At its Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 17th of September in Clonakilty, Cork Regional Chambers elected Ms. Maura Hunter of Mallow Chamber as Chair for the coming year. Speaking after her election Ms. Hunter expressed her thanks to outgoing Chairman Brian Curtis of Cobh and Harbour Chamber and to the Chamber members for their nomination. Ms. Hunter added, “I am delighted to accept this position and welcome the opportunity to work more closely with the Cork Regional Chamber network over the next 12 months. The Regional Chamber movement works to promote, develop, and coordinate on issues and developments that are of regional economic importance, working to affect positively the economic health and sustainability of the Cork region. I look forward to continuing this work and the work of the Chambers movement in representing businesses to support their interests locally and nationally”
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Events
The New Digital Reality
Date: 7th October Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Venue: The Kingsley Hotel, Cork Cost: Free (registration is essential) To book: here
What is “big data” and what does "data analytics” mean for your business? How will the EU’s new data protection and privacy regulations affect ecommerce businesses? How are we bringing the digital agenda to a local level and how are traditional businesses moving online?
The Enterprise Europe Network is supporting the Startup Gathering activities in Cork, by hosting an information seminar for start-ups and SMEs on the Single Digital Market.
This seminar will feature expert speakers and innovative local businesses, who will lay out some of the proposed changes to EU legislation, generate discussion on what this all means for business as well as highlight examples of best practice which illustrate how we are moving rapidly towards the new digital reality.
Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2015 in association with EY
Date: Tuesday 10th November Time: 7.30pm – 11.00pm Venue: Doubletree Hilton Hotel Cost: €125pp / €1250 per table of 10 Book:here
One of the most prestigious and popular events of the year, Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner will this year take place on Tuesday 10th November in the Doubletree Hilton Hotel. At this Black Tie Event, we will once again honour a prominent business person with the Outstanding Achievement in Business Award on the night of the event, so watch this space for the big announcement!
Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner has gone from strength to strength over the past four years and will once again promote the strong connections that exist between Cork and Dublin Businesses and enhance existing business relations between the two regions.
Companies who have attended the Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner include: Arthur Cox, Brown Thomas, Barclays Bank, IBM Ireland, Mason Hayes Curran, Glanbia, CBRE, Musgrave Group, Communicorp, Cross Group, EMC, SouthWestern
We are delighted to welcome Kernel Capital on board this year as the Networking Reception Sponsor.
As this is one of our most popular annual events, please BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
This is a unique opportunity to entertain your Cork and Dublin colleagues, clients and prospects in Dublin and will help to strengthen those relationships at one of Cork Chamber’s most popular events.
Cork Company of the Year Awards - Launch Event
Date: Monday, 5th October
Time: 12:30 - 2pm
Venue: Cork Chamber, Fitzgerald House, Summerhill North
We would like to invite you to the launch of this year’s Cork Company of the Year Awards, in association with Vodafone. At this event you will have the opportunity to hear from past winners, including David Owens, SolarWinds on what the Award meant to their business, from the extensive positive PR coverage to the impact it had at an international level with their colleagues and peers.
The event is open to all businesses who are interested in learning more about the awards and what it can do to help your business connect and grow. You can learn more about the application process itself, meet with the judging panel, Vodafone Representatives along with Past Winners and Finalists.
Chamber Supported Events
The Startup Gathering 2015
Date: October 5th - 10th 2015
The Startup Gathering 2015 is Ireland’s first ever extended series of events over the entirety of a week, celebrating Ireland’s growing startup community. It will also focus on raising the profile of Ireland internationally to entrepreneurs, investors and R&D teams around the world. It is seen as a key building block towards making Ireland a global startup hub by 2020 and aims to promote entrepreneurship and help develop world class regional startup hubs to accelerate the growth of startups and scaleups in Ireland.
To date over 350 events have been recorded, with more than 50 events planned across the Cork region during the first week of October including idea generation, a hackathon, a startup weekend, designer dojo workshop, speed networking, the Launch of the IIBN in the South West, a venture academy, competitions, prizes and much more.
A Full listing of events is available on The Startup Gathering 2015 APP free of charge from the APP Store or here
Food and Drink Processing - UK Partnership Requests
Is your business in the food and drink processing industry? Are you are planning to attend the PPMA trade show in the NEC in Birmingham (29th Sep -1st Oct)? If you would like an introduction to some UK companies who are attending the show, and who are interested in collaborating with businesses the Irish market, then please contact Katherine.
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.
TRADEIT Food Technology Event, IT Tralee, 1st-3rd October
This event is designed for food producers who work in the dairy, meat or bakery sectors. The event will bring together traditional food producers and experts in food safety technologies from across Europe. The event will allow for the exchange of best practice between food producers, technology providers, researchers and food safety experts. We’re delighted to announce that the Enterprise Europe Network is organising a brokerage event that will take place during the course of the event. See read more for further information.
Food Matters Live, Exploring the relationship between Food, Health and Nutrition, London, 17th-19th November
Cork Chamber is pleased to be organising a pavilion at Food Matters Live to highlight the connected expertise from the region. The pavilion will provide opportunities for companies to highlight their innovate product offerings to food and drink buyers, for universities and institutes to showcase the latest research and collaboration, and provide Cork with an opportunity to highlight its joined-up approach to the connected themes food and drink, nutrition, health and sustainability.
The organisers are have offered us a discounted rate for the stands, at £1000 per organisation (for 3 days). The stand would include:
Walls, carpet, name-board, electrical socket and lighting
Opportunity to contribute to the Food Matters Live ‘meet the buyer’ and Enterprise Europe Network B2B matching activities
Access to the VIP lounge and Food Matters Live drinks reception
Access to the Cork lounge for meetings
Event guide company listing
Food Matters Live website company listing with logo
Companies wishing to take a stand in the Cork area are asked to let us know as soon as possible.
Alternatively, we would be happy to include any businesses in this delegation, who do not wish to have a stand at the event, but would like to attend to participate in the conferences, seminars, Enterprise Europe Network’s Business-Matching event, and other activities taking place over the three days. The Chamber will be block-booking hotel rooms and we are happy to organise the flights and other logistics on behalf of delegates, as well as a networking dinner for the Cork delegates on one evening.
Enterprise Europe Network B2B meetings at TRADEIT Food Technology Event, IT Tralee, 1st-3rd October
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is running a B2B event that will take place during TRADEIT’S Food Technology event 1st-3rd October. The event will bring together traditional food producers and experts in food safety technologies from across Europe. The purpose of the event is to present technologies suitable for the traditional food sector, and to facilitate the exchange of best practice between food producers, technology providers, researchers and food safety experts. This event has a particular focus on food safety issues for the dairy, meat and bakery sectors. The EEN brokerage event will allow attendees to make new international connections. To see a list of companies that are participating in the B2B element, please click here.
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Date: September 25th Time: 8:30am Venue: National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork Cost: €128.25
This forum will look at “Success through synergy – an innovative & dynamic approach to the future” by exploring the ocean of opportunities that exist within the sector and concentrating on the key drivers that are set to change the sector in the future.The 2015 Irish Maritime Forum will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland on September 25th 2015. This event, which will be formally opened by Minister Simon Coveney, is aimed at organisations and professionals operating within the broad maritime industry in Ireland.
The forum will look at:The Maritime Industry (Sponsored by NMCI Services)Maritime Skills & Human Resources (Sponsored by Copius Resources)Port Sector (Sponsored by Ardmore Shipping Ltd.)Offshore & Renewable Sector (Sponsored by Irish Mainport Holdings Ltd.)Marine Tourism & Leisure (Sponsored by Port of Cork)
Date: 15th October Time: 10-4pm Venue: University Hospital Waterford Cost: €50 To book: contact Louise T: 0868581268 / email or book online
Our 2015 conference will explore the impact of a sudden death of a young person. Suddenly bereaved parents and families have specific needs in terms of support; this conference will explore the implications of a sudden death and the emotional and practical supports that should be available for people who have been bereaved in this way regardless of the circumstances of death. Expert speakers will give their insights as how best to respond in the event of a sudden loss of a child. In addition, the conference will also cover what supports First Light can offer these families.
There will be dedicated coffee breaks for networking and collaboration.
Who Should Attend?This conference is relevant for any organisations or individuals working with people affected by a sudden bereavement or the sudden death of a child or young person, including health professionals, teachers, gardai, paramedics, chaplains, social workers, and bereavement and family workers.
Power Up Your Marketing!
Date: Wednesday, 30th September Time: 6pm Venue: The Atrium, City Hall, Cork City Cost: Free Event To book:here
Join the Marketing Institute Cork for the launch of their 2015/2016 calendar of events: Capturing the ‘Customer Voice in Decision Making’ while focusing on the importance of marketing in a consumer focused business – with National MII Chairperson Paula Murphy (also responsible for Brand Operations at Vodafone). Sponsored by Hopkins Communications.
Date: 15th October Time: 17:30 Venue: Lewis Glucksman Gallery College Road Cork Ireland Cost: free To book: here
As part of Ulster Bank's "Business Women Can - Inspiring Success" series of events, we are pleased to invite you to a Seminar on Your Health & Wellbeing, Key to Inspiring Your Success. The event aims to highlight the interdependence of good health and wellbeing with professional success. Our three Guest Speakers will discuss the importance of health and wellbeing for the person, their business and the overall economy.
Our Guest Speakers include:
Dr Orla Crosbie is a Consultant Hepatologist at Cork University Hospital and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Orla is a graduate of UCC and her professional training includes the National Liver Unit in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Orla leads the Hepatology Unit at CUH. Orla’s research interests include Hepatitis C, Haemochromatotsis and Endoscopy. Orla was previously National Specialty Director for Gastroenterology at RCPI and has a major role in teaching and training at CUH.
Orla is a keen runner and member of St Finbarr’s Athletic Club (the Barrs) and enjoys nothing better than an early morning run before facing the reality of the day ahead!
Orla will speak about how alcohol is seriously damaging women’s health.
Deirdre Hosfordcould easily be considered one of Irelands most inspiring Operation Transformation leaders. After having two children, Deirdre's weight spiralled out of control until she decided it was time to make a change and applied for the show.
Since taking part in the RTE production in 2013, Deirdre has transformed her life by embracing subtle changes day to day. She has since set up her own company, Deirdre Hosford Personal Training, working with others who are looking to improve their Health. Deirdre will tell us about her journey and what changes she made to achieve her goals.
Paula Bradyis a Business Manager in Ulster Bank. She has worked in Financial Services for 12 years in various roles including Investor Relations, Finance and Corporate Banking.
Paula earned her status as a FIFA International referee in 2013 one of only two women in Ireland at this level, having previously spent 4 years as a FIFA International Assistant referee. She is now a regular feature in Airtricity League of Ireland Mens National league and referees Womens Champions League, World Cup and European Championship matches.
Paula recently returned from the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles in August 2015 where she officiated the Gold medal final match.
When she finds any spare time between Ulster Bank and football commitments, Paula regularly volunteers with the National Consumer Agency delivering Financial Education workshops and with Special Olympics Ireland football programmes.
Céilí For Carers with Riverdance
Date: 23rd October Time: At Your Convenience Venue: Of Your Choice Cost: Suggested minimum donation per participant of €1 To book: Any group interested in holding a Céilí For Carers can register online
Céilí For Carers is a national fundraising initiative by The Carers Association kindly supported by Riverdance. Riverdance have contributed an excellent step by step instructional video for a simple piece of céilÍ dancing, ‘The American Wake’, from their show which along with a full briefing is available free of charge for download by schools, businesses and community groups who register to participate.The Carers Association is suggesting a €1 voluntary donation to The Carers Association by anyone taking part in Céilí For Carers however participants may suggest a €2 voluntary donation and retain 50% of the funds to benefit either a school, community group or an additional charity of their choice.
Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch In Aid Of Cork ARC
Date: Wednesday 21st October
Time:
Venue: The Maryborough House Hotel
Cost: Tickets €50
To book: Tickets available from Cork ARC 021 4275050
The Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch will take place on Wednesday 21st October at The Maryborough House Hotel. Guests will enjoy a Champagne reception on arrival, four course lunch and table gifts plus be in with a chance to win return flights to Malaga. Irish designer Heidi Higgins will showcase her timeless and elegant designs show during the event. This event is now in it’s 12th year, like Aer Lingus, time flies!
Date: Friday September 25th Time: 1pm Venue: Carrigaline Court Hotel To book: R.S.V.P here by September 24th
SIRO, In association with Cork County Council and the Local Enterprise Office South Cork Invite you to attend the launch of SIRO Lights Up Carrigaline. SIRO is an ESB/Vodafone Joint Venture company which is building Ireland’s first 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband network. SIRO will offer 1 gigabit speeds to 500,000 premises in fifty regional towns. Carrigaline has been selected as one of the first ten towns in Ireland to receive this service. This event has been organised to brief the business community and public representatives in Carrigaline about the project and its rollout.
About the Event, Launched by: Cllr. Séamus McGrath (Cork County Council), Mr. Simon Coveney TD (Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence), Mr. Séan O' Sullivan (Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office South Cork) and Mr. Sean Atkinson (CEO, SIRO). Refreshments will be served from 12.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Midleton Enterprise Town
Date: Saturday 10th October (Business/Community Expo) and Sunday 11th October (Business/Sports & Community Expo) Time: Saturday 3p.m. – 7p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. – 3p.m. Venue: Midleton GAA Club Cost: Free To book:here
Showcasing all that Midleton has to offer! Promises to be a fantastic event, but register now, to avoid disappointment. Remember it's FREE for businesses to take part! "What a buzz this has created-I have already secured 3 months work from the business expo"-Michael Holohan Upholstery-Rathdowney Enterprise Town
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