Our quarterly economic trends survey is essential to our work representing members on key business issues. The information provided by you in this survey will allow the Chamber to prioritise its lobbying and representation activities for the year ahead. This issue provides details on how to complete the survey and be in with a chance to win an overnight stay for 2 at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa.
The Business School @ Cork Chamber would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our trainers, member companies and graduates a very Happy Christmas and New Year. As we all know 2013 is only around the corner, and Biznetcork Skillnet has a wide range of management training courses available early in the New Year. These include Train the Trainer, Supervisory Management & Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt). Why not make upskilling your employees your New Year’s Resolution?!
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January until June 2013. The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU is about securing stability and ensuring that it leads to jobs and growth. 2013 ushers in a new phase in the European Union’s drive for recovery and as the holders of the Presidency, Ireland has committed to delivering real and positive decisions to support Europe’s economic recovery and social cohesion. The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber will keep you updated on relevant events taking place as part of the EU Presidency next year.
The annual UCC Christmas Homecoming will take place on Sunday, December 23rd from 5.30pm -7.30pm. The Christmas Homecoming is a great opportunity for UCC alumni at home and abroad to re-unite on campus and enjoy the holiday season celebrations in the Aula Maxima.
JCI Cork - Christmas Party - Thursday, at 5:30pm in Electric, South Mall
JCI Cork is delighted to invite Chamber members and their staff to a Christmas party after work this Thursday, at 5:30pm in Electric, South Mall. With complimentary Mince Pies and Mulled Wine, combined with the cheesiest Christmas tunes, we are inviting all of Cork's businesses to start the Christmas holidays a few hours early! Please spread the word to your colleagues but make sure to email your name(s) to events@jcicork.ie to be added to the guest list.
On Sunday 6th January 2013, join Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International in celebrating Women’s Little Christmas in style at The Rochestown Park Hotel. Enjoy a Sparking Wine Reception, canapés and live entertainment from Ireland's leading Michael Bublé Tribute Band, and much much more…