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96.6% of businesses are confident in the financial future of their companies
Our second quarterly economic trends survey of 2015 paints a positive picture for Cork-based businesses with high levels of confidence and positive increases in employment amongst the main findings. Confidence figures are strengthened by reported and projected increases in turnover and net profit. Employment figures are also positive with 44% of companies increasing the number of people employed over the second quarter of 2015 and 35% predicting that they will increase their employees over Q3.
The survey also focused on understanding Cork businesses key calls in advance of the upcoming Budget, the results reported that increasing investment in crucial infrastructure projects and reducing or eliminating the USC are included as top priority areas.
Read full story here.
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BBQ at the Orangery
Date: Wednesday 12th August
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Orangery at the Maryborough
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members and guests
BOOK NOW!
Cork Chamber and the Maryborough Hotel are delighted to bring you a networking Bar-B-Q on Wednesday 12th August.
The Maryborough Orangery – a most exclusive and unique venue, is perfect for corporate BBQ’s, Private Dining & Drinks Receptions. Get an exclusive opportunity to view the newly custom-made Orangery, network with your clients and colleagues while in the surrounds of the 300 year old listed gardens of the Maryborough Hotel.
So, never mind the Irish weather, the Orangery provides light and ambience, inside or out! Places for this event are limited, book NOW to avoid disappointment.
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Swing into Action!
Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic in association with VHI Healthcare
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 07:30 - 14:30 [Only Morning Tee Times Remaining]
Venue: Fota Island Golf Resort
Cost: €75
To book: here We are delighted to launch the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2015 in association with VHI Healthcare on Thursday 3rd September in the Fota Island Golf Resort.
Award winning course, super prizes and BBQ all form part of this great day!
READ MORE & BOOK YOUR TEAM!
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Modern Utility Services to support Economic Development
September Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner
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Date: Thursday 10th September
Time: 07:30 - 09:00
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cost: €25 Members / €30 Non members
To book: here
The Cork Chamber September Business Breakfast will feature Michael McNicholas, Group CEO of Ervia, the commercial semi-state company with responsibility for the delivery of strategic national gas and water infrastructure and services in Ireland and a key employer in Cork.
Michael McNicholas was appointed CEO of Bord Gáis Éireann (now Ervia) in May 2013. Prior to joining Bord Gáis Michael held the positions of CEO and Chief Operating Officer during his time at NTR plc, providing broad operational leadership across the Group’s businesses and led a significant restructuring of the company.
Michael will share insights with Cork Chamber members and guests on establishing Ireland’s first multi-utility infrastructure and services company, outline the urgent problems in Ireland’s water sector and Irish Water’s plans to transform water services delivery in Ireland. Growth of the Irish gas market is central to the Gas Networks Ireland business strategy and Michael will describe the gas utility’s plans including those for renewable gas and compressed natural gas as a transport fuel.
READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE!
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Innovation from Within
Cork Chamber and Aviva Health are excited to bring you “Innovation from Within” a fully interactive event, which will highlight the commercial importance of innovation in driving businesses forward. We will focus on how any business, large medium or small, needs to embrace innovation and embed it into the business culture. From new processes, through to new and innovative ideas for products and services, the speakers will highlight how innovation is key to meeting the ever evolving needs of customers. Speakers include Dr Peter Robbins, Liz Rowen, Donncha O’Callaghan and more… FIND OUT MORE…
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Become a journalist for your company!
Create a Video with your iPhone/iPad! Our Inspiring Video Journalism course is running on the 21st August next.
Learn how to:
- Create & edit a video using your iPad / iPhone
- Set-up and film interviews
- Film and edit footage to upload to your website & social media platforms
- Produce your own video content to market your business
Witness the advent of citizen journalism and revitalise your corporate communications.
BOOK NOW!
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Cork Digital Marketing Awards
Nominations will open on August 10th at 10am
You can nominate your company online by completing a very simple online application form. Entry is free and is open to all businesses in the region, closing date is 7th September.
For all the latest updates on the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2015 follow The Cork Chamber Business School on Twitter and use #digitalcork15
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Certificates with Multi-Language symbols
Cork Chamber is delighted to announce a new development on our online certification system, TradeCert. We can now facilitate requests from companies for multi-language symbols such as Chinese, Arabic, Japanese etc. on Certificates of Origin. If your client requests the description of the goods on certificates of origin to be included in any of these languages, as well as in English, you can now apply for the certificate online. Contact the experts at the Exports Team at Cork Chamber for more information.
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Join the Cork Chamber Delegation to China in October!
Cork Chamber will be bringing a business delegation to China this autumn as part of a wider Cork group that will include representatives from the civic, business, tourism, culture and education sectors. The trip, which will take place w/c 19th October, is being organised as part of the celebrations to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Cork-Shanghai Sister City Agreement. Business delegates will have the opportunity to meet with a number of important Chinese and Irish contacts in China (Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Wuxi) and to learn more about the Chinese business environment and culture. Please email Katherine with any expressions of interest or for more information.
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International Opportunities to Grow Your Business
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International Investment Forum, Batumi, Georgia, 18th-19th September 2015
The aim of the International Investment Forum is to attract overseas investors and other interest groups and to outline to them the current business opportunities and investment-ready projects in the Adjara region of Georgia. 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 17 – Thursday 19 November 2015 at the ExCel in London. Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) B2B Meetings Smart City Expo World Congress, 17th-19th November, Barcelona, Spain The EEN is organising B2B meetings at the Smart City Expo World Congress, a key event for companies and experts within the smart solutions field. This free B2B event will focus on smart society; technology; governance; energy; mobility; and sustainable cities. See 'read more' for further details or contact Katherine.
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Change someone's life with Grand Job
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Experience a Castlemartyr Christmas
Period of the offer available: September 1st 2015
Christmas Package - €58 per person includes a 4 Course Meal, Cocktail Reception, Bar Extension and Christmas Novelties. We offer a truly personal service and will tailor a package to suit your party requirements. We cater for both intimate gatherings and large banquets of up to 220 persons. Book your party before September 1st and the organiser will receive a complimentary night stay in a Junior Suite. Call our Sales & Events Team now on 021 4219000 or email here
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10% off Team Building Events
Period of the offer available: Book before August 31st
Book a team building event with GroupBooked before August 31st and receive a 10% discount on the quoted price. We offer a range of activities and food options including BBQs in numerous locations. Whether you want an adrenaline-fuelled afternoon or a chilled out evening with food and drinks, we’ll arrange it all.
Submit enquiry online or call 021 7011170.
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Cork Age Friendly Business Programme
Date: 9th September
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Pagasus 4 Suite, Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: Free but advance booking is recommended
To book: contact Chris Dorgan / Con O Donnell Tel 021-4924076 / e-mail here Cork Age Friendly City Alliance in conjunction with Age Friendly Ireland will host an information evening and business seminar on the opportunities for business in this vital sector of the Irish economy.
Could you use a few more customers? How about One Million More? Facts for your business in Cork: - Older customers (65+) in Ireland have a revenue declared annual income (2008) of over €6.5 Billion
- Older consumers will double in number in the next 30 years, and those over 80 will quadruple.
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Level 3 Food Safety Training
Date: 3 Day Course - 24th &31st August & 7th September
Time: 9.00 am until 4.30 pm each day
Venue: Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire
Cost: €400
To book: Email / Online or tel 021 4355917
FSPA Certified Level 3 Management of Food Hygiene is designed for senior personnel such as head chefs, supervisors and/or managers.
Topics Covered Include:
- Food Borne Diseases and Food Poisoning
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
- Food Purchasing and StorageFood Preservation
- Personal Hygiene, Legislation& Safety
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- The Management of food hygiene based on HACCP principles.
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Funding for Growth: Regional Workshops
Date: 23rd September
Time: 7.45am
Venue: the Clarion Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: here
InterTradeIreland have appointed Grant Thornton to deliver their Funding for Growth workshops.At each workshop you will hear from banks, alternative funding providers and a local Grant Thornton corporate finance expert. They will be discussing the various funding options available and provide practical lessons in applying for and securing funding for growth.
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Pav Reel Film Festival
Date: August 14-16th
Time: 8 pm
Venue: The Pav Cork
Cost: €30
To book: here
The Pav Reel Film Festival was started to showcase young film makers from all over the world so it went up on film freeway as an official film festival and submissions started coming in from all over the world. The topic which the organisers centred on was social issues which can effect anyone of us in any given day in our circle of friends, or our family, or may have effected our loved ones in the past, such as
1)Suicide Awareness
2)Drug Awareness
3)Homelessness
4)Bullying
This is a brave film festival for Cork City – not afraid to face up to the harsh realities which have become daily life for so many.
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