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Cork Simon Christmas Jumper Day
Date: Any day in December – Pick one to suit your workplace
Cost: Donate €5 each to Cork Simon
To book: Get your Christmas Jumper Day Pack online or email
This winter Cork Chamber of Commerce is proudly supporting Cork Simon Christmas Jumper Day, and we are asking YOU to join us and help save a life this Christmas.It’s really easy and lots of fun – simply wear a Christmas Jumper to work and raise much-needed funds for Cork Simon’s work.
Be Part of the ‘I WISH’ Story 2016
I WISH is a city and regional initiative to inspire, encourage and motivate secondary school female students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). I WISH (Inspiring Women in STEM) 2016 will take place 11th-12th February and will feature a conference and interactive exhibitions.
The conference will also feature workshops, daily keynotes and engaging talks by women who are at the top of their field in STEM. I WISH 2016 will double its capacity to 2,000 students over a 2-day period in Cork City Hall. The I WISH Ambassadors include Gillian Keating, Partner RDJ; Caroline O’Driscoll, Partner KPMG; and Ruth Buckley, Directory of ICT & Business Services Cork City Council.
By sponsoring I WISH 2016, your company can - Make an important statement about your company’s role in supporting female students wishing to pursue a career in STEM
- Connect with local schools and promote awareness of STEM among young women and potential employees of your company
- Be an integral part of an exciting, ground-breaking initiative which has the support of Cork Chamber, it@Cork, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, CIT and UCC.
- Help us highlight leaders in their respective STEM fields and their contributions in a new and novel context, while at the same time offering the audience a completely new perspective
- Identify new opportunities
- Showcase your products, services and skills and increase awareness of your brand.
- Develop new partnerships and reinforce relationships in the field of STEM.
For further information, take a look at the sponsorship booklet or contact Katherine.
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WANTED!
Digital Marketing Strategy
30th November - €125.00
An intensive one day course on the latest developments in digital marketing using lectures, discussion, case studies and video.
What’s In It For Me?
The Consumer & Competitive Landscape
How digital is revolutionising consumer behaviour and business models
The Customer Value Proposition: How to know digital consumers and develop a compelling value proposition
Inbound Marketing: Attracting customers to your business through SEM, content marketing and social media marketing, etc.
Our Digital Marketing Strategy: Measuring the effectiveness of your digital marketing efforts.
This 1 day workshop is filling up fast, book your place today!!
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Introduction to Certification of Green Buildings
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Date: Wednesday 2nd December
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Lapp’s Quay
Cost: €195 for members and €250 for non-members
To book: BOOK NOW!
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber, in conjunction with the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and Energy Cork, are delighted to invite you to a one-day course on Certification Tools for Green Buildings, also known as green construction or sustainable building.
Background to this training:
The European Commission is placing increased importance on the environmental performance of buildings, with the scope of improving building sustainability and enhancing business opportunities within the sustainable buildings industry. A resource-efficient Europe is one of the EU’s key priorities under Europe 2020. For this reason, the EEN has partnered with the IGBC and Energy Cork to deliver this training programme.
Course aim: The course aims to give attendees information on Certification Tools for Green Buildings and understand what it involves.
Following this course, participants will: - Know what certification involves
- Be able to choose the appropriate certification for their project
- Know how building certification can impact your business, and the use of certifications in maintaining a competitive property portfolio
- Know where to find the information to ensure that systems and services comply with certification requirements
Further information can be found on the World Green Building Council’s recent report, the Business Case for Green Buildings. For further information contact Eimear.
Cork Chamber’s Annual Christmas Lunch in association with Brightwater Recruitment Specialists
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Date: Friday 11th December
Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Vienna Woods Hotel
Cost: €60 Cork Chamber / MII members
€75 non-members
BOOK NOW! One of the staple events in the Chamber calendar, the Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch will this year take place in the Vienna Woods Hotel on Friday 11th December in association with Brightwater Recruitment Specialists. We are delighted to have John Creedon as our special guest on the day. John is a man who barely needs an introduction to a Cork audience, but suffice to say John has had a hugely successful career in radio and television over the years and no doubt will have some great stories to entertain you on the day! As always, this event will be held in partnership with the Marketing Institute in Cork and we hope to have a great mix of both organisations on the day. So, make sure to come along to the Vienna Woods Hotel for some festive networking in December. This a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients and colleagues, so book a table and make a day of it!
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International Opportunities
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Competition Time! Simply complete 1 or more of the consultations relating to a Digital Single Market theme.
There are currently seven consultations open related to a Digital Single Market theme. If you complete one or more of these consultations and send us the reference number you receive on completion of the questionnaire, then your name will go into a draw for a fantastic prize of a one night’s stay for two, including breakfast, at the Kingsley Hotel. Please send us your confirmation numbers by 30th November 2015.
European SME Week (16th - 22nd November 2015) The European SME Week is a pan-European campaign that aims to promote entrepreneurship in Europe. It helps existing entrepreneurs find information on available support and tries to encourage more people to set up their own businesses. For more see here Invitation to Western Balkan Business Reception, Dublin, 19th November. Companies with an interest in developing trade or service links with South East Europe are invited to a business reception which will take place on Thursday, 19th of November from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin. The event will feature senior representatives from Ministries of Agriculture, Foreign Trade and Food Safety Agencies of Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo. To reserve your place at this event, contact John Rae. See ‘read more’ or contact Katherine for more information.
Competition Time! There are currently seven consultations open related to a Digital Single Market theme. If you complete one or more of these consultations and send us the reference number you receive on completion of the questionnaire, then your name will go into a draw for a fantastic prize of a one night’s stay for two, including breakfast, at the Kingsley Hotel. Please send us your confirmation numbers by 30 November 2015. - Review of the Satellite & Cable Directive (Open 24 August - 16 November 2015)
- Evaluation & review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks & services (Open 11 September - 7 December 2015)
- The needs for Internet speed & quality beyond 2020 (Open 11 September - 7 December 2015)
- ICT Standards (Open 23 September - 16 December 2015)
- Online platforms, cloud & data, liability of intermediaries, collaborative economy (Open 24 September - December 2015)
- Tackling unjustified geo-blocking (Open 24 September until late December 2015)
- Legislative proposals to reduce the administrative burden on businesses arising from different VAT regimes (Open 25 September - 18 December 2015)
For further information about these consultations, contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie
European SME Week
This European Commission initiative aims to inform entrepreneurs about the EU supports available at a local, regional and national level. Its ultimate aim is to encourage more people to become entrepreneurs. Events will be held across 37 participating countries and the majority of European and international events will take place in Brussels. The main event takes place together with the SME Assembly and the European Enterprise Promotion Awards Ceremony.
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The Kilkenny 6 Day Sale Event
Date: Tuesday 10th November – Sunday 15th November
Venue: Kilkenny’s 13 stores nationwide and online
Kick start your Christmas shopping early this year with Kilkenny’s spectacular 6 day sale event, with up to 50% off almost everything in store from November 10th to 15th in thirteen stores nationwide and online, where you can also enjoy free delivery on all orders over €40!
Glucksman Craft + Design Fair
Date: Friday 13th –Sunday 15th November
Time: 1-7pm Friday 13th, 10am-6pm Saturday 14th, 11am-5pm Sunday 15th
Venue: Lewis Glucksman Gallery, UCC
Cost: €5 / Free with Craft Fair Flyer
The Lewis Glucksman Gallery Craft and Design Fair showcases high quality Irish craft and design in the beautiful setting of the gallery’s award-winning exhibition spaces. The Craft Fair has been established since 2008 and has developed into a successful partnership between the gallery, craft makers and designers within Ireland, as well as becoming one of Ireland’s most prestigious fairs.
Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme
Date: Thursday 12th November
Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: Pegasus Suite, Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay
Cost: FREE
To book: Email Chris Dorgan, Cork City Council.
You are invited to attend a FREE TRAINING PROGRAMME leading to business recognition and accreditation . This workshop will show you how to tap into an existing and growing market segment and to provide more age friendly products and services for the older customer.
Cork City has made significant progress in recent years in developing an Age Friendly City Programme. The aged 65+ market is a growing segment of our population, living longer and better, with more disposable income at their discretion which is positively affecting all areas of our economy including tourism and retail.
Some salient facts for your business: • Older people own 75% of the wealth in the EU and account for 50% of consumer spending. • Older customers (65+) in Ireland have a revenue declared annual income (2008) of over €6.5 Billion. • Older consumers will double in number in the next 30 years, and those over 80 will quadruple. • Older people are loyal customers and outspend younger shoppers. • Older customers not only spend locally and have a lot of purchasing power, but also have the time to shop. • 50% of all toys are bought by grandparents. • Over 50’s take on average almost three trips a year in Ireland, staying three nights away.
UCC event in Silicon Valley
Date: Monday November 16th, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Venue: Computer History Museum (CHM) Mountain View, California, USA
Cost: Free
To book: here
Join Computer History Museum CEO John Hollar as he moderates an engaging conversation, about the life and legacy of George Boole with three distinguished guests: Dr. Michael Murphy, President, University College Cork, Ireland;
- 5:30 PM –Registration Open
- 6:30 PM –Screening of The Genius of George Boole
- 7:45 PM –Panel Discussion with Dr. Michael Murphy, Dr. Kieran Drain &Mr. Nicolas Kent
- 8:45 PM–Program Concludes.
Information Session: Vision2020 Network
Date: Tuesday 17th November
Time: 11.30-12.30
Venue: Brookfield 1.22, University College Cork
To book: contact Felicity Lee by 1pm Monday 16th November
UCC Research Support Services are hosting an Information Session with Vision2020, a networking platform for research organisations and companies participating in the 'Horizon 2020' EU funding programme. UCC was the 1st Irish institution to join the network and this session will give attendees a chance to find out more about the network and how they can get involved and engage with the network. Presenter: Abdul Rahim - Director of Vision2020 as well as its SME Director, responsible for leading the network and reaching out to SMEs.
Finding the right partners is critical to engaging successfully with H2020 funding programmes - Vision2020 has an established track record in supporting the development of successful EU consortia. Additional information on Vision2020 is available via their website.
Who should attend? Anyone interested in H2020 and in learning about the Network and the benefits of becoming involved. Presenter: Abdul Rahim - Director of Vision2020 as well as its SME Director, responsible for leading the network and reaching out to SMEs.
The 13th Wine & Craft Beer Fair
Date: 26th November
Time: 4pm-9pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel
Cost: €15
To book: Tickets Available from 16 O’Donovans Off Licence Cork City & County, also online
Featuring 400 wines from all over the world. Wine Masterclasses Gourmet Food Stalls of Irish & International Craft Beers and Premium Irish Whiskeys.
The K Gallery - Sunday 6th Dec - Christmas Art Sale at The Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Date: Sunday 6th December
Time: 12 -6pm
Venue: Newenham Room, The Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Cost: Entrance is free The K Gallery, in conjunction with Solo Arte, is holding a Christmas Art Sale of Affordable Art including artist like Lorna Miller, Michelle Carlin, Maureen O'Mahony and many more. Most pieces cost under €1,000 and many will have between 10%-50% off the retail price on the day. Fantastic opportunity to pick up a wonderful Christmas present at a great price! Check out here for more details.
Amanda Neri with special guest Placido Domingo Junior – A Christmas Affair
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Date: 6th December
Venue: City Hall, Cork
Cost: Matinee 2pm tickets €45 and €55, Gala concert 8pm tickets €65 and €75 (€5 discount on tickets for Chamber members)
To book: here / (087) 9394513. Also available at ProMusica (021) 4271659
Supporting Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
If you can only attend one event this Holiday Season, this is the one for you and your loved ones to enjoy and remember. Last year’s sell-out inaugural concert in St. Peter’s Church brought the capacity house to its feet in rapturous applause. Due to popular demand “A Christmas Affair” returns to provide an inspiring and uplifting afternoon/evening of passionate and soaring melodies that will romance with stunning, engaging and spell-binding music. Make this the year to have “A Christmas Affair” and bring the gift of love and joy to family and friends. You’ll be swept away by the stirring array of arias, songs and harmonies, while supporting a good cause too.
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