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Cork's Flood Defence - Have Your Say: Public Information Sessions
Venue: Cork City Council Offices, Anglesea Street
Flooding has had a major and devastating impact on the businesses of Cork City since 2009. Cork Chamber has dedicated significant resources to drive the implementation of an appropriate flood defence scheme and will continue to work on your behalf to achieve this.
Cork Chamber has:
- Actively engaged public representatives at Ministerial, Oireachtas and Council levels
- Held ongoing dialogue with the OPW to give feedback on the emerging preferred solution
- Made submissions to the OPW on our members behalf to secure a proper public consultation period
Why it is important to have your say on Cork's Flood Relief Scheme:
- It gives YOU the opportunity to engage with the process
- It will allow YOU to be adequately prepared for the potential impacts from works
- YOU will have the chance to provide your feedback directly to the OPW
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Have your say on the Cork City Centre Strategy
In 2013 Cork City Council commissioned Colliers International to prepare a strategy for the renewal and regeneration of Cork City Centre. The report entitled Cork City Centre Strategy has been completed and was recently presented to and discussed by the Elected Members of Cork City Council. The Strategy proposes actions under three categories – Improvement / Development, Marketing; and Management. The City Centre Strategy is now available for viewing at here. Cork Chamber will be making a submission as part of this process and I would like to invite you to review the document and its recommendations and to send your views on the report and how it should be implemented to Dr. Siobhan Bradley here by the 8th August.
e-Day: Important Notice for Chambers and Businesses
e-Day, set for September 19th 2014, is the date from which Government Departments and offices, local authorities and State agencies will no longer issue or accept cheques in their dealings with businesses. e-Day was launched in September last year, to give businesses and public sector bodies 12 months to prepare for the smooth transition to electronic payments.
This key recommendation of the National Payments Plan for Ireland is being implemented as part of an effort to reduce cheque usage generally in an effort to reduce cost and improve cash-flow for Irish businesses. With cheque volumes dropping steadily, businesses, particularly small businesses, are being encouraged to make and receive their payments electronically.
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Make an Impact!
Want to learn how to create a positive first impression? How to communicate with greater impact? Inspire people to embrace change? Motivate others to action? Then our Dale Carnegie – High Impact Presentations course is just for you! Running on the 14th & 15th August next, this programme is as close as you can get to having a personal coach. Class size is limited to 6, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY! P.S. Check out our evening event - LinkedIn for Sales & Retention running on 7th October next!
Dale Carnegie Programme - High Impact Presentations Course Dates: 14th & 15th August Member Rate: €950.00 Trainer: Walter Bradley, Dale Carnegie
What’s it about?
The experience in this programme is as close as you can get to having a personal coach. A presentation is one of the most important tools you have in business for getting things done. Whether you're persuading colleagues, selling a client, energising a team or showing an idea to senior management, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. The class is small. The environment is supportive. The work is intense. The results are outstanding.
What’s covered?
This course will include: - Creating a Positive First Impression - Increasing Credibility - Presenting Complex Information - Motivating Others to Action - Communicating with Greater Impact - Responding to Pressure Situations - Inspiring People to Embrace Change Who should attend? This course is ideal for anyone who speaks in front of groups, sales people and anyone who meets the press. Given the one-on-one coaching nature of this Dale Carnegie course, places are limited to 6 so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to experience this unique training course, at the reduced rate of €950.00 for Chamber members! BOOK NOW!
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Cork Chamber Golf Classic 2014
Date: 4th September
Time: 07:00 - 14:30
Venue: Castlemartyr Resort
Cost: €60 / €240 for team of 4
To book: HERE
Cork Chamber is delighted to announce a new partnership with BAM Group Ireland for the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2014, which will take place again in the picturesque surrounds of the Castlemartyr Golf Resort. The Golf Classic is always a great day out and is suitable for individuals or teams, so you can network with fellow members on the golf course or entertain a team of clients on the day.
This event is always a sell-out, so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.
Lunch on board Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
Date: Saturday 13th September
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: Pont Aven Ferry, Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: €55 members / €60 non members
To Book: HERE
This popular annual event is held in association with the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce and is a unique day out, giving Cork Chamber members an opportunity to see what the Pont Aven ferry has to offer as well as a chance to entertain clients and colleagues on board this fantastic Brittany Ferries link to France.
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Chamber Supported Projects
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Jobs Expo Cork
Date: Tuesday 9th September
Venue: The Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Cork
To book: or to find out more email here or call us on 01 5311280 or visit here
Cork Chamber Business School is delighted to support this years Jobs Expo Cork. Are you seeking high calibre, talented & qualified candiates to fill your recruitment requirements? Then don't miss exhibiting at Jobs Expo Cork Tuesday 9th September.
For further details please contact Beth on 01 - 5311 280 or email info@jobsexpo.ie for further details and rates.
Want what’s best for your business? So do we. Jobs Expo is a highly successful careers and recruitment 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. To ensure maximum exposure for both the event and our exhibitors, Jobs Expo Cork will be heavily marketed across a number of mediums including print, radio and online advertising as well as intensive Google AdWords, social media and newsletter campaigns. All in all, the marketing campaign for Jobs Expo is extremely visible and unfailingly one of the strongest campaigns of the season – providing you with an excellent opportunity for you to promote your company as a place to work.
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
- Innovation Connecting Show (ICS) Brokerage Event, 16th -18th September 2014, Toulouse, France
- SPACE 2014 – Livestock and Agriculture Brokerage Event, 17th -18th September 2014, Bruz, France
- WindMatch 2014 – Energy Storage within the Wind Industry, 24th - 25th September, Hamburg, Germany
Innovation Connecting Show (ICS) Brokerage Event, 16th -18th September 2014, Toulouse, France The Innovation Connection Show (ICS) 2014 will take place in Toulouse this September. The event will comprise of an exhibition area, conference, roundtable discussions, and exhibitors’ workshops. A brokerage event will also feature. The events are designed so that exhibitors and visitors alike can meet to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Participants will include researchers, start-ups, SMEs, large enterprises, investors, and business support organisations. The specific sectors being targeted during this event include: Aeronautics, Agro-food, Consumer Goods, Energy, Health, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Materials. For more information about this mission, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie SPACE 2014 – Livestock and Agriculture Brokerage Event, 17th -18th September 2014, Rennes, France An Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) brokerage event will be held on the occasion of the SPACE exhibition in Rennes this September. SPACE is a key international show for the Livestock Industry; focussing on areas such as animal feed, animal health, breeding, artificial insemination, farm equipment and machinery, farm buildings, waste treatment, and agro-energy. For those interested in one-to-one business meetings, the EEN can facilitate such meetings at SPACE. For more information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie WindMatch 2014 – Energy Storage within the Wind Industry, 24th - 25th September, Hamburg, Germany WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 will take place from 24-26 September and is one of Europe’s main shows for the Wind Energy Sector. This new leading international event will cover the entire value chain for the Wind Industry, both onshore and offshore. The event will comprise of an exhibition space and of extensive business networking opportunities. It will feature an embedded H2 Expo and is the first and only industrial trade-fair which will link the topic of energy storage with the wind industry. The event will cover topics such as Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy, Wind Turbine Manufacturing, Operations Management, Hydrogen Technologies, Hydrogen and Storage Solutions. For further information about matchmaking opportunities at this event, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie
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Stay Up to date with Cork Chamber!
Be sure you get all the latest information from Cork Chamber by following us on Twitter @CorkChamber and on our LinkedIn business page here.
Be sure to interact with us and fellow members through our Cork Chamber LinkedIn group here, exclusively for members of Cork Chamber.
News Headlines
1. TV3’s ‘Cork Mega Port’ Gets Another Series - Read More HERE
2. Trade Facilitation Agreement Must Be Implemented By Agreed Deadline - Read More HERE
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Offers for Chamber Members
See the latest member offers HERE.
If you have an offer for fellow Chamber members please complete the relevant information here.
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John Saul Picnic
Date: Monday 4th August
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Venue: Castlemartyr Resort
Cost: €6 per Adult and Children are free
To book: email here or telephone or 021-42190000
Castlemartyr Resort in conjunction with Le Chat Noir Events is delighted to be hosting The 2nd Annual John Saul Picnic and Vintage Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 4th August from 12 noon to 5pm. Fun filled family day with a Teddy Bear hospital, food & frolics for all the family.
A networking event for the charity fundraising sector in Cork
Date: Thursday 7th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7pm
Venue: Penthouse Suite, Clarion Hotel
To book: here
Cost: cover charge of €25 members and €35 non members. Loretta Dignam, CEO of Fundraising Ireland will attend this event – It will be a chance to chat about the challenges faced in the charities sector. The Southern branch will also be announcing additional events for the rest of year. Finger Food and a glass of wine for all.
Oil and Pastel Workshop with Philip Gray
Date: Saturday 16th August
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Temperance Hall, Kinsale
Cost: €120 – All Materials and Light Lunch Provided
To book: E: here / T: 086 844 8589 or book online here
"the journey starts with a single stroke"
If you are already a prolific painter or someone who has yet to take the big step of creating your own very first painting, Philip will assist you in finding a new and exhilarating dimension of creativity that will both astound and delight you.
Philip Gray has a wealth of creative and life experiences as a professional artist. Over the last 20 years as an artist he has gained international recognition for his inspirational art and creative thought patterns. His art has reached all corners of the World and touched the hearts of many.
Whether you are presently developing your painting techniques and style or wish to find your creative juices for the first time, this class will enhance your journey. Given the nature of Philip's techniques, you don't even have to draw a straight line. All materials and light lunch provided. Philip's courses have proven to be extremely popular and places are very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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