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Policy
Ireland’s Economic Recovery: What Next?
The Department of Finance SME Credit and Funding Newsletter
Subsidised Training
Can we say 2015 yet??
Events
Cork Chamber Business After Hours at Intel Security
Winning Public Sector Business Workshop
Annual Christmas Lunch
International
Exporting over the holidays?
Ireland India Business Association Christmas Drinks Reception, Radisson Blu Hotel, 4th December
Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
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Read the latest edition of Chamberlink magazine online here, filled with the latest business updates from your Chamber, your region and engaging news from your fellow members. 

We have advertising options for as little as €80, to customize a plan for 2015 and get your business featured in Chamberlink magazine contact Deborah here .        

Events
Cork Chamber Business After Hours at Intel Security
 

Date: Wednesday 3rd December
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Intel Security, City Gate, Mahon
Cost: FREE for Chamber members
To book: HERE  


Cork Chamber is delighted to bring you the final Business After Hours Networking event of 2014. This event will take place on Wednesday 3rd December in the offices of Intel Security, City Gate, Mahon.

McAfee, Part of Intel Security, is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. Delivering proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, Intel Security protects consumers and businesses of all sizes from the latest malware and emerging online threats.

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Winning Public Sector Business Workshop
 

Date: Wednesday, 10th December
Time: 12:30 - 16:30
Venue: 
CIT
Cost: Free
To book: here

The Enterprise Europe Network is running a FREE workshop on 10th December in CIT. The aim of this workshop is to help Irish businesses find and then bid for public sector business opportunities. The workshop aims to teach businesses how to avoid the typical mistakes and pick up tips and best practice when completing a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ), invitation to tender (ITT) or tender documents. 

This workshop takes place as part of a one-day event on "Accessing the UK Market", which is hosted by the Rubicon Centre in CIT.  For more information on the morning seminar, which will detail supports and opportunities in the UK market, see the International Section below.

To register your place for this event, please click here or email Katherine here for more information. 

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Annual Christmas Lunch
In Association With Brightwater Recruitment Specialists
 

Date: Friday, 12th December
Time: 12:30pm - 15:30pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
Cost: €60 members / €75
To book: HERE


Cork Chamber in association with Brightwater Recruitment Specialists are delighted to bring you the Annual Christmas Lunch, which will this year take place on Friday 12th December in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island and is held in partnership with the Marketing Institute of Ireland Cork Branch.


This annual event continues to be one of the most popular Chamber events, with a fantastic festive buzz, a fun and relaxed way to network, as well as our regular charity raffle with plenty of fantastic prizes up for grabs on the day. Our keynote speaker will be John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison.

Join the conversation on Twitter #onthe12thdayofchristmas

 

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Subsidised Training
Can we say 2015 yet??
 

I know it’s only the 3rd of December but we’re already looking to January 2015 and we hope you will too!! Here’s a sample of the courses we have coming up in early 2015:


Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any training courses you would like to see on our Training Calendar for 2015! Norma@corkchamber.ie / aoife@corkchamber.ie

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Promotion
Chamber Economic Bulletin Sponsored by Kernel Capital
 
Cork Chamber is delighted to announce Kernel Capital as sponsors of our prestigious quarterly report, the Economic Bulletin. Widely regarded for its informative commentary and analysis on the national and regional economy. Kernel Capital are synonymous with supporting people of exceptional vision and drive innovation, creating new products and services, making this an ideal partnership to showcase the economic stories of our region.


Read the latest Quarterly Economic Bulletin here
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News Updates
 
1. Cork Is Glowing! - Read More HERE 
2. A 'Carols By Candlelight' Concert - Read More HERE 
3. Cork Company Compliance & Risks Named ICT Exporter Of The Year 2014 - Read More HERE
4. 
Ireland Can Lead The Way For A Social Recovery - Read More HERE
5. Fota Wildlife Park And StudioForty9 Bring Prestigious Award Home To Cork - Read More HERE
6. DPS Engineering Celebrates 40 Years Of Success With Jobs Announcement - Read More HERE
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International
Exporting over the holidays?
 

Cork Chamber will close at 5.00pm Tuesday 23rd December 2014 until 9.00am Friday January 2nd 2015. If your company will require export certification over the holiday period please contact Imelda at 021-4530130 or email here to make alternative arrangements.  

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Ireland India Business Association Christmas Drinks Reception, Radisson Blu Hotel, 4th December
 

Join the Cork Chapter of the Ireland India Business Association for a festive drink at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, on Thursday 4th December. The reception begins at 6pm, and the evening will include a presentation by George Kiely (Enterprise Ireland) on EI activties and supports for SMEs that are targeting the Indian market.  Book your place here!

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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
 

Top tips for accessing the UK market! 

On Wednesday 10th December the EEN is collaborating with the Rubicon Centre on a 2-part event, which will give participants top tips on accessing the UK market (particularly for the ICT and food/drink sectors), UK public procurement contracts and SME supports.  The morning seminar takes place from 8am-12pm and is followed by optional 1:1 meetings with support agencies, or a public procurement workshop in the afternoon.  See read more below for full details.   


Suggestions and Feedback for the 2015 Events Calendar
The International Team at Cork Chamber is looking for your suggestions and feedback on events and supports that you would like us to run in 2015.  Whether your request is for a particular country-specific event, a sector focused workshop or a guidebook on a particular element of EU legislation, please send us your ideas and we will do our best to ensure that our 2015 work programme fits your needs. Email Katherine@corkchamber.ie with your suggestions and comments.


Clean Technologies Business Mission to Singapore and Vietnam, June 2015

SMEs operating in the Clean Technologies Sector are invited to apply for a place on a week-long business mission to Southeast Asia in June 2015.  See 'read more' below for further details. 

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Policy
Ireland’s Economic Recovery: What Next?
 

On Friday, November 28th, Cork Chamber and the European Commission held a major conference which focused on Ireland’s Economic Recovery. The event, held in Cork County Hall  was addressed by leading policy makers including the Tánaiste Joan Burton, Ministers Simon Coveney and Dara Murphy as well as a host of influencers from the private and public sectors, academia, and the European Commission.

The Conference focused on the European Union’s arrangements for improved economic governance; the European Semester, aimed at creating and consolidating the conditions for growth across the EU. Opening the conference Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence, Simon Coveney TD said, “The recovery in the Irish economy is an ongoing process and the role of the European Semester and the Country Specific Recommendations are key to sustaining this recovery. Events such as this play a crucial role in the debate on the next steps that will drive innovation and continued growth in the economy.”

 

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The Department of Finance SME Credit and Funding Newsletter
 

The Department of Finance issued a newsletter on Monday the 24th of November which explains the role and services of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SCBI). The special edition newsletter was published under the Government’s Action for Jobs Plan following the establishment of the SBCI and Budget 2015. The Department of Finance issued the newsletter with an aim to announce the progress in lending and funding for SMEs. To read the full newsletter please see here.

 

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Member Events
Cork Wine School Courses Starting in New Year – Great Christmas Gift!
 
Date: Level 1: January 24th Level 2: March 26th –June 4th Level 3: February 17th – June 2nd
Time: Level 1: 9am-5pm    Level 2: 7pm-9pm  Level 3: 7pm-9pm 
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: Level 1: €195 Level 2: €435 Level 3: €710
To book: Phone: 021-4296060 or Email: here 

  • Courses delivered by Wine Expert Gary O’Donovan with over 20 years lecturing experience.
  • Internationally recognised certification from Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
  • Level 1: 1 Day Course 9am-5pm Saturday 24th January
  • Level 2: 9 week course 7-9pm Tuesdays  March 26th – June 4th
  • Level 3: 15 week course 7-9pm Thursdays  February 17th – June 2nd
  • Gift Vouchers Available – The Perfect Christmas Gift for the Wine Lovers!

O’Donovan’s Off Licence would like to wish all Cork Chamber members a Happy Christmas and a prosperous trading season. See our Christmas Brochure here

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Fundraiser for Médecins Sans Frontières
 
Date:Thursday,11th December
Time: from 10am to 1pm
Venue: Media House, Crawford Business Park, Cork


Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the international organisation which is currently at the forefront of the fight to contain the life-threatening disease, Ebola, will benefit from a fundraiser by Hopkins Communications as it plans a Christmas Coffee Morning at its offices at Media House, Crawford Business Park, Cork on Thursday 11th December from 10am to 1pm.
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'Carols by Candlelight' Concert in aid of the Cork Association for Autism
 

Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 8pm
Venue: St. Patrick's Church, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City
Cost: €15
To book: here 

 

Funds raised will benefit the Cork Association for Autism (CAA) who provide support services to adults on the autistic spectrum. Choirs performing on the night include Note Perfect, Cork Garda Male Voice Choir, Rainbow Lyrics, The Cork Prison Officers Male Voice Choir and The Choir of St. Patrick’s. Young tenor Kevin Walsh who avails of the Cork Association for Autism services will also perform as a special guest on the night. The programme for the evening will include well known favourites such as; See Amid the Winter’s Snow, The Holly and the Ivy and Oh Holy Night.

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Breakthrough Cancer Research Afternoon Tea & Fashion Showcase
 

Date: Sunday, January 4th
Time: 2 - 6pm.
Venue: The Kingsley, Cork
Cost:  €35
To book: Email Helena here  call 1890 998 998 or purchase them online here 

 

The Perfect Christmas Gift. The Kingsley, Cork, Sunday 4th January 2015, 2 - 6pm. Your ticket to this exclusive event includes a drinks reception on arrival, a sumptuous Afternoon Tea, a Fashion Showcase of Munster’s top boutiques by confidence and lifestyle coach Councillor, Claire Cullinane.

Other treats on the day include hair styling with The Style House, Tower, pampering treatments from The Spa at the Kingsley and Glamity Jane of Shiseido. Guest MC on the day is Sandra Murphy of the Rising Tide Restaurant & Bar and there will be spot prizes, goody bags and much more.  Also ladies, make sure you come dressed to impress for the Best Dressed Ladies Competition!

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