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| Cork Gets Ready To Tee Off For The 2014 Irish Open 19th - 22nd June, Fota Island Resort, Cork.
 
  
 This week offers a huge opportunity to ‘open’ Cork to almost 100,000 visitors, while, all over the world, 300 million television viewers will see the beauty of the county and city, in glorious weather, which is invaluable. The people of Cork have been looking forward to this event for months now, and those who travel from all over the world, can be assured of a warm and unforgettable experience.  It is expected that this event will see a significant short term and longer term tangible benefit for Cork.
 
 
 More than just a world-class golf event, the 2014 Irish Open promises to feature something for everyone. This year’s tournament will play host to a crazy trouser day, a purpose built food festival, and will also feature a Championship Village with an array of bars and shops for all to enjoy.
 
 
 For tickets and information visit HERE
 
 Check out Fota Island Resort HERE
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| The Future is Now!   
Date:  3rd JulyTime: 5pm – 7pm
 Venue: Clarion Hotel
 Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber/NRF members
 To book: HERE
 Cork Chamber will once again partner with The National Recruitment Federation to bring you an evening seminar which will focus on how the recruitment industry is performing both at home and globally and how it will play an integral part in helping to get the Country back to work. This event will focus on not just the skills needed for the recruitment industry and businesses for the future but will also look at the trends that are emerging as we move in a fast social media world.
 This evening event will be chaired by Chamber CEO Conor Healy. Additional speakers include Barbara McGrath, NRF, Anthony O’Mara, Voxpro, Phil Prendergast MEP and Eva De Lacy from LinkedIn
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| Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber   
[Read more]Technology for Embedded Systems (TEC) Gateway Open Day, Nimbus Centre, Cork Institute of Technology, 20th June 2014 This event is open to start-ups, SMEs, multi-nationals, investors, relevant government agencies and professional service companies who want develop new technologies. Read More HERE.    India Tourism Seminar, Friendship Room, Cork Airport, 26th June 2014, 6 pm The Cork Chapter of the Ireland India Business Association (IIBA) will host an Indian Tourism Seminar on Thursday 26 June in Cork Airport. The event is kindly sponsored by Cork Airport.  Read More HERE.    Meet Enterprise Europe Network at Food Matters Live, ExCel, London, 18th to 20th November 2014 A free matchmaking event, with a focus on food and drink manufacturing, will take place this winter at the ‘Food Matters Live’ conference and exhibition this winter. Read More HERE.  |  |  |  |  
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| 15% Discount for renting a serviced office or Virtual office facility   
Period of the offer available:  July & August
 15% Discount for renting a serviced office or Virtual office facility at the ATRIUM BUSINESS CENTRE; renting a meeting room or Board room, with complimentary drinks and snacks included—exclusive offer to members of Cork Chamber.
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| Smarter Eggs at The White Horse   
[Read more]Date:  23rd June Time: 6pm – 9pm
 Venue: Upstairs at The White Horse, Ballincollig, Cork
 Cost: €20 + VAT
 To Book: HERE
 A live interview with Dr Michael Murphy, President of UCC preceded by Egg Talks featuring a father and daughter combination of Pat Lynch, entrepreneur and investor who will share some of the lessons he has learned from building several businesses and Stephanie Lynch, founder of an innovative travel business called OntheQT.ie.
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 |  | Mobile Monday Cork Chapter Launch   
Date: 23rd June [Read more]Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 Venue: The Crane Lane Theatre, Phoenix St, Cork.
 Cost: FREE
 To book: here
 
 Launch party for Mobile Monday Cork and Southern region Chapter. Mobile Monday is the world’s largest mobile industry community with chapters in over 100 cities worldwide.  Now Cork joins this global club & you can be part of the action. Hear the latest buzz about who is making the news in Mobile. Meet folks & chat.
 
 Mobile Monday Cork started in 2014 as a way to connect the people in cork who are involved in the mobile industry. It’s a relaxed night, which is free to attend; you get a bite to eat and a beer. You are welcome to come along for the buzz, network, do a bit of biz and have a bit of craic. And you won’t miss the footie either. Nuff said!
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 |  | Cogans Golf Open   
Date: 16th-21st JuneVenue: Cogans Carrigaline
 Cost: Free
 
 
 
 Cogans are hosting their very own golf open, in support of the Irish Open. The competition teed off on Monday, June 16th. With a mini putting green put in place in the showroom, Cogans are inviting all to come down and partake in this exciting putting competition. The winner of the putting challenge will win the glory of being crowned Cogans Champion and a green fee to Monkstown Golf Club.  Cogans will also run a draw for another green fee, for all those who participate in the competition. So here’s to happy putting.
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 |  | Breakfast Seminar: 'Making the most of your company's green credentials'   
Date: 24th June [Read more]Time:  7.45am*
 Venue: Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire
 Cost: Free
 To book: HERE
 
 
 
 The event is being run as part of the Southern Waste Region's Green Enterprise project on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - the project is receiving support from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environment Community & Local Government. The Southern Region Waste Management Office is funded by local authorities in Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. Limerick City & County Council and Tipperary County Council are the joint lead authorities for co-ordination of activities under the Regional Waste Management Plan, draft of which will be available for public consultation later this year.  
 *See 'read more' below for details on the format and timings of the event.
 
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 |  | Outlook for Economy & FX Markets   
Date: 27th June Time: 7.30 am – 9.30 am
 Venue: Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork.
 
 
 The briefing will provide attendees with an insight into FX markets, whereby our experts will discuss the outlook for the future and answer questions. Participants will gain an understanding into identifying and managing FX exposure by formulating an appropriate hedging policy, and learn from McCarthy McSweeney Accountants about possible alternative investment strategies.
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 |  | Cork and Kerry Food Forum   
Date: 30th June[Read more]Venue: Cork City Hall
 
 Cost: Free Trade Event for Food Producers: 9-11amCork & Kerry Food Forum Conference: 11am -12.45pmPublic Food Fair Event: from 1pm
 To book: No booking necessary
 
 An exciting event to promote Cork and Kerry food and artisan producers in the Region was launched by a partnership including the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) Cork & Kerry, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Bord Bia and leading Irish retailer, SuperValu. Food lovers will particularly enjoy the showcase of artisan produce from all over Cork and Kerry.
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