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Ground-breaking Plans for Cork
Cork Chamber today strongly welcomed the Government’s announcement of the capital plan and the inclusion of a number of strategic priority road projects for Cork. According to Mr. Barrie O’Connell, President of Cork Chamber, “We are encouraged with today’s announcement that sees the upgrade of the Dunkettle interchange, the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road and the N22, Cork to Kerry road being acknowledged as nationally significant projects. Cork Chamber has long advocated the view that these projects will act as a significant catalyst and enabler of economic growth in the southern region.
Purple Flag Award Success for Cork City
Cork City Centre Forum is pleased to announce the success of the recent Cork City Purple Flag Award Application which was submitted on the 10th July 2015 and involved the collaboration and commitment of over forty city centre stakeholders and traders working to achieve this outcome. The application which involved a recent Purple Flag Award assessment undertaken by two representatives from the Purple Flag Academy Programme focused on a review of the evening and night time offering between the hours of 5pm to 5am under the theme areas of Wellbeing, Movement, Appeal, Place and Policy, with the award symbolising a location that offers a well-managed, diverse, entertaining and enjoyable evening and night out.
Successful REMCAP Workshop on Maritime Autonomous Systems
On the 23rd of September the REMCAP Project hosted a workshop in the NMCI, Ringaskiddy. The workshop highlighted existing market innovation priorities in the area of Maritime Autonomous Systems and explored opportunities for consortium building, investment and growth in this area.
The workshop was divided into three sessions which focussed on:
1. Monitoring systems for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy Installations and Aquaculture Installations 2. Surveying & Underwater Inspection 3. Real-world Applications, Space & Maritime Opportunities including an overview of the CINMarS Project.
For more information on the REMCAP Project please visit here
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Countdown to Startup Gathering Cork begins
Spotlight on Cork and Cork's Ecosystem for Startups
Cork is already poised to take full advantage of the opportunity provided by Startup Gathering, which is taking place nationally from 5 to 10 October 2015 in Ireland. The highest number of events for the Startup Gathering have been planned in Cork city and county, with almost 65 events for entrepreneurs and business owners recorded.
The Startup Gathering now has in excess of 360 events registered
The Startup Gathering now has in excess of 360 events registered from over 22 counties across the country. We have launched a national survey for startups in collaboration with Amarach Research. The survey seeks views on a range of topics that concern startups including the support networks currently available to them, as well as asking startups to outline what they think is the single most important thing Ireland could do to enable more startups to start and scale successfully from Ireland.
The survey can be completed here. We would be grateful if you might share this survey with contacts of yours that are running startups, or connected to, or work with startups to ensure their voice is heard.
The survey is being conducted in conjunction with the Startup Gathering, a dedicated week for startups led by the not-for-profit organisation Startup Ireland. The Startup Gathering is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation’s Action Plan for Jobs, and sponsored by Bank of Ireland as key strategic partner. During the week of the Startup Gathering, over 370 events will take place from the 5th to 10th of October in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Galway, with additional Startup Gathering programmes in the North East and North West.
The Startup Gathering is about uniting communities in towns, cities and regions across the country behind their local startups. The events, programmes and initiatives during Startup Gathering week will help create opportunities for startups to collaborate and develop new relationships with the key partners they need to accelerate their growth including enterprise agencies, investors, large corporates, banking, service providers and many others. This survey will reveal information about the key issues startups face when setting out on their entrepreneurial journey. It will probe issues such as the obstacles startups currently face in Ireland; the kind of access to support networks that startups have, and the kind of access they need. This will help bring us closer to the ambition for Ireland to become a global Startup hub by 2020. We would be grateful if you might share this survey with contacts of yours that are running startups, or connected to, or work with startups to ensure their voice is heard.
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Leading with Emotional Effectiveness
This 2 day course will give you the capability to develop your social & emotional skills, allowing you to influence others towards high levels of personal & professional effectiveness. You will complete the EQi-2.0TM Assessment followed by a one-to-one coaching session to discuss your results. The course will include: - Understanding the Role of Leadership
- The Meaning and Value of Emotional Effectiveness
- Introducing the Emotional Awareness Framework
- Gaining personal insight through the EQi-2.0TM Assessment Process
- Developing your Emotional Leadership Capability
Dates: 13th October & 10th November
Member Rate: €495.00 BOOK NOW!
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Cork Company of the Year Awards - Launch
Date: Monday, 5th October Time: 12:30 - 2pm Venue: Cork Chamber, Fitzgerald House, Summerhill North Register: here
We would like to invite you to the launch of this year’s Cork Company of the Year Awards, in association with Vodafone. At this event you will have the opportunity to hear from past winners, including David Owens, SolarWinds on what the Award meant to their business, from the extensive positive PR coverage to the impact it had at an international level with their colleagues and peers.
The event is open to all businesses who are interested in learning more about the awards and what it can do to help your business connect and grow. You can learn more about the application process itself, meet with the judging panel, Vodafone Representatives along with Past Winners and Finalists.
All welcome!
Speed Up Start Up!
Last chance to book!
Date: Tuesday 6th October
Time: 12.30 – 2.00pm
Venue: The River Lee
BOOK HERE NOW
Cork Chamber and Bank of Ireland will join forces for the Startup Gathering on Tuesday 6th October 2015 to bring you a highly energized event, where you will make up to 20 new business contacts in a fast-paced environment.
‘Speed networking’ is a more structured form of networking where you have 1 ½ minutes each side to pitch your business and make connections for both buying and selling. We are almost SOLD OUT so please BOOK HERE NOW to reserve your place.
October Business Breakfast
Date: Thursday 8th October
Time: 7.30am
Venue: Cork International Hotel
BOOK HERE Cork Chamber is delighted to announce that Pat Byrne, Executive Chairman of CityJet will speak at the October Business Breakfast.
CityJet announced 3 daily flights from Cork to London City Airport which will “take off” on October 1st, giving business and tourist travellers the opportunity for increased access to and from a very central London City Airport.
After spending more than 20 years in the financial services sector in Dublin and developing a successful insurance and investment business, Pat founded CityJet in 1994 after completing a franchise deal with Richard Branson of Virgin. After many developments including a sale of CityJet to Air France, in May 2014 CityJet was sold to private equity and Pat resumed control as Executive Chairman.
Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2015 in association with EY
Date: Tuesday 10th November
Time: 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Doubletree Hilton Hotel
Cost: €125pp / €1250 per table of 10
Book: here
One of the most prestigious and popular events of the year, Cork Chamber's Dublin Dinner will this year take place on Tuesday 10th November in the Doubletree Hilton Hotel. At this Black Tie Event, we will once again honour a prominent business person with the Outstanding Achievement in Business Award on the night of the event, so watch this space for the big announcement!
We are delighted to welcome Kernel Capital on board this year as the Networking Reception Sponsor.
As this is one of our most popular annual events, please BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
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International Opportunities for your business
Smarter SI – Your opportunity to gain access to ‘smart products’ How can SMEs benefit from modern micro-technologies? How can these systems be manufactured economically in quantities of only some hundreds or thousands? How can Irish companies gain access to the required know-how only provided in Europe? Find out how Cork’s Tyndall National Institute could help you through their Smarter SI project. See inside for more information.
Horizon 2020 Opportunities Horizon 2020 is the largest EU research and innovation programme ever, with a budget of almost €80bn over 7 years. It supports SMEs with a new instrument that runs throughout various funded research and innovation fields. There are a wide range of calls for proposals in the Horizon 2020 Portal. See inside for a snapshot of current calls.
Smarter SI – Your opportunity to gain access to ‘smart products’ Smarter SI is a European research project and in Cork, it is hosted in Tyndall National Institute. The programme offers the opportunity for Irish SMEs to gain access to ‘smart products’. Smarter SI joins up manufacturing infrastructure and drives cooperation between European research and technology organisations and SMEs. Tyndall would be delighted for Cork SMEs’ participation in the project and to bring in their ideas of ‘smart products’, with the assistance of the EU’s financial resources allocated to the Smarter SI project. Until the end of 2015, a jury of industry representatives will choose product ideas from the submitted propositions. Selective criteria will be the novelty of the idea, challenging technology mix, feasibility at short notice as well as the market potential of the targeted product. For further information, please contact Dr. Eric Moore or Dr. Patricia Vazquez at Tyndall National Institute. Horizon 2020 Opportunities There are a wide range of calls for proposals in the portal. Here is just a sample of what is currently available: Topic: Communication and Awareness Types of Action: Bio-based Industries Coordination and Support action Specific Challenge: Enhancing the awareness of the broad public on bio-based products and applications and their benefits is essential for the public acceptance and the success of a bio economy. This requires a comprehensive and continuing communication programme with ‘science-based’ facts and figures and well-formulated key messages, which address capabilities and benefits as well as risk management of (new) bio-based products. The specific challenge is to communicate at the right moments, with the appropriate key messages on what bio-based products are and can be used for, their benefits for man and environment and the role of the bio-based industries, while also addressing the concerns of the society. This communication programme needs to closely cooperate with communications programmes within H2020 on bio-based products and to regional activities addressing the same to achieve synergy.
Scope: Develop well-formulated, science-based facts and figures on bio-based products, key messages on benefits and risk management, addressing societal concerns. Develop case studies on practical solutions for end-users and involve organisations representing the society at large. A communication programme utilising the appropriate key messages for the target audiences should also include a feedback loop to incorporate citizens reactions and for continuous improvement of the programme. Other key messages should include the benefits of a bio-economy, and the contributions the bio-based industries bring to communities at large in terms of jobs and economic growth, of welfare and wealth. Proposals should address the following elements: - Case studies on specific practical solutions for end-consumers that cater to societal needs or concerns.
- Consultations with the involved stakeholders in order to ensure that the developed ‘common language’ for communicating across value chains is meaningful and will be accepted by the broader stakeholders’ communities.
- Produce tailored communication tools, including workshops, conferences and exhibitions for the respective target audiences to maximise outreach and facilitate debate.
- Carry out market surveys to measure progress in consumers’ engagement, market-uptake of bio-based products, and public acceptance of the socio-economic and environmental benefits of bio-based industries. Survey results should be used to adapt priorities and communication key messages.
- Increase public confidence by providing clear information on the performance, (comparative) functionality and end-of-life options of bio-based products.
- Develop together with societal and research organisations and in cooperation with educational organisations teaching materials for use in educational systems at various levels (primary, secondary, vocational, university) across the EU.
- Explore possibilities for synergy with regional activities and EU initiatives (e.g. European Innovation Partnerships) that address similar needs.
- Build on and coordinate with ongoing Horizon 2020 projects dealing with communication and public consultation in the field of the bio-based products communication programme to overcome the lack of information on bio-based products and to mobilise engagement and raise awareness among citizens and various stakeholder groups.
It is considered that proposals with a total eligible budget of up to EUR 1 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals with another budget. Expected Impact: - Measured increase of societal confidence related to (new) bio-based products and bio-based industries.
- Measured increase of awareness and acceptance of bio-based products by society.
- Increased engagement by end-consumers in a bio-economy.
Deadline: 3 December 2015 To apply for this submission, click here.
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Latest News
1. The Skies the Limit for Cork Airport - read more
2. Cork City Centre showcased as a location for global investment at fDi Forum - read more
3. Countdown to Startup Gathering Cork begins - read more
4. PFH becomes one of the first Irish Partner in Microsoft's "Cloud Solution Provider" Program - read more
5. Minister Coveney Celebrates Irish-Canadian Partership - read more
6. New Solicitor for FitzGerald Solicitors - read more
7. iNua Partnership's newest team member, Nicole Canty - read more
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Mindfulness & Resilience Training 10% off
Period of the offer available: Book by 12th October
Why Mindfulness? To have your mind work for you and no longer be at its mercy! Why resilience? To develop the mindset to win through any challenge and acquire the staying power to see projects and goals to completion. Personal and Professional Dr. Mahayana Dugast has 30 years practice.
Sunset Menu at The Montenotte Hotel
We are launching our new sunset menu available from Sunday to Thursday 3pm - 7.30pm.
- Two courses for €20.
- Three courses for €25.
Recieve a complimentary glass of wine when you mention Cork Chamber when booking.
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Fastnet Recruitment Career Open Days
Date: 6th October, 8th October, 13th October,14th October, 20th October and 22nd October
Time: 12noon – 7pm
Venue: Fastnet Recruitment Offices, Eastgate Village, Little Island, Cork
Cost: Free to Attend
To book: call 021 4509200 or email
Fastnet Recruitment are hosting a series of Open Days between the 6th October and the 22nd October in the areas of Quality & Laboratory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources and Finance & Accounting. Meet a specialist to discuss your next career move. Click here for contact details.
Mercy Christmas Wishes Cancer Ball
Date: Friday, 27th November
Venue: Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork
Cost: €100 per ticket
To book: Tickets are available online
The inaugural Christmas Wishes Cancer Ball will raise funds for the new Mercy Cancer CARE Centre, which will offer care beyond treatment for cancer patients and their families. Kick off the party season at this black-tie event with entertainment from swing rock band, The Roaring Forties, exquisite food and wine, and great prizes up for grabs.
Smart Agri Food Workshops
Date: October 9th
Time: 9:30 – 4:00
Venue: Garryvoe Hotel, Ballycotton Bayy, Co Cork
Cost: This is a Free event as part of the Start UP Gathering
To book: online Tel: Jane 0868169663 / email Jane or Elke
Food producers, farmers, restaurants, and fishermen come together in a series of workshops to create an Agri Food Hub in East Cork Topics :Innovation in production and marketing Smarter ways to manage costs Raw ingredients to added value New routes to markets Farmers and food producers working together
Fermoy International Rally Festival 2015
Date: 2nd, 3rd & 4th October
Time: 2nd evening, 3rd & 4th All day
Venue: Fermoy town
Cost: Free of charge
The Cork 20 Rally will officially launch on Friday 2nd October with a ceremonial start at Pearse Square, Fermoy. The rally will take place over 2 days with approximately 100 crews. The hub of the rally will be the Old Mart car park in Fermoy town centre, where the service area will be stationed and opened to the public. Occurring around the event; organised by associate sponsor of the event, the Fermoy Enterprise Board with the help of local volunteers; will be a town-wide festival with music and family friendly activities all through the weekend. For details of events and activities visit our Facebook Page: Fermoy International Rally Festival 2015.
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