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SPOTLIGHT ON: BREXIT
Following the recent BREXIT referendum there have already been some significant fluctuations in international markets and exchange rates, and in the short-term Irish SMEs are being advised to speak to their financial advisors about how they can manage their financial risks and exposure during this period of uncertainty. However, it is still not clear as to what the long-term effects will be on Irish businesses, and it may be the case that this turn of events actually presents opportunities for Ireland. Over the coming months, Cork Chamber will keep you updated on the ongoing commentary, highlighting a selection of news articles related to BREXIT each week, as well as flagging resources and events have been created to support businesses that may be affected by the UK’s new position. Furthermore, our Enterprise Europe Network team are available to discuss the international connections they can make in new markets on behalf of your business.
Please let us know if you have any content for the BREXIT UPDATE section that you feel would be valuable to fellow members.
Contact Katherine or Eimear for more information about Enterprise Europe Network services.
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August BBQ at the Montenotte Hotel
Date: Thursday 18th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Montenotte Hotel, Cork
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: online
Cork Chamber is delighted to bring you the August BBQ in the newly renovated and refurbished Montenotte Hotel.
Celebrating a massive recent refurbishment, the Montenotte will welcome Cork Chamber members through the doors for a Summer BBQ, as the hotel celebrates its long heritage as a home to one of the famous Cork “Merchant Princes” now renovated with style and modern flair.
With panoramic views of the City from the terrace, you will be among the first to experience the new and unique Montenotte Hotel.
Places are limited for this event, so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.
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Cork Chamber Launches Housing Report Calling for More Rental Accommodation
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Cork Chamber has published a report highlighting the business need for more long-term, large-scale and affordable rental accommodation in our city centres. The availability of residential accommodation has been a key policy focus of Cork Chamber in the past year. Feedback from the business community in Cork shows that 90% of large businesses see the shortage of suitable private rental properties as the biggest issue for their business. Another 60% of businesses foresee the availability of accommodation for their talent as an issue for future expansions. Ireland is competing against the best performing countries in the OECD for inward investment and top talent. We can no longer afford to ignore the need to meet the demand of our skilled and mobile work force for centrally located yet affordable rental properties. Neither can we afford to see further upward rent spirals, which creates wage pressures, adds more strain to our social housing sector and prevents prospective home owners from saving for a deposit. In our report, Cork Chamber calls on Government to formally recognise the rental market as a permanent and essential feature of our housing sector. To read our report and our recommendations to Government as part of the forthcoming Housing Action Plan, click here.
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Housing Action Plan Stakeholder Workshop
Cork Chamber recently represented business interests as it attended the first Housing Action Plan Stakeholder Consultation Workshop organised by the Department of the Environment, Local Government and Community and held in City Hall. The workshop brought together stakeholders from public and private sectors and focused on ideas to improve the viability of new construction, stimulating more rental accommodation, tackling homelessness issues, and encouraging more private landlords to enter the market. The outcome of the consultation will become clear in Government’s Housing Action Plan, which is due to be published later this month.
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Feedback wanted on SME Public Procurement Experiences
Chambers Ireland will attend the next meeting of the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) SME Working Group and is looking for any feedback from Chamber members on any issues you may be experiencing relating to public procurement. The Programme for Partnership Government made a commitment to ensure that the voice of Irish SMEs can be heard by Government and the OGP and to develop measures to support SMEs in accessing the public procurement market. If there are any issues that Chambers Ireland can raise on behalf of your SME and bring to the attention of the OGP and the Government then please contact Susan by email before Friday 8th July 2016.
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Are you being found online?
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A company's digital voice is now becoming more and more important, what they're saying and how they're saying it. Check out our 2 new courses, both designed to help your business become more relevant & searchable online!
Social Media Content Creation
20th July, €140
It is crucial to talk to your customers. Having good, relevant, updated content online will help drive more traffic to your website.
This practical, interactive workshop will teach you how to make sure multiple audiences see your content, how to come up with good content ideas and of course get the best value for that content!
Mobile Marketing Workshop
27th July, €140
Did you know that Google will push down your website in search results if it's not mobile-enabled?
This workshop will give you the tools and techniques to adapt your website and change how you appear in search results. Gain insights into creating & marketing apps and learn how WhapsApp, Instagram & Snapchat can help your business!
Attend both courses for only €199!!
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Does the risk management of chemical substances affect your business?
If you are an SME and are subject to chemicals legislation, we want to hear from you. Relevant companies include manufacturers and importers of chemical substances, downstream users, and distributors of chemical substances and mixtures. The information that you provide will be used so that the European Commission can better understand how current legislation governing the risk management of chemicals affects businesses.
Complete the survey here and send your completed survey to Eimear before Monday, 18th of July.
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Latest Member News
Manufacturing software specialists, Seabrook Technology Group, appoint new UK Business Development Consultant - read more The Tracton Arts Festival - read more Jetting Off From Cork Airport Has Never Been Easier With New Parking Options - read more That’s a wrap! Film In Cork Production Club draws to a close with talk from Alex Fegan - read more Chambers of Commerce Increase Cooperation to Support the All-Island Business Community - read more VMware launch Back 2 IT Internship Programme at their Cork Campus - read more - Cork language school best in UK and Ireland! - read more
Submit your news to our website through our Member Information Cente (MIC).
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Latest Member Offers
- BIBO Ireland: €50 Members Discount on any BIBO Purchase - read more
- Conversation Piece (Cork) Ltd: Plantronics CS540 Cordless Headset with HL10 Handset Lifter @ €195 - read more
- Cogans Carrigaline: Take the Toyota Hybrid Challenge - read more
All current offers are listed on our website. You can share an offer for fellow Chamber Members through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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Upcoming Member Events
- Business Owner Forum: BREXIT – An Exploration of the Opportunities, July 20th - Read More
- The Tracton Arts Festival July 6th-10th - Read More
- Pulses of Tradition, June 6th, - September 23rd - Read More
- Conflicting Visions in a Turbulent Age 1900-1916, June 3rd - August 20th - Read More
- (RE)writing (Hi)story (A Sonic Opera), June 25th - August 27th - Read More
- The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch, September 9th - read more
- Savvy Teen Academy , 18th - 22nd July - Read More
- Charity Carrauntoohill Climb, September 24th - Read More
- Dean Strang & Jerry Buting - A Conversation On Justice, September 22nd - Read More
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website.
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