The Q3 2016 Economic Trends Survey offered all those who participated in completing the survey the chance to win a luxurious hamper valued at €200 which is kindly being sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace.
Cork Chamber is delighted to announce Ms. Ashling Edwards, Munster Regional Manager at HRM Recruit, as the winner of this quarters prize. Musgrave MarketPlace is Ireland’s leading wholesale supplier to retail, foodservice and SME businesses, offering over 12,000 retail and foodservice lines covering confectionary, soft drinks, grocery, chilled, frozen and dry catering food, alcohol, non-food and equipment. Musgrave MarketPlace stocks all leading brands along with an extensive range of own-brand products and is committed to offering its customers the best in value, the widest, most appropriate ranges and unparalleled customer service. For more information please see the Musgrave MarketPlace website. Cork Chamber would like to thank all those participating in completing this quarter’s survey. Your time is very much appreciated.
This 4 day course is for any business that wants to reduce marketing and sales costs, that wants to get more business using social media and wants to reinforce their offline reputation, online.
The course will cover the following:
Search Optimisation, website conversion and web traffic tools
Targeted Advertising with Google, Google Analytics and creating landing pages
Content Creation: Using a blog or your website to create attractive content
Facebook & Twitter for Business: Using Facebook and Twitter for sales and marketing
LinkedIn: Using this business social network for lead generation and building the reputation of your business
Mobile Future: Should you create an app? What is the work involved. Getting your company ready for the mobile revolution
Devising a Marketing Plan: Creating a template for your company to be efficient in digital marketing
Now in its sixth year Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner has grown to over 550 guests from across the business and political communities of Dublin and Cork providing an opportunity for companies to network and strengthen connections with their peers. The night is also one of celebration where we honour one of Cork’s business leaders with the Outstanding Achievement in Business Award and this year we are delighted to announce Mr.Dick Lehane (EMC) as the recipient. We are also delighted to announce Pat Cox as our keynote speaker on the night, more details to follow.
Cork Chamber will once again partner with EY for this prestigious annual event who are leading the way in establishing the type of business connections this event is promoting. Also with thanks to Kernel Capital as supporters of the Networking Reception.
The night offers attendees the opportunity to rub shoulders with leaders across industry and government, while networking and entertaining peers, colleagues and clients. Close to 500 tickets have been sold to date so book now to avoid disappointment.
November Business Breakfast
Date: Friday 11th November Time: 7.30am – 9.00am Venue: Cork International Hotel Cost: €25 members / €35 non members BOOK HERE
Damien Kennedy is a native of Cork City and his entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he first purchased a homemade icecream on eBay. Since then, Damien and his business partner Greg Duggan have launched WheyHey, a high-protein, sugar free ice cream.
Last year, WheyHey ice cream sold more than 1million pots in Europe and is set to sell 4 million this year and double again in 2017. WheyHey is already selling fast in the Middle East and due to export into Australia this year, with fans including Richard Branson (who awarded the product Virgin Pioneer status) One Direction and many more.
Damien will talk to Cork Chamber members about his incredible journey, the scaling up of his brand and the future for WheyHey in Europe and the US over the next few years.
Promotion
Hear why your business should be part of Cork Company of the Year Awards!
The closing date for Cork Company of the Year Awards 2017 is looming, this is an opportunity for every business in Cork to stimulate business ambition, recognise team sucess, ask the hard questions and attract customers through the recognition these awards brings. Don't miss out - APPLY TODAY
Deadline for all completed applications: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 at 1pm.
Ireland’s Greenest Bus Fleet – Cork’s Opportunity?
Date: Wednesday 9th November Time: 8:30am – 11:00am Venue: Clarion Hotel Cost: free, however registration essential. To book: email Kieran Lettice before 2nd November
Cork Chamber are delighted to invite members to an upcoming Energy Cork briefing that will focus on sustainable bus transport in Cork, and the opportunity for Cork to become a leader and hub for low emission public transport.
The briefing will hear from industry experts, regulators and practitioners about the growth in public bus usage and availability in Cork, a proposal to encourage the deployment of low emission bus technology in Cork, and how employers are taking the lead in planning smart and efficient ways for their employees to get to and from their workplace.
Speakers will include representatives of: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS), NTA’s Smarter Travel Workplaces, Bus Éireann and Energy Cork. This event is being supported by Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Cork Chamber, UCC, Bus Éireann and Gas Networks Ireland.
A light breakfast will be provided from 0830, with speakers from 0900 and moderated Q&A to close by 1100.
Cork Means Business
ChamberLink Issue 5 out NOW! Filled with the latest business new from your region! Read online.
Applications for the CorkBIC Global Investor Challenge Limited spaces available
The CorkBIC Global Investor Challenge, powered by Bank of Ireland is looking for the most investible Startups and Entrepreneurs to pitch in Cork on 18th-20th November 2016. Shortlisted Irish and international startups will battle it out as part of the CorkBIC Global Investor Challenge. Finalists will go head to head on Startup Island on Friday 18 November, with 3 finalists pitching at the Startup Nations Summit Gala Dinner on Saturday 19th November with an opportunity to win a €50,000 prize fund.
This competition is for Startups and Entrepreneurs who are seeking investment and are investor ready. Click HERE to Apply
From the regional finals, startups will be selected to pitch at the Global Investor Challenge competition on 'Startup Island', Friday Nov 18th and 3 finalists will be chosen to go forward to the Grand Final, at the Startup Nations Summit Gala dinner in Cork on Saturday November 19th to be in with a chance of the €50k prizefund.
Jazz weekend Late Night Buses
Late Night buses will be operating to Blarney, Ballincollig, Midleton and Carrigaline over the Bank Holiday weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Patrick St. at 0100, 0200 & 0300. More information available here.
International
Save the date - Upcoming EEN events
Innovation through Collaboration - Tuesday 29th November - in association with CIT research centres
WeChat for Business - Tuesday 6th December - in association with the EU SME Centre (China)
More information on these events will be available soon, for further queries please contact Katherine.
Public consultation on the Single Digital Gateway The Single Digital Gateway aims to provide user-friendly access to information, e-procedures and advisory services. The Single Digital Gateway will make it easier to exploit the opportunities offered by the Single Market and is targeted, in particular at those who wish to do business in other EU countries or move to another Member State.
The EEN would appreciate feedback from the business community on this consultation. You can complete the consultation online. On completion of the consultation please send your case ID confirmation number to Katherine by email so that we can track the feedback from our region.
The consultation will remain open until 26/11/2016.
Member News
Latest News
Bank of Ireland’s Rugby Sponsor for a Day Competition 2016 is open for entries - read more
Janssen Supply Chain - the 1st pharmaceutical manufacturing company to receive the Business Working Responsibly Mark - read more
Statsols, the Cork based software company win award for their predictive analytics SaaS platform – PX Analytics - read more
Ayrton Group Announces 60 New Jobs at the Official Opening Of Their New Dublin Facility - read more
Cork Film Festival unveils 2016 programme - read more
Business Information Systems Annual Graduation Breakfast - read more
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Members Offers
Member Offers
Hayfield Manor: 20% discount on any treatment of your choice at The Beautique Spa - read more
CEA Engineers & Architects: 10% Reduction in all Services for all Cork Chamber Members - read more
Moloney HRM: Free Human Resources Consultation - read more
Hayfield Manor: Wine Society - Book a table of 10 and get one place free per table! - read more
Dublin Coach: Receive an extra 10% discount on all private hire booking - read more
Conversation Piece: Cloud Phone System - read more
Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
NRF: LinkedIn Seminars, Attracting & Retaining Talent in a Highly Competitive Market, 27th October - read more
2020 Art Gallery: Tryst' by Jenny Monks, October 8th - November 18th - read more
The Everyman: The Circus Animals Desertio, October 25th - 27th- read more
CIT: Your Health & Wellbeing – Key to Inspiring Your Success, October 26th - read more
Alliance Française de Cork: Replanting the Blue Snail Garden, October 26th - read more
Cork Climathon 2016: October 28th - 29th - read more
Cork Film Festival: 11th - 20th November - read more
Mercy Hospital Foundation:Zombie Fun Run, October 29th - read more
The Everyman:A Feast of Bones,November 1st - 2nd - read more
CUH Charity: 'Speak Up For Cancer', November 5th - read more
Evelyn Grant RTÉ lyric fm Cork Pops Orchestra Concerts for Schools City Hall, Cork, November 8th - read more
Soirée Musicale - Concert of French Music, November 9th - read more
Breakthrough Cancer Research: Corporate Quiz, November 9th - read more
Cork Film Festival: November 11th - 20th - read more
The Glucksman Craft & Design Fair: November 11th - 13th - read more
Griffith College Cork: Live Mediation, November 12th - read more
The Mercy Cancer CARE Centre: Christmas Wishes Gala Ball, November 25th - read more
CUH Charity launches ‘Pull up your Christmas Socks for CUH Children’s Unit, December 1st - read more
Treasury Solutions: Take it to the Bank (Medium/large companies) Banking Markets Update, December 6th - read more
Treasury Solutions: Take it to the Bank (SMEs) - 2017 Banking Market Outlook, December 6th - read more