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YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
As you know Cork Airport is on the verge of landing its first ever direct flights to the US – first to Boston followed later by New York. Both routes will be operated by Norwegian Air International.
Cork needs these flights. So do our businesses. By having a direct link to the East Coast, we will be able to create new business opportunities, grow tourism, attract more investment into Cork, and improve social ties between Ireland and the US. Read more.
Cork Chamber encourages you to add your voice by clicking the
'COMMENT NOW!’
on the upper right hand side of webpage here.
Thank you for your support!
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The Power of You – Turning Wellbeing into Peformance
In association with laya healthcare
Date: Thursday, June 2nd Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island Cost: 2 Tickets for €150 / €95 per person To book: BOOK HERE
At the 2016 Forum, we will take a look at the benefits and importance of wellbeing in the workplace.
Hear from Expert Speakers on the day including Niall Breslin, Olive Loughnane, Lucy Hyland and Barbara Nugent about the importance of Food, Fitness and Focus and how making small changes can greatly enhance the professional performance of individuals and teams.
Prior to the Forum you will have the opportunity to complete a MindScore survey and results will be assessed on the day, unearthing corrective actions to help you improve your score and your overall wellbeing.
Bring along clients, colleagues and team members!
DON'T MISS OUT BOOK HERE
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Connect, Share Ideas and Build Meaningful Relationships
Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub
Are you a start-up or an already established SME?
Would you like the opportunity to focus on some key areas of your business with experts in the areas of finance, legal, sales and marketing?
The Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub is where a small group of business owners meet regularly, in a safe and confidential environment to share issues and experiences, helping each other and themselves with the daily challenges facing businesses today.
The hubs take place each of the following Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6pm.
- Tuesday 10th May
- Tuesday 17th May
- Tuesday 24th May
- Tuesday 31st May
Register online.
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May Business Breakfast
Date: Wednesday 11th May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue:Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non-members
Cork Chamber is proud to welcome back Richie Boucher, Group CEO of Bank of Ireland, to speak at the May Business Breakfast briefing as part of Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week. Richie was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ireland in 2009.
He joined the Bank as Chief Executive Corporate Banking in 2003 from Royal Bank of Scotland. Within Bank of Ireland, Richie has also held the position of Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland. Richie has over thirty years’ experience in all aspects of financial services and is a Fellow of the Institute of Banking.
BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.
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Polish ICT delegation to Cork
Date: Thursday, 19th May
Venue: KBC Bank, Lapp’s Quay
Time: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Book: HERE Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in association with the Trade and Investment Section of the Polish Embassy to Ireland, will host a delegation of Polish ICT companies in Cork on Thursday, 19th May 2016 in KBC Bank, Lapps Quay. The Polish delegation will comprise of companies from the south-eastern Podkarpackie region of Poland. This region has a population of 2.1m and neighbours both Slovakia and the Ukraine. Its capital city is Rzeszow and the region is renowned for its rich natural resources and a dynamic IT industry. On the day, an overview of the business opportunities within the Podkarpackie and Cork regions will be given for the ICT sector. The scope of this mission is to identify possible opportunities for further cooperation between Polish and Cork companies from the ICT sector. See ‘read more’ for details of the Polish delegation or contact Katherine.
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International Opportunities for Your Business
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International training for the exploitation of EU project results, with a focus on IP valuation in the field of Health, Dublin, 11th-12th May
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, in association with the European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Helpdesk and Fit for Health 2.0 is organising a two-day international IP training session on ‘International Training for the Exploitation of EU Project Results with a focus on IP Valuation in the field of Health’. The event will take place in Enterprise Ireland’s offices in East Point Business Park and will address the overall topic of how to create value through professional management and exploitation of IP, with a special focus on IP in the field of healthcare. Click here to register.
Webinar: Japan as a hub for the Asian market for European companies, 26th May 2016, 09:30 to 10:39 (GMT)
This webinar is targeted at EU companies that are considering investing in Japan and in particular, for companies interested in information on Japan’s FDI promotion policy and incentive programmes. For further information or to register your place click here.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) D4B Designed for Business, Zagreb (Croatia), 2nd June 2016
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Croatia, in conjunction with the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments, are organising a matchmaking event which will take place during D4B Designed for Business. Its aim is to foster collaboration between creative SMEs, manufacturers, local authorities and R&D organisations.
Trading with Australia, New Zealand or Turkey? The European Commission currently has two public consultations on the future of trade and economic relations with a) Australia and New Zealand and b) Turkey. To have your say in one or both of these consultations, contact Katherine.
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Latest Member News
- Cork Airport Destination Guide - Focus on Dusseldorf - read more
- Cork Midsummer Festival unveils spectacular 2016 programme - read more
- The Big Fringe seeks Charity Partner for 2016 - read more
- Blackstone LaunchPad launches at UCC - read more
- Four out of four for UCC’s MSc Information Systems for Business Performance at GradIreland Awards - read more
Submit your member news through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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Offers for Chamber Members
- Conversation Piece: 50% Off RRP for a Panasonic Phone System - read more
- Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa: 10% Off Your Summer BBQ - read more
All current offers for Chamber Members are listed on our website here. Submit an offer for Chamber members through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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Upcoming Member Events
- St. Peter's Cork: Venue and website launch, May 5th - read more
- The 1st Accountancy Apprenticeship in Ireland, May 6th - read more
- 1916 Exhibition Hurling Match, May 8th - read more
- Go for Growth, May 18th - read more
- Effective Technical Writing: An Introduction for the Pharma/MedTech Sector, 24th & 25th May - read more
- Canada Green Building Council Conference, June 6th - June 9th - read more
- Introducing Employer Branding To The Irish SMEs, June 8th - read more
- Cork Association for Autism Golf Classic, June 23rd - read more
- Surf2Heal East Cork launch Lunch, June 8th - read more
All upcoming member events are listed on our website here. Submit details through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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