Cork Chamber was delighted to welcome Central Bank Governor Philip Lane to our latest Thought Leaders Council.

At the event Governor Lane shared his insights into prospects for the Irish economy, the external challenges facing the economy including Brexit and protectionism, as well as the Central Bank rules governing the mortgage market.

To read the Governor’s address please see here

For coverage of the event see:

• Irish Times, Thursday 23rd February: 'Central Bank will intervene if house prices get out of control' - read more
• The Times, Friday 24th February: 'Multinationals ‘threatened by protectionism’ - read more
• Financial Times, Friday 24th February: 'Irish central bank governor warns on Brexit' - read more

Date: Wednesday, 8th March
Venue: Maryborough Hotel
Time: 1.30 pm to 4 pm
Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential
Book: HERE

This event is being run by EEN at Cork Chamber, in association with Local Enterprise Offices, Cork, as part of Enterprise Week. In terms of Brexit, there are a lot of known knowns and known unknowns and the impending Brexit will mean that companies will face changes, opportunities and challenges over the next few months; resulting in a need for companies to address their Brexit strategy accordingly. The seminar will aim to outline what businesses should be thinking about and doing to address the short and longer-term implications of the UK’s vote.

Brexit-proof your business will feature:

• Dr Mary C. Murphy, Lecturer, Dept. of Government, UCC
• John Finn, Managing Director, Treasury Solutions
• P.J. Timmins, CEO, The Alternative Board
• Martin Corkery, Regional Director, South and East Regions, Enterprise Ireland
• An interactive Q&A session

Date:Thursday 23^rd March
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: CAB Motor Group, Monahan Road
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
Book HERE

Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with CAB Motor Group to bring you a fully interactive networking evening at CAB HQ on Monahan Road.  There will be lots of opportunities to network and engage with your fellow Chamber members, as well as a chance to see the fantastic showroom of the newly crowned SIMI Dealer of the Year and maybe even a photo opp with the shiney new Ford Mustang…

CAB Motor Company was founded in 1925 and has operated as an Authorised Ford Dealership since that time.  Currently CAB Motor Company employs over 50 on the team and has state of the art facilities in the shadow of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, adjacent to the site of the old Ford Factory. A focus on customer service lies at the heart of everything they do and a genuine attempt is made to ensure that “customer service” is something which is truly unique and memorable.
 

So, it’s time to stop coasting and get into gear for the CAB Motor Group’s networking event in March!


Get a glimpse into the networking buzz here.

Date: Tuesday 4^th April
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €50 non members
BOOK HERE

Cork Chamber is proud to announce Professor Patrick O’Shea, the newly appointed President of UCC as the guest speaker for the April Business Breakfast.

Professor O’Shea became the 15^th President of University College Cork on 1^st February 2017.  A UCC Physics graduate and former Vice President and Chief Research Officer at the University of Maryland in the US, Professor O’Shea was at the helm of a $500 million (€470m) per annum research and innovation enterprise. His academic, political and business acumen helped the University to become one of the leading research universities in the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to hear Professor O’Shea speak publicly about his new role in UCC and what the future holds for this prestigious and world-renowned University.

Date: Wednesday, 29th March
Venue: River Lee Hotel
Time: 10.30 am to 1 pm
Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential
Book: HERE

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber and the Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) are delighted to run a Canada-focused event on Wednesday, 29 March here in Cork. The event will feature:

• Barrie O’Connell, President, Cork Chamber
• Ambassador of Canada to Ireland, Kevin Vickers
• David Austin, Refinery Manager, Irving Oil
• John Roxburgh, Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Ireland
• David Skelton, Chairman, Leading Edge Group

Have you experienced difficulty with regulation Regulation No. 1169-2011, on the provision of food information to consumers? Some aspects of this legislation that have been identified as burdensome are as follows:

• Obligation for food business operators in the catering and restaurant sector to provide allergen information
• mandatory food information (art. 9)
• storage conditions or conditions of use (art. 25)
• mandatory nutrition declaration
• restrictions to the presentation of the products (art. 34)
• fair information practices (art. 7)

If you have encountered difficulties in implementing this legislation, we would like to collect data that would include: anecdotal evidence; estimates of additional costs incurred; inconsistencies in enforcement etc.; and written testimonials from business. Contact Eimear for further information. 

‘Doing well’ or being a responsible business also goes by the title ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that is prolific in large companies and increasingly growing in importance for smaller companies. This is because companies who engage in responsible business practices are increasing their competitiveness and reaping business benefits. In addition, large companies are more and more setting expectations of responsible business practices with potential suppliers – be it large or small businesses.

You will leave the course with:

• A better understanding of what being a responsible business really means
• What the benefits are for your business
• Ideas to enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices

Click here to reserve a place!

The course demonstrates the features and benefits of an effective Prezi presentation, including how to navigate the user interface, how to create, animate, share, and publish your presentation.

• Achieve a practical understanding of the Prezi tools.
• Gain a strong understanding of how to convey information through effective visuals.
• Develop hands-on experience of various layouts and techniques within Prezi.
• Find out what turns a simple presentation into something your audience won’t forget.

Secure your place here!

• Cork’s Ambition for Direct US Link Achieved - read more

• O’Flynn Exhams bolsters corporate practice with appointment of new partner, Conor Lupton - read more

• Heritage Wealth Management shortlisted for National Award  - read more

• Night Golf Launched in Aid of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice - read more

• The Hope Foundation Annual LIMERICK Luncheon Friday 3rd March - read more

• Kaye Ronayne & Dr Louise Nestor Join the Cork ARC Board of Trustees - read more

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• Four Star Pizza Cork: 14 inch pizza for only €10 - read more
• J.Barter:  Go on board of a 3* Classic Cruise at fantastic prices! - read more
• Phone Pulse Ltd: Complimentary Consultation - read more
• Musgrave MarketPlace: Latest Business Essentials offering you great value.
  

Do business with fellow Cork Chamber through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.

• ASA Marketing: Branding Solutions Showcase, March 7th - read more
• UCC: Brexit: Implications, Challenges & Opportunities for Ireland, 3rd March - read more
• The Hope Foundation:  Limerick Lunch Friday 3rd March - read more
• 28th Cork French Film: 5th - 12th March - read more 
• Cork University Business School (CUBS) Conference, ‘Shaping Ireland’s Future’, March 6th - read more
• 2oCamp – Develop your Climate Innovation idea in a day, March 6th - read more
• TWi:  Effective Writing Skills Training, March 7th - read more
• UCC: IMI Information Evening Cork, March 7th - read more
• Brand Storytelling: The Foundation of Your Growth Strategy, March 7th - read more
• NRF: Briefing Cork, Legal & HR Update with Jennifer Cashman, RDJ Solicitors, March 7th - read more 
• Global Shares: [Webinar] Why the global growth in Equity Comp? March 8th - read more
• Taste Cork:  ‘Food Innovation Workshop’, in association with University College Cork, March 9th - read more
• Local Enterprise Office: Let’s Talk Business! Public Seminar, March 10^th - read more
• The Cornstore Restaurant: Cocktails, Cuisine & Style, March 16th - read more
• The Montenotte Hotel: RBS Six Nations, until March 18th - read more
•  IERC:  6th Annual Conference, March 30th - read more
• Cork ARC Ball, March 25th - read more
• Mardyke Arena UCC: Night Golf in aid of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, March 31st - read more
• CorkBIC: The 2017 Entrepreneur Experience, April 7th &  April 8th - read more