Manic Monday
Monday was packed with good news stories coming out of Cork. Four exciting business announcements were made in one day. A quick catch-up on all that’s happening below.
Over breakfast, SIRO announced plans to make Cork the broadband capital of Ireland with a €60m investment bringing gigabit network to another 75,000 homes and businesses across Cork city, suburb and towns.
More on this here.
By mid-day, the new ‘We are Cork’ place brand for the region was unveiled.
Further information here or at www.wearecork.ie
At lunch, we visited Australian software company HealthKit at the opening of their new EMEA office in Cork, adding to our growing tech cluster. More on this here.
Finally, before going home, we stopped by PWC for the celebration of their expansion in One Albert Quay, adding 80 new jobs and a 40% increase in office space.
Help Shape Cork's Future
Cork is redefining how it tells its story; through the power of people and place, we are harnessing our strengths and seizing new opportunities. The “We are Cork” brand which was launched yesterday will enhance marketing of the city and county nationally and internationally as a great place to live, work, invest, study, play, visit and succeed. The initiative aims to support Cork as it’s poised to become the fastest growing region in Ireland in the next 20 years.
It is now up to all of us to shape Cork’s future with confidence and clarity. We are encouraging everyone to incorporate the brand into their communications particular within presentations and online.
Contact WeAreCork here to access the logo, statistics, video and images.
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Influencing and Negotiation Skills
October 11th - €170 for Chamber Members
This programme is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to understand your own influencing and negotiating style and to use it to your best advantage.
The importance of focused communication and adopting an assertive approach to managing conflict are also highlighted.
At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to:
• Define negotiation and influencing.
• Identify the key traits of a successful negotiator.
• Communicate more effectively within their circle of influence.
• Identify their preferred influencing style.
• Highlight the role that assertiveness plays in influencing others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and objectives of negotiation.
• Apply the tools and techniques necessary to become skilled at influencing, negotiating and managing conflict.
Google Analytics
October 17th - €160 for Chamber Members
One of the biggest challenges we have seen for businesses/website owners is not knowing where to begin when it comes to analytics.
You find yourself looking at a mountain of data, and not knowing where to begin climbing.
After attending this Google Analytics workshop you’ll have:
- A clear understanding of the important metrics to look for in a Google Analytics account
- A demonstration of how you can set-up and use goals and funnels in your own account to assess visitor quality
- Tips on how to produce better reports that contain actionable insights which you can use to power your business
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October Business Breakfast
In association with Irish Examiner
Thursday 4th October
7.30am – 9.00am
Cork International Hotel
€25 members / €50 non members
Cork Chamber's October Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner will feature Peter Morehead as the guest speaker.
Peter Morehead is Global Operations Director at Pernod Ricard, the world’s number two international wines and spirits group since 2015. Prior to that he spent 18 years at Irish Distillers Ltd. as General Manager Midleton Distillery and then Production Director, IDL.
Women in Leadership Executive Lunch
In association with Network Cork
Friday 12th October
12pm – 3pm
Clayton Hotel Cork City
€49 Cork Chamber/Network Cork members
€59 non members
Cork Chamber is delighted to partner once again with Network Cork, in order to host the popular annual
Women in Leadership Executive Lunch.
This year we are honoured to welcome Brid Horan, co-founder of the 30% Club, former Deputy CEO of ESB and current Co-Chair of Better Balance for Better Business, as the key note speaker.
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Quality of Life to be Focus of Budget 2019
Housing, Public Transport and Childcare among top recommendations to Government
“If Budget 2019 delivers one thing only, it should be measures to increase the supply of accommodation in our cities and town centres”: This is the key message coming from Cork Chamber in its pre-budget recommendations submitted to Government last week. This comes as Cork Chamber members state housing as their number one budget priority in the latest economic survey.
Quality of life takes centre stage in the Chamber’s budget submission. More affordable rental accommodation and housing, better public transport and improved supports for working parents are all listed among the top recommendations ahead of budget day.
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The Chamber submission also highlights the opportunity for Budget 2019 to improve the competitiveness of Irish business through tax reforms at a time of increasing international protectionism. Specifically, it recommends Government to ease the tax burden on middle income earners, ensure tax equity between PAYE workers and the self-employed, and a reduction in Capital Gains tax to stimulate more investment and indigenous innovation.
Commenting at the launch of the Chamber’s pre-budget submission, Thomas Mc Hugh, Director of Public Affairs at Cork Chamber, said:
“We have spent the summer asking business throughout Cork about their needs. The feedback is clear: the supply of housing is now a real concern for business of all sizes and sectors with knock-on impacts on wage demands and the ability to attract and retain talent.”
“The economy is performing well. New student accommodation is coming on stream as is new office developments. Yet, we urgently need delivery of new urban apartments suited for both families and young professionals. If Budget 2019 delivers one thing only, it should be measures to increase the supply of accommodation in our city and town centres.”
In addition, the submission emphasises the potential for increasing public transport and sustainable commuting in Cork: “Only 8.5% of commuters in Cork City and suburbs use public transport to get to and from work. To grow the modal share of sustainable transport as our population grows, we call on Government to restore investment in public transport corridors, cycling and walking networks, and the ongoing development of road and rail across Metropolitan Cork.”
“With Ireland returning to full employment we also believe there is huge untapped opportunity in increasing labour market participation by reducing childcare cost of, which will bring further diversity in the workforce and should be a key budget focus”, Mr. Mc Hugh concluded
Chamber Present Budget Submission to Department of Finance
The Chamber team today presented their Budget 2019 submission to the Senior team at the Department of Finance on Merrion Street.
Speaking afterwards Conor Healy said, “We were pleased to have an open and frank discussion with the Department centred on the economic growth and potential of Cork as Ireland second city and economic driver. We wish to see a steady and incremental budget with a focus on areas such as housing for 2019.”
Vote for Cork City
Cork City Centre has made it to the Top 10 of the Royal Town Planning Institute's search for 'Ireland's Best Place' and we need your help to secure the spot as the best!
Voting is now open and will run until Friday 12 October.
There are three easy ways to vote:
1. Submit your vote online here. (currently only accessible using Chrome)
2. Email here
3. Tweet your vote for your chosen place and use #RTPIIrelandsBestPlaces
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Recognising Your Success
Join us on 1 October for the launch of Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019. This event is open to all businesses who are interested in learning more about this prestigious award and what it can do to help your business connect and grow. You can learn more about the application process itself as our judges, including Vodafone representatives, along with past winners and finalists will be in attendance. This is a free event to attend but registration is essential.
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Connecting for Growth – Meet the Buyer Event in Belfast
This cross-border Meet the Buyer event offers an extensive line-up of buyers with a diverse range of procurement needs from across the island of Ireland. The event organised by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry will give participants an opportunity to:
• Make a pitch to private sector buyers across a range of sectors
• Network and develop links with each other through speed networking
• Access business advice to support your company’s growth
Both buyers and SME suppliers from the Cork region are invited to participate.
For more information on the event and to view buyers already registered click here
Contact Margaret Kelly here
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Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2018 in association with EY
Tuesday 20th November
7pm – 11pm
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
€150pp / €1500 per table of 10
Celebrating its 8th year, Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner has become a firm diary fixture for over 600 business leaders, political decision makers and dignitaries.
From our drinks reception, to the dinner, President’s address, guest speaker and informalities thereafter we guarantee this will be a clear highlight of your year. An opportunity to meet new business leaders, to stoke existing relationships and to entertain colleagues, clients and prospects at our flagship black tie Dublin event.
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