In association with The City of Cork Symphony Orchestra and Cork City Council, all Cork Chamber of Commerce members are being offered priority pre-sale access to 2,000 extra seats to the sell-out IL DIVO at Musgrave Park …..2,000 extra seats released for sell-out Midsummer Extravaganza at Musgrave Park Cork with IL DIVO!

For members of Cork Chamber you can get priority pre-sale access. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

Date:  21^st May
Time:  6.30 pm
Venue: Staff Common Room, Main Quad, UCC


The UCC Executive MBA is designed to prepare its participants to become organisational innovators, managers and leaders. It delivers a strong understanding of core organisational functions and skills, but moves beyond that to provide an integrative, critical understanding of the role of the leader and manager. Essential to this integrated understanding is the development of team and individual skills allowing the participant to work in a variety of settings and contexts.

We now invite applications to our January 2015 intake from experienced managers and professionals.

Full programme and entry requirement details can be found at our website HERE  

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The draft Cork Region place brand has been developed by a partnership of Cork stakeholders – led by Cork City and County Councils, and also involving Fáilte Ireland, University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork Chamber, Cork Airport, Port of Cork and the South West Regional Authority.

The Destination Consulting service of Colliers International in partnership with Fuzion Marketing PR Design, Location Connections and Placematters is the advisory team.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D launched Cork Chamber’s report on Cork’s Agrifood & Drinks Opportunities in the Triskel Christchurch on May 12th.  The launch was attended by over 200 stakeholders from the Agrifood and Drinks industry, relevant organisations and the wider business community.

The report identifies the regions strengths in this sector and highlights five opportunity areas  – R & D; Talent; SME & Artisan Supports; Co-ordinated Marketing/Profiling; and Facilitative Environmental Supports – where strategic investments, enhanced partnerships and targeted progressive developments will ensure Cork is as well positioned as possible to capitalise on the unique opportunities across the agri-economy at present.

Please click here for a copy of the report.

Date: 19^th May
Time:  8am – 10am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
To Book: CLICK HERE to register your place

Cork Chamber, the US Embassy and the American Irish Chamber of Ireland are joining forces to bring you a breakfast meeting entitled “Economic Leaders Forum – Drivers of Growth in the US-Irish Relationship” on Monday 19th May from 8am to 10am in the Clarion Hotel, Cork.

Speakers on the day include Chargé d’Affaires, Stuart Dwyer, Amerian Irish Chamber EU Managing Director, Susan Danger, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland CEO, Mark Redmond and Lilly’s Senior Director for International Government Affairs, David Talbot, to discuss how the US – Irish economic relationship fits into the bigger picture as talks on the US - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership progress. The forum will be chaired by Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber.

Business Breakfast with Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement

Date:  21^st May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members/€35 non members
To Book: HERE

Cork Chamber will welcome Chief Procurement Officer Paul Quinn to speak at the May Business Breakfast. The public sector procures about €190m in goods and services every year.

This presents huge opportunities for SMEs to get involved with public work and give themselves an opportunity to grow nationally and internationally.

BOOK HERE

Date:  22^nd May
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Kearys BMW, Little Island
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To Book:  HERE

Cork Chamber is delighted to join forces with Kearys Motor Group for the May Business After Hours at their premises on Little Island.

Keary Motor Group is one of Ireland’s largest motor groups, representing BMW, MINI, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault and Dacia. Operating in Cork for over 30 years Kearys offer quality, value and choice to the Cork market. The modern and spacious showroom at Eastgate, Little Island, stands as one of Europe’s finest dedicated BMW and MINI dealerships.

Kearys and Cork Chamber would be delighted to welcome to you their Little Island premises on Thursday 22nd May to celebrate their recent partnership with LeasePlan Ireland, the world's largest vehicle management and leasing provider.

Breaking up with IT may seem like a valid option, when faced with a simple IT task that turns into a complicated, time-consuming and frustrating situation. Microsoft declares itself as user-friendly and generally a lot of the functionality can be intuitive.

However, whilst intuition will ensure survival, formal training will deliver technical competence and speed. Book now on one of our Microsoft courses (only €110) by clicking on one of the links below:

MS Word (Intermediate) 22^nd May

MS Powerpoint ‘beyond the basics’ 29^th May

MS Excel (Advanced) 12^th June

Date: 27th -28th  May
Venue:  University College Cork
Cost:  €350*
To book: register HERE 

An industry briefing and workshop will take place in UCC on 27th-28th May. This day and a half event will feature talks on Chinese investment policy and food policy by Jianguo Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ireland; Song Dayang, the Chinese Commercial attaché; Dingfa Liu, dairy sector expert and managing partner of Jun He Law; and other industry insiders, professionals and Asia experts.

*The cost per person to attend this industry briefing and workshop is €350 and this includes a case study pack, a workshop pack, networking opportunities, and a Chinese banquet. Attendance numbers will be kept low to ensure high quality contact with experts on the day.

Period of the offer: Book before 31st May | Travel May to October

Enjoy the Algarve in 7 ways, for 7 days. Beautiful beaches, golf, deep sea diving, food, history, culture and nightlife! Whatever you’re looking for Portugal has the answer! Direct flights from Cork. The Algarve, Holiday Your Way! QUOTE: Chamber - May when booking – Phone Only. 92 Patrick Street, Cork City – 021 485 1700, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Douglas – 021 489 4084 & Old Market Bandon Shopping Centre, Bandon – 023 884 1925. T & C apply see 'read more' below. 

Date: June 1st
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue:  Fitzgerald Park 

The fully free day will be the first major event to be held in the redesigned Park, set to be officially launched on Friday May 16^th.  This year’s event sees an expanded program that includes a Rubber Duck Race on the River Lee where 1000’s of yellow rubber ducks will take part including a mighty 40 foot rubber duck which is expected to be a big attraction on the day.  The Rubber Duck Race is a partner event at this year’s Fun Day and will raise funds for Barnardos. To learn more about Mad Pride Ireland click HERE 

Date: 16th - 18th May
Venue: Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Cork

Bringing some of the finest chefs and food writers to East Cork for the second year of this world-class, innovative and exciting festival dedicated to food and wine writing.

There is a wide range of Food and Drink events from Demonstrations to panel discussions and wine tastings. Soak up the atmosphere at The Fringe Festival in the Big Shed where there is music, food and drinks served in a convivial setting.

For more information check out the website www.litfest.ie