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Members Feedback on their Economic Outlook for Q2 2014
Subsidised Training
Unlock your Potential and step into Winning Form!!
Events
Cork Chamber Golf Classic 2014
Lunch on board Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
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
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Jobs Expo Cork
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Unlock The Doors Of Cork City On Cork Heritage Open Day

23rd August 



 

Pictured: Theo Dorgan, Poet and Writer, Gillian Keating, Cork Chamber President and  Niamh Twomey, Heritage Officer, Cork City Council.

A record number of buildings in Cork City will unlock their doors for the 10th anniversary of Cork Heritage Open Day on Saturday, 23rd August 2014. Launched by Cork-born poet and writer Theo Dorgan, at Cork Chamber, Cork Heritage Open Day celebrates the unique built heritage of Cork, and enables young and old to explore the history and heritage of the city free of charge. Read more here.


Further details on Cork Heritage Open Day are available here

Policy
Members Feedback on their Economic Outlook for Q2 2014
 
Results of the second quarterly economic trends survey of 2014 shows confidence amongst members about the financial future of their business is high at a rate of 88%. On another positive note more than half of businesses (56%) reported an increase in net profits over the months of Q2 2014, while 52.52% anticipate a growth in net profit profits over Q3 2014.


Survey findings regarding reported and projected employment trends are reflective of the wider national trends regarding improved employment outlook over 2014 with 40% of businesses reporting an increase in employee numbers over Q2 and just 1.98% of businesses reported a decline.

 

The feedback from members also highlighted a number of areas of concern, particularly relating to working capital, political reform and taxation issues, where improved interventions and careful monitoring are required to ensure that business confidence and the positive reported financial activity of businesses are sustained and further expanded. For more information please click here 
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Events
Cork Chamber Golf Classic 2014
 

Date: Thursday 4th September
Time: 7am - 2:30pm
Venue: Castlemartyr Resort
Cost: €60 / €240 for team of 4
To book: HERE

 

** Only early morning times available.  Last few team slots for Sale **


Cork Chamber is delighted to announce a new partnership with BAM Group Ireland for the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2014, which will take place again in the picturesque surrounds of the Castlemartyr Golf Resort. The Golf Classic is always a great day out and is suitable for individuals or teams, so you can network with fellow members on the golf course or entertain a team of clients on the day.

 

This event is always a sell-out, so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.

 

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Lunch on board Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
 

Date: Saturday 13th September
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: Pont Aven Ferry, Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: €55 members / €60 non members
To Book: 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.

 

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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 and the challenges facing businesses today, as well as focussing on the strong opportunities in this region in the Agri-Food and Marine sectors. 

 

BOOK HERE for this informative event.

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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 & a return to profitability driven by a fantastic programme which truly offers entertainment for everyone.

CLICK HERE to book your place

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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.

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Promotion
News Headlines
 
1. Extra Seats Available From Cork, Mallow & Charleville To Dublin Heuston For The Cork-V-Tipperary All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final Game - Read More HERE

2. A Sailing Trip Of A Lifetime For Eight Young Adults - Read More HERE 



 
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Subsidised Training
Unlock your Potential and step into Winning Form!!
 

As Rory McIlroy celebrated his 2nd major win in 4 weeks, he credited putting more time into his golf and immersing himself in his game.


Our Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership course helps you to unlock your own potential, to maximise your performance and develop individual performance in others. Starting on the 19th September next, who knows where this course may take you?!

 

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International
Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
 

Events

  • Creative Europe Desk Ireland Free Information Seminar on EU Culture Projects, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork, 20th August 2014
  • International Matchmaking Event, Celje, Slovenia, 11th September 2014
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Regional Investment, Brussels, Belgium, 24th September 2014
  • Italian Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and Bio-economy (IFIB), Genoa, Italy, 25th - 26th September 2014
  • Polagra Food Fair, Poznan, Poland, 30th September 2014

 

Partnership Opportunities

See ‘read more’ below for a snapshot of partnership opportunities within the IT sector. 

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Chamber Supported Events
Jobs Expo Cork
 
Date: Tuesday 9th September 
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 years Jobs Expo Cork. Are you seeking high calibre, talented & qualified candiates 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. 

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Member Events
Seafood Grill
 
Date: 17th August 
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: The Cliff House Hotel
Cost: €40pp
To book:  T: 024 87800 or E: Here  


The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore is delighted to welcome you to our Seafood Grill. The Grill Dome will be set up on the terrace of The Cliff House and there the finest offerings from the sea including West Cork Lobster, Helvick Crab Claws & Helvick Hake with Helvick Gold Irish Blonde Ale from The Dungarvan Brewey will be cooked for you. 
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Cork City FC 2014 Golf Classic
 
Date:  2nd September 
Time: Tee Times: 10.30pm-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm
Venue: Lee Valley Golf & Country Club
Cost: €180

To book: 021 4345574


Cork City FC is hosting its annual golf classic at Lee Valley Golf & Country Club on the 2nd of September. The price includes a meal after your round of golf. Many sorting personalities will attend on the day. Would you like a Cork City player to play in your team? Please request in your booking. Cork City FC 2014 Golf Classic is brought to you by Lee Valley Golf & Country Club and Suits Distributors.    
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FETAC Occupational First Aid Training
 
Date: 24th – 26th September
Time: 09.00 – 16.00
Venue: Cork Airport Fire Station
Cost: €240
To book:  E: here  T: 021 4329673

This is our 3-day course specifically designed to teach first aid and life saving skills to work place staff, professional carers , sports  and social organisations . This course is also ideal for preparing trainees for any emergency situations.    
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Google Month - Google for Irish Tourism
 

Date:  Monday 22nd & 29th Sept, 6th, 13th & 20th October. 
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Venue: Fáilte Ireland YouTube Channel
Cost: FREE
To book: here  


Fáilte Ireland and Google have teamed up to present Google Month - Google for Irish Tourism. The initiative is the latest effort by Fáilte Ireland to show Irish tourism businesses the power and advantages of being online. Google Month is a schedule of online events (or Hangouts) presented from Google HQ in Dublin on the range of digital supports available to Irish tourism businesses.

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Orphans by Lyle Kessler in aid of Cork Penny Dinners

Date:  Tuesday, 19th August to Friday, 22nd August 
Time:  7 pm each evening.
Venue: The Stack Theatre, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork.
Cost:  Tickets prices are €10 full and €6 concession/students
To book:  Tickets may be pre-booked by email here  

 

The play is set in 1980s Philadelphia, the darkly comic play follows the lives of two orphaned brothers, Treat and Phillip.  While Treat cares and provides for Phillip through petty crime, there is darker tone to the relationship as Phillip is restricted and manipulated by Treat.  The arrival of Harold, a wealthy businessman dramatically changes the boy’s relationship and an interesting power-play unravels.

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EireChrom/IGD – Golf Classic
 
Date: 17th October 
Time: 10:00am Registration – 11:30am Shotgun Start
Venue: Carton House Hotel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare (O’Meara Golf Course)
Cost: Team of 4 @ €800, or €200 Individually
To book: E:  here  T:  (087)2116445 0r (021) 2409033


EireChrom would be delighted if you could join us on October 17th to launch our first AM-AM Golf Classic in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs. As part of the ‘Sponsor a Puppy’ campaign by the Irish Guide Dogs, EireChrom have nominated the IGD as our dedicated Charity over a 5 year relationship term.   
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