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Chamber submission to the National Aviation Policy
Subsidised Training
Trying to get to that Win-Win Situation?
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Networking Lunch on Board the Pont Aven
Chamber Supported Events
Jobs Expo
Chamber Supported Projects
Are you obliged to conform to SEPA standards?
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The Enterprise Europe Network helps SMEs make the most of the European marketplace
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Welcome to this week’s business up-date with all Chamber news, member offers and events.


LEADING - PROMOTING - INFLUENCING - UPSKILLING - NETWORKING


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Events
Networking Lunch on Board the Pont Aven
 

Date:  7th September
Time:12.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Pont Aven Ferry, Ringaskiddy Terminal
Cost: €50 members / €60 non members
To Book: visit our website HERE


This popular annual event is held in association with the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce and is a unique day out, giving Cork Chamber members an opportunity to see what the Pont Aven ferry has to offer as well as a chance to entertain clients and colleagues on board this fantastic Brittany Ferries link to France.


Your ticket price includes a pre-lunch “Apéritif” reception drinks reception in the bar and deck area of the ship, followed by a sumptuous luncheon cooked by the best of French chefs and served with a selection of French wines.


Places for this event are limited, so please BOOK NOW to secure your place.

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Chamber Supported Events
Jobs Expo
 

Date: 10th September
Time: 12-6pm
Venue: Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Tivoli, Cork
Cost: Details upon application.
Booking Details: Call: 01 8652160 or Email: info@jobsexpo.ie Website: www.jobsexpo.ie


Jobs Expo features employers seeking high calibre experienced and skilled candidates and graduates for their vacancies. Education, Training and Upskilling course providers, Starting your own Business area and much more. With a rich pool of talented, experienced and educated attendees, Jobs Expo provides an excellent opportunity for your company.

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Chamber Supported Projects
Are you obliged to conform to SEPA standards?
 

Yes, EU regulation 260/2012 means that all businesses must conform to the new SEPA standards before the end-date of 1 February 2014.


What is the SEPA timeframe? SEPA has been introduced on a phased basis. The rollout of SEPA credit transfer and direct debit capabilities began across the 32 SEPA countries in 2008.

By 1 February 2014, all existing national credit transfer and direct debit schemes must move to the SEPA credit transfer and direct debit payment schemes. At that point, IBAN and BIC codes will replace national sort codes and account numbers for all euro electronic payments.

More details available HERE

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Policy
Chamber submission to the National Aviation Policy

This week’s issue provides details on the Chamber’s submission to the Department of Transport’s consultation on ‘A National Aviation Policy’ and the Chamber’s support for the redevelopment of Marina Park. 


Also as part of our 2013 Policy Plan, the policy team continues to undertake a series of monthly polls to seek the views of our membership.  This month we want to know would you avail of a Cork-Dublin air route for business travel.  Click HERE to let us know.    

 

 

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Subsidised Training
Trying to get to that Win-Win Situation?
 

Our Influencing and Negotiating skills course is here to help! This course will enable you to influence the thinking and behaviour of others through the effective use of communication skills. This is a key skill that once learned has applicability across both business and life situations.

 

Also, the Business School is undertaking a brand new Jobseeker Programme. We have 100% funding to provide training to jobseekers for the Contact Centre market. If you would like some more information on how this may be of benefit to your company, please contact Aoife on 021 4530141 or aoife@corkchamber.ie for further information.

 

 

 

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International
The Enterprise Europe Network helps SMEs make the most of the European marketplace
 

There are over 11,700 business partnership opportunities from across Europe and beyond currently available in the Enterprise Europe Network database. These divided into: Business Opportunities, Technology Opportunities, and FP7/Research Partner Searches.


In this week’s ebulletin we focus on:

  • Business Opportunities in the UK from the EEN database
  • Future Internet Public-Private Partnership Programme 
  • AGRORUS 2013 - International Agricultural Exhibition and Trade Fair, St Petersburg, Russia


Keep up to date with Enterprise Europe Network on Twitter @EEN_CORK 
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Members Offers
20% Porterhouse Belgian Beer & Mussels festival package
 

Offer available: From the 18th – 28th of July (pre book only)

How to redeem: Pre book on 0214273000 and state you are a cork chamber member, payment must be paid in advance of booking.


20% off Belgian Beer & mussels festival package which includes a reserved area, a range of selected Belgian beers (bottles & sample trays) and a platter of food consisting of a range of items from the festival menu ( the package is designed for groups of 5 people). Total cost is €40 with discount (usual price is €50).


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Pulses of Tradition at Triskel Christchurch
 

Offer available: Chamber members a special discounted rate of €16pp*
How to redeem:
For bookings go to www.triskelartscentre.ie or 021-4272022 and use the concession code POTCHAM102



Cork City Council would like to invite all Cork Chamber members to support Pulses of Tradition at Triskel Christchurch, an exciting traditional Irish concert filled with various forms of Irish music, dance and song.  The show takes place almost every Thursday and Friday at 8pm for the remainder of the summer, with the aim of further positioning Cork as a hub for Irish traditional culture. It is by far the biggest regular traditional performance in Cork and has great potential for retailers and hoteliers in the city. 

We need your support to get the word out about this fantastic show, so we are imploring you to inform your staff/customers/clients.

 
Visit our website HERE

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Member Events
Belgian Beer & mussels festival
 

Date: July 18th – 28th  2013
Time: From 7pm each day
Venue: The Porterhouse Cork, Sheares Street.
Booking Details: Please call our bookings office on 021 4273000

The Porterhouse Belgian Beer & mussels festival will run from 18th – 28th of July in all The Porterhouses in Ireland and abroad. The Porterhouse Cork on Sheares street has a full line up with something different on each day such as Live music from The Roaring forties and Boxcar Bertha, Belgian Beer tasting, Belgian Beer & Food specials etc.

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