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Hear from one of the largest pharmaceuticals firms in the world
April Business Breakfast featuring Seamus Fives, Pfizer
In association with Irish Examiner
Tuesday, 5th April, 7:30am - 9am, Carrigaline Court Hotel
€25 members / €35 non-members BOOK HERE Cork Chamber is delighted to bring you insights from one of the leading pharmaceutical firms in the world, and one of Corks largest employers, with Seamus Fives, Site Leader at Pfizer as the guest speaker for our April Business Breakfast, in association with Irish Examiner.
Seamus offers a wealth of knowledge across the manufacturing, engineering and pharmaceutical fields having worked his entire professional career in manufacturing and is currently Chair of BioPharmachemical Ireland.
At Pfizer Seamus is Site leader for both the Ringaskiddy & Little Island sites since January 2011, after a career which included roles as Finance Director for Ireland/Singapore, Operations Lead roles for the Cork Sites and Network Strategy Team Leader. Seamus was also Site Leader in 2015, when Pfizer reversed a plan to close the plant in Little Island, saving 160 jobs. He stated that this turnaround “is an example of how continuing to focus on competitiveness and adding business value generates business opportunities”.
Join us for breakfast on April 5th to hear this fantastic story, grow your knowledge of the pharma sector and network with peers from across the business community.
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Women in Leadership Executive Lunch
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Date: Friday 22nd April
Time: 12:30 to 15:30
Venue: Ambassador Hotel
Cost: €60 (includes booking fee). Advance booking is essential.
To book: online
Cork Chamber in association with Network Cork is hosting an executive lunch on Friday 22nd April at the Ambassador Hotel, focussing on Women in Leadership and featuring special guest speaker Deirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE).
Deirdre, a Cork native, was appointed Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) in June 2007. During her tenure the ISE modernised its structure, expanded its services domestically and internationally, rising to #1 stock exchange globally in fixed income and funds listings. The ISE was awarded Best Place to Work in Ireland (medium sized companies) just last month. She is currently President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges. Deirdre is outspoken about the importance of the role of markets as a relevant and accessible funding source for companies, particularly for high potential SMEs and is looking forward to sharing her views with the people of Cork.
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The attraction of the ‘craft’ trend for business, in association with EEN and UCC
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Date: Tuesday, 19th April
Time: 9.30 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC
Cost: FREE
To book: Online This workshop is being run by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), in association with UCC. Guest speaker on the day will be UCC’s guest lecturer, Ben Itty, a global brand and innovation expert. Ben will showcase how the ‘craft trend’ can be applied to all businesses and will give a global analysis of what is driving success of “craft” today. What are the trends behind the change? What are these new brands doing? How can you apply the changing trends to your brand and business to market your product and service more successfully? We are delighted to confirm that Scott Baigent of Eight Degrees Brewing will provide a case study on the day. Eight Degrees Brewing is an award-winning independent Irish craft-brewery, based in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Scott will discuss and showcase how Eight Degrees Brewing applied the ‘craft’ trend to their business. The workshop will conclude with a ‘Share the Learning’ breakout session, whereby attendees can share their learnings. See ‘read more’ for further information.
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Come Visit Us!
This Friday April 1st from 9.30am to 12pm you are invited to the Cork Chamber Offices on Summerhill North. You will get the opportunity to have a one to one meeting with a member of the team and to learn specific ways in which Cork Chamber can help your business.This is open to both members and non-members.
Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested in learning more about Cork Chamber. Contact Danielle on (086) 0770432 or please feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat about maximising your membership.
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Youth Employment Category added to CSR Awards
With youth unemployment still a huge social and economic issue in Ireland, Chambers Ireland would like to acknowledge the hard work of companies working to tackle it. Companies that are actively engaged in helping young people to find work be it through training and employment schemes, or high quality placements, are eligible for this category. Many companies are involved in programmes whose goal is to assist young people in getting started in employment separate to their CSR initiatives, and we would like to acknowledge the positive impact these projects can have. IF you know of any Chamber’s members working on such initiatives please inform them of our CSR Awards and the new category. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to enter.
Contact Elisha for further information by email or call 01 4004300
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Transform a Challenge into an Opportunity!
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Polish ICT delegation seeks Cork connections during visit to Cork
Thursday, 19th May 2016 Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in association with the Polish Embassy to Ireland, will host a delegation of Polish ICT companies here in Cork, on Thursday 19th May. The delegation will comprise of a number of ICT companies from Podkarpackie (South Eastern Poland) and will include a representative from Podkarpackie’s ICT Cluster. See ‘read more’ for details of participating Polish delegates or contact Eimear.
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Interested in joining The Cork Innovates steering committee?
THE CORK INNOVATES PARTNERSHIP is now inviting expressions of interest from entrepreneurs and experienced business leaders keen to engage with and support the work of its steering committee. The Cork Innovates Partnership was established in 2012 with financial support from the economic development fund of Cork City and County Councils. The Partnership comprises of organisations who are engaged in entrepreneurial, innovation or business support activities and who collaborate under the mantle of Cork Innovates to promote the region with a specific focus on driving the economic reputation and perception of Cork as a location for business. Members include ● Cork City Council ● Cork County Council ● Cork Chamber ● Cork Institute of Technology ● University College Cork ● Enterprise Ireland ● CorkBIC ● Cork City and County Local Enterprise Offices, all of whom have an appointed representative on the Partnership Steering Committee.
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20% Off All Website Development
Offer Valid: March 23, 2016 – April 30, 2016
The Digital Department is one of Cork’s leading Website Design and Ecommerce companies. Within website development we work across all platforms from Wordpress WooCommerce to Magento and several more. We are delighted to offer all chamber members a special discount on website development work. We will quote you for the project and then apply a 20% on proof of your membership.
Contact: Tel: 021 - 240 9045, Email or visit our website.
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Free Years monitoring of all New Intruder Alarm Systems
Offer Valid: March 23, 2016 – April 23, 2016
Get one years free monitoring of your Intruder Alarm Signal when you install a new Burgolarm Intruder Alarm system. Offer exclusive to all cork chamber members.
Contact: Tel: 021 4961900, Email or visit our website
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10% Off Your Summer BBQ at Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa, Formally Carlton
Offer Valid: March 24th, 2016 – May 8th, 2016
In a spectacular setting overlooking Oysterhaven Bay, enjoy your Summer BBQ for 25 to 2,000 guests from the grounds of the 90 acres of Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa, formally Carlton. With BBQ menu options from only €14.95 per person. Prefer a shared BBQ Night? We are hosting a weekly BBQ night every Wednesday from 6pm from 8th June to 31st August with live entertainment from only €14.95 per person. For reservations call us on 021 470 6000 and quote CCBBQ16 to avail of our exclusive offer.
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Cope Foundation Breakfast Briefing on Inclusive Employment
Date: April 8th
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Venue: Radisson Hotel & Spa, Little Island
To book: email / tel: 021 - 4643253 / 4643255
“Grand Job?” is an advocacy campaign led by Cope Foundation to support people with intellectual disabilities to find real paid and sustainable employment.
If you are interested in including people with disabilities in your workplace and bringing benefits to your business at the same time, come along to our free breakfast briefing on Friday 8th April at the Radisson Hotel, Little Island to find out more.
Get information on the support schemes available to employers from the Dept of Social Protection and the supports that Cope Foundation can offer.
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Mad Men Marketing Ball 2016
Date: Saturday, April 9th
Time: 6pm - late
Venue: Radisson Hotel Little Island
Cost: Tickets €125 pp / €1000 per table of 10
To book: online
It’s the final week to get your tickets to the annual Marketing Institute of Ireland Cork. This year’s Ball is Mad Men themed and is sponsored by Cork’s 96fm & C103 and in aid of Enable Ireland Cork Branch, is set to be a glamorously themed 1950s/1960s evening for the marketing and business community of Cork and its environs.
The event, hosted at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on Saturday April 9th will be layered with top class entertainment, fabulous food, networking and most of all, marvelous Mad Men style. There will also be ample opportunity to win sensational prizes in aid of the Enable Ireland Cork, the charity that has been providing services for over 50 years in Cork to children and adults with physical disabilities.
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1916 Exhibition Hurling Match followed by John Egan Memorial
Date: 10th April
Time: 3pm - 11pm
Venue: Mardyke Cork & Reardens Bar
Cost: Free Admission
On Sunday 10th April at 3pm, The Mardyke will play host to a re-enactment of the 1916 Munster Hurling Final between Cork and Tipperary. The teams will comprise of players drawn from past and present will wear replica playing gear from 1916, that has been specially commissioned for the occasion and the game will be played under 1916 rules. Our special guest on the day is the legendary Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who will speak about the evolution of hurling and cumann luthchleas gael since 1916.
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1916 Panel Discussion
Date: 4th April
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: The Oliver Plunkett Bar
Cost: €5
To book: online
1916 – Panel Discussion with special guests Gabriel Doherty (UCC), John Borgonovo (UCC) & Honor O’ Brolchain (Joseph Plunkett’s grandniece) with crowd participation. The panel discussion will focus on World War 1 & Tom Kettle, Cork in the Rising, and Joe Plunkett who is Honor O’Brolchain’s grand uncle, and a direct descendant of St. Oliver Plunkett.
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Further Upcoming Member Events
Remember you can submit an upcoming event or offer for fellow members in the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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