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Come and Visit Us!
Cork Chamber Open Day
Friday 31st January from 10am to 1pm
Cork Chamber Offices, Summerhill North.
Open to both members and non-members you will have an opportunity to meet with key members of the team to learn the specific ways in which Cork Chamber can help your business.
Please forward this information to anyone who would be interested in learning more about Cork Chamber or feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee on the day. Contact us on 021-4509044 to book ahead. |
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Business Owners Hub: Experts Wanted
Cork Chamber is delighted to present the Business Owners Hub 2014. A new addition to the Cork Chamber calendar, the Business Owners Hub is designed to build the knowledge base of owners in the SME sector, who are typically going it alone and forced to be experts across all business areas. We are now seeking expertise from the Cork Chamber membership to help us lead our Business Owners through this process, so if you have expertise and acknowledged success in any of the areas of Marketing, HR, Legal or Finance, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact leigh@corkchamber.ie to express your interest to present and lead one of the above seminars in 2014. This is a unique opportunity for you to showcase your expertise to a group of SMEs and in turn build your own profile and business network.
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February Business Breakfast
Date: Thursday 20th February
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
To book: HERE Cork Chamber is delighted to welcome Séan Gallagher to speak at the February Business Breakfast.
A recognised champion of small business, Séan sees entrepreneurs as unsung heroes who have the capacity to literally change the world. Séan will share his views on the future of small business in Ireland, the challenges facing start-ups, as well as established SMEs and his words of wisdom for businesses hoping to take the world by storm in 2014.
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Business After Hours at KBC Bank
Date: Tuesday 18th February
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: KBC Offices on Lapps Quay
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE
Cork Chamber and KBC Bank are joining forces to bring you the first Business After Hours Networking Event of 2014, which will take place on Tuesday 18th February in their new Cork offices on Lapps Quay.
This is an ideal opportunity to implement the tips you learned at our Networking Masterclass and/or re-engage with fellow members for the year ahead.
KBC Bank Ireland Plc is celebrating forty one years in Ireland this year serving Irish customers since 1973, and has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which has seen the bank invest in new high street offices, launch a range of new financial products and expand its mobile and online banking presence.
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Procurement Experts Wanted
Cork Chamber are inviting subject matter experts within our membership to register their interest to join a Chambers Ireland Working Group on “Procurement”. The working group will meet once in Chambers Ireland’s offices, with subsequent communication through email.
The aim of the working group will be to identify problems with the Government’s current approach to procurement and to develop policy alternatives to best serve the interests of the business community, with a specific focus on SMEs. If you are interested in joining this working group, please let Alma Murnane alma@corkchamber.ie know by Friday 31st January.
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Member Invitation: Join our Policy Submission Group on Cork County Development Plan
The public consultation on the draft County Development Plan (2015 – 2021) is currently underway and the Chamber is preparing a submission as part of this process. The draft Plan aims to provide a blue print for the proper planning and sustainable development of Cork County over a six year period to 2021 and is a very important document in establishing a sustainable platform for the recovery and the future growth of Cork County.
The policy department would like to invite any members interested in participating in the development of this submission to email there details to siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.ie by COB on Friday 31st January 2014.
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DALE CARNEGIE Training Course
The Business School is delighted to announce that we have a DALE CARNEGIE Training Course – High Impact Presentations on offer which will run on the 13th & 14th March next. A presentation is one of the most important tools you have in business for getting things done. The experience on this programme is as close as you can get to having a personal coach.
The class is small, the environment is supportive, the work is intense and the results are outstanding.
However, places on this course are limited to SIX, so BOOK TODAY to secure your spot!
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Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber
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The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps small businesses to maximise their presence on the European marketplace. Working through a network of local business organisations across Europe and further afield, we can help you develop your business in new markets, source or license new technologies or access EU finance and EU funding. For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Liz@corkchamber.ie See the ‘read more’ section (below) for further information on the following: - ‘Funding and Support Seminar on doing business in the European Union’, February 4th, Dublin
- ‘Enterprise Ireland Exporting Awareness’, February 18th, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
- ‘Mission for Growth to Belgium’, February 18th-19th, Wallonia, Belgium
- ‘Enterprise Ireland Exploring Exporting Workshop’, February 25th, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
- ‘Mission for Growth to Italy’, March 13th-14th, Naples, Italy
- ‘Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight’, May 12th to June 6th, Tokyo
- Business Partnership Opportunities
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Latest News
- Cork Chamber Welcome Global Reviews Announcement - Read More HERE
- Minister Sherlock hails ‘leading light’ IPIC at launch of €30 million photonics centre - Read More HERE
- Cork Chamber Welcomes Tyco Announcement - Read More HERE
- Positive Economic News for Cork - Read More HERE
- Midsummer Extravaganza at Musgrave Park Cork with IL DIVO! - Read More HERE
- Four new Partners for RDJ Solicitors - Read More HERE
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Membership Assistant (Internship) at Cork Chamber
Do you want to? - Be part of the leading and largest business organisation in the region?
- Gain practical experience in working in a B2B sales environment?
- Attain skills and practical experience in CRM data management, utilisation of Social Media for Business, knowledge of sales and retention strategies/campaigns?
- Find out more HERE.
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Complimentary Champagne & Strawberries when you book a Royal Caribbean Cruise!
Period of the offer available: Valid for all cruise bookings made (Royal Caribbean) until Monday, February 3
Shandon Travel's Cruise Centre in association with Royal Caribbean would like to offer you complimentary Champagne & Strawberries when you book a Royal Caribbean Cruise with them ............book before Monday, Feb 3rd.
Sensational offers available...call our cruise experts today on 021 4277094
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Fantastic February at Castlemartyr Resort
Enjoy 1 night Bed & Breakfast, a main course in our Italian restaurant Franchini’s, complementary water lounge access and 15% offer on any Espa treatment made at the time of booking.
Price: €150 per night per room
T&C: The above package is available mid-week Sunday – Thursday for the month of February only. Limited availability mid-term week (24th -27th February).
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Ulster Bank ‘Ahead for Business’ Breakfast
Date: Tuesday, 11th February
Time: 07:30am – 09:15am
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork
To book: New or existing customers can register their interest to attend here
Sam Beamish, Head of Ulster Bank’s Cork Business Centre will provide a local banking update and Simon Barry, Chief Economist, Ulster Bank will give an economic update. A panel discussion with local business owners will follow.
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Charleville Park Hotel Wedding Fair with Guest Speaker Franc
Date: 15th February
Time: From 12 to 4pm
Venue: Charleville Park Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: Click here to pre- register your attendance
Join us at the Charleville Park Hotel on the 15th of February for our Wedding Fair with guest speaker Weddings by Franc. Franc will be giving a talk about wedding trends and give tips about how to make your day really special.
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Exporting - A Business Journey
Date: 18th February
Time: 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Venue: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork
Cost: Free
To Book: HERE If exporting is on the horizon for your business then there is a lot to be learned from the story of the William O’Brien Group as it moved from domestic supplier to modern global marketer. Enterprise Ireland presents this unique learning opportunity free of charge at an Export Awareness Event 2014 at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork.
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Hayfield Manor Wine Society
Date: 27th February
Time: 7pm
Venue: Hayfield Manor Hotel
Cost: €79 per person
To Book: email events@hayfieldmanor.ie or phone 021 4845900
Missing the fun of the festive season? Book something to look forward to in February! Wine & dine with friends at Hayfield Manor’s Wine Society Event on Thursday, February 27th. Hosted by resident Sommeliere Sandra Biret-Crowley, with Findlater & Penfolds Wine, the night promises to be engaging and flavour filled. Cork Chamber Members receive 1 free place for every table of 10 booked.
See more wine society dates for your diary in the 'read more' section below.
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Rachel Allen Experience
Date: 1st March
Time: 18:45
Venue: Muckross Park Hotel
Cost: €60.00 per person
To book: Call 064 662 3400
Drinks reception on arrival, then live cookery demonstration with Rachel Allen preparing some of her favourite recipes. This is followed by 2 course dinner at Muckross Park Hotel. Enjoy an evening of great cooking and dining in the unique setting of Muckross Park Hotel in the heart of Killarney National Park.
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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
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Buy My Dress for the Down Syndrome Centre
Date: 25th May
Time: 11.00 -5pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork City
Cost: No entry fee
To book: contact Niamh Sherlock here, 01 661 8000 or here
We are looking for volunteers to join a committee in organising Buy My Dress in Cork. Siobhan O'Connor from Cork will lead the committee but requires help in the lead up to the event to ensure another successful year.
If you are interested in joining Siobhan please contact niamh@downsyndromecentre.ie
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