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Did you know in 2013 Cork Chamber: - Certified over 16,000 export related documents, enabling companies to trade globally.
- Held close to 70 events, helping businesses to connect and network.
- Welcomed international delegations through our Enterprise Europe Network from Austria, Australia, China, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, growing connections worldwide.
- Trained over 700 people through the Business School @ Cork Chamber, upskilling and increasing member's knowledge.
- Produced 11 Chamberlink magazines and over 80 email communications, keeping members up-to-date with business news.
- Reached over 5,000 followers on Twitter, growing our social media presence online.
- In excess of 50 media releases, 15 policy submissions, 8 surveys and 50 representative meetings, communicating the key issues and needs of members to politicians, policy makers and funding authorities.
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Festive Cheer at the Kiln
Date: 17th December Time: 17:30 Venue: The Kiln To book: HERE
One of the most popular events in the Cork Chamber calendar. Heineken will once again host this festive after hours evening in their hospitality suite "The Kiln". Drinks, Food, Prizes and plenty of Networking Opportunities are all provided on the night with lots of Christmas party spirit.
A great way to network with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, so bring along some colleagues and/or clients and make a night of it!
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Last few places remaining for 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
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 specialists 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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Treat yourself in the New Year!
Christmas is all about the spirit of giving to others so come the New Year, it’s time to treat yourself! To kick-start our New Year we have two FETAC Level 6 courses on offer, a Certificate in Train the Trainer and a Certificate in Supervisory Management. Both of these courses will equip you with new skills and abilities to get 2014 off to a great start! 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.
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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.
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Latest News
This section brings you to the news section of our website where all the latest Chamber and Member news is available. Keep updated HERE
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Breakthrough Cancer Research Christmas Cards
Renowned artist Fiona Turley has for the 9th year donated her exclusive designs to us for our Christmas cards. Each pack of cards contains 10 X A5 sized cards with 10 different designs included in the pack. The packs are €10 each with 100% of the proceeds raised going directly towards innovative research work into the development of new effective treatments for poor prognosis and currently incurable cancers (www.fionaturley.com).
Order your pack today online at www.breakthroughcancerresearch.ie or by calling 1890 998 998 or email helena@breakthroughcancerresearch.ie we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Christmas Treat at Castlemartyr Resort
This voucher includes two nights over night accommodation, full Irish breakfast each morning & a two course meal per person on one evening in the Bell Tower Restaurant. This voucher package can be redeemed up until the 28th February 2014.
Value €350. Quote Cork Chamber Christmas Treat
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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
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Flemings Country House & Restaurant - Wild Game Dinner Gentleman's Club
Date: 17th December Time: 7pm Venue: Flemings Restaurant Cost: €55 incl. wine tastings To book: email biasasta@hotmail.com. Call 021 / 4821178 for more details.
Flemings Country House & Restaurant has long been known for outstanding food and service. Now we are bringing back the Gentleman’s Club with a 5-course Wild Game Dinner incl. wine tasting on Tuesday, 17th December. Join us for good wine, amazing food and great company. Call 021/4821178 for more details.
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A Night in Bethlehem with the The Irish Chamber Orchestra
Date: 20th December Time: 8.30pm Venue: St Fin Barres Cathedral Cost: €15 To book: Call 061 331549 and quote ‘Cork Corporate Rate’ Internationally renowned soprano Ailish Tynan joins the ICO in celebrating Christmas at the Cathedral. She sings a host of favourites including Handel’s moving aria I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.
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ICS Certificate Business Analysis
Date: course begins the 16th of January Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork More information: HERE or contact Fiona Sneddon 087-9690428/ fiona@ics.ie ICS is now offering a new HETAC Level 8 course in Business Analysis. The course was developed by the Business Analysts Association of Ireland and is delivered by the National College of Ireland. The programme is delivered two days per month across six months and leads to the Certificate in Business Analysis .
Previous courses have been fully booked out and have been excellently received by course participants.
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BE4Business: Positive Connections, Productive Workplaces
Date: Part 1: 30th January 2014 Part 2 (optional) 9th & 10th April Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Venue: Maryborough House Hotel, Douglas Cost: To book: Part 1 €175 , Part 2 €350 (see be4business.eventbrite.ie for bookings)
BE4Business training provides the platform for integrating the health & well-being of your staff while still maximizing key business drivers. The programme focuses on empathic listening, building rapport and recognising core issues for individuals, enabling them with the confidence and skills to respond in an appropriate and considered manner.
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Writers' Week 2014
Date: February 19th -22nd Time: 8pm Venue: Cork Arts Theatre Cost: €10/€8 - Special offer 2 nights for €15 To book: 021 4505624 This competition was established in 1986 and to date over 800 new plays have been submitted and judged, over 150 have been performed and 6 have been published. It is a great way to see new writing performed in Cork and also gives a platform to new actors / directors.
Please click HERE for further information. We are financially dependent on the rental of the theatre by production companies and the ongoing support of our loyal Cork audiences.
We have been fortunate in past years to have the support of local businesses and we are hopeful that this year will be no different. Any sponsorship you could offer whether monetary or in-kind would be gratefully appreciated. If you are interested in sponsoring this unique event and supporting original Cork theatre please Contact Us.
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