Cork City and County Councils excelled at the Excellence in Local Government Awards, taking home 4 out of total 16 prizes in front of their peers at an award show held last week by our colleagues in Chambers Ireland to celebrate the dedicated work of local authorities.
The winning projects were:
Dunmanway Community Garden – Cork County Council (Supporting Active Communities Category)
Competitive Dialogue Housing Delivery Process – Cork City Council (Local Authority Innovation Category)
Spike Island, Cork Harbour – Cork County Council (Heritage and Built Environment Category)
Hollyhill Library Services for Children with Autism – Cork City Council (Disability Services Provision Category)
Big congratulations to everyone in both Councils helping making these projects such a success!
Enterprise Ireland “Be Prepared” Brexit Funding Support for SMEs
Enterprise Ireland are offering grant funding for SMEs interested in developing a sustainable action plan to consolidate themselves in preparation for the business challenges which may arise from Brexit. The “Be Prepared Grant” offers eligible SMEs up to €5000 in support funds to cover consultancy, travel and travel expenses associated with researching the direction of their action plan. This plan would likely include looking into moving into new markets and market segments. Before applying, candidates can complete a Brexit Scorecard available from the Enterprise Ireland website, where the online application system can also be found.
To access the Brexit Scorecard, the online application system and more information about eligibility for the grant, visit the dedicated Enterprise Ireland webpage here
Subsidised Training
7 Habits for Managers Starting 11th December
The 7 Habits for Managers equips team leaders to address these basic issues and improve how they achieve sustainable results through and with others. This solution distinctly focuses on who a manager IS, not just what they DO.
Its uniqueness is the lens of the 7 Habits framework — and the way it applies new mind sets, skills, and tools towards becoming a great leader who can consistently deliver results.
Whether leaders have been in their roles for some time, are brand new, or are emerging leaders, this program will enable them to effectively lead and manage their teams.
Using Digital for a PR Campaign - Building a Brand Newsroom 11th December - €130 for Chamber Members
Learn to create relevant and compelling audience-first digital PR campaigns on the right channels for your business and get practical tips and advice including how to write for digital media, how to utilise corporate storytelling best practice, and how to build an editorial calendar.
Management Essentials - QQI Level 6 11th & 12th December 2017 & 18th January 2018 - €475 for Chamber Members
This course is designed to help managers apply supervisory management concepts, principles, creative thinking and specialist skills to a range of healthcare related contexts and situations.
It aims to encourage managers and supervisors to exercise and assume personal responsibility for prioritising, managing and organising their own work and that of their team.
Management Essentials develops the skills required to achieve organisational and personal objectives whilst also increasing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Seeking tenders for training providers for 2018-2019.
BiznetCork Skillnet are currently seeking tenders for training providers for 2018-2019. The tender is available online. Once on the home page, go to Notice Search. Search under Tender Name with Keyword BiznetCork Skillnet.
With 60 places already booked, the last After Hours of 2017 is going to be a Christmas Cracker! Places are limited so book now to join us in The LookOut, the stunning outdoor terrace at the River Lee Hotel. This versatile and stylish space is the perfect place soak up some of the magical Christmas atmosphere while sharing a Christmas toast with fellow Chamber members.
You won’t get a better opportunity to make new connections before the end of the year, so get a headstart on your 2018 resolutions, bring a pocketful of business cards.... and go for it! Please note this After Hours will start at the slightly earlier time of 5pm and finish at 6.30pm, so you’ll have time to get some last minute Christmas shopping done if necessary!
Annual Christmas Lunch is a SEASONAL SELL OUT! In association with O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors
Date: Friday 8th December
Time: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Fota Island Resort
Thanks to everyone who has purchased tickets and shown interest in the Cork Chamber Annual Christmas Lunch and to our sponsors O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors for helping us to make this year’s Christmas Lunch a sell out!
We look forward to welcoming over 300 members to the fabulous Fota Island Resort for an afternoon of festive food and drink, live music by Musica and entertainment from the hilarious impressionist Oliver Callan.
O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors is a leading commercial law firm that provides a full range of legal services to both national and multinational clients as well as the State sector.
This event is held in partnership with the Marketing Institute of Ireland – Cork Branch.
Promotion
Highlights from Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner
Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner 2017 was the biggest and best yet. Below are some of the highlights from this incredible event!
If you were there, maybe you'll spot yourself. If you weren't, don't miss out next year!
Member News
Latest Member News
McCullagh Wall and PurdyLucey IP host seminar on Innovation – read more
Cork Chamber CEO joins Industry Experts to discuss lifesciences trends in front of a full house in Little Island – read more
Anna Geary Pulls Up her Christmas Socks for CUH Children’s Unit! – read more
GLOW, Cork's Largest Christmas Festival Opens this Friday December 1 – read more
WEEE Ireland, Wisetek Partner to Prioritise the Secure Recycling of Irish Data Technology – read more
The Imperial Express returns to the Imperial Hotel Cork this Christmas, raising funds for the Children’s Leukaemia Association – read more
GIY and Energia want to ‘Get Ireland Growing' with €75,000 fund – read more
You can share a press release to our website through the Member Information Centre (MIC), see on news on our website.
Altitude Analytics: Learn How Data can Help Your Business, Free Consultation - read more
Fleming Catering Limited: Dine & Stay for €90pp - read more
Robin Hill Clinic: Massage Pamper Package with discounted Afternoon Tea - read more
The PowerUP Advantage: Motivational Talk To Boost Your Teams Morale, 25% off - read more
Eurostyle: Christmas Catalogue Promotion, 10% off all pricing - read more
Verde Environmental Group: Avail of our free soil waste classification seminar - read more
Cork City Gaol: 20% Off Team Building - Gaol Quest @ Cork City Gaol - read more
Compass AFM - Macroom: Free Consultation - Reduce your Facilities Management Expenditure - read more
The Logiskills Group:Free Job Specification and Salary advice - read more
Energia: Save up to 20% on your energy bills - read more
Do business with fellow Cork Chamber members through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.
Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
CorkBIC: Applications Open for International Security Accelerator, 30th Nov. - read more
Network Cork: Network Cork AGM, 30th Nov. - read more
Hayfield Manor: Go Full Irish for Charity - read more
The Everyman: Romeo & Juliet & presented by Ballet Ireland, 2nd Dec. - read more
MUSICA Orchestra: Lunchtime Concert, 3rd Dec. - read more
Data Compliance and GDPR Seminar, 7th Dec. - read more
Cork International Choral Festival: Christmas at the Cathedral, 9th Dec. - read more