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Just for Men
 

Just for Men is all about the guys. From the very first haircut through every major milestone in life.


An unrivalled experience where you enjoy those moments when everything fades away as you enjoy being looked after, in the hands of professionals.

 

Lockdown was tough on everyone, if you were working or not allowed to work it was challenging.

 

Let us look after you and help you look and feel your best!


Upskilling You
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
 

Weds 26 Aug |9.30am-12:30pm | 2 mornings

Member price €160

 

This training course aims to give managers from a non-financial background the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the basic principles of business finance and to become more confident in addressing matters of a financial nature.


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Innovation in Environment, Energy & Circular Economy
Business to Business matchmaking until 31 Dec 2020
 

As international travel is curtailed for the foreseeable future, forging business contacts through other means is more important than ever before. Enterprise Europe Network and its partners have opened up the opportunity to find business and research partners within the fields of Environment, Energy & Circular Economy with a long-term virtual Matchmaking until December 2020.

 

This platform offers you the chance to network with participants from all over the world in virtual meetings and to generate new contacts for business, technical co-operation and research and development.  Main topics include waste and recycling, renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, water and water treatments. The model is time and cost efficient and results in business! 


Business to Business matchmaking until 31 Dec 2020

 

As international travel curtailed for the foreseeable future, forging business contacts through other means is more important than ever before. Enterprise Europe Network and its partners have opened up the opportunity to find business and research partners within the fields of Environment, Energy & Circular Economy with a long-term virtual Matchmaking until December 2020.

 

This platform offers you the chance to network with participants from all over the world in virtual meetings and to generate new contacts for business, technical co-operation and research and development.  Main topics include waste and recycling, renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, water and water treatments. The model is time and cost efficient and results in business! 

Why participate?

  • As a purchaser - find qualified European suppliers 
  • As a market/sales manager - find new European customers
  • As a product developer - find partners to discuss new technology / innovative solutions
  • As a research organisation - find partners for European R&D projects
  • Showcase your projects, products or know-how
  • Target potential business partners in pre-scheduled virtual meetings
  • Initiate cross-border contacts and co-operations
  • Find new commercial/technological/research partners
  • Get latest information on industry related research results

Find out more information <here>

 

View current Enterprise Europe Network Energy, Environment & Circular economy business profiles offers and requests <here>.

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Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2020

Only a few days left to enter! 

 

Get your entries in now for this year’s Cork Digital Marketing Awards to celebrate your businesses digital marketing efforts and achievements.

 

All facets of digital marketing will be recognised, with awards including Best in Content Creation, Best Digital Marketing Team and awards for individual channels from Website to Instagram.



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Annual Golf Classic
In association with Lexus Cork
 

Thurs 27 Aug | 7am | Lee Valley Golf & Country Club

 

Limited tee-times available!

This event always provides an exciting day out - perfect for socially distanced team-building, informal networking, corporate entertainment or just a really enjoyable round of golf.

 

Get in touch to promote your company’s brand by sponsoring a Tee Box this year.


Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar Series
In association with Gas Networks Ireland
 

Fri 4 Sept | 11am-12pm | Online

 

Our first webinar of the series will feature Dr. Naomi Masheti, from the Cork Migrant Centre.

 

Naomi will discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the pathway for Government and business in creating an inclusive and sustainable city region.

 


Representing You
Restart Grant Plus Scheme
Applications Open

Applications have opened for the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which gives grants to businesses to help them reopen! Up to €25,000 is available per each grant application & you can apply through your local authority.

 

*Please note that businesses that have been approved for the Restart Grant funding do not need to re-apply for the Restart Grant Plus Scheme. Those businesses will be asked to complete a declaration form to facilitate top-up payment*

 

Cork County Council applications & info via: https://bit.ly/3gNU6hK

Cork City Council applications & info via: https://bit.ly/31G8dz9

 

Restart Grant Plus - open for applications


New Regulations For Face Coverings
 

The Department of Health has announced new regulations on Face Coverings which are now in place under the Health Act as a means to stop the spread of  COVID 19. See details on the regulation <here>

 

As of 10 Aug 2020 face coverings are mandatory in all shops, shopping centres and other indoor environments including: Libraries; cinemas and cinema complexes; theatres; concert halls; bingo halls and museums.

 


Tánaiste announces €12m for Enterprise Centres
 

The €12m in funding will be provided by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and it will be administered by Enterprise Ireland.

 

Eligible enterprise centres can apply for funding of a minimum of €10,000 and up to a maximum of €150,000. Funding will be administered in the form of grant aid of up to 80 per cent of eligible costs detailed in the Recovery Plan submitted by each applicant.


Cork Heritage Open Day
 

Saturday August 15th 2020

 

Cork Heritage Day with a difference. A great way to explore the heritage of some well known & some lesser known sites around Cork. This Sat Aug 15 is Cork Heritage Open Day and we will open our doors & invite you in for a virtual tour of our beautiful Fitzgerald House. 

 

Other historic sites that will be available to tour and explore virtually include Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills, the Custom House Port of Cork, Blarney Castle, the National Sculpture Factory, Cork Savings Bank, the Unitarian Church and lots more.


Upskilling You
Return To Work Training Webinar
 

Tues 18 Aug | 2pm-4:30pm

Member Price €25

 

This is a comprehensive COVID-19 Return to Work Webinar training program. The program is delivered online by the experienced Health and Safety professionals from Chris Mee Group.


Project Management Essentials
 

Tues 25 Aug | 9am-1pm | 4 mornings

Member Price €330

 

Enter the world of project management by acquiring the core skills of the role. Become confident in managing a complex project by learning how to integrate its conflicting facets into a manageable entity.