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LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Inspire, Empower, Grow This year’s half day experiential forum, run in association with Laya Healthcare, will focus on the role of leadership and how embracing leadership at all levels can impact on the growth of organisations of all sizes.
Why this is the event for you & your TEAM:
- Transform the way you think about leadership and breakthrough any hidden barriers that may be preventing you from leading effectively.
- Recognise that there is a leader in everyone and identify how these qualities can be used for the benefit of your organisation.
- Get the skills and mindset to become the leader you always knew you could be.
- Confront the facts on your own leadership qualities - these will be identified by renowned Occupational Psychologist Neil O’Brien.
- Make a positive, lasting change and get ready to lead yourself and your team to greatness.
Thursday 4th June 2015,
8.00am – 12.30pm
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
€120 Cork Chamber members / €150 non members
BOOK HERE
Sponsored by Laya Healthcare
Networking breaks sponsored by KPMG
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Network on the Move!
In association with Iarnroid Eireann Irish Rail
Date: Wednesday, 20th May
Time: 17:15pm - 19:30pm
Venue: Kent Station, Cork
Cost: Free for Chamber Members
To book: here
Cork Chamber and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail will “link carriages” for the next Business After Hours networking event. This is an event with a difference, as it will take place on a moving train!
This after hours event will give you plenty of opportunities to network with fellow Cork Chamber members and with links to the regional hubs of Cobh & Charleville Chambers, you will meet new contacts as well as experiencing all of what Irish Rail can offer on board a return journey with a difference.
This event will truly put the “speed” back into speed networking, so don’t delay and be sure to book your place now.
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Your City, Your View - Cork City Centre Opinion Survey 2015
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Cork Chamber is pleased to announce that Cork City is in the process of applying for the prestigious Purple Flag award with a planned application being submitted in July 2015. The Purple Flag is an international accreditation awarded to city and town centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy with the awarding of a flag symbolising that a location offers an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night.
As part of the application process, users of Cork City centre are asked to complete a short opinion survey here .
Respondents will enter a competition to win one of four excellent prizes with dinner for two at Kudos restaurant in the Clarion Hotel, a €100 voucher for vibes and scribes, a pair of tickets to the Long Table Dinner taking place on the 14th June as part of Cork Midsummer Festival, and a chance to win VIP tickets to the opening night of Pulses of Tradition taking place in the Triskel Christchurch on the 4th June, being up for grabs.
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Introducing the European Marine Innovation Database
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Cork Chamber recognises the vast economic potential of the Maritime Sector for Cork businesses and is currently participating in a European Project funded through the ‘Regions of Knowledge’ Seventh Framework Programme called the Resource Efficiency Maritime Capacity Project (REMCAP). REMCAP is a collaborative project involving 14 partner organisations from six European maritime clusters The main objective of REMCAP is to develop the clusters' ability to promote innovation and enable sustainable growth across the key markets of offshore wind; ocean energy; algae; fishing; aquaculture; blue biotech; aggregates and dredging and sea bed mining. One of the biggest achievements of the REMCAP project to date has been the development of the European Marine Innovation Database. The European Marine Database is the most comprehensive database of marine projects in Europe in the field of marine resource efficiency and was developed through the REMCAP Project. The online database provides a comprehensive list of the most relevant Marine Science and Technology Projects funded by the different national or European mechanisms and is accessible here.
For more information on the REMCAP project view the project website here. You can connect with the project via the REMCAP Linkedin Group here and Facebook page here.
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Chamber Champions!
Congratulations to all those who graduated from Cork Chamber Business School on Friday 1st May 2015.
More pictures from the day are available to view here.
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Are you expected to lead?
Do you manage a team of people? Do you want to improve your working environment? Develop your management style? Our Certificate in Supervisory Management Course will give you the skills, tools and techniques to do this and more. Whether you are new to management or not, this is an invaluable opportunity to delve into the key areas of management. BOOK NOW! PS: LinkedIn for Business – 15th May – Use your contacts to get more leads & business!
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UK-Focused B2B Matchmaking Event in Cork!
East Midlands UK inbound delegation
Date: 24th June
Time: 9:00am - 17:00pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel Cork
Cost: Free, however registration is essential
To book: here On Wednesday 24th June the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will be hosting a delegation from the UK. The delegation includes a number of companies in different sectors that are looking for partnerships with Cork businesses. For more information contact Katherine or to find out more about the UK companies that are participating in the delegation, see ‘read more’.
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Consultancy Research Project
Period of the offer available: End of May
The project is a free service offered by UCC’s Accounting & Finance department. Teams of post-graduate corporate finance students, led by an experienced staff member, produce reports to client specifications.Companies ranging from multi-nationals to start-ups have commissioned reports which vary from company specific to general business topics. Read More here.
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Summer BBQ Discount at the Rising Tide
Period of the offer available: Available from May to September 2015
The Rising Tide Restaurant in Glounthaune is located just 10 minutes from the Jack Lynch tunnel in the sleepy & tranquil village of Glounthaune on the estuary of the River Lee. The waterside location makes it the perfect venue for a BBQ this Summer. The BBQ menu options start at €14 per person and the Rising Tide would like to offer Chamber members 10% off their BBQ’s this Summer. You can view the menu’s here or call Sandra on (021) 4353233 to discuss various options.
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Enjoy a 10% Discount
We would like to offer a 10% discount, for all new clients that are Cork Chamber members, on accounting and tax fees including payroll, company formations and outsourcing services. We offer a free consultation with flexible appointment times and fixed fees.
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Smarter Eggs at The White Horse
Date: 11th May
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Upstairs at TheWhite Horse, Ballincollig, Cork
Cost: €30 including food and booking fee
To Book: here A Live interview with Ernest Cantillon of Electric Bar and BTS Recruitment preceded by Egg Talks featuring three fascinating stories with Jack Crotty of The Rocket Man, Veronica Kenneally, founder of Veronica’s Snacks and Scott Baigent of Eight Degrees Brewery. Smarter Egg is a growing business based in Cork with clients ranging from multinationals to freelancers, start-ups to family-owned businesses. Through events, programmes (both internal to organisations and open to multiple businesses), and an innovative private members network, Smarter Egg provides ways for people to connect and engage with some of the world’s best business thinking.
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Jamie Wall Race night Fundraiser
Date: 15th May
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
Cost: Tickets €10, the ticket holder is entered into a draw for €500
To book: contact Eugene O Brien 0872122791 for tickets and advertising
Jamie Wall, one of the most promising dual palyers Cork has ever produced, lost the use of his legs last June after developing a spinal infection. The race night will raise funds for Jamie Wall's rehabilitation. Business may also like to sponsor a race card page at the rate of €10 for a half page ad or €200 for a full page ad.
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Technology Gateway Industry Showcase
Date: 18th of May
Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: Silversprings Hotel Cork
Cost: Free
To book: here
Enterprise Ireland in partnership with the Institutes of Technology has established a nationwide network of 12 Technology Gateways which deliver technology solutions for Irish industry close to their market needs. This event is an opportunity to view technical demonstrations from each Gateway as well testimonials from industry on how their collaborative industry projects with the Gateways helped their company. Enterprise Ireland staff can explain what Innovation Supports you can avail of to assist your company in the development of a high impact collaborative project.
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Growth Through Innovation – Microsoft Story
Date: 20th May
Time: 7:15 am to 9:00 am
Venue: Kingsley Hotel, Victoria Cross, Cork
Cost: €15 for MII members and €25 for non members
To book: here
Innovation can give you the competitive edge needed to deliver real added value for your customers and increase your profits. How can you incorporate innovation into your business? Come and hear about Microsoft’s innovation journey and get a practical insight into the process that it uses to identify customer insights, generate ideas, testing, product launch and success measurement.
PFH Technology Group will sponsor the event.
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Fastnet Supply Chain Open Day
Date: 12th May
Time: 12 – 7pm
Venue: Fastnet Recruitment Offices, Eastgate Village, Little Island, Cork
Cost: Free to Attend
To book: call 021 4509200 or email here
Due to multiple job opportunities for Supply Chain Professionals with Pharma, BioPharma and Medical Device clients, Fastnet Recruitment are hosting an Open Day on Tuesday, 12th May to fill a significant number of exciting roles. Book an appointment now to meet with a specialist consultant to discuss your next career move.
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Document Management Lunch & Learn
Date: 9th June
Time: 12 noon
Venue: The River Lee Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: here
Join us for lunch, and learn how Document Management & Workflow solutions drastically improve business processes by removing content chaos, reducing paper consumption and making staff more productive. We will also show you practical examples of how Document Management & Workflow Solutions integrate with other systems, improve the IT, HR, Operations and Finance functions of your business
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An Post Rebel Tour
Date: 12th September
Time: starts at 9am
Venue: Glengarriff, Co Cork
Cost: visit here for details
Book: here
This is the 7th Year of the An Post Rebel Tour and takes place on the scenic Beara Peninsulla. This year we are offering a special discounted and attractive package to Companies, organisations, Clubs etc who can get a minimum of 15 people together. We would be delighted to hear from you. For further information please contact Eithne Hammond 0872234195 / email here.
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