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Cork City strives forward with Purple Ambitions
Application submitted to achieve the prestigious Purple Flag Award for Cork City centre
Cork City Centre Forum is pleased to announce the submission of the Cork City Purple Flag Award application. The application coordinated by Cork Chamber has brought together a multitude of stakeholders working within and for the city, was submitted on the 10th July, and has garnered the successful collaboration and commitment of all those involved.
The awarding of the Purple Flag symbolises a location that offers a well-managed, diverse, entertaining and enjoyable evening and night out. The application which involved a recent Purple Flag Award self-assessment of Cork City centre area which focused on reviewing the evening and night time offering of the city under the five themes of the award scheme which are Wellbeing, Movement, Appeal, Place and Policy, was contributory in emphasising the positives and areas in need of attention for those visiting and enjoying the city centre area. The final Purple Flag Award assessment, which will be undertaken by an external Purple Flag assessor and will take place on Saturday 15th August, will inform the concluding section of the overall application and in doing so will be key to the final award decision. The announcement of the final awarding decision is expected in November 2015.
Read More here.
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August BBQ at the Orangery
Date: Wednesday 12th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Orangery at the Maryborough
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members and guests
BOOK NOW!
Cork Chamber and the Maryborough Hotel are delighted to bring you a networking Bar-B-Q on Wednesday 12th August.
The Maryborough Orangery – a most exclusive and unique venue, is perfect for corporate BBQ’s, Private Dining & Drinks Receptions. Get an exclusive opportunity to view the newly custom-made Orangery, network with your clients and colleagues while in the surrounds of the 300 year old listed gardens of the Maryborough Hotel.
So, never mind the Irish weather, the Orangery provides light and ambience, inside or out! Places for this event are limited, book NOW to avoid disappointment.
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Swing into Action!
Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic in association with VHI Healthcare
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 07:30 - 14:30
Venue: Fota Island Golf Resort
Cost: €75
To book: here We are delighted to launch the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2015 in association with VHI Healthcare on Thursday 3rd September in the Fota Island Golf Resort.
VHI Healthcare are coming on board as headline sponsor of this hugely popular annual event, which will take place this year on the magnificent Fota course, home of the Irish Open 2014.
READ MORE & BOOK YOUR TEAM!
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Modern Utility Services to support Economic Development
September Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner
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Date: Thursday 10th September
Time: 07:30 - 09:00
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cost: €25 Members / €30 Non members
To book: here
The Cork Chamber September Business Breakfast will feature Michael McNicholas, Group CEO of Ervia, the commercial semi-state company with responsibility for the delivery of strategic national gas and water infrastructure and services in Ireland and a key employer in Cork.
Michael McNicholas was appointed CEO of Bord Gáis Éireann (now Ervia) in May 2013. Prior to joining Bord Gáis Michael held the positions of CEO and Chief Operating Officer during his time at NTR plc, providing broad operational leadership across the Group’s businesses and led a significant restructuring of the company.
Michael will share insights with Cork Chamber members and guests on establishing Ireland’s first multi-utility infrastructure and services company, outline the urgent problems in Ireland’s water sector and Irish Water’s plans to transform water services delivery in Ireland. Growth of the Irish gas market is central to the Gas Networks Ireland business strategy and Michael will describe the gas utility’s plans including those for renewable gas and compressed natural gas as a transport fuel.
READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE!
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Local Economic and Community Plan
Cork City and Cork County Councils have begun developing their respective Local Economic and Community Plans. Socio-Economic Statements have been prepared by each authority and set out the draft high level goals and themes which will inform the subsequent development of the plans. Cork Chamber has made a submission to both the County and the City Councils in response to this and has identified a number of key areas that the Chamber feel are critical and need to be included within the Cork County and Cork City LECPs.
It is the opinion of Cork Chamber that the addressing of these areas will enable the sustained growth of the region in itself, and the sustained growth of the region in the larger national context, from a business and wider community perspective. To receive a copy of the Chamber submissions please contact Michelle or (021 4530132)
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Video is a vibrant and dynamic platform that allows you to communicate instantly and easily with your prospects and customers. Our brand new Inspiring Video Journalism course by renowned broadcaster and journalist Barbara McCann is coming to Cork on 21st August next. You will learn how to: - Create & edit a video using your iPad / iPhone
- Set-up and film interviews
- Film and edit footage to upload to your website & social media platforms
- Produce your own video content to market your business
Witness the advent of citizen journalism and revitalise your corporate communications. BOOK NOW!
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International opportunities for your business
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Incentives available for Irish companies to travel to Yecla Furniture Fair (Spain), 21st-23rd September Irish importers, distributors, commercial agents, store chains, and professionals involved in the contract channel are invited to apply for places on a trade mission to the Yecla Furniture Fair which takes place September 21st-23rd . This area of Spain is synonymous with furniture manufacturing and the trade mission will include B2B meetings and site visits. Food Matters Live, Exploring the relationship between Food, Health and Nutrition, London, 17th-19th November The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is calling for expressions of interest from companies from across the food and drink industry, nutrition and health, that would like to join a delegation to ‘Food Matters Live’ which takes place from Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th November 2015 at the ExCel in London. FREE Energy Skills Training for Construction Workers The QualiBuild programme is funded by the European Commission “Build Up Skills” Initiative. Qualibuild is running a ‘Foundation Energy Skills Training (FES)’ for 200 building construction workers, with a number of free places available. The Cork training will be hosted by CIT, starting in September. See ‘read more’ for further details.
UK companies seek Irish trading partners
Our closest overseas neighbours in the UK are very keen to trade with Irish companies and are seeking joint ventures, service agreements, outsourcing agreements and distribution opportunities. Our Enterprise Europe Network database contains thousands of profiles, a large part of which relate to UK companies. See ‘read more’ for more information or contact Katherine.
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One Cool Offer
Period of the offer available: Thursday 23rd of July
3 month Full Leisure Centre Membership at Carrigaline Court Hotel for €110 (single membership) on general sale on Friday 24th of July. Cork Chamber Members can exclusively avail of this offer on Thursday 23rd of July.
Terms & Condtions apply. Membership to commence on or before 1st August 2015. Not valid with any other offer. Tel: 021 - 4852176 / email / website.
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Perrotts Garden Bistro at Hayfield Manor
This summer, treat your team or top clients to lunch in Perrotts Garden Bistro at Hayfield Manor, Cork's most exclusive venue. Enjoy a 2 course lunch with a glass of wine, craft beer or mineral for just €24 per person. Available Monday – Saturday from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
To book, please contact our Events coordinator Roisin on 021 4845909 or email
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Films at Fitzy’s
Date: 29th July – 3rd August
Time: Entry from 9.30pm
Venue: Fitzgerald’s ParkCost: €5 per show
To book: here
Cork Film Festival presents Films at Fitzy’s – a series of outdoor screenings taking place in the stunning surrounds of the Pavilion Lawn in Fitzgerald’s Park. In association with Cork City Council and Events at Fitzgerald’s Park, this is the first of its kind in Cork, taking place during the balmy evenings of the August bank holiday weekend. Films at Fitzy’s is the perfect summer night out as well as a unique event for staff parties.
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The Fota Island InterCompany Challenge
Date: From now on until October 9th
Time: Sundays to Fridays, pre-booking essential
Venue: Fota Island Resort
Cost: €40 per golfer
To book: email here or telephone 021 4883700
Companies compete in teams of 8 on the Deerpark Course at Fota Island Resort to win a society outing for 20. The top 4 teams will play the final on October 16th. Teams are welcome to play in two four balls on different dates and must be employees of the same company.
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