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Subsidised Training

Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2015

To Lead and To Be A Leader

Events

August BBQ at the Orangery

Swing into Action!

Modern Utility Services to support Economic Development

International

International Opportunities

Member Updates

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Welcomed Decision on Capitol Cinema Planning Application

Proposed Capitol development (St. Patrick’s Street view).

Cork Chamber welcomes the positive announcement that JCD’s planning application to redevelop the former Capitol Cinema Site has been granted in full and acknowledges the major economic benefits this will mean for the City.

Speaking after the announcement Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO said “Cork is a progressive region and the granting of this planning permission heralds a bright new future for the city. This development, which builds on the natural strengths and history of the location gives Cork a competitive edge which will encourage further innovative developments and investments. Creating a vibrant city centre is key to attracting and retaining business and gives locals and visitors more reasons to enjoy and spend time in our energetic city.”

Detailed design of The Capitol building is currently ongoing and construction works will begin shortly. The benefits of this project will be felt immediately in Cork with the creation of 200 construction jobs and when completed the new site will create up to 450 new jobs. It is expected The Capitol will be open for business at the beginning of 2017.

Events

August BBQ at the Orangery

Date: Wednesday 12^th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Orangery at the Maryborough
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members and guests
BOOK NOW!

Cork Chamber and the Maryborough Hotel are delighted to bring you a networking Bar-B-Q on Wednesday 12^th August.

The Maryborough Orangery – a most exclusive and unique venue, is perfect for corporate BBQ’s, Private Dining & Drinks Receptions. Get an exclusive opportunity to view the newly custom-made Orangery, network with your clients and colleagues while in the surrounds of the 300 year old listed gardens of the Maryborough Hotel.

So, never mind the Irish weather, the Orangery provides light and ambience, inside or out! Places for this event are limited, book NOW to avoid disappointment.

Swing into Action!
Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic in association with VHI Healthcare

Date: Thursday 3^rd September
Time: 07:30 - 14:30
Venue: Fota Island Golf Resort
Cost: €75
To book: here

We are delighted to launch the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2015 in association with VHI Healthcare on Thursday 3^rd September in the Fota Island Golf Resort.

VHI Healthcare are coming on board as headline sponsor of this hugely popular annual event, which will take place this year on the magnificent Fota course, home of the Irish Open 2014.

READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE!

Subsidised Training

Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2015

Nominations for the 2015 Cork Digital Marketing Awards will open on 10^th August next. You can nominate your company online by completing a very simple online application form. Entry is free and is open to all businesses in the region, closing date is 7^th September.

To keep up to date on everything Awards related, sign-up here!

To Lead and To Be A Leader

Often times, the soft stuff is the hard stuff.

We can have difficulty in handling the people side of our businesses and organisations while at the same time developing our own leadership skills and competences.

We have 2 brand new Leadership courses starting this Autumn!

Provocative Leadership – learn how to engage successfully with workplace colleagues in organisation, team or individual settings

Leading with Emotional Effectiveness - develop your social and emotional skills, advancing your ability to influence others towards high levels of personal and professional effectiveness.

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International

International Opportunities

Webinar: How to check if your Chinese Business Partner is Legitimate, 4th August, 09.00 GMT

Conducting proper due diligence is one of the essential steps that European SMEs need to take before engaging in business with partners in China. This FREE seminar is designed to help SMEs avoid business scams and identify a more reliable partner for your business in the Chinese market. In this webinar, you will learn how to perform basic due diligence yourself and where to get help, as well as practical advice from legal, financial and operational perspectives.

Ocean Energy Europe, 19th-21st October, Croke Park, Dublin

Business France, the French Embassy’s Trade Department, will host B2B meetings at the Ocean Energy Europe Conference. It will aim to offer European companies, research organisations, and state agencies, the opportunity to meet potential cooperation and business partners.

Innovate Connect Transform, 20th-22nd October, Lisbon, Portugal

The three day ICT 2015 event is being brought to you under the title Innovate, Connect Transform. It is aimed at all constituencies involved in ICT research and innovation: engineers and researchers, all ranges of industrial companies (be it larger industry, SMEs or start-ups), investors, policy makers, and those contemplating a career in the ICT world.

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