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Applauding Business Excellence
Dairygold wins Cork Company of the Year Award 2017
Cork Emerging Company of the Year 2017 is OrthoXel
Cork SME Company of the Year 2017 is Irish International Trading Corporation (IITC)
Cork Non-Profit of the Year 2017 is Enable Ireland
The winners of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2017 were revealed at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner, which took place Friday 3rd February. The event is one of the most prominent business events in the country attracting a large breadth of companies, including the country’s leading business and political figures.
The coveted Cork Company of the Year 2017 title was awarded to Dairygold, a company that has sustainably grown its business, increasing employment and developing its people, while adapting to an evolving and volatile business environment.
Now in its 20th year, the Awards are run in association with Vodafone and are the region’s most prestigious business awards, with a rigorous judging process overseen by a respected mix of business professionals on its judging panel.
Read full story online. See Awards Photo Gallery here.
Cork Company of the Year judging panel:
With thanks to: Barrie O’Connell, Cork Chamber President and chair of the awards; Leo O’Leary Vodafone Ireland; David Owens SolarWinds; Senator Colette Kelleher; Frank Walsh Enterprise Equity; Orla Rimmington Kernel Capital; Pat O’Flynn Solvotrin; Paul Hands Open Innovation Partners and Conor Healy Cork Chamber.
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Q4 Economic Trends Survey Prize Winner
The Cork Chamber Q4 2016 Economic Trends Survey offered all those who participated in completing the survey the chance to win dinner for two, to the value of €150 in Les Gourmandises restaurant. Cork Chamber is delighted to announce Mr. Eamon Dwyer, Managing Director of City Life Wealth Advisors, as the winner of this quarter's prize and wish him a lovely evening in advance.
As always Cork Chamber would like to thank all those participating in completing the quarterly survey. Your time is very much appreciated. This prize is kindly sponsored by KPMG as the Economic Bulletin sponsor. The results of the Q4 2016 survey will be reported as a supplement within the upcoming edition of Chamberlink.
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Public Meeting on Brexit with Taoiseach Enda Kenny
A public meeting on the possible impacts of Brexit and how it will affect business and industry on the ground is taking place on Monday 13th February at 7pm in the Clayton Silversprings Hotel to which all interested members are welcome.
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Alasdair McDonnell SDLP MP will address the meeting alongside a larger side panel of national and sectorial interest groups.
NB – the meeting is organised by Fine Gael and no registration is necessary to attend.
Separately, the British Government has published a White Paper setting out on 12 principles which will guide the UK exit negotiations and the nature of the UK’s future partnership with the EU.
The white paper is available to read here.
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The Enduring Family Business
Date: Friday 17th February
Time: 7.30am – 10.00am
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City
Cost: €25 For Cork Chamber/Chartered Accountants Cork Society
BOOK HERE Family Business is often an overlooked form of business ownership but they are all around us. Cork Chamber and the Chartered Accountants Cork Society are delighted to host a joint event to encapsulate the best qualities of the Family Business. There will be a Q&A with our expert panel including Brian O’Brien (PwC) Brendan Twohig ( MK Bazaars), JJ O’Connell (Irish Family Business Cluster/Plato) and Jan Harte (Jan Harte & Associates). This event will provide insights in to managing your business as well as guidance for the future to ensure that your business endures now and for the future. This is a must-attend event for anyone working in a family business or anyone doing business with a family-run organisation/company.
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Cork Chamber February Business Breakfast
Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City
Cost: €25 Members / €35 Non Members
BOOK HERE
We are delighted to announce that Robert Mulhall, Managing Director of Retail and Commercial Banking Ireland at AIB will be our guest speaker for the February Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner.
Robert was appointed Managing Director of AIB Retail & Commercial Banking Ireland, in October 2015. Robert’s career in AIB has spanned almost 20 years and covered a variety of roles up to senior executive management level in areas including Digital Channels Innovation, Retail Banking Distribution, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Strategy Development, Operations and Sales Management.
Join with your Chamber colleagues to hear from a senior leader in the Irish banking industry.
[Read more]
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Business After Hours in Association with Everyman Theatre
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: The Everyman
BOOK NOW! Cork Chamber is delighted to continue the 2017 “Year of Networking” by joining forces with The Everyman for a Business After Hours event on Thursday 23rd February. The Everyman, a building that we know and love is celebrating 120 years in 2017. Having first opened it’s doors as a music hall in 1897 and later serving as a cinema, the building is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. The Everyman is now one of Ireland’s leading presenting and producing theatres and a vibrant cultural hub for the people of Cork. The newly refurbished bar and foyer, and with a Spring season bursting with the very best of performing arts, the Everyman and Cork Chamber invite you to celebrate 120 years. Come along and network with your Chamber colleagues and friends and see what The Everyman has in store for the future.
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Brexit-proof your business
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Date: Wednesday, 8th March
Venue: Maryborough Hotel
Time: 1.30 pm to 4 pm
Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential
To book email Eimear.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber, in association with Local Enterprise Office Cork City, are delighted to host ‘Brexit-proof your business’ which will take place during Local Enterprise Week 2017. The impending Brexit will mean that companies will face changes, opportunities and challenges over the next few and consequently, companies will need to address their Brexit strategy accordingly. Brexit-proof your business will focus on: - ‘Brexit in the context of the Irish political environment: the political system, timings and economic model’, Dr Mary C. Murphy, Lecturer in Politics, Department of Government, University College Cork
- ‘Brexit and the financial ramifications: business planning; the currency challenge; exchange trends; hedging currency’, John Finn, Managing Director, Treasury Solutions
- ‘Making your business more competitive’, PJ Timmins, CEO, The Alternative Board
- ‘Expanding your business in international markets with EEN’, Eimear O’Mullane, Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber
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Critical & Innovative Thinking
Starts Feb 23rd - €130 for Chamber members!
- Do you want fresh new ideas for your business?
- Do you have ideas written down but unsure how to develop them?
- Do you feel that ideas are for "ideas people"?
- Are you very critical of your ideas? Are you quick to judge new ideas in general?
Click here to reserve a place!
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Stand Out From the Crowd: How Doing Good Is Good For Business
Half Day Event on March 14th - €50 for Chamber Members!
‘Doing well’ or being a responsible business also goes by the title ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that is prolific in large companies and increasingly growing in importance for smaller companies. This is because companies who engage in responsible business practices are increasing their competitiveness and reaping business benefits. In addition, large companies are more and more setting expectations of responsible business practices with potential suppliers – be it large or small businesses.
You will leave the course with:
- A better understanding of what being a responsible business really means
- What the benefits are for your business
- deas to enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices
Click here to reserve a place!
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Corporate Based Mindfulness Training
February 9th 7.30am - Places are free of charge
The IITD (Irish Institute of Training & Development) have partnered with BiznetCork Skillnet to bring you this Mindfulness based training event.
"The overwhelmed employee is the most significant human capital challenge for Irish organisations. Information overload and the 24/7 work environment are contributing to reduced productivity, reduced decision making and lower levels of engagement " - Deloitte's Human Capital Trends 2014.
At this briefing discover how Corporate Based Mindfulness Training (CBMT) can bring measurable results for your organisation, with clear increases in employees Focus, Prioritisation, Collaboration and Work-life Balance, coupled with a significant decrease in Distraction, Multitasking and Work Related Stress.
Book your place here!
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Member News
CUH Charity's upcoming fundraiser 'Walk the Camino for CUMH' is open for applications until February 28th - read more KMC Homes, New Home Information Seminars - read more Arrival of Willis Towers Watson adds Strength to Cork’s Financial Services Hub - read more UCC Alumni Valentine’s Competition - ‘I met my love at UCC’ - read more - Bon Secours Health System announces the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital, Limerick, read more
A Clear Strategy for Regional Economic Development Needed - Ireland 2040 - read more - read more
Share your news to our website through our Member Information Centre (MIC). If you have forgotten your login details contact us and we can reset them for you!
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Member Offers
Do business with fellow Cork Chamber through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.
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Member Events
- Flemings Restaurant: Celebrate your Love at Flemings February 11th - 14th - read more
- Breakthrough Cancer Research: Valentine's Ball, February 11th - read more
- InterTradeIreland UCC: Innovation Master Class: Prof James Cunningham, Newcastle Business School, UK, February 22nd - read more
- The Cornstore Restaurant: Italian Evening in The Cornstore, February 28th. Cocktails, Cuisine & Style, March 16th - read more
- CorkBIC: The 2017 Entrepreneur Experience, April 7th & April 8th - read more
- UCC: Brexit: Implications, Challenges & Opportunities for Ireland, 3rd March - read more
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website
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