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How was Q3 for your business?
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Take 10 minutes to tell us how Q3 was for your business! Complete our survey HERE.
Cork Chamber has released its third quarterly economic trends survey of 2014. To inform our policy and lobbying work, this survey gathers data on your business experiences over Q3 and your outlook across a number of key financial measures for the last quarter of 2014. This quarter’s survey also seeks your perspective on Budget 2015.
All survey responses are treated in the strictest confidence with results presented in aggregate format only. Please complete the Q2 2014 survey by close of business Tuesday 4th November 2014. Should you have any queries/feedback on this survey, please contact our Policy & Research Projects Manager Dr. Siobhan Bradley here .
As always, your input is vital in informing our policy priorities.
**SURVEY PRIZE**
All respondents who complete this survey will be entered into a draw to win: Afternoon Tea for two at The Kingsley, served in the K Lounge, with a selection of the finest loose-leaf teas, speciality coffees, delicate finger sandwiches and a daily selection of fresh-baked scones, tea cakes and exquisite pastries. Read more about The Kingsley here.
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Curtis is new Chair of Cork Regional Chambers
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the Cork Regional Chambers elected Mr. Brian Curtis as Chair for the coming year. Mr. Curtis is currently President of Cobh and Harbour Chamber and is involved locally with the construction of Whitepoint marina in Cobh which is due to come on stream in early 2015. The Cork Regional Chambers consists of Cork, Cobh & Harbour, Charleville, Clonakilty, Kanturk, Mallow and Midleton & Area Chambers. Representatives from these Chambers meet regularly to discuss and move forward issues of common interest in the region.
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Would you like to get more, better quality traffic to your website?
Our GOOGLE ANALYTICS course is designed to help you wade through the sea of data, to assess your website traffic properly so you get a more accurate picture of how your website is doing.
This one day course is ideal for any business owner who is interested in assessing their website visitor quality and would like to learn how to better harness the data available to them through Google analytics.
This course is running on the 24th November next, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!
Google Analytics Course Date: 24th November Member Rate: €150.00 Venue: River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork Are you swimming in a sea of data? Don’t know where to start when assessing your website traffic? This course will leave you with a clear understanding of how to get the most out of your Google Analytics account. It will give you: • A clear understanding of the important metrics to look for in a Google Analytics account • A demonstration of how you can set-up and use goals and funnels in your own account to assess visitor quality • Tips on how to produce better reports that contain actionable insights which you can use to power your business What does this mean? This course will help you identify the good quality traffic from the poor quality traffic so you can use the reports to get more quality traffic back to your website. After goal setting we will look at all the different ways to view your customers and you’ll be given a deep-dive into the main Google Analytics reports and learn how to look for and use actionable insights over vanity metrics. After an in-depth look at getting actionable insights from most of the reports available, we’ll finish off looking at dashboards, custom reporting, scheduling reporting, the top 20 reports and a market overview and forecast. This one day course is a must do for marketing professionals, IT professionals and all business owners. So don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!
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Networking Event at Celtic Interiors
Date: Tues 11th November
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Celtic Interiors, Douglas
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE
Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with Celtic Interiors to host a truly stylish Business After Hours Event in the heart of Douglas Village.
Celtic Interiors was established in 1993 and is located in Douglas Woollen Mills, where they manufacture and supply fitted bespoke furniture specialising in kitchens and bedrooms. The multi-award winning showrooms are laid out over three floors, and are surrounded by an extensive manufacturing workshop. CLICK HERE for further details.
Business Breakfast with Dan Kiely, Voxpro
Date: Wed 26th November
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Kingsley Hotel
Cost: €25 members/€35 non members
To book: HERE Cork Chamber is delighted to host the November Business Breakfast featuring Dan Kiely, Chief Executive of Voxpro. Voxpro is an award-winning, multi-lingual, business process outsourcing provider headquartered in Cork, with an office in Dublin and an international office in San Francisco. Founded in 1995 by Dan and his wife and business partner, Linda, Voxpro delivers customer contact solutions on behalf of more than 100 multinational corporations and leading international blue chip companies worldwide, including Google, Airbnb, Nest and Travelzoo. CLICK HERE for further details
International Marketing Workshop
Date: November 26th
Time: 9:30am – 5.30pm
Venue: Cork Chamber Office
Cost: Free
To book: HERE
Are you looking at growing your business internationally or to improve your international marketing skills? Renowned Chartered Marketer, Ray Clarke, will be running a workshop on behalf of the Enterprise Europe at Cork Chamber on November 26th (9:30am – 5.30pm). The workshop will take place in Cork Chamber Office, Summerhill North.
Book your free place here.
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InBusiness InCork Showcase 2014
Date: 14th November
Time: 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: City Hall
Cost: FREE
To book: HERE
The third annual inBusiness inCork showcase at City Hall will deliver breakthrough opportunities for businesses and startups on Friday, 14th November 2014. With more than 1,500 participants expected to attend the business networking showcase and conference, Cork innovates has teamed up with Vodafone and AIB among other business partners to deliver a breakthrough event for potential and existing entrepreneurs in the Region.
The inBusiness inCork 2014 showcase is supported by a number of partners including Vodafone, AIB, Irish Examiner, RedFM and more to bring a high quality event to the people of Munster.
For more information, or to register your place at the free event, please visit here
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
Canada recently joined the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), bringing the total network reach to 53 countries, across the EU and beyond. Canada’s EEN consortium is led by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canada’s largest industry and trade association.
See the 'read more' section below for current EEN partnership opportunities with Canada.
Canada is now part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and as such, becomes the 53rd country in the Network. This advancement boosts the support for European SMEs who are looking towards Canada, a key international market. The EEN in Canada is represented by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canada’s largest industry and trade association. Canada’s entry to the EEN is complemented by the recent ‘Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) which has been negotiated between the EU and Canada, thus strengthening the potentiality for expanded trade. Below is a snapshot of current Canadian business offers and requests which may be of interest to Irish SMEs. Business Opportunities in Canada - A Canadian cast polypropylene plastic (CPP) film manufacturer servicing the flexible packaging industry in North America seeks an Irish manufacturer of specialty films for a reciprocal distribution agreement. For further information about this profile, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BRCA20140330001.
- A Canadian manufacturer of premium work-wear such as boots, coveralls, overalls, jackets, trousers and rainwear seeks Irish distributors for its product range. For further information, please quote Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140714001.
- A Canadian company, operating in the field of consulting and business support, is offering its services Irish SMEs who are seeking sales and marketing support in the US and Canada. For further information about this profile, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140218001.
- A Canadian company with technical expertise in the area of liquid filtration; producing products such as automatic scraper strainer and pressure vessels, using stainless steel, monel, and fibreglass, seeks distribution opportunities in Ireland. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140306001.
To find out more about business opportunities in Canada, remember to register your free place at the EEN seminar ‘Business Opportunities in Canada – Focus on Alberta’ which takes place in the River Lee Hotel on 13 November. Registrations can be made by clicking here.
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Latest News
1. Cork Chamber Delighted to Announce Kernel Capital as Sponsors of Economic Bulletin - Read More HERE
2. inBusiness inCork 2014 provides breakthrough opportunities for Business - Read More HERE
3. Bank of Ireland announces details of The 2014 Rugby Sponsor For A Day Competition - Read More HERE
4. Double Celebrations at Eurotranslations - Read More HERE
5. New Medical Assessment Unit Opens Next Week At Bon Secours Hospital Cork - Read More HERE
6. Vibes & Scribes Celebrated The Launch of Their Online Shop - Read More HERE
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Your Christmas Party Destination
Period of the offer available: November / December 2014
Castlemartyr Resort is the perfect location to host your Christmas party or entertain clients as it captures the true essence of the spirit and magic of Christmas. We offer a truly personal service and will tailor a package to suit you whether it would be a small intimate gathering or a large banquet.
- Party Nights start from €72 per person
- Festive Dinners start from €55 per person
- Festive Lunches start from €37 per person
Please quote Cork Chamber Christmas Package when booking to receive a special treat.
10% OFF Personal Training
Period of the offer available: The month of November
Dan Sweeney Personal Training is delighted to offer 10% OFF all personal training packages for all members of the Cork Chamber. This offer runs for the month of November and would take clients up to the Christmas period. Simply email Dan here for more details.
November Special offer 10% OFF
Period of the offer available: November 2014
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Infrastructure Matters
Date: November 20th
Time: 09:30 – 14:00
Venue: Hayfield Manor - Cork
Cost: Free
To book: here
This half day event will explore the impact on existing infrastructure of the growth in ‘Systems of Engagement’ the ones your customers, suppliers or employees use to engage with you. We will look at how the latest developments in technology including Power 8, Flash, VDI and Software Defined Storage can equip you to handle the growing demands on your IT environment.
CUH Fundraising Party Night
Date: November 7th
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Club Brasserie, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: €75
To book: email here or phone on 021 4234529.
CUH Charity is holding a night of glitz and glam in the Club Brasserie. It will be a night of all round entertainment including dinner, drinks, an array of casino games with fantastic prizes, live music from the Loungeman and a DJ till late.
Modern Slavery - Human Trafficking in Ireland
Date: 19th November
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Aula Maxima, University College Cork
Cost: €40
To book: Email contact name here
UCC Law Conference 2014 will focus on ‘Human Trafficking’. As one of the fastest growing activities of transnational criminal organizations, it is becoming a serious issue in Ireland. With speakers coming from all over Ireland and England to address this issue it will be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.
VMware Cork – Diversity Event
Date: 11th November
Time: 8-10am
Venue: VMware’s Training and Development Centre in Ballincollig
Cost: FREE
To book: email Claire O’Regan here
VMware in connection with it@Cork are hosting an event around the theme of “What is Diversity”. There will be a Panel discussion with Senior Representatives from EMC, CIT, VMware and it@Cork and an unconscious bias training session and Coderdojo presentation.
Sec’s’n the City - Charity Lunch brought to you by Cork Lions Club
Date: 7th November
Time: From 12.00 noon to 5.00pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: Tickets €60 each
To Book: here
Begin your Christmas celebrations at our wonderful Sec’s ’n the City Lunch celebrating its 34th year. The local charity that will benefit this year is the wonderful Dress For Success a charity to help women to get back into the workplace with all the support that they could possibly need to help them on their way. A Great Day Is Guaranteed. The Day Includes Pre-Lunch Drinks and 4 Course Lunch. Guest Speaker is Cllr. Claire Cullinane. Fashion Show & After Dinner Entertainment
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