Cork, a vibrant, creative place to do business Cork For International Financial Services
Ireland is a globally-recognised centre for specialist IFS, home to over 400 IFS companies including over 200 foreign-owned and another 200 indigenous IFS companies spread throughout the country employing over 40,000 people.
Cork is Ireland’s second-largest financial services hub offering IFS company’s a competitive solution. Currently a senior team from Cork Chamber are visiting New York and Boston, building financial services business relationships and inviting businesses in the sector to come join us in Cork!
Gearing up for the M20 – Cork and Limerick Chambers Join Forces in Campaign
Cork and Limerick Chambers have joined forces to campaign for the advancement of the M20 Motorway - a highly significant commercial route linking the cities of Limerick and Cork and facilitating connectivity along the Atlantic Corridor.
While there have been repetitive discussions about upgrading the road to motorway status, all plans were shelved during the recession. Last year, however, Government committed €1m in funding for Transport Infrastructure Ireland to re-start the planning process for the M20 motorway. Seeing this as opportunity to seek additional funding in the upcoming mid-term review of Capital Investment Plan, Cork and Limerick Chambers have commissioned Indecon Economic Consultants and RedC Research to assess the socio-economic benefits of upgrading the N20 Cork to Limerick road.
The objective of this analysis is to re-establish and re-affirm the economic importance of completion of the scheme for the Southern and Mid-West Regions to act as a competitive driver of growth. The study will focus specifically on:
Transport Benefits of the M20 Scheme
Economic Impacts of the M20 Scheme
Community and Social Impacts of the development
As part of the process and to inform the study, we are seeking the views of your business and will be in touch shortly with a survey link. As always, all survey results will be kept anonymous and presented in aggregate format only. If you have any questions please contact Sarah.
We look forward to hearing your feedback and thank you for your engagement on this important issue!
Events
Drive your Business Forward @ CAB Motor Group
Date:Thursday 23rd March Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm Venue: CAB Motor Group, Monahan Road Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members Book HERE
Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with CAB Motor Group to bring you a fully interactive networking evening at CAB HQ on Monahan Road. There will be lots of opportunities to network and engage with your fellow Chamber members, as well as a chance to see the fantastic showroom of the newly crowned SIMI Dealer of the Year and maybe even a photo opp with the shiney new Ford Mustang…
CAB Motor Company was founded in 1925 and has operated as an Authorised Ford Dealership since that time. Currently CAB Motor Company employs over 50 on the team and has state of the art facilities in the shadow of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, adjacent to the site of the old Ford Factory. A focus on customer service lies at the heart of everything they do and a genuine attempt is made to ensure that “customer service” is something which is truly unique and memorable.
So, it’s time to stop coasting and get into gear for the CAB Motor Group’s networking event in March!
April Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner
Date: Tuesday 4th April Time: 7.30am – 9.00am Venue: Cork International Hotel Cost: €25 members / €50 non members BOOK HERE
Cork Chamber is proud to announce Professor Patrick O’Shea, the newly appointed President of UCC as the guest speaker for the April Business Breakfast.
Professor O’Shea became the 15th President of University College Cork on 1st February 2017. A UCC Physics graduate and former Vice President and Chief Research Officer at the University of Maryland in the US, Professor O’Shea was at the helm of a $500 million (€470m) per annum research and innovation enterprise. His academic, political and business acumen helped the University to become one of the leading research universities in the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to hear Professor O’Shea speak publicly about his new role in UCC and what the future holds for this prestigious and world-renowned University.
International
Learn about business opportunities in Canada
Date: Wednesday, 29th March Venue: River Lee Hotel Time: 10.30 am to 1 pm Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential Book: HERE
If you are doing business in Canada, considering an expansion into this market, or just looking for information on business/investment opportunities in Canada, this is the event for you!
Find out about the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a new trade agreement between the EU and Canada, which aims to boost goods and services trade and investment flow. It will remove over 99% of tariffs between the EU and Canada and will create sizeable new market access opportunities. In this context, the Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in association with the Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) and the Embassy of Canada to Ireland, are running an informative networking seminar which is aimed at giving attendees the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities for increased Ireland-Canada trade arising from the CETA agreement. Speakers on the day will include:
Barrie O’Connell, President, Cork Chamber
Kate Hickey, Executive Director, Ireland Canada Business Association
Ambassador Kevin Vickers, Canadian Embassy Dublin
John Roxburgh, Senior Trade Commissioner, Canadian Embassy Dublin
Dave Austin, General Manager, Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery
The European Commission and the European Agency for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (EASME) launched “Ready2Go” to support European SMEs to internationalise and become active in five target Third-Country markets.
Online applications are available at here and must be submitted by the 31st March 2017. Further information about eligibility and selection criteria, dates and the programme are available at online.
Stand Out From the Crowd: How Doing Good Is Good For Business Half Day Event on March 14th - €50 for Chamber Members!
‘Doing well’ or being a responsible business also goes by the title ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that is prolific in large companies and increasingly growing in importance for smaller companies. This is because companies who engage in responsible business practices are increasing their competitiveness and reaping business benefits. In addition, large companies are more and more setting expectations of responsible business practices with potential suppliers – be it large or small businesses.
You will leave the course with:
A better understanding of what being a responsible business really means
What the benefits are for your business
Ideas to enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices
Exchequer Surplus an Opportunity for Increased Capital Investment - read more
Cork’s Ambition for Direct US Link Achieved - read more
Oscar Winners MOONLIGHT, LA LA LAND and MANCHESTER BY THE SEA coming up at Triskel Christchurch Cinema - read more
Local Enterprise Office, Cork City announces Events Schedule for Local Enterprise Week 2017 - read more
Cork Institute of Technology secures €300,000 for trans-European research on optimising Regional Innovation Systems and Smart Specialisation - read more
Internationally renowned chef Rachel Allen announced as the Grand Marshal of the Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade - read more
Call for Entries - The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2017 - read more
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Members Offers
Member Offers
St. Peter's Cork: 10% discount on any venue hire booked in 2017 - read more
Four Star Pizza Cork: 14 inch pizza for only €10 - read more
New Links Training: Train the Trainer, 10% discount on all bookings in March - read more
J.Barter: Go on board of a 3* Classic Cruise at fantastic prices! - read more
Phone Pulse Ltd: Complimentary Consultation - read more
Musgrave MarketPlace: St Patrick's Day Pass for your Staff - read more
Do business with fellow Cork Chamber 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
28th Cork French Film: 5th - 12th March - read more
Cork Institute of Technology: Innovation Week, 6th - 10th March - read more
Franchising - a Proven Formula for Success, March 8th - read more
Taste Cork: ‘Food Innovation Workshop’, in association with University College Cork, March 9th - read more
Local Enterprise Office: Let’s Talk Business! Public Seminar, March 10th - read more
The Cornstore Restaurant: Cocktails, Cuisine & Style, March 16th - read more
Ireland Club XV v Scotland Club XV, March 17th - read more
Playing for Axel - Ireland Legends v England Legends - Match Tickets plus Post Match Dinner 17th March - read more
The Montenotte Hotel: RBS Six Nations,until March 18th - read more
Irish Heart Foundation: Cork Big Heart Fight Night, March 18th - read more
New Links Training: Train the Trainer QQI Level 6, March 21st - read more
IERC: 6th Annual Conference, March 30th - read more
