Date: 9th April
Time: 07:30am
Venue: Imperial Hotel
Cost: €20 members / €35 non members
To Book: visit our website HERE

Cork Chamber is delighted to announce John Dolan, Senior Director Global Support Services (EMEA, Japan and China) for VMware in Cork and winner of the Cork Chamber Company of the Year 2013 in association with Vodafone.  John was the first employee for VMware in Cork in 2005 and has seen the company grow to a 700 person operation since then (13,000+ employees and 50+ locations worldwide).

VMware’s people orientated culture, driving high performance in a collaborative environment, is what motivates John every day.  Make the most of this unique opportunity to hear about VMware in Cork and network with your fellow Cork Chamber members. 

The Business School is delighted to confirm that our Digital Media for Business course will be starting again on the 9^th April next. This 4 day course (days can be booked individually too!) provides an in-depth insight into the latest innovations in Online Marketing and Digital Media. As everyone knows, marketing has changed – the web provides people with the ultimate freedom of choice and of goods – therefore it is crucial to be found where your customers are looking!

Why train with us? We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.

Highlights this week include: 

• European Business Partnership opportunities exist for Irish companies. 
• On Tuesday, 23rd April, the Enterprise Europe Network, in association with the EU SME Centre in Beijing, will host a half-day seminar on doing business in China in the River Lee Hotel.

Offer available: Every Monday and Saturday Until The Middle of April (15^th)

Parking People Would Like To Offer All Day Parking For The Price Of One Hour In Shearwater Car Park Kinsale Every Monday & Saturday (Opposite The Marina Entrance On Denis Quay) Until The Middle Of April (15^th).  Show Cork Chamber Of Commerce On Your Dash Next To Your Parking Ticket And You Can Park All Day.

Date: 3^rd April
Time: 9:00
Venue: A1 Computer Centre, Cork 
Cost: €1,350.00 (€1,080 for Cork Chamber of Commerce Members)

This 3-day programme equips you to:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Ireland’s data protection legislation
• Understand what needs to be achieved to attain organisational compliance
• Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures
• Apply data protection legislation

Get full details of the upcoming courses and register HERE
If you have any queries, please phone 01 6854474, or email training@ics.ie

East Village Bar, Restaurant & Hotel are offering all Chamber members 50% discount on our finger food menus for parties of 25+ and 25% off our BBQ menus til 30th April 2013.

InterTradeIreland is pleased to announce the launch of monthly regional equity clinics aimed at helping companies seeking equity investment. The clinics will be delivered by InterTradeIreland’s venture professional, Drew O’Sullivan.  Drew will be available to meet with companies to advise independently on their fund raising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors across the island. 

This service is provided free of charge with pre screening undertaken in advance to ensure companies using the service meet the minimum criteria.

Date: April 17th
Time: 7pm
Venue: Cornstore Restaurant Cornmarket Street
Cost: regular ticket price €40 or Special for Chamber members - table of 10 for the price of 9
To Book: email cork@cornstore.com, tel 021-4274777

The Cornstore will host the evening, with a Pink Blossom cocktail reception followed by a three course gourmet dinner and fashion show, featuring Spring fashions from Blush, Douglas Village; Brocade & Lime, Cornmarket St; Jane Boutique and h’Attitude, Kinsale all modelled by Lockdown Model Agency. Also on the night, there will be a prize for Best Dressed Lady, kindly sponsored by Michel the Jewellers, spot prizes and a raffle.

Date: 4^th April – 14^th April inclusive
Time: daily events
Venue:  Cobh, County Cork

Project Titanic Cobh: Between the 4^th and  14^th April a series of events and activities have been planned to showcase Cobh’s permanent links with Titanic and the Harbour. Numerous initiatives are planned for the future to encompass academic, artistic and entrepreneurial activities that will highlight Cobh’s attractions and maritime heritage.

Pictured: Mayor of Cobh, Sinead Sheppard, Gillen Joyce (The Titanic Experience) and Michael Martin ( The Titanic Trail).

Date: April 7th
Time: 10-4pm
Venue: Radission Blu Hotel, Little Island
Cost: €15 unwaged, parents, families, students, OAPs, €20 professionals
To Book: call 0214271808 / www.corkautism.ie

The Autism Awareness Forum (AAF) hosted by the Cork Association for Autism, will bring together the country’s leading experts to share the latest trends, topics and therapies surrounding the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorder in the country. The conference aims to cover a wide range of topics, including everything from advocacy to cutting-edge research. This will be a one day forum which will aim to meet the needs of professional staff, parents, educators and students that have an interest in adults with ASD. This project has been funded by Cork County Councils Economic Development Fund.