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Policy
Cork Chamber raises concerns on LPT reductions
Subsidised Training
Time for Training!
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2014 - Nominate Your Business Today!
Events
Sunday Business Post Economic Overview & Pre-Budget Panel Discussion
Cork Opera House to host September Business After Hours
Jim Barry, Managing Director of the Barry Group for September Business Breakfast
Chamber Supported Events
Jobs Expo Cork
International
Food Matters Live
Enterprise Europe Network Brokerage Events
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Policy
Cork Chamber raises concerns on LPT reductions

Cork Chamber is concerned that any decision to reduce the LPT may have an adverse effect on the region’s economic growth and potential to grow jobs.  While Cork Chamber respects the autonomy of the elected members of the local authority to change the LPT, we have expressed our concerns by way of submission that a reduction cannot be made without identifying alternate sources of funding beforehand to ensure no reduction in the levels of service provisions by the local authority, no increase to commercial rates and no dilution of the Economic Development Fund occur as a result. 

It is important that the Council apply astute budgetary strategies over coming budgets to ensure the regions potential for job growth is realised through a economic environment conducive to growth and expansion.



Upcoming Events
Networking Lunch on board the Pont Aven
 
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This popular annual event is held in association with the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce and is a unique event, which gives Cork Chamber members an opportunity to see what the Pont Aven has to offer, as well as entertain clients and colleagues on board this fabulous Brittany Ferries passenger ferry.

 

Your ticket price includes a pre-lunch drinks reception in the bar and deck area of the ship, followed by a delicious 4 course meal cooked and served on board.  H.E. Emmanuelle d’Achon, French Ambassador will host this year’s event and make a formal address on the day.

 

Time:                   12.00noon (Gates Close/Last chance to Board at 12.20pm)

Date:                    Saturday 10th September

Venue:                 Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy

Price:                    €50 members / €70 non members

 



Subsidised Training
Time for Training!
 

September – All-Ireland month. Month for hearts in mouths, ham sandwiches, flask of tea, Croke Park and intense training for those teams luck enough to have made it to the All-Ireland Final.

Let September be the month for you to invest some time in training yourself. Our upcoming Train the Trainer course gives you the chance to learn a new skill, gain a new competency and acquire a FETAC qualification while you’re at it! It’s not an All-Ireland medal but we think it’s close enough!

Last few places available, BOOK NOW!!


Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6)  

Course Dates:             3 days (11th, 18th and 25th September) Must attend all three days.

Member Rate: €450.00

This 3 day course, one of our more popular, is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. It is suitable for people who are working in the area of training and development or who will soon be assuming a training position within their organisation. Participants on this course will gain practical experience and recognised certification (FETAC Level 6) as trainers.

At the end of this programme successful participants will be able to:

 

  • Understand different learning styles;
  • Explain critical elements of a trainers' role;
  • Understand the functions and processes of learning and training;
  • Evaluate different approaches to training;
  • Appreciate the importance of training on an individual, social and economic level;
  • Work effectively with a range of learner groups;
  • Explain the training needs analysis process and set appropriate training objectives;
  • Apply the principles of training design in preparing lesson plans;
  • Deliver training effectively in one-to-one and group situations, and select appropriate techniques for assessing trainee progress;
  • Identify different levels of evaluation and evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes;
  • Develop and implement appropriate assessment methods.

 

This course is ideal for Managers and/or supervisors responsible for the training and development of staff, individuals wishing to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of training and those who may be seeking to change direction in their professional lives and explore employment opportunities in the area of training.

 

So if you wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of training,BOOK TODAY!

 


Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2014 - Nominate Your Business Today!
 

Date: 6th November 2014
Time:
12:30pm
Venue:
The Kingsley Hotel, Cork 

Nominate your business HERE closing date for entries is 17th September . 


Cork Chamber Business School presents the inaugural Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2014. The first ever Cork Digital Marketing Awards will be held on the 6th November next in the Kingsley Hotel to showcase the innovative use of digital marketing in driving business performance and to spotlight effective digital marketing strategy by Cork businesses. It's the right time for a Digital Marketing Awards for Cork as more and more businesses from Cork are doing extraordinarily well in the digital world and the Cork Chamber Business School wants to recognise that.


With categories such as Best use of Twitter, Best use of Facebook, Best Zero Budget Digital Marketing Campaign and Best Website, there’s something for everyone!

Nominations OPEN NOW! 

See Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2014 video here

 



Events
Sunday Business Post Economic Overview & Pre-Budget Panel Discussion
 

Date: Tuesday 16th September
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE

 

Cork Chamber will join forces with The Sunday Business Post and Chambers Ireland to bring you an event which will give members an economic overview, the challenges facing businesses today, as well as focussing on the strong opportunities in this region in the Agri-Food and Marine sectors. Business Editor Pat Leahy, and award winning journalist and SME specialist Ian Keohe will talk about the upcoming Budget 2014 and how it will affect business, both nationally and locally.


BOOK HERE
 for this informative event.



Cork Opera House to host September Business After Hours
 

Date: Wednesday 17th September
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Blue Angel Bar, Cork Opera House
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE



The stage is set for a great Business After Hours event in the Blue Angel Bar at the Cork Opera House in September. Cork Opera House is the iconic cultural venue of Cork City and next year will celebrate its 160th anniversary. The past three years have seen big changes and a return to profitability driven by a fantastic programme which truly offers entertainment for everyone.


CLICK HERE
 to book your place



Jim Barry, Managing Director of the Barry Group for September Business Breakfast
 

Date: Thursday 25th September
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Imperial Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
To book: HERE 

 

Cork Chamber is proud to announce Jim Barry as the guest speaker for the September Business Breakfast. Jim Barry is the Managing Director of Barry Group which was founded by his father James A in 1955.


Jim has led Barry Group to being one of Ireland’s leading Wholesale Distribution companies. He believes passionately in developing a positive team environment which has proven to be vital in the journey of delivering superior customer service to all of Barry Group’s valued customers. One of Jim’s proudest moments was his nomination as a finalist in the 2010 Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards.


CLICK HERE
 to book your place now.



Chamber Supported Events
Jobs Expo Cork
 
Date: Tuesday 9th September 
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Venue: The Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Cork
To book: or to find out more email here or call us on 01 5311280 or visit here



Cork Chamber Business School is delighted to support this year's Jobs Expo Cork. Are you seeking high calibre, talented & qualified candidates to fill your recruitment requirements? Then don't miss exhibiting at Jobs Expo Cork Tuesday 9th September.

For further details please contact Beth on 01 - 5311 280 or email info@jobsexpo.ie
for further details and rates. 


Want what’s best for your business? So do we.

Jobs Expo is a highly successful careers and recruitment event that has an excellent footfall of high calibre, talented, experienced candidates who are extremely eager to talk with employers face to face regarding career opportunities at their organisations.

To ensure maximum exposure for both the event and our exhibitors, Jobs Expo Cork will be heavily marketed across a number of mediums including print, radio and online advertising as well as intensive Google AdWords, social media and newsletter campaigns. All in all, the marketing campaign for Jobs Expo is extremely visible and unfailingly one of the strongest campaigns of the season – providing you with an excellent opportunity for you to promote your company as a place to work.


International
Food Matters Live
 

Taking place from 18th - 20th November 2014 at London’s ExCeL centre Food Matters Live is a new annual event exploring one of the most important challenges of our time: the relationship between food, health and nutrition.

 

Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is looking for expressions of interest from companies/researchers who would be interested in joining a trade delegation to this event, and specifically to avail of the 1:1 meetings being hosted by our partner EEN in South-East UK, which takes place on 19th November.  Companies from across Europe will be attending the brokerage event, including delegations already registered from France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and of course, the UK.

 
To express your interest in this event and for more information on the programme, please email Katherine . 



Enterprise Europe Network Brokerage Events
 

Each Enterprise Europe Network branch organises a variety of brokerage events where you can meet potential business partners from across Europe and beyond.  These brokerage events are usually sector-specific and are often held in conjunction with other events, such as trade fairs, conferences, and trade missions.  Participants can pre-arrange meetings with potential business partners in advance of the event, by creating a profile online and selecting the companies they would like to meet. Enterprise Europe Network staff support participants before, during, and after the event has taken place.

 

See 'read more' for details on upcoming EEN brokerage events:

  • Biospain 2014 (Biotech), 24th-26th September, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  • IFIB Match 2014 (Biotechnology), 25th-26th September, Genoa, Italy
  • Meet Your Buyer (Sustainability and Innovation), 26th September, Ghent, Belgium
  • Bio Japan Cluster Mission 2014 (Biology, Chemistry, Technology), 13th-17th October,Yokohama, Japan
  • Food Matters Live (Food, Health and Nutrition), 18th-20th November, London, UK
  • Knowledgeexpo 2014 (Multi Sector, Innovation & Technology), 20th-22nd November, Delhi, India

 

US Franchise Opportunity

Xtreme Lashes, the Global Leader in Eyelash Extensions, seeks an exclusive Irish franchise partner to launch the brand in Ireland. See 'read more' for details.


Enterprise Europe Network Brokerage Events

 

Biospain 2014 (Biotech), 24-26 September, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Biospain 2014 is the largest biotech event organised by a national bio-industry association in Europe. This year the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion, Spanish Bio-industry Association, and the University of Navarra are hosting an Enterprise Europe Network brokerage event at Biospain.  This brokerage event will offer participants the opportunity to meet potential partners in pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, to discuss new cooperation opportunities in the areas of research, technology transfer, and commercial partnering. The networking and partnering event is mainly targeted at representatives from companies interested in finding business and/or technology cooperation partners.  The coordinating partners have arranged a discount for Enterprise Europe Network clients. To avail of this discount, participants need to write the words “EEN Clients” in the comments box on the registration form. To register for the event, click here.

 

IFIB Match 2014 (Biotechnology), 25-26 September, Genoa, Italy

The Biotech and Bio-economy partnering event is being organised under the framework of theItalian Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and Bio-economy (IFIB) and is being organised in association with the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology (Assobiotec), Innovhu-SSI, the Italian Biocatalysis Centre , and Genoa’s Chamber of Commerce.  The focus of the event is to allow participants from the Biotech and Bio-economy sectors to meet potential partners in pre-arranged face-to-face bilateral meetings, with the ultimate scope of establishing new cooperation opportunities in research, technology transfer and commercial areas. To register for the event, click here.

 

Meet Your Buyer (Sustainability and Innovation), 26 September, Ghent, Belgium

Meet Your Buyer is a unique business event where public purchasers and sustainable suppliers into can meet one another to speak about sustainable and innovation solutions for tomorrow. The Flanders branch of the Enterprise Europe Network is organising a matchmaking event which will take place at Meet Your Buyer. The event will involve more than 200 ‘best in class’ sustainable and innovative companies from different sectors; including office supplies, energy, sustainability, innovation, social entrepreneurship, catering, mobility, and construction, etc. To register for this event, click here.

 

Bio Japan Cluster Mission 2014 (Biology, Chemistry, Technology), 13-17 October, Tokyo, Japan

The EU-Japan Centre is organising a cluster match-making mission in the area of Biotechnology. This mission aims to support EU cluster organisations and their SME members in their efforts to access global value chains and develop strategic partnerships and business cooperation.  The mission will give EU SMEs the opportunity to enter the Japanese market and to establish technology or business partnerships. It will last five days and will comprise of market-specific business seminars, group company visits, one-to-one meetings, a targeted trade-fair and excellent networking opportunities. For further information about this mission, contact A.Perna@eu-japan.eu.

 

Food Matters Live (Food, Health and Nutrition), 18-20 November, London, UK

Taking place from 18 - 20 November 2014 at London’s ExCeL centre, Food Matters Live Live will include:

 

  • Over 200 leading organisations forming a carefully curated exhibition
  • Over 450 speakers participating in the conference and seminar programme
  • Over 100 free to attend conference and seminar sessions
  • Six educational and inspiring attractions and practical demonstrations
  • A business brokerage event, facilitating 1:1 meetings between attendees

                                                     

Visitors to Food Matters Live will come from a range of professions and disciplines, including food science, food and drink manufacturing, R&D, food marketing, retail, nutrition, government and public health.   The range of exhibitors and attractions ensures an exceptional focus on advances in reformulation, new product development and marketing, and insights into the future of the food and drink industry, public health and diet.

 

Uniquely for an event of its type, Food Matters Live will put health and nutrition at the centre of food and drink. It addresses the opportunities and challenges for the food and drink industry to be responsible and improve public health in the context of the needs of a healthy population across all demographics.  The event will provide an unrivalled opportunity for professionals across the food, health and nutrition sector to make new contacts and forge relationships to innovate, drive change and improve future health outcomes.

 

Seminars

Food Matters Live seminars are an unparalleled learning opportunity.  Featuring over 300 expert speakers in over 80 seminar sessions, they provide practical advice based on real-life experiences and case studies. The programme is structured around eight separate themes: 

 

  • Nutrition for health and wellbeing
  • Salt, sugar and fat: strategies to reduce consumption
  • Nurturing natural
  • Free-from, allergy and intolerance
  • Future food business: strategies for growth
  • Future nutrition: advances in science, technology and business models
  • Packaging, health and wellbeing: solutions to enhance brand performance
  • Marketing matters: strategies for health and wellbeing brands

 

Seminars take place during all three days of the event and are all free to attend. Each seminar is 75-90 minutes long and features 4 to 5 expert speakers.

 

The EEN in Cork is looking for expressions of interest from companies/researchers who would be interested in joining a trade delegation to this event, and specifically to avail of the 1:1 meetings being hosted by our partner EEN in South-East UK, and taking place on 19 November.  Companies from across Europe will be attending the brokerage event, including delegations already registered from France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and of course, the UK.

 

To express your interest in this event and for more information on the programme exhibitors and speakers, please email Katherine@corkchamber.ie.

 

Knowledgexpo 2014 (Multi Sector, Innovation & Technology), 20-22 November, Delhi, India

Global Innovation & Technology Alliance and Confederation of Indian Industry along with the other Enterprise Europe Network-India consortium partners are organising the 2nd Global Innovation & Technology Alliance Platform at KNOWLEDGEXPO 2014 where Technology providers across the EU and the globe have the opportunity to explore partnerships for joint R&D, technology transfer, developing new and affordable products and services, and other forms of collaborations in the areas of science, technology and innovation.

 

India's New Manufacturing Policy outlines financial assistance for small and medium companies to acquire green manufacturing technologies from across the world. The government has also put major emphasis on technology and R&D as one of the growth enablers in the areas of life science and medical devices, agro / food processing, heavy industries (automotive, machine tools), clean energy, rapid transport, smart city, disaster management, water, sanitation, waste management, robotics, electronics, information & communication technology, internal / homeland security, defence and aerospace.  Target sectors include: Biological Sciences, Electronics, Microelectronics, Energy, Environment, Food - Agro Industry, Industrial manufacture, Information Technology, Medicine, Health, Waste Management.

 

For more information see: www.ciiknowledgexpo.in

 

For more information about participating in Enterprise Europe Network brokerage events please contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie.  You can view details of all upcoming EEN brokerage events by clicking here.

 

 

Xtreme Lashes Seeks Irish Entrepreneur for Franchising Opportunity

Xtreme Lashes is a leading US beauty brand which currently operates across 28 franchise territories. The company is now seeking an Irish entrepreneur to become an exclusive partner for the brand in Ireland.  

 

Xtreme Lashes are seeking an Irish partner to:  

  • Set up Xtreme Lashes in Ireland, either within their own business or as a new franchise start-up;
  • Provide training and ongoing education to beauty and health professionals interested in providing eyelash extension services in their spas and salons;
  • Distribute and sell eyelash extensions application products and tools to those who have completed the Xtreme Lashes Training Programmes;
  • Distribute and sell retail products directly to consumers and/or customers;
  • Provide Customer Service support

 

For further information about this opportunity, contact Finola Cunningham in the US Embassy Finola.Cunningham@trade.gov.

 

 


Promotion
Higher Diploma in Business in Sales Management
 

The Higher Diploma in Business in Sales Management (Executive) is a part-time one-year degree level 60 credit programme aimed at those working in or aspiring to sales management roles that have a foundation of experience in a sales environment.

Commencement Date:  September 20th 2014


Indicative Timetable:

Semester 1
5 Saturdays 9am to 6pm
12 Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm


Semester 2
5 Saturdays 9am to 6pm
12 Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm


Semester 3
In-work activity with supervision

 

See 'read more' below for details on course content and entry criteria. 


Course Content

  • Effective Sales Techniques (10 Credits)
  • Organisational Sales Strategy (10 Credits)
  • Sales Seminar Series (5 Credits)
  • Sales & Marketing Finance (5 Credits)
  • Applied Sales Project (20 Credits)

Electives

  • Sales Force Management (5 Credits)
  • The Digital Environment(5 Credits)
  • Sales Ethics and Law (5 Credits)
  • International Selling (5 Credits)

Entry Criteria

  1. Candidates ideally should hold a Level 8 qualification in any discipline. Participants with such a qualification require 2 years’ experience in a role cognate to sales.
  2. Candidates without a Level 8 qualification must be able to demonstrate sufficient relevant experience.
  3. Candidates will be required to undertake an interview at CIT before admission to the course.

Apply online at www.cit.ie/salesmanagement  or contact Dr. Pio Fenton at pio.fenton@cit.ie  Closing date September 12th 2014 


News Headlines
 

1. Fashion Week's first event details have been released - read more HERE 

2. Show What Your Jeans Are Made Of! Join Jeans4Genes Day In Aid Of The Mercy Hospital Foundation Friday 24th October, 2014 - Read More HERE 

3. Cork City Launches Biggest Ever Programme Of Events For Culture Night 2014 - Read More HERE 


4. New Regional Manager At Threshold Cork - Read More HERE 






Members Offers
15% off dietitian appointments
 
Period of the offer available:  15th September 2014


Nutrition and well being consultations, for all age groups, and all nutritional concerns; from weight management, diabetes, raised cholesterol to digestive complaints and much more. 
Summer discount now in the Nutrition & Dietitian clinic Bon Secours Hospital Cork.


Contact 021 4941930 for an appointment.





September Special offer 10% OFF
 
Period of the offer available:  September 2014

At Skytech IT Support we provide “Peace of Mind” for your business by looking after computers. September Fantastic member to member offer 10% OFF for all our IT services. Visit our website here or contact Albert  Mob: 087-9203154  


Portugal Masters Package from Cork!
 

Golf Packages from Cork. Portugal Golf Masters 9th October 2014 from €444pp. 09tht OCT 2014 - 3 Nights in 4* Amendoeira Golf Resort - Bed & Breakfast


+
FREE entrance to the Portugal Masters 2014


+
Car Hire included for the duration of your stay! !


Two Sharing

Four Sharing

 from €550pp 

 from  €444pp

CHAMBER SPECIAL - €525pp

CHAMBER SPECIAL - €429pp

 

 





More Information available here 


  • Price includes return flights from Cork, 3 nights hotel accommodation as stated, free entry to the Portugal Golf Masters 2014, car hire (Self -Drive for the duration Fiesta 5 door for 2 or Focus Estate for 4 with full CDW cover included) and taxes. Price excludes checked in bags and/or golf bags. Standard Resort Terms & Conditions apply. Prices are subject to alteration without prior notice.

See Santa in Lapland ex Cork
 
Period of the offer available: End of September 


Lee Travel is delighted to offer a direct flight from Cork in December for a Magical 2 day Christmas Experience. Sleigh rides, tobogganing, husky rides, Santa Village, snow mobile safari and much more. €799 per adult and €699 per child including flight and overnight. Free travel insurance for Chamber members. Call us now on 4277111 or visit our website here 


2 for 1 Tickets for Avenue Q at Cork Opera House
 
Period of the offer available: Thurs 4th September  

Packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, AVENUE Q, the multi- award winning puppet musical described as the ‘Sesame Street for adults’ comes to Cork Opera House from 4th – 6th September.To avail, simply contact their Box Office on 021 427 0022 and quote “Cork Chamber Offer”. 


Member Events
Junior Chamber International (JCI) National Convention.
 
Date: Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th 2014
Time: From 7pm
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: Saturday Night Gala Dinner €50, Early Bird Weekend Ticket €100
To book: HERE 


The Cork Junior Chamber (JCI) hosts the National Convention this year. Up to 130 young business leaders and entrepreneurs are expected to arrive to Cork City from all over Europe to discuss Irish business issues. JCI would like to extend an invite to Cork Chamber to support this event. 


For more information about attending or sponsoring tis event please contact Convention Director Mary-Kate Portley HERE 



Big Data Analytics: technology’s hottest trend
 

Date: 23rd September 
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Hayfield Manor Hotel
Cost: No charge
To book: here 


This event is targeted at managers in Business and Technology who are keen to know how Big Data Analytics can deliver competitive advantage. There will be overviews of the state of the art, presentations from Irish companies of Data Analytics in action, and 20 hands-on demonstrators.



Cork Wine School Autumn Courses
 
Date: Level 1: 20th September &  Level 2: 23rd September – 25th November
Time: Level 1: 9am - 5pm  & Level 2:  and 7pm-9pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: Level 1: €195 & Level 2: €435
To book: Phone: 021-4296060  or Email: here  


Courses delivered by Wine Expert Gary O’Donovan with over 20 years lecturing experience.Internationally recognised certification from Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Level 1: 1 Day Course 9am-5pm Saturday 20th September
Level 2: 9 week course 7-9pm Tuesdays  23rd September – 25th November

For bookings and further information: Phone: 021 4296060 or Email: Grace here