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African Day Conference 2014: Trading and investing in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
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Member Events
The Three Tenors in Concert at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
 
Date: 23rd May 
Time: 8pm
Venue: Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Cost: €28
To book:  023 8833 1143

Early dinner in the Gulfstream €35.
Enjoy overnight accommodation with breakfast for just €79pps. Special Appearance from St Joseph’s Girls National School Clonakilty.

Energy Cork Breakfast Briefing
 

Date: 29th May
Time: 07:00am - 08:30am
Venue: Gresham Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork
Cost: Free
To book:  email Kieran Lettice HERE


This Breakfast Briefing will focus on the wind energy project currently being commissioned by the Cork Lower Harbour Energy Group and the state of the wind and autoproduction market in Ireland, as seen by the wind turbine manufacturer Enercon.


The two main speakers at the Breakfast Briefing will be:

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Cork Corporate Responsibility Showcase event
 
Date: 30th May
Time: 10am – 11.30 Registration and Coffee 9.30
Venue:  Fota Wildlife Park, Fota, Cork
Cost: Free 
To book: HERE.  For more info Call Julie McCall 08 78288602

Business in the Community Ireland, the country’s leading network for responsible business, is hosting an exclusive event to showcase the positive impact which companies in Cork are having on their local communities and how it benefits their business, their employees and their community relationships. The event is an excellent networking opportunity as representatives from many Cork Businesses will be in attendance.    

Lee Valley Golf Classic for Breakthrough Cancer Research
 

Date: May 30th
Time: All day event – book your Tee time in advance

Venue:  Lee Valley Golf & Country Club
Cost: Teams of three at €250 before 1pm and €300 thereafter*
To book: Contact Dermot Walsh on 021-4870902 or 087-7757632 or Helena in Breakthrough Cancer Research on 1890 998 998


Breakthrough Cancer Research funds research programmes taking place at Cork Cancer Research Centre, whose scientists and clinicians work tirelessly to develop new treatments for those cancers which cannot yet be cured. The event is once again kindly sponsored by The River Lee Hotel and supported by Musgrave Group and Quish’s SuperValu. Tee box sponsorship opportunities are also available for €100.  

*which includes green fees, a meal and a goodie bag. 

Executive Briefing-Drive Your Business Growth with Microsoft Dynamics
 
Date: June 10th 
Time: 08.30 -13.00
Venue: Radisson Blu St. Helen’s, Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock, Co.Dublin
Cost: FREE
To book: HERE


ProStrategy and Microsoft are pleased to announce their upcoming Executive Briefing showcasing Business Management/ERP and CRM solutions which give you control over the visibility into what’s going on in your business, and the ability to make smart decisions that impact your margins and improve your cash flow – ultimately driving your business growth.

Guest speakers, product presentations, customer case studies and networking opportunities will form part of this highly insightful and anticipated Executive Briefing

Cork Association for Autism Golf Classic
 

Date: June 12th
Time: 7am - 6pm.
Venue: Mahon Golf Club
Cost: €150 for a team of 3
To book: Call the CAA Fundraising office on 021 427 1808 or email HERE  


The Cork Association for Autism who provide a range of support services to adults with autism are recruiting teams of three for their Golf Classic. All funds raised will go towards essential building and repair work at the CAA’s service centres. Tee or green sponsorship available for €100.


Mercy Hospital Foundation Ladies Lunch
 
Date: 14th June
Time: 12pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
Cost: Tickets are €50 each with a maximum of 10 per table
To book: Call (021) 4274076 or book online HERE  


Following on from the success of previous Ladies Lunches, which have raised over €40,000 to support cancer services at the Mercy, The Mercy Ladies Lunch 2014 will raise funds for the development of The Mercy Cancer Support Centre at Sheares Street which will provide a quiet, safe place for patients and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis to receive support. CLICK HERE FOR MORE