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Have Your Say: Upgrade of the N28
Cork County Council has launched a public consultation regarding proposed N28 upgrade works on Shannon Park and Shanbally Roundabouts. The proposed works include: · New traffic signal heads and controllers
· New road signs and road markings
· New Slip Road to facilitate Cork to Ringaskiddy traffic at Shannon Park
· New pedestrian crossings, cycling facilities
· Other necessary associated works.
The Chamber is preparing a submission as part of the public consultation and invites interested parties to submit their views/observations/suggestions to Alma Murnane, Director of Policy & External Relations (alma@corkchamber.ie) before Monday, 9th December.
For further details please click here.
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Doing your Xmas shopping? Why not pick up a bit of training?!
The Business School @ Cork Chamber has 2 courses left for 2013, so now is your chance to squeeze the very last bit out of your training budget! First up is our Present & Express with Confidencecourse on the 28th November – a course to take the fear out of presentations, public speaking, meetings & one to one conversations. Then on the 4th of December, our final Project Management Professional course begins, designed to help you take the chaos out of project management! Improve business performance through people!
Present & Express with Confidence Course Date: 28th November Member Rate: €130.00 This one day programme takes the fear out of presentations, public speaking, meetings and one to one conversations by furnishing participants with a toolset guaranteed to improve their approach. This programme focuses on structure, content, audience, presenter competency, visual aids and practical demonstration. (Please note that this is not a PowerPoint presentation program). This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve competency in presenting and expressing thoughts and ideas with confidence. Following this course, participants will be able to: - Explore presenter perception
- Structure presentations in a logical order
- Perform audience stakeholder analysis
- Develop strategies for dealing with the audience & questions
- Control confidence
- Visualise success
- Utilise visual aids
- Plan a presentation taking structure, content, audience, visual aids, presenter competency into consideration
- Complete practical presentation exercise
This one day course is only €130.00 for Chamber members so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY! Project Management Professional (PMBOK Version 5) Course Dates: 4th, 5th & 6th December Member Rate: €370.00 Professional Project Management is designed to establish a detailed understanding of Project Management terms, concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach of this course ensures trainees “learn by doing” and gain a step-by-step, real-time experience of using the tools and implementing the methodologies and support structures. In simulating real-life environments, trainees gather the detailed knowledge required to apply the training on return to their work environment. The course uses PMBOK Guide Version 5 as its reference and so helps prepare people for PMI certification. This course is ideal for: - Experienced project managers who had to learn ‘on the job’ and may not be aware of the different proven tools and techniques that exist and that can make their lives easier.
- New or prospective project managers, who are looking for guidance on the “right” way to manage their projects.
- People who intend to get certified as a PM, and who need to complete the required training so that they can meet the certification requirements.
- Functional Managers, who may have to manage some projects “part-time” in addition to their real jobs. Many of the PM tools and methods can also apply to line management and deliver real value.
Following this course, participants will:- - Understand the purpose, inputs and outputs of the core processes in each of the five process groups: Initiating, Planning, Execution, Control and Closing.
- Learn how to Scope a Project clearly.
- Learn about Program Governance, and how to create a Phase Gate approval system that ensures early identification of project problems.
- Learn about the 10 knowledge areas of project management (Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement plus Professional and Social Responsibility). Understand how each knowledge area contributes to the progression of a project from start to finish, and know how to create the key deliverables at each stage.
- Learn key project management techniques, together with how and when to use them. Examples of such tools and techniques include Budget, Risk Analysis, Scheduling, Gantt chart, Contingency and Change Control.
- Learn how to identify and analyse risks to your project.
- Learn how to apply this learning a range of industries, with particular emphasis on projects that are relevant to participants’ environment through use of case studies and working exercises based on realistic problems and real-life project scenarios.
- Understand Project Management Technical Skills and Tools such as Microsoft Project Professional, methodologies such as Work Breakdown Structures, Phase Gates, Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis and a robust Project Governance system.
Places are filling up fast on this course so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY! Why train with us? We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.
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Business After Hours at St Lukes Home
Date: Tues 26th November
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Northridge House, St Lukes Home
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE
Cork Chamber brings you another FREE networking event for your November calendar, so it’s definitely time to start getting down to business before the Christmas rush!
This month’s event will take place in Northridge House on the grounds of St Luke’s Home in Blackrock. Northridge House was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in 2012 and is a state-of-the-art, bright, spacious and attractive venue which is an ideal facility for businesses, associations, organisations, government bodies, societies and clubs who need a conference or meeting room for team building, training or seminars.
Join us for this fun networking event, where you will meet a minimum of 8-10 contacts with the help of the Chamber bell, in the bright and modern surroundings of Northridge House.
A Celebration of Cork’s Sporting Heroes
Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch 2013, sponsored by IBM Ireland
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Date: 13th December
Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Radisson Hotel, Little Island
Cost: €50 Cork Chamber & MII members / €75 non members
To Book: HERE
Cork Chamber is kicking off the Christmas period in style with two of Cork’s greatest sporting heroes to inspire and motivate you for 2014.
Steve Redmond is a world class open water swimmer and became the first person in the world to conquer the Ocean’s 7 challenge last year. Rob Heffernan is a champion race walker and winner of the 2013 World Championships in Moscow 50km race. Both are proud Cork men and leaders in their chosen field, flying the flag for Ireland on the International stage. We look forward to an interactive session where they share their motivational secrets and determination to succeed that we can all apply to our business lives. This event is ideal for entertaining staff or corporate clients as it uniquely combines inspiring speakers, active networking, lots of great prizes with Christmas merriment! So book now and join with your fellow Cork Chamber and Marketing Institute of Ireland members for one of the most popular events in the Chamber calendar.
Drinks reception kindly sponsored by Brightwater Recruitment.
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Annual Dinner Tickets will go on Sale this Friday at 9am
Tickets for the hottest event in town go on sale on Friday 22nd November at 9am, so please mark this date in your diary and do not miss your chance to network with close to 1,000 business people at one event, in one location, on one night!
Cork Chamber's Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 7th February 2014 and promises to be another great success with companies from across the business community descending on City Hall.
Due to increasing demand and to facilitate the maximum number of member companies attending, tickets are limited to 4 per company and are priced at €175 per ticket including VAT.
NOTE: Requests for additional tickets will be placed on a waiting list and subject to availability.
Bookings can only be made by fully paid up Cork Chamber members through the website - www.corkchamber.ie
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
The Enterprise Europe Network helps small business to maximise their presence on the European marketplace. Working through a network of local business organisations across Europe and further afield, we can help you develop your business in new markets, source or license new technologies or access EU finance and EU funding. For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Liz@corkchamber.ie See the ‘read more’ section (below) for further information on the following: Mission for Growth to Peru, 02-05 December, Lima, Peru Ireland India Business Association Christmas Lunch, December 6, River Lee Hotel, Cork Business Partnership Opportunities
Mission for Growth to Peru, 02-05 December, Lima, Peru Following Vice-President Antonio Tajani's Mission for Growth to Peru on 23-24 January 2013, Director-General of Enterprise and Industry DG Daniel Calleja will lead a technical Mission for Growth to Lima and Chiclayo on 2-5 December 2013. The visit will aim to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the EU and PERU; help SMEs to exploit business opportunities in Peru; promote industry in targeted sectors and strengthen cooperation in areas such as industrial cooperation, raw materials, sustainable construction and tourism. For further information and to book, click here. Ireland India Business Association Christmas Lunch, December 6, River Lee Hotel, Cork The Ireland India Business Association’s (IIBA) – Cork Chapter, has announced details of their Christmas lunch which takes place on Friday 6th December in the River Lee Hotel, Cork. The event will kick off with a mulled wine reception at 1.30pm and a special Indian Christmas lunch will commence at 2.30pm. Former RTE personality Bibi Baskin will share stories from her business and life in India and her return to Ireland. This year’s lunch is sponsored by Euler Hermes. Tickets are €20 each. Email corkchapter@iiba.ie to book. For further information, contact liz@corkchamber.ie Business Partnership Opportunities - A group of Greek farmers of vegetables are offering garlic products/bulbs in two size categories. The products are already packaged. They are looking for Irish distributors, vegetable importers or supermarkets. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BOGR20131004001
- A French company has developed and patented an innovative heat recovery system, which recovers all the condensation heat generated by cooling units in various industrial processes.
It seeks distributors specialised in cooling, heating and refrigeration equipment to increase its market. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BOFR20131022001
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City Weekend Parking at Half Price
Offer available: From Friday evening at 18.00 to Monday morning at 08.00 from now until the 9th of December Parking People Would Like To Offer half price parking in our - Woods Street Car Park (off Washington St, take a right just after Square Deal, behind the PC clinic)
- North Cathedral Car Park (on the junction at the top of Shandon Street)
Show Cork Chamber Of Commerce On Your Dash Next To Your Parking Ticket and whatever time you have paid for we will double the time allowed.
Cork Chamber Cruise Offers
Offer available: €50 off for Cork Chamber Members
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE: MSC Splendida Feb 2014, 7 nights €499
Includes : Return Flights, Full Board Cruise, Ports of Call: Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo, Civitavecchia, Genoa, Marseille
CANARY ISLANDS CRUISE MSC Armonia Nov – Feb 2014 7 nights €699 Includes : Return Flights, Full Board Cruise Ports of Call: Las Palmas, La Gomera, Funchal, La Palma, Tenerife GLORIOUS GREECE & CROATIA MSC Fantasia May/ Apr 2014, 7 nights €799 Includes : Return Flights, Full Board Cruise, Transfers, Checked in Luggage Ports of Call: Venice, Bari, Katakolon ,Santorini, Piraeus, Corfù, Dubrovnik MALTA & ITALIAN CRUISE MSC Lirica 23 May 2014, 7 nights €799 Includes : Return Flights, Full Board Cruise, Return Transfers Ports of Call: Rome, La Spezia, Marseille, Tunisia, Malta, Italy 11 NIGHT CRUISE MSC Sinfonia 02 Oct 2014, 7 nights €799 Includes : Return Flights & Airport Transfers, Luggage, Full Board Cruise Ports of Call: Barcelona, Genoa, Malaga, Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Morocco CHRISTMAS DUBAI CRUISE & STAY MSC Lirica 21 Dec 2014, 7 nights €799 Includes : Return Flights with Emirates, Full Board Cruise,1 night stay in Dubai Ports of Call: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Khor al Fakkan, Muscat, Khasab MED CRUISE & STAY Liberty of the Seas May 2014, 7 nights €899 Includes : Return Flights, Airport Transfers, Luggage, 4 Night Cruise Full Board & 3 Nights 4* City Hotel Ports of Call: Barcelona, Nice, Florence 5 COUNTRIES IN 10 DAYS MSC Opera Sep 2014, 9 nights €1058 Includes : Return Flights, Full Board Cruise, Luggage, 1 Night In a 4* Hotel Ports of Call: Lisbon, Bilbao, France, Southampton, Netherlands, St Peter Port, Vigo, CARIBBEAN CRUISE MSC Divina 27 Sep 2014, 10 nights €1499 Includes : Return Flights, Airport Transfers, Luggage, Full Board, Balcony Cabin, 3 night stay in a Miami Hotel Ports of Call: Miami, Falmouth, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Bahamas
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The Ideal Staff Incentive – Merchants Quay Shopping Centre Multicentre Giftcards
Offer available: from now Increase employee motivation. Boost productivity. Encourage team work. Improve job satisfaction. Increase sales. Available in all denominations (From €10 upwards) ***Makes an ideal Christmas bonus***
'Complete Legal Business Protection' for just €65
Offer available: until the end of 2014
'Complete Legal Business Protection' for just €65. New and existing commercial customers to MIG are being offered an enhanced legal protection cover to supplement basic legal protection cover they may have from their current provider. For just €65 per annum, you basically have 'a solicitor in your pocket', 24/7/365 and more… Freephone 1800 50 11 11
McCarthy Insurance Group are keen to promote an exclusive new product for the business community in Cork. This product is called 'Complete Legal Protection'. Basically, new and existing commercial customers to MIG are being offered an enhanced legal protection cover to supplement basic legal protection cover they may have from their current provider. The enhanced offering has been designed for the current difficult economic climate we now find ourselves in and is being offered to Chamber members at an amazing low price. For just €65 per annum, you basically have 'a solicitor in your pocket', 24/7/365. An expert is only a call away on a low cost number offering commercial legal advice, business assistance, health & medical information service, counselling and access to a comprehensive employment manual. In addition to this, MIG are offering legal defence including motor prosecution, statutory licence protection, disciplinary hearings, property protection and bodily injury, tax protection (revenue audits, employer's compliance, VAT disputes), motor contract disputes, accident loss recovery, motor legal protection, contract disputes cover and debt recovery (non-motor) - we will pursue claims, including enforcement of judgement, to recover money and interest due from the sale or provision of goods or services. We have a panel of expert solicitors all over Ireland and the UK and indeed Europe to advise and assist you, when you need them most. The service is strictly confidential and brochures are available in any of our 11 offices or by contacting us at info@mig.ie. This Innovative product could save your company thousands of Euros, should some or all of the above occur. We are willing and available to host a seminar on this vital topic which will be of benefit to all Chamber members.
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Santa’s Present Dash
Date: Sunday 1st December
Time: 1.30pm (Registration & pick up) 3.30pm race starts
Venue: Marina, Blackrock
Cost: Pre register online €10 or on the day €15
To book: here
A professionally timed 7km Run/Walk/Jog/Dash that will hopefully get people warmed up for Christmas – it’s happening at 3.30pm from the marina in Blackrock and the course will take participants around the railway line, estuary. The Castle Café are sponsoring refreshments afterwards. We’re only charging €10 for registration that will cover the cost of running the event and we want everyone to bring a gift that will be passed on to the SVP
Top Tips to take control of your business
Date: Thursday November 21st
Time: 6pm
Venue: Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork
Cost: €10 for members, €25 for non-members
To book: here Sponsor: Gresham Metropole Hotel As we approach the year-end what are the ten key things that we could do to make 2013 truly count in the life of our business? Susan Hayes, returns to her native Cork, to deliver a practical and implementable workshop on how to finish the year with a flourish and be poised and ready for growth in 2014. With her trademark positive attitude, she will encourage the audience to focus on what you can do while focusing on the five key areas of business; strategy, finance, marketing, sales and productivity. She will openly speak of her own journey of opening international doors, reinventing herself in times of recessionary opportunity and how she practises what she preaches.
Enterprise START Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 26th November
Time: 3 pm
Venue: Cork City.
Cost: Free
To book: For further information please contact: Jacqui Norton, Enterprise Ireland, tel: +353 21 4800228 or email at jacqui.norton@enterprise-ireland.com.
You can also register online here. If you are currently considering entrepreneurship as a career option, an Enterprise START workshop will help you to understand and evaluate the entrepreneurship process and what it involves. Each workshop is targeted at individuals with a business idea that has the potential to be scaled up significantly within three years and be export driven.
Participants will have the opportunity for one-to-one consultation with Enterprise Ireland staff regarding individual needs. The workshops are practical, interactive and thought provoking. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors and potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available from Enterprise Ireland and the County Enterprise Boards.
ICS Certificate Business Analysis
Date: course begins the 16th of January
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork
More information: HERE or contact Fiona Sneddon 087-9690428/ fiona@ics.ie
ICS is now offering a new HETAC Level 8 course in Business Analysis. The course was developed by the Business Analysts Association of Ireland and is delivered by the National College of Ireland. The programme is delivered two days per month across six months and leads to the Certificate in Business Analysis .
Previous courses have been fully booked out and have been excellently received by course participants.
The next course begins the 16th of January, taking place at the Clarion Hotel in Cork. For more information on the Business Analysis Certification please see our website or contact Fiona Sneddon 087-9690428/ fiona@ics.ie
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