Cork Chamber has identified a real need within the membership for Business Owners to collaborate with each other and participate in meaningful discussions around the challenges and opportunities they encounter on a daily basis. 


We are encouraging small groups of Business Owners to come together and participate in this Hub, by connecting with fellow members and sharing ideas for growth, as well as using real life experiences to support and help each other.

As a participant in the hub you will gain real knowledge and insight into the 4 key areas facing businesses today:

• Legal (employment contracts)
• Financial (budgeting, forecasting, basic bookkeeping)
• HR (leadership & teambuilding)
• Marketing (Maximising your budget)

Please fill out the application form online HERE to confirm your place within this Hub.

Date: 19^th March
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Irish Guide Dogs, Model Farm Road
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE

Cork Chamber and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are joining forces to bring you a superb After Hours Networking Event at their premises on the Model Farm Road on Wednesday 19th March.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is Ireland's national charity dedicated to helping persons who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence throughout Irish Communities. Join with your fellow Cork Chamber members for this unique networking event at a truly unique location and meet some of the “top dogs” in the IGDB as well as some potential new clients!

BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment

Learn the secrets of Business to Business Selling and gain the skills needed to exceed your sales target this year and beyond! Learn how to sell more profitably and efficiently!

Brush up on your IT Skills with our Microsoft Project course and learn how to schedule and plan projects using this software. Our MS Visio course will demonstrate how to use templates, shapes, diagrams and stencils and is designed for new users of MS Visio.

The ‘Market Access Grant Scheme’ is Enterprise Ireland’s latest initiative to assist companies in building their business in international markets. This scheme is designed to assist Enterprise Ireland clients in the development of viable marketing strategies in target markets; supporting the client in undertaking all the activities from initial market research to developing collateral prior to a market launch. Under this scheme, companies can receive grant support of up to €150,000 to develop new markets. See inside for details about eligibility and the application procedure.

See 'read more' below for details of forthcoming events taking place in Ireland & Europe in the coming weeks and months.

On Friday 28th February from 9.30am to 12pm we would like to invite you to Cork Chamber Offices on Summerhill North. Open to both members and non-members you will have an opportunity to meet with key members of the team to learn the specific ways in which Cork Chamber can help your business.
 
Please forward this information to anyone who would be interested in learning more about Cork Chamber or feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee on the day. Contact us on 021-4509044 to book ahead.

Thank you to all our sponsors who contributed to making this year's Annual Dinner another great success.

                        2014 ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORS

1. Major jobs boost as €50m Cork City Centre Riverside Office Development gets Planning Green Light - Read more HERE.

2. Chamber Welcomes Announcement of €8.5 million for Sustainable Transport in Cork - Read more HERE.

Date: 4th March
Time: 10-2.30
Venue: River Lee Hotel, Cork
Cost: Free
To book: sales@asamarketing.ie

Our Suppliers Showcase is a great way to view the very latest Promotional Merchandise. It’s a huge advantage for Clients & Prospects to be able to see the actual Products and Ideas, not just see them in a Catalogue or on the Web. Promotional Merchandise is the most cost effective way to advertise and keep your message in front of potential customers and clients.

Date: 5th March
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €25 for non Network members (Free for Network members)
To book: HERE

Dr. Maureen Gaffney, clinical psychologist, broadcaster, columnist and author of the book “Flourishing”, will be speaking to Network Cork about how the power of positive thinking can help achieve one’s potential and enjoy life.

Date:  6th March
Time: 7pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork
Cost: €25
To book:  rhona.abbey@ie.ey.com

It will be a case of “down calculators” for the EY Cork office on March 6th when they take to the catwalk and strut their stuff in aid of Cork Cancer Research and Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The EY Charity Fashion Show will showcase the latest men's, women's and children's fashion from leading Cork retailers.

Sports stars from the Munster Rugby team, Cork hurling team, Irish men’s hockey team and the Kerry football team will be lending their support to the charity fashion show and will be taking to the runway to model on the night.

Date: 2th - 9th March
Time: Daytime and evening screenings and events
Venues: Gate Cinema, The River Lee Hotel, English Market, CIT Cork School of Music, The Grain Store at Ballymaloe, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, UCC
Cost: check the website for prices; some free events
To book:  here *.

Alliance Française de Cork is proud to roll out the red carpet for the 25th Cork French Film Festival, marking the quarter century of this belle aventure... These past 25 years have surely been a magical journey, avec des moments extraordinaires et des souvenirs inoubliables.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the 25th Cork French Film Festival and the Lord Mayor’s office will host a special screening of ‘Girl Rising’ and it will be introduced by President of Cork Chamber, Gillian Keating, and supported by McAfee, an Intel company. ‘Girl Rising’ is a groundbreaking film which tells the stories of nine incredible girls across the globe. It is narrated by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez and others.

Date:  22nd March
Time: 7:00 pm until late.
Venue: Silver Springs Moran Hotel
Cost: Early bird rate of €75 per person until February 28th, €85 per person thereafter.
To book: here; Tel: 01 295 2355 or Fax: 01 295 2433.

Date:  29th March
Time: Drinks reception begins at 6.30pm
Venue: Maryborough Hotel and Spa, Douglas, Cork
Cost: €75
To book:  T: 021 427 1808 or online here

The C.A.A. annual black-tie ball is one of the organisations main fundraisers in the year and all funds raised will go towards their ‘Building for the Future’ Project. The night will include a champagne drinks reception, beautiful four course meal, entertainment from the popular band ‘The Incredibles’ and the MC on the night will be PJ Coogan from 96FM.