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Meet the Finalists
  
After a rigorous judging process over the past few months, we are delighted to showcase in partnership with Vodafone the finalists in the Emerging Category of Cork Company of the Year Awards 2017. Over the coming weeks the finalists in each category will be announced with our media partners the Irish Examiner each Monday. Winners will then be revealed at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday February 3rd , where 1000 business people will attend the biggest business event of the year!
Pundit Arena is a sports media platform that empowers fans to become paid journalists. Read full article in the Irish Examiner here and check out their video on YouTube.
VConnecta allows organisations to scale their face-face relationships. Read full article in the Irish Examiner here and hear more about VConnecta on YouTube.
OrthoXel is medical device company focussed on the development and commercialisation of novel orthopaedic trauma devices. Read full article in the Irish Examiner here and find out more about OrthoXel on YouTube.
Join the online conversation #celebratesuccess
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Prompt Payment Code Survey
Late payments are a critical issue for businesses in Ireland, particularly small and medium-sized businesses for whom any disruption to cashflow can mean the difference between solvency and bankruptcy. As part of the DJEI prompt payment code awareness campaign, Chambers Ireland welcomes feedback on businesses’ day-to-day experience through the survey below. The information gathered is critical to gaining a better understanding of how prompt payment is perceived and thus assisting in improving the culture of business to business payment practices in Ireland. The Prompt Payment Code is an important prompt payment initiative that was specifically developed by business for business and, if supported by business, can make a real difference towards moving to a culture of prompt payment in Ireland.
Survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LJQ56H
The survey will close at 5pm on Wednesday 11th January.
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New Round of Tariff Suspension/Quota Schemes
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The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation recently announced a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors.
The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU.
Closing date and time for the receipt of the next round of applications is 5.30pm on Friday, 27 January 2017. Applications should be sent by e-mail to tariffschemes@djei.ie and posted to the Department. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted by the Department.
The suspension of duties on these applications, if they are successful, will come into effect 12 months after the application is made.
Further information on the Tariff Suspension or Quota Scheme may be found here:https://www.djei.ie/en/What-We-Do/Trade-Investment/EU-Tariff-Suspension-and-Quota-Scheme/
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Rebrand Reposition - The Why
Date: January 18th
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City
BOOK HERE
Cork Chamber will partner up once again with the Marketing Institute of Ireland Cork Region to bring you “Rebrand/Reposition – The Why”
We are delighted to announce that David Field, Commercial Trading Director at Eason will be the key note speaker on the night. David is currently a Non-Executive Director at The Marketing Institute of Ireland, a former Marketing Director at Brown Thomas and was also formerly Head of Marketing at Pigsback.com.
Join with your Cork Chamber and Marketing Institute colleagues to hear David share his experiences working with some of Ireland’s best known brands, including Harvey Norman and TV3.
Sponsored by Cork Institute of Technology
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The Enduring Family Business
Date: Friday 17th February
Time: 7.30am – 10.00am
Venue: Clayton Hotel Cork City
Cost: €25 For Cork Chamber/Chartered Accountants Cork Society
BOOK HERE Family Business is often an overlooked form of business ownership but they are all around us. Cork Chamber and the Chartered Accountants Cork Society are delighted to host a joint event to encapsulate the best qualities of the Family Business. There will be a Q&A with our expert panel including Brian O’Brien (PwC) Brendan Twohig ( MK Bazaars), JJ O’Connell (Irish Family Business Cluster/Plato) and Jan Harte (Jan Harte & Associates). This event will provide insights in to managing your business as well as guidance for the future to ensure that your business endures now and for the future. This is a must-attend event for anyone working in a family business or anyone doing business with a family-run organisation/company.
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Learn about European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) from your Desk!
The European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Helpdesk provides free-of-charge advice and information about Intellectual Property (IP). Companies interested in staying up-to-date on developments in the field of IP, the Helpdesk’s latest publications, upcoming webinars and training events are invited to subscribe to the Helpdesk’s weekly newsletter here.
Upcoming FREE webinars include:
Contact Eimear for further information on any of the above.
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Interested in exploring business opportunities in Iran?
Last year, most financial and economic sanctions against Iran were lifted and this means that the country is now able to trade more freely and globally. Following the lifting of sanctions, Iran is the biggest new market to enter the global economy in over a decade and thus, it offers Irish companies significant opportunities in a number of sectors. Members interested in exploring business opportunities in the Iranian market are invited to contact Katherine.
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Lean Six Sigma
Starts February 20th - €980 for Chamber Members!
Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are vital assets to any business. They are key employees equipped with specialist tools to make these ‘changes for the better’ happen. Utilizing a vast array of tools, Lean Six Sigma focuses on improving speed and quality of a product or service, regardless of the industrial sector or size of the business, helping a business in becoming better and faster, providing a greater value product to the customer.
Click here to reserve a place!
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Practical Productivity - Microsoft Outlook
Starts January 17th - €160 for Chamber Members!
- Would you like to have an EMPTY INBOX at the end of each day?
- Would you like to schedule realistic days and never have to worry about forgetting to do or follow-up on a piece of work?
- Would you like to have an organised system that will help you work more effectively on a daily basis?
The Practical Productivity course will provide you a practical and workable solution to managing your workload and time more effectively in the work place!
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Member News
Share your news to our website through our Member Information Centre (MIC). If you have forgotten your login details contact us and we can reset them for you!
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Member Offers
- Everyday Nutrition Fitness & Wellbeing: 20% Discount on full price tickets - read more
- Musgrave Marketplace: Latest Business Essentials - read more
- Everyman Palace: 10% discount to Chamber Members on 120th Anniversary Fundraising Calendar 2017 - read more
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Member Events
- Right Solution Centre: Business Expo 2017, January 14th - read more
- Cork Pops Orchestra: The Lord Mayor's Tea Dance, January 29th - read more
- The Hope Foundation: A Night of Adventure with Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel and The Hope Foundation, February 1st - read more
- The Cork International Travel Fair, 4th & 5th February 2017 - read more
Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website
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