One of the most popular events in the Cork Chamber calendar. Heineken will once again host this festive after hours evening in their hospitality suite "The Kiln". Drinks, Food, Prizes and plenty of Networking Opportunities all provided on the night with lots of Christmas party spirit.  A great way to network with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, so bring along some colleagues and/or clients and make a night of it. Book now

Cork Chamber’s Final Business Breakfast of 2012 will feature guest speaker Mr Oliver Mangan, Chief Economist with AIB Bank. Oliver’s previous role was Chief Bond Economist with AIB Global Treasury, specialising in analysing interest rate and bond markets as well as currency markets. Oliver does a considerable amount of research on the Irish and international economies and is responsible for producing AIB's forecasts in these areas. A great opportunity to understand the economic outlook for 2013 and beyond. Book now

Business Management Training Courses for 2013 – book NOW!

Business School @ Cork Chamber has a wide range of management training courses available in 2013. These courses include: Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching (FETAC Level 6) , Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6) & Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt).

Why train with us? We have small class sizes (average 10 per class), Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.

The Enterprise Europe Network welcomes feedback from SMEs that would be taken into consideration when planning the events schedule for 2013. If you would like to attend an event on a specific foreign market or sector, on a particular trade or EU-related topic or on any general issue affecting your business, then please email your ideas to katherine@corkchamber.ie.

Cork Mental Health Foundation are happy to announce that they are now providing companies with Free Education on Mental Health for their employees. We can provide presentations, workshops, resources and information on topics such as Stress, Coping Skills and Mental Health in general.

Q-Park are delighted to announce the launch of their Christmas parking vouchers, a great gift for staff, friends or family! We have a limited number of parking gift vouchers worth €40 for only €16.26 + VAT to be used in any Q-Park car park in Cork. Contact Myriam at Myriam.Savelli@q-park.ie

J. Barter Travel are excited to let you know about our EXCLUSIVE ski and snowboarding deals in Austria. Offers for Christmas 2012 and New Year Holidays in January, February and March. Christmas on the slopes - depart 22nd December 2012.  07 nights B&B 2* Hotel, Soll - (€725)  CHAMBER PRICE: €549. 07 nights B&B 2* Hotel, St Johann - (€599) CHAMBER PRICE: €549

The package is suitable for any size of group up to 150 people and from only €49 it includes mulled wine, canapes, 4 course dinner, tea, coffee and petit fors. With our event management background, we can also arrange entertainment including music, mentalist, dinner theatre, casinos, games and activities. We work with you to create your own private event - all in the unique atmosphere of the exclusive-use Ballinacurra House. Contact info@ballinacurra.com for more information.

Serving all of cork city and county with over 15 yrs experience & from now to December 25th we would like to offer an exclusive member to member offer of a free CCTV survey of your drains with every high pressure drain clean. Our services start from €80 + Vat and every van comes equipped with a high pressure remote control jetting machine , CCTV camera system, repair gear etc.

Saturday 8^th December & Friday 21^st December 2012 - If you have not booked yet we have the Christmas solution for you! Our superb Christmas party nights include the following: Mulled Wine Reception on arrival, Five Course Dinner, Table novelties & amazing festive décor, Bar extension, Live entertainment, Live DJ.

Children of all ages can make their way up the magical path to Santa’s house and step inside a winter wonderland where elves are hard at work. Listen to Mrs Claus relaying the tale of how a bad elf steals some of Santa’s toys and hides them away in secret passages throughout the house. Not to be missed is the visit to Santa’s workshop and house where he will listen to children’s Christmas wishes.

The 12th Annual UCC Law Conference will take place on the 29th November at 9.15am - 2pm in the Aula Maxima; University College Cork .The conference will discuss the legal uncertainty surrounding surrogacy in Irish law. The Conference is proudly sponsored by the Cork Chamber of Commerce and William Fry. The conference has attained 4.5 general CPD points, Certificates of Attendance will be provided. The fee is €20. Registration/inquiries please contact Laura at: conference@ucclawsociety.com

In the past five years, we’re humbled to say that many good things have happened to us. We've chatted live to a NASA astronaut while they were on the International Space Station as reported on Sky News, Founding Director Dr. Niall picked us up an award in Hollywood, we’ve helped lots of people to Send a Message to Space and we have a spot on Cork’s very own exclusive version of Monopoly. Do come by and let us thank you for being part of our journey so far. Thursday 29, 16:00 – 18:00. RSVP to info@bco.ie

Don't miss what is sure to be THE concert in Cork this Christmas. The Cork Youth Orchestra are following on from highly successful concerts with Altan, and West-end Star Colm Wilkinson, with two nights in the City Hall Cork with a legend of the theatre MICHAEL BALL. Michael is fresh from a run in Londons West-end where he played the title role of Sweeney Todd. Michael has played many roles in theatre, he was the original "Marius" in "les Miserables", he has performed in "Phantom of the Opera", "Hairspray" and many other well known musicals.  Tickets are available from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett St. and on-line from ticketmaster.ie

We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Gala Wine Society evening will take place on Tuesday 11^th December. Our host on the evening will be Donie O’Brien from Erne Drinks Company who has arranged a program of exceptional wines from France especially for the evening. Entertainment will be provided by The Loungeman, Conor O’Shea.This special event begins at 7.00pm with aperitifs and an introduction of wines from Donie.