. Judging continues over the coming weeks taking companies through a number of phases, the finalists and winners will be announced in the New Year.
Local Government Awards
We would like to congratulate both City and County Councils for their recent wins in the Local Government Awards, organised by Chambers Ireland. The projects that took top prize on the night include:
Promoting Economic Development:
Cork City Council – ‘I wish’ stands for Inspire young Women to Investigate opportunities in STEM.
Read More HERE.
Sustainable Environment:
Cork County Council – Cork County Hall Campus Beyond 2020
Outstanding Customer Service:
Cork County Council – Your Good Self: Cork’s Positive Self Help Programme
Read More HERE.
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B2B Meetings at Overseas Trade-fairs
Many of the world’s leading trade-fairs feature Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) brokerage events. These multi-sector brokerage (or B2B) events are organised by EEN branches (such as Cork Chamber) and these events offer companies the opportunity to meet potential business partners in person.
This week, for example, a delegation of Cork SMEs and local stakeholders are travelling to Food Matters Live in London and will participate in a number of B2B meetings during this event. Keep an eye out on the EEN’s Events Calendar to view details of all upcoming EEN brokerage events.
Find Global Business Opportunities through the EEN’s Database
Did you know that the Enterprise Europe Network’s (EEN) database contains thousands of company profiles? With hundreds of new company profiles added every week, its business cooperation database is one of the largest in the world and thus, it offers like-minded companies the chance to engage with one another.
Take a look at the EEN database today and discover the wealth of opportunities contained within. Contact Katherine for more information.
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Latest Member News
- Calling Cork Public to Contribute to 'Smart' Future - read more
- Paschal Sheehy launches 2015 Christmas Cracker Charity cycle - read more
- Carr Cotter Naessens Architects recipients of both the KPMG/Irish Independent Property Excellence Design Project of the Year 2015 and Overall Winner 2015 - read more
- Newsweaver: One of Ireland's best employers - read more
- Credits roll on 60th Cork Film Festival - read more
- Educogym Cork was recently named Cork's Most Stylish Business 2015 at the Hi Magazine awards - read more
- Cork City Council wins Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award - read more
- Cork International Choral Festival Presents A Soulful Christmas - read more
- Hurling legend Jimmy Barry-Murphy to switch on Christmas lights in Cork - read more
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10% Discount to all Chamber Members
Reference Cork Chamber
Come visit us at our Retail Store on Vicars Road, Togher Cork to avail of your Chamber discount. We provide daily living aids, mobility aids, Bathroom & home nursing aids, hygiene disposables, specialised footwear, stairlifts, Nursing uniforms and essentials & a variety of other healthcare products. We also provide home delivery 021-4323024
Free 3 Bottle Wine Gift from Town and Country Hampers
Period of the offer available: - 27/11/2015
Free 3 Bottle Wine Gift with all orders valued in excess of €600 placed by Chamber Members. Town & Country Hampers (est 1991) - the Perfect Gift to say thank you to Staff, Colleagues, family & friends.Visit our Website or email / Tel: 0214808100
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Free Information Evening Kingsley Hotel Wednesday 18th November
Date: Wednesday 18th November
Time: 7pm
Venue: The Kingsley Hotel, Cork
Cork ARC Cancer Support House is organising an information evening on Understanding the P.S.A. (Prostatic Specific Antigen) and awareness on Prostate Cancer. Speakers on the night include Senior Registrar, Greg Nason, CUH, Anita Cahill, Prostate Clinical Nurse Specialist, CUH and Ellen Joyce, Director of Services, Cork ARC Cancer Support House.
it@cork Tech Talk with FireEye
Date: 24th November
Time: 17:30 (Registration/Tea & Coffee)
Venue: Council Chambers, County Hall, Cork
Cost: Free for Members / €15 Non Members
To book: online
it@cork’s Tech Talk event provides IT professionals and business leaders with a monthly opportunity to meet and network, before listening to a presentation by indigenous and international technology companies.On Tuesday November 24th we will hear from Darren Gale, EMEA Lead, Mandiant Consulting Services, Network and Endpoint Forensics @ FireEye.
About the Presentation: News from the front lines. A view into the current threat landscape with regard to compromise and breach events, trends we are observing, industries under attack, new areas of focus and emerging tactics.
Book Launch – De Valera:A Will to Power by Professor Ronan Fanning MRIA
Date: Friday 27th November
Time: 6pm
Venue: Vibes and Scribes
Cost: Free
The author will be introduced by Mr. Justice John MacMenamin, judge of the Supreme Court. Drinks reception including Craft Beers provided by Rising Sons Brewery, Cork
Christmas Events @ Flemings
Date: 28th November & 16th December
Time: Dinner
Venue: Flemings Restaurant Grange House
To book: call Eileen on 021 - 4821621 or email
Flemings’ Annual Christmas Night is taking place 28th Nov. with wine tasting, piano music, Christmas stories & 5-course menu. Frank Sinatra Tribute 16th Dec. – Bill Crosbie will entertain with Frankie’s favourites while guests enjoy a 6-course tasting dinner. Perfect for group outings or as a treat for colleagues & clients.
The 13th Wine & Craft Beer Fair
Date: Thursday, 26th November
Time: 4pm-9pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel
Cost: €15
To book: Tickets Available from 16 O’Donovans Off Licence Cork City & County, also online
Featuring 400 wines from all over the world. Wine Masterclasses Gourmet Food Stalls of Irish & International Craft Beers and Premium Irish Whiskeys.
What does the future hold for Ireland and Europe?
Date: Friday 4th December
Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: UCC main campus
Cost: free (but enrolment is necessary and needs to be received before 22nd November)
To book: online or contact Dr Ciara Fitzgerald or Stephen McCarthy.
UCC seeks to recruit 40 people to share their views on how they would like Ireland and Europe to develop over the next 20-30 years. In December 2015 and January 2016 over a 1,000 people around Europe will meet to articulate their vision for the future of their country and Europe. The consultation in Ireland will be held on the UCC main campus from 9.00am to 4.30pm on Friday 4th December. Refreshments and lunch will be served during the day and a gift voucher given to those involved.
UCC Innovation Master Class
How to use strategy and innovation to grow and sustain your business
Date: Monday, December 7th
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Venue: ORB 2.55, O’Rahilly Building, UCC
Cost: Free but booking required
To book: online
UCC Innovation will deliver the next in its Master Class series entitled How to use strategy and innovation to grow and sustain your business. This master class will be delivered by Prof. James Cunningham, Professor of Strategic Management at Newcastle Business School, UK and take place on Monday 7th December 2015 in ORB 2.55 of O’Rahilly Building, UCC. Registration for these classes can be made online and early booking is recommended as capacity is limited.
A Soulful Christmas - Karen Underwood
Date: Wednesday 9th December
Time: 8pm
Venue: Everyman Theatre, Cork
Cost: €20
To book: online
Cork International Choral Festival invites you to celebrate a Soulful Christmas this December; with, the inimitable Soul and Gospel singer, Karen Underwood and band, along with the bedrock of Cork’s young singing ingénues Voiceworks Studio Group, bringing an eclectic evening of Gospel Songs, Hymns and many other Christmas favourites. This festive evening will have the Everyman Theatre a-glow with all things soulful this holiday season.
The Hope Christmas Concert At FOTA With Amanada Neri
Date: Thursday 10th December
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Fota Island Resort Hotel, Cork
Cost: €25
To book: online or call 021 42990
The Hope Foundation is delighted to announce Amanda Neri will be performing at the HOPE Christmas Concert this December 10th, at the luxurious Fota Island Resort hotel. At this exclusive event, proudly sponsored by Ronan Daly Jermyn, guests will be welcomed with a mulled wine reception and seasonal bites, before relaxing into an evening full of great entertainment.
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