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Upskilling You
GDPR Procedures & Documentation
 

Tues 9th July | 9am - 5pm | Cork International Hotel

 

This GDPR – Practical Procedures & Documentation Course will equip you with the practical skills to follow through on your obligations in respect to accountability under the Data Protection Act 2018, which enacted the GDPR in Irish legislation.

 


Finance for Non-Finance Managers
 

Weds 24th July | 9.30am - 4.30pm | Kingsley Hotel

 

Most managerial positions have financial aspects to the role. This course will cover Business and Finance (the concept of risk and reward), Understanding Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Planning and many more facets that are needed to be a successful manager. You will also learn the A-Z of Financial statements including interpreting them, Fundamental accounting concepts and the Annual Report.


Enhancing Your Environment
Have Your Say on Carbon Tax
 

The Consultation on the options for the use of revenues raised from increases in Carbon Tax is open to submissions. This consultation seeks to ascertain the views of the public on the options for the use of revenues raised from increases in Carbon Tax. Cork Chamber will be making a submission to this consultation and encourage you to engage either directly with the consultation and/ or send us commentary on your business perspectives. Send any commentary to Michelle (email here) no later than close of business Tuesday 25th June.

 

The consultation will close to submissions at 5pm on June 28th 2019. View public consultation document.


Where will Your Bike Take You?
Bike Week June 22-30
 

Bike Week 2019 is all about embracing climate change. Everyone, young and old, can play their part - so why not leave the car behind this week and hop on your bike? Enter your details and this Calculator will show you just how much CO2 you could save

 

There are over 60 organised bike events across the county, so whether you are looking for a family friendly cycling event, bike repair pop up or mountain biking in the hills you're sure to find something to suit.


Kids Travel Free
July 1st - 28th
 

Under 19s go free with Child Leap Card on eligible routes. 

 

This includes the Cork to Cobh/Midleton train lines and the Bus Éireann services in Cork city.

 

For more route details and how to get a Child Leap Card..


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Connecting You
“When Does Failure Fuel Success and Innovation?”
 

Weds 10th July | 7.30am – 9.00am | The Kingsley Hotel

 

In this Breakfast Briefing, Open University Associate Lecturer, Laurence Knell, will take a practical look at the critical importance of failure for both success and innovation. Hosted in association with Cork Chamber Skillnet.


Connecting You
Clock Out & Connect with Yoga in the Park
 

Thurs 27th June | 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Fitzgerald Park

 

Switch your work clothes for some leisurely attire and join fellow Chamber Members for an evening of networking with a twist, as we team up with Himalaya Yoga Valley to host an evening of yoga and stress-free networking in Fitzgerald Park.


Informing You
Our Sustainable Future
Insights from Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2019
 

On Monday 10th of June, Cork played host to an incredibly exciting and thought-provoking day. The Our Ocean Wealth Summit is Ireland’s flagship event for the marine sector. This year the summit had a focus on small island nations, themed ‘Shared Voices from Small Island States’.

With keynote from former US Secretary of State John Kerry, a passionate talk from youth activist Alicia O'Sullivan, speech from Tánaiste Simon Coveney, the summit also brought together international experts and policy makers with political representatives of island states from across the globe.


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Promoting you
 

Our next bi-monthly ChamberLink magazine is due for circulation mid-July. With a readership of over 7,500 business contacts, there is still plenty of time to promote your business here.

 

To discuss the various advertising and editorial options available, please contact Annie FitzGibbon on 021 4530145 in advance of the content deadline 25th June.


Advancing You
Mission to UK Midlands, 3-4 July 2019
Connect across Agri-tech, ICT, Cyber, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing sectors
 

This mission coordinated by Cork Chamber and Enterprise Europe Network with the British Embassy in Dublin and the UK Department of International Trade (DIT) offers a unique opportunity for businesses from the South West region as well as stakeholder organisations including representatives from local government, academia, and enterprise and development agencies.


New Jersey Delegation
 

Cork Chamber is hosting a delegation from New Jersey in early July.

 

The delegation is led by Jose Lozano, President & CEO of Choose NJ and Tim Sullivan, President & CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and includes a group of Choose New Jersey’s board members and other prominent members of New Jersey’s business community.


Cork Chamber is hosting a delegation from New Jersey in early July. The delegation is led by Jose Lozano, President & CEO of Choose NJ and Tim Sullivan, President & CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and includes a group of Choose New Jersey’s board members and other prominent members of New Jersey’s business community.

The main objectives of the trip are to build international relationships between New Jersey and Ireland, develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with key members of Ireland’s business and academic communities.  Furthermore, the group hopes to build awareness of New Jersey’s innovative ecosystem and the State as a location for companies looking to expand into the US, in particular for companies in the tech and life sciences industries.    

 

If you would be interested in meeting the New Jersey delegation please email Katherine Fitzpatrick for further information.