Merry Christmas to All
Looking Forward to 2019
 

Cork Chamber works to champion, promote and drive strong vision for Cork as the best place for business. A thriving place driven by a successful, progressive and influential membership.

 

We actively celebrate the vibrancy of our membership and invite you to take your place at the heart of Corks business community.

 

Whether your interests lie in being a driver of change for Cork, in growing your business or developing and enhancing talents and skills, Cork Chamber is here to support you through 2019 and beyond.

 

Merry Christmas to all, from the team at Cork Chamber.
Enhancing Your Environment
National Skills Bulletin 2018
 

The National Skills Bulletin report was launched last week. It is a key source of information on the labour market in Ireland and the skills needs of the economy.

 

Key findings included:

  • An annual increase in employment of 61,900 persons in 2017 to reach 2.19 million
  • Employment growth was particularly strong in construction accommodation and food and the education sector
  • Approximately 400,000 people commenced in new roles in 2017

You can access the report by clicking here and see the infographic of the reports’ statistics here.
Brexit Preparedness Notices
EU Commission
 

The European Commission has prepared a list of notices to help companies prepare across various business areas and are available to view on the Commission’s website: European Commission Brexit Preparedness

 

Recently the European Commission ‘intensified’ its Brexit Preparedness work to prepare in the event of a ‘no-deal’ scenario, as well as reviewing what changes may occur for businesses providing services in relation to travel between the UK and the EU.

 

Please find a summary of these notices here.

 

If you have any queries, please visit the dedicated page on Brexit Preparedness on the Chambers Ireland website here.
Upskilling You
Cork Chamber Skillnet 2019
Varied dates and prices
 

With over 50 courses scheduled, Cork Chamber Skillnet is happy to announce the new selection of courses for 2019.

 

Covering Management Development, Leading Others, Digital & Design, Professional Skills and Network‘n’Learn, Cork Chamber Skillnet has something to suit your every need.

For a list of available courses please click here.

 

Contact us for bespoke, one-off training, in house training or any other training requirements you may need.
Personal Effectiveness
Developing talent and empowering leaders
 

 

When: Thursday 17th January 

Cost: €185 for Chamber Members

 

This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to improve your self-management, prioritise your tasks, plan your time more effectively in order to achieve your personal and organisational goals and, as a result, improve your overall personal effectiveness.

 

 
Promoting You
Latest Member Offers
 

All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website.
Member News
 

 

Don't forget to share your news with us through the Members Area!
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Upcoming Member Events
 


Beyond IoT
Beyond IoT 2 dares to be different!
 

Top technology innovators and investors from Silicon Valley and Europe are coming to Cork for Beyond the Internet of Things exemplar event. Nimbus and Steritrack are putting Ireland on the Global IoT map once again! This event offers a unique opportunity for multi-nationals, SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and academics to hear what international, battle-tested entrepreneurs, technologists, investors and dedicated researchers expect from the next wave of technology innovation, investment. Discover how your organisation can benefit.
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Bus Eireann Cork Christmas & New Year Arrangements
 

Click below for details of the Cork area bus timetable for the Christmas and New Year season 2018/2019.
  • Christmas Eve Monday, 24th December, 2018

 

 

Last Departures ex City Centre will be at approximately 22:00 or as detailed  below:

 

Full details of last city departures are as follows:

 

Route 202

 

Ringmahon Rd to Apple Hollyhill                 21:35

Merchants Quay to Hollyhill                         22:10

Mahon Omniplex to Merchants Quay          22:35

Merchants Quay to Mahon                          22:10

Apple Hollyhill to Merchants Quay              22:30

Apple Hollyhill to Mahon                              21:30

 

Route 203

 

Lehenaghmore to Parklands                          21:45

Lehenaghmore to St Patrick Street                22:45

Parklands to Lehenaghmore                          21:48

Parklands to St Patrick St                              22:45

Patrick Street to Parklands                            22:06

Patrick Street to Lehenaghmore                    22:06

 

 

Route 205

 

CIT to Kent Station                                       21:45

CIT to City Centre                                        22:15

City to CIT                                                    21:50

City to Kent                                                   22:10

Kent to City                                                   22:15

Kent Station to CIT                                       21:45

 

Route 206

 

South Mall to Grange                                      21:45

Grange to South Mall                                      22:15

 

Route 207

 

St Patrick Street to Glenheights                       22:10

St Patrick Street to Donnybrook                        21:45

Donnybrook to Glenheights Park Terminus      21:40

Donnybrook to St Patrick St                              22:10

Glenheights Park Terminus to Donnybrook      21:30

Glenheights Park Terminus to St Patrick St       22:30

 

 

Route 208

 

St Patrick Street to Lotabeg                                   21:54

St Patrick Street to Marymount                              21:56

Boherboy Rd to Marymount Hospice                     21:40

Boherboy Rd to St Patrick St                                  22:20

Curraheen Rd to Boherboy Rd via Ashmount        21:40

Marymount to St Patrick St                                     22:30

 

Route 213

 

St Patrick Street to Black Ash                                 18:00

Black Ash to St Patrick St                                       17:40                                        

 

Route 214

 

St Patrick St to CUH                                               22:10

CUH to St Patrick St                                               22:40

 

Route 215

 

Mahon to Cloghroe                                                  21:35

 Mahon to St Patrick Street                                     22:05

St Patricks Street to Cloghroe                                 22:00                      

Cloghroe to St Patricks Street                                 22:35 

Cloghroe to Mahon Point                                         21:35

St Patrick Street to Mahon Point                              22:08                                  

 

Route 216

 

Mount Oval to CUH                                                 21:05

Mount Oval to Grand Parade                                  22:05

CUH to Mount Oval                                                 21:05

CUH to South Mall.                                                 22:05

Grand Parade to CUH                                             21:35

South Mall to Mount Oval                                        21:30

 

Route 220     

                                                                  

Cork/Carrigaline/Liosbourne                                   21:55                                                      

Cork/Ballincollig                                                      22:10                             

Liosbourne/Cork/Ballincollig/EMC                          21:30

Liosbourne/Carrigaline/Cork Only                          22:30                                              

Ballincollig EMC to Carrigaline Liosbourne            22:15

Ballincollig EMC/Cork Only                                     21:45   

 

Route 221

 

2100 ex Parnell Place to Glyntown                         22:00

2130 ex Glyntown to Parnell Place                         22:30

 

Route 223   

                                                                    

Cork/Haulbowline                                                  21:20                                   

Haulbowline/Cork                                                  20:20                                                           

 

 

 

Route 226/226A                                                                       

 

Kent Stn/Cork/Cork Airport/Kinsale                       20:55                                              

Kinsale/Cork Airport/Bus Station/Kent Stn             22:00

 

 

Last Departures to/from Cork on other routes are as follows:-

 

Route 40   Cork - Tralee                                                                       

 

Tralee/Killarney/Cork                                                18:50                                               

Cork/Killarney/Tralee                                                20:30        

 

Route 40 Cork -Waterford

 

Cork/Waterford                                                           19:40

Waterford/Cork                                                           19:30

 

Route 233

 

Cork/Ballincollig/Macroom via /Farnannes                 22.00

Mcroom/Crookstown via Farnannes /Cork                  18:00                                                       

 

Route 236

 

Cork/Bandon/Bantry                                                  18:30                                           

Glengarriff//Bandon/Cork                                           18:00                                     

Bandon/Cork                                                              19:35                                           

                                               

 

Route 237

 

Cork/Bandon/Skibbereen                                            19:45 (19:40 ex Kent)

Skibereen/Cork                                                            20:00                                      

Bandon/Cork                                                               21:00                                          

 

Route 245

 

Cork/Rathcormac/Fermoy/Mitchelstown/Clonmel        18:30

Cork/Rathcormac/Fermoy/Mitchelstown                       20:30

Mitchelstown/Fermoy/Rathcormac/Cork                       19:40                                          

Fermoy/Rathcormac/Cork                                            20:30                                          

Mitchelstown/Fermoy/Cork (x8 Express)                      20:50                                      

 

 

Route 260

 

Cork/Midleton/Youghal                                                 21.30 (Advanced 23:00 Dep)      

Youghal/Midleton/Cork                                                 19:45 (19:25 ex Ardmore)                       

 

Route 261

 

Cork/Midleton                                                              21:30 (260)

Midleton Cork                                                              20:26 (260)

Cork/Ballinacurra                                                         17:00

Ballincurra/Cork                                                           17:40                                                                                            

 

 

  • Christmas Day Tuesday, 25th December, 2018

 

            All services cancelled

 

  • St Stephens Day Wednesday, 26th December, 2018

            Normal Sunday  Service will operate

 

The following additional services will operate on Route 202, 215 and 226

Route 202:

Will operate as per normal Sunday timetable with the following additional services

Ex. Merchants Quay                       Ex. Apple

06:35                                                     07:00                 

 

Route 215:

Will operate as per Sunday timetable with the following additional services

 Ex. St Patrick Street to Mahon Point

06:30

07:30

08:15

Route 226:

Will operate as per Sunday timetable with the following additional services

Ex. Parnell Place to Cork Airport via CABP:            

07:30

08:30

Ex. Cork Airport via CABP to Parnell Place:             

15:00

16:00

 

           

 

  • Thursday, 27th December, 2018

Normal Monday-Friday Service will operate

 

  • Friday, 28th December, 2018

Normal Monday-Friday Service will operate

 

  • Saturday , 29th  December, 2018

      Normal Saturday  Service will operate

 

  • Sunday, 30st th  December, 2018
  • Normal Sunday  Service will operate

 

  • Monday 31stth December, 2018

 Normal Monday-Friday  Service will operate

 

Tuesday   1st  January, 2019

      Normal Sunday  Service will operate

 

The following additional services will operate on Route 202, 215 and 226

Route 202:

Will operate as per normal Sunday timetable with the following additional services

Ex. Merchants Quay                       Ex. Apple

06:35                                                     07:00                 

Route 215:

Will operate as per Sunday timetable with the following additional services

Ex. St Patrick Street to Mahon Point                              

06:30

07:30

08:15

Route 226:

Will operate as per Sunday timetable with the following additional services

Ex. Parnell Place to Cork Airport via CABP:            

07:30

08:30

Ex. Cork Airport via CABP to Parnell Place:             

15:00

16:00

 

 

  • Wednesday , 2nd   January  2019

Normal Monday-Friday Service will operate

 
Connecting You
Networking Masterclass
Exclusive Member Event
 

Date: Wednesday 16th January

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Where: The Imperial Hotel

Cost: €20 per person

 

Kick-start 2019 at our hugely popular annual Networking Masterclass.

 

Expert Caitlin O’Connor from Accelerating Performance will teach you how to fully utilise any networking opportunity. You will learn about building valuable networks and key things to remember in building lasting business connections.

 

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 
The Evolution of Safety
How Volvo Excels in a Premium Motoring Market
 

Date: Thursday 17th January

Time: 6pm

Where: Cork International Hotel

Cost: €15 for MII & Chamber members, 

          €25 for non-members 

 

Buckle up this January as Cork Chamber and MII Cork invite you to hear David Thomas, MD of Volvo Ireland share insights on Volvo’s 2020 Vision, the strategies underlying this vision and how Volvo will communicate it in the years ahead.

 

David will also discuss the future of mobility, infotainment; autonomous cars and a subscription model for car sharing.

 
Representing You
Project updates: N40/Dunkettle/Sarsfield Road
 

The following is an update on progress on the Dunkettle Interchange Project and other roadworks projects, ongoing and upcoming, in the Cork area.

 

New subscribers to the newsletter can register at http://www.dunkettle.ie/newslettersignup
Promoting You
Member Plus App
Stay Connected, Boost Efficiency & Increase Engagement
 

Did you know that we have a Member Plus App to help you Stay Connected, Boost Efficiency & Increase Engagement?

 

With the App you can:

• View the Member Directory and Update Your Profi­le

• View Latest News and Share Your Company News

• Post & View Members Offers

• Post & View Member Events

• Register & Pay for Events

• Post & View Job Opportunities

 

Download the Member Plus App Now from iTunes or the Google Playstore
Growing your Business
Prepare to Export – Certification Hours
 

The Export Documentation Service will close at 1pm Friday 21 December 2018 reopening at  9.00am Wednesday 2 January 2019 where our normal service will resume. 

Certification on Friday 21 December:

  • Full Service documents to be submitted before 10am for collection before 12.30pm
  • Counter Service will close at 12.30pm
  • Online Certification 9am–1pm

If you have any export query or require further information please contact Imelda on 021 453130 or imelda@corkchamber.ie 
Supporting You
Kick Start your International Ambitions
Enterprise Europe Network Seminar Series in Cork
 

In the New Year, the Cork Chamber Enterprise Europe Network will offer a series of themed seminars to help build SMEs’ capacity and awareness of international opportunities.

 

This series aims to support companies kick start or grow international strategy and activity. Avail of this opportunity to develop an informed approach to internationalising and lay a good foundation for future success.

 

3rd February: Market analysis – target the right international markets

27th February: Communication to boost international business relationships

13th March: Build the right international market partnerships