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Cork Chamber’s latest Economic Bulletin explores the National and Regional Economy over Q1 2015
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Networking Event on an Irish Rail Train
Leadership in Action
Open Day at Cork Chamber
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Cork innovates with Startup Ireland announce a National Plan for a Startup Gathering 5 cities, 5 industries, 5 days for Startups
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Member Events
IGNITE Information Evening
 
Date: 30th April 
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Western Gateway Building, UCC
To book:  Email  here 

 All are welcome to attend the Information Evening for the 6th IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme in UCC’s Western Gateway Building at 6.00pm on Thursday, 30th April 2015.Hear past and present participants share their stories, answer questions and explain how IGNITE helped them to launch their businesses. 

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The Big 4 Bake sale
 
Date: 1st May 
Time: 11am
Venue:  The Clarion Hotel Cork City
Cost: Donations are welcome and will be greatly appreciated on the day
To book: N/AS

The annual Big 4 Bake sale will take place on Friday 1st May at 11am in the Clarion Hotel, Cork City.  We are holding a bake sale to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and all are welcome. Please encourage your family and friends, work colleagues to pop in and join us for the bake sale, we would very much appreciate your support on the day. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes which were generously donated by local businesses.

HOPE Golf Classic
 
Date: 8th May
Time:  8.30am
Venue:  Douglas Golf Club
Cost:  A team of three costs €300, which includes a meal in the Clubhouse
To book: For more information contact Madeleine or call HOPE offices on 021 4292990. 

Golf for HOPE The Hope Foundation’s Golf Classic 2015 will take on Friday, 8 May. The event is a great opportunity to get a team of friends together to golf for a good cause or to advertise your company on a tee box for the day.
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Accessing Capital - 2015 and Beyond
 
Date:Friday, May 8th
Time: 7.30 to 9.00 am.  Breakfast Briefing - Presentation begins at 7.50 sharp.
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: Email Christine here

The presentation focuses on the changed nature of bank lending and how businesses need to adapt to secure critical liquidity and term funding in the future. Moore Stephens Nathans is launching a new service specifically focussed on these processes, in consultation with funders, in order to enhance SME borrowing prospects.
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Cork Youth Orchestra Proms Concerts
 
Date: 9th of May
Time: 2.30pm & 8pm
Venue: Cork City Hall
Cost: Evening Show €8 €10 Family 2+2 €20, night show €15 €20 €25
To book:  021-4271659


The Evening show is a Junior Costume proms with music from frozen, One Direction, Night show is “A Night At The Proms” with conductor Tomas McCarthy, Soloists: Muirgen O Mahoney & Kevin Jansson

InterTradeIrelands GO-2-Tender Workshop Cork 2015
Date: 29th April & 6th May
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Silver Springs Moran Hotel
Cost: €100 
To book:  here 


Bid Management Services and Intertrade Ireland are delivering a two day Go-2-Tender Workshop in Cork 29th April & 6th May 2015. With every 2 day workshop each participant receives a half days mentoring with a bid specialist. The course would be very beneficial, especially to those who have little or no tendering experience.

The Go-2-Tender programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills. The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to three additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development.



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European Tech Summit
 
Date: 6th May 
Time: 8:00am
Venue: City Hall, Cork
Cost: €195 for Members / €250 Non-Menbers
To book:  here 

The annual European Tech Summit, highlighting the best of the Irish and European Tech sector comes to Cork on May 6th, offering a stellar line-up of national and international speakers, along with excellent networking opportunities. 

Entrepreneurs, technology & business leaders, and Managers are invited to attend this European technology event, which promises to provide excellent interactive panels and discussion on future trends and tech topics including:

  • Cloud security
  • Internet of Everything
  • Tech Talent
  • Digital Media
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Tracey Ryan’s road to success
 
Date: May 6th 
Time: 8.45am-10.00am
Venue: Macroom e Enterprise Centre Bowl Road, Macroom, Co. Cork
Cost: €3.00 Refreshments will be served 
To book:  here 

Tracey Ryan of Bia Beauty will share how she used social media, clever branding and really good customer service to bring her company Bia Beauty from small beginnings at farmers’ markets to big beautiful success!  Bia Beauty prides itself on creating 100% natural skin care products, from moisturiser to baby's nappy cream Bia Beauty really has all your family's skin care needs in one place with products that literally feed your skin.

Cork Lions Golf Classic
 
Date: June 19th
Time: 12 noon onwards
Venue: Cork Golf Club
Cost: €300 per team of 3
To book: email here or call 087 2350506

Cork Lions Club annual Golf Classic takes place in Cork Golf Club on June 19th – Teams of 3 for €300 followed by meal in clubhouse.  Ideal opportunity to host your customers or reward employees.Tee and Hole sponsorship available – visit www.corklionsclub.ie for more info. 

Grant Thornton Corporate 5k Team Challenge 2015
 
Date: 30th June
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: The Mall, Cork 
Cost: €100 entry fee per team
To book: register here


Take the challenge and enter a company team of four with three categories available: male, female and mixed. All entrants will receive a technical t-shirt and goody bag. A great distance for beginners and the experienced runner alike, so there is no excuse for you and your work colleagues not to give it a try!
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Spain Retreat with Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre
 
Date: 26th June- 2nd July 2015
Time: 7 day yoga retreat
Venue:  Sierra Nevada, Spain
Cost: €695 with a limited 10% offer for Cork Chamber members
To book: Email  or go to our website here 


Immerse yourself in yoga with expert yoga teacher Lalit, founder of Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre. This retreat is designed for practitioners of all levels to deepen their practice under Lalit’s guidance in the beautiful Sierra Nevada region.For more Information & retreat booking, please contact the office on 021 427 9696 or email.