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Work in Progress - New 2014 Schedule!
The Business School @ Cork Chamber is currently preparing our 2014 training schedule! All of our 2014 courses have been carefully chosen to meet and indeed exceed, your business and enterprise needs.
The Business School is here to help you maximise the value that you get from your training budget. We are here to help you improve your business performance by investing in your most valuable asset, your people.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Business School Manager, Norma Lynch, to discuss your top training priorities for 2014 – norma@corkchamber.ie
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POWERful Speaker for final Business Breakfast of 2013
Date: Wed 11th December
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Imperial Hotel
Cost: €20 members / €35 non-members
To book: HERE
With 25 per cent of all national energy needs produced in one square mile of Whitegate and 90 per cent of Irish oil reserves stored in the Cork region, Cork is uniquely positioned to become one of the leading contributors in national energy production.
Ensure you are kept informed of this growing sector and network with fellow members at the final business breakfast of 2013, featuring Tony O’Reilly, founder and CEO of Providence Resources.
Providence Resources is an Irish based upstream oil and gas company active in the exploration and development of hydrocabon assets offshore Ireland and the United Kingdom, who has received a significant amount of international industry interest in it’s Barryroe Assets. Providence Resources has recently reported profits of €1.3m.
Don't miss out on the Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
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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
Few places remaining BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
Cork Chamber's Christmas Lunch, in association with IBM, is ideal for entertaining staff or corporate clients as it uniquely combines inspiring speakers, active networking and lots of great prizes with Christmas merriment!
This event will kick off with a Christmas Drinks Reception, sponsored by Brightwater Recruitment specialist and features 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.
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.
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Exporting over the holidays
Cork Chamber will close at 5.00pm Monday 23rd December 2013 until 9.00am Thursday January 2nd 2014. If your company will require export certification over the holiday period please contact Imelda at 021-4530130 or imelda@corkchamber.ie to make alternative arrangements.
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: - Ireland India Business Association Christmas Lunch, December 6, River Lee Hotel, Cork
- Launch of Horizon 2020, the EU’s new €70 bn. programme for research and innovation, December 10, Convention Centre, Dublin
- Business Partnership Opportunities
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 Launch of Horizon 2020, December 10, Convention Centre, Dublin On Tuesday 10th December 2013, Horizon 2020, the EU’s new €70 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe will be launched by Enterprise Ireland in the Convention Centre. The EU’s Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn; and Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D. will both outline opportunities Horizon 2020 offers industry and researchers in Ireland. At the launch, you will have the opportunity to meet and exchange contact details with Ireland’s European advisors, your first point of contact when accessing Horizon 2020. Find out how you can participate in this European programme to deliver excellent science, competitive industry and a better society for Ireland. To find out more about the launch and to register your place, please click here.
Business Partnership Opportunities
- A UK Coaching and Management Consultancy seeks partners to deliver a full range of coaching and mentoring skills workshops. It is an innovative and dynamic coaching solutions company; enabling organisations to develop, implement and evaluate coaching strategies effectively. It seeks partners who will be able to deliver their full range of coaching and mentoring skills workshops. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOUK20131003001.
An Italian SME specialised in innovative engineering products and miniaturized modular automated instruments, in the field of life sciences, offers a device to monitor environmental pollutants; eliminating the requirement of expensive specialist analysis. The company seeks hi- tech SMEs with whom it can collaborate for this technology offer. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote TOIT20131024001. A Spanish artisan producer/supplier of extra virgin olive oil seeks distributors for its range of products. The company grows and handpicks its olives, to produce a sustainable and high-quality product. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20121203031. A Portuguese travel agency wishes to expand its business to new markets seeks companies interested in establishing partnerships via subcontracting and outsourcing activities, with the purpose of exchanging information and contacts. With several years’ experience in organising trips and providing comprehensive tourist services in Portugal, this company has a great understanding of the market. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BOPT20130902002.
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Killarney Wine Rooms Christmas Dining
Period of the offer available: December 6th to 21st 2013
The Killarney Wine Rooms in The Malton, Killarney is Kerry’s only interactive walk-in wine cellar. The Killarney Wine Rooms is an ideal venue for groups looking for wine tasting, casual dining or after work drinks. For your Christmas gathering this year, we have a Festive Dinner Menu available on the following selected dates: 6th ,7th ,13th, 14th, 20th & 21st of December. Our Executive Chef Stephen O’Leary has created a delicious 4 course festive themed Christmas Dinner Menu for €35.00 per person. (10% discount to Cork Chamber members).
Special Overnight Accommodation rates available for groups. For further information Tel: 064 66 38000 E-mail: sales@themalton.com Web: www.themalton.com
O'Donovans Off Licence wine giftpack offer
We would like to offer Cork Chamber members, 5% off all Wine Giftpacks in brochure HERE.
Orders can be made by contacting info@odonovansofflicence.com or telephoning Rose on 021 4296060
The Wine Buff Cork Gift Hamper
Special Offer €45 Christmas hamper to Chamber members. 10% off all wines and gift selections
Corporate Dinner & Lunch Offer at Castlemartyr Resort
Corporate Dinner from €55 per person.
Period of the offer: 30th November – 23rd December Max 18 Guests, Complimentary festive mulled wine reception, followed by a private festive Christmas dinner in the beautiful Ladysbridge Room.
Christmas Lunch Package from €37.50 per person
Period of the offer: 30th November – 23rd December
Minimum number apply. Complimentary festive mulled wine reception, followed by a private festive Christmas lunch in the Kilta Suite, the Ladysbridge Room or the Bell Tower Restaurant.
Order your Christmas Santa from Red Balloon
Period of the offer: until Christmas. It's Time to Order your personalised Santa from Red Balloon. Especially for Chamber members, Each 4.5 foot Santa holds complementry personalised balloon with your child, niece or nephews name. Chamber members order your Santa and complementry personalised balloon from Red Balloon this Christmas for €39.99. Red balloon 0214879098
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Togher Christmas 5k in conjunction with the Cork Mental Health Foundation
Date: Saturday 28th December
Time: Registration from 9am. Race Starts 11am
Venue: Togher Community Centre
Cost: €10
To book: here The event is a 5km road race that Togher Athletics Club is organising in conjunction with the Cork Mental Health Foundation ltd (Registered Charity). All funds raised will go to support both Cork Mental Health Foundation and Togher AC. The event will be officially started on the day by World Champion and Togher AC member Rob Heffernan!!!
The route is based in the Togher and Glasheen area with the starting point being outside the Togher Community Centre on the Togher road. The event will be timed by ChampionChip so each runner will get an official time after the race. There is parking available for all and registration will be held in the Togher Community Centre on the morning of the race. Prizes and sponsored by the Edge Sports and will be presented in Togher Community Association after the race. Refreshments will also be provided after the race in the Community Centre for all participants.
Christmas at Guide Dogs
Date: December 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th
Time: 12pm-4pm
Venue: Irish Guide Dog for the Blind Headquarters, Model Farm Road Cork
Cost: €20 per family
To book: Contact Irish Guide Dogs Santa Booking Line on 0872647172
Come and see Santa Clause and his elves in the wonderful surroundings of the Irish Guide Dogs Headquarters in Cork!
- Visit Santa’s Grotto
- Tour the Guide Dog Kennels
- Browse the Christmas Merchandise whilst sipping hot coffee and nibbling gingerbread! €20 for all the family!
Fire Walk for Special Olympics Munster
Date: 12th December
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Balincollig
Cost: €25.00 registration fee and €125.00 fundraising target
To book: Siobhan.nolan@specialolympics.ie
Special Olympic Munster are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with Juliet Murphy Health & Fitness, Ballincollig to organise a Firewalk in aid of the Special Olympics. The event which will take place on Thursday the 12th of December and promises to be an exciting challenge for all participants. €25 registration fee & €125 minimum sponsorship.
The event will include a motivational training seminar where you learn to break through your own limitations and overcome your fears. At the end of the seminar the participants walk bare foot across 20 feet of wood embers burning at 800 degrees! Fire Walking is definitely one of the most powerful metaphors for individuals and teams that demonstrates how to achieve the impossible in life and business, to be the very best in your field, and how to never miss another opportunity. As part of the “unlocking your potential” seminar you will learn; how to tune into the real potential that exists within you, a step-by-step program for changing belief patterns and amazing techniques for putting your life into overdrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for business people, sports stars and all those that feel like something is holding them back to overcome their fears and allow them to break down barriers while raising vital funds.
A Head Start for 2014!
Date: Tuesday, December 10th
Time: 9.15am to 5pm
Venue: The Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €245 (fully catered)
To book: Contact Aodan Enright - aodan@smarteregg.com A chance for ambitious business owners to work together for one day, to prepare for a successful 2014. This workshop combines some key elements of the popular SmarterPreneur Circles with a clear, targeted approach to making progress in the year ahead.
You’ll look at your business in a different light, in the company of others. You’ll be challenged to re-examine your priorities. You’ll leave with fresh insights and a bunch of actions with the support structure to get them done. The reason we run workshops and circles like this is to help you on two fronts: to build your business and to build you as a business owner. It’s what makes the Smarter Egg approach stand apart. More details: HERE
Christmas Concert in aid of The Cork Association for Autism
Date: Thursday December 5th
Time: Doors open at 7.30pm and the concert will begin at 8pm.
Venue: Aula Maxima, UCC
Cost: €15
To book: You can purchase tickets from the fundraising office at 18 Cook St or you can book online here
Music lovers are in for a treat when a wonderful cast of singers and musicians gather to present a Christmas Concert in aid of The Cork Association for Autism. The Concert will feature the wonderful voices of soprano Jill Coogan, the Chorus of Opera Cork and the City of Cork Male Voice Choir.
Special Guests for the evening are Kevin Walsh and the Regina Mundi Secondary School choir. The programme for the evening will include well known favourites such as; Adeste Fideles, Ave Maria, Mary’s Boy Child, O Tannenbaum, The Virgin’s Slumber song and Oh Holy Night.
This not-to-be-missed Concert is in aid of The Cork Association for Autism. Funds raised on the night will go towards the provision of services for adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome to ensure they and their families have a better quality of life. The CAA provides residential, respite, day service, home and outreach supports services.
Neven Maguire Christmas Cookery Demonstration
Date: 11th December
Time: Doors open @ 7pm and Neven starts @ 8pm
Venue: Silversprings Moran Hotel
Cost: €25 OR *SPECIAL OFFER* for a great girls night out! 5 tickets for €100 (1 FREE ticket) or 10 tickets for €175 (3 FREE tickets) To book: Contact Alli on 1850829999 or visit www.bothar.org
Impress everyone on Christmas Day by learning some valuable cookery tips. Neven will have you licking your lips in delight as he whips up a range of wonderful Christmas recipes, focusing very much on Irish produced ingredients.
There will also be a Christmas Artisan Market where you can sample the extensive range of local produce, Christmas gifts with a difference and much more! Each of these events are sure to be wonderful, so if you fancy brushing up on your gourmet skills – all for a good cause – book your ticket now!
Tickets are €25! Click here to buy yours today! **SPECIAL OFFER** 5 tickets for €100 (1 FREE ticket), 10 tickets for €175 (3 FREE tickets) Call 1850 82 99 99 Doors open for all three events at 7pm for an 8pm start and there's a free mulled wine reception to warm you up! All proceeds from the event go directly to Bóthar.
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