Over the coming weeks a series of briefings are being organised for Small to Medium sized companies interested in learning more about CorkMEET 2013 and how the 3 day business forum will benefit business. The CorkMEET 2013 team will be on hand to outline details of the activities planned from 10th-12th April. They will advise on how to complete the registration process by filling out a detailed company profile and how to maximise the networking opportunities available to generate further business leads.

Briefings will take place on the following dates with a light refreshments provided:

- Wednesday, 13th February at 12 noon in Vertigo, Top Floor, County Hall.
- Wednesday, 20th February at 5pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall.
- Wednesday, 27th February at 5pm in Vertigo, Top Floor, County Hall.

To book a place please call tel (021) 4320467 / email ian@corkmeet.ie and please state which briefing you wish to attend.

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber will be participating in a cross-border working group on female entrepreneurship and as part of this initiative we are compiling a regional overview of supports for female entrepreneurs. Also we are  looking for expressions of interest from companies who would like to attend a practical information seminar on China, including tips on how to assess whether your business is China ready. To register your interest, email Katherine@corkchamber.ie.  See ‘read more’ for full details.

Offer available: February 2013

Book a meeting room in February and receive a 2^nd one for 50% OFF. T&C apply. Offer subject to availability. 2^nd meeting room needs to be booked for February or March 2013

Offer available: February, March & April

East Village Bar, Restaurant & Hotel is delighted to inform you of our special corporate offer available for the month of February, March & April.

• 50% off our finger food menus of parties of 25+
• 25% off our BBQ menus

 If you would like to book or have any enquiries regarding our special offers please contact us on (021) 4367000 or e-mail: info@eastvillage.ie
 

Offer available: 11th - 17th February

Porterhouse Food Menu is available from Monday 11th February! To celebrate we will be offering 2 for 1 on all main courses from Monday the 11th to Sunday 17th February. (Pre - Book offer only) Ph: 021 4273000.  

Offer available: From now until the end of March

We are offering all members of Cork Chamber a 10% discount off any Public Health & Safety Training course. A full schedule of our upcoming training courses can be found at www.healthandsafetytrainingcourses.ie. All you have to do is mention “Cork Chamber” when booking a place on any of our courses.  For more information on this offer, contact Eric at ehiggins@cmse.ie or call 021 497 8100.

Date: Closing Date for applications is Thursday 28th February 2013
Enter: HERE

Only two weeks left to enter the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. By entering you will have the opportunity to be one of our provincial winners in Munster in one of our eight award categories. If successful, you will also compete to be our overall national Ulster Bank Business Achievers Award winner! Entries are open to all businesses north and south regardless of size, location, sector or turnover. There are eight categories in total and businesses can enter a maximum of two of these categories choosing the ones that best match their business description and profile.

Date:19th April
Venue: Fota Island Resort, Deerpark Course
Cost: €300 for team of 3 includes refreshments on arrival, golf and a meal afterwards
Prizes: Fantastic prizes kindly sponsored by Pharmacy First Plus
To Book: Please contact Oonagh O Driscoll on (021) 4359444 or Oonagh.odriscoll@stlukeshome.ie

It’s that time of year again, for the 3rd year running we are being supported by Pharmacy First Plus for our Annual Golf Classic in Fota. The day is proving to be hugely popular with many of you already registering your return this year. To avoid disappointment and to secure your preferred Tee Time book early! All proceeds go to St Luke’s Home. Keep up-to-date with the latest news on our facebook page available HERE

The Donal Crowley Memorial Cycle supporting Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place on Sunday 17th February 2013. Sean Kelly will attend and over 1,000 cyclists are expected to take part. There will be three events on the day: The 100km Leisure Cycle, the 40km Novice Cycle, and the 10km Family Fun Cycle. Organized by Blarney Cycling Club, Registration online at www.blarneycyclingclub.ie

Date: 8^th March
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Venue: Western Room, River Lee Hotel, Cork
Cost: €45 for members and €65 for non-members of Network Ireland
To Book: Visit www.networkcork.com for more information on the event.  


On Friday 8^th March Network Ireland are organising a National Conference at the River Lee Hotel in Cork, to celebrate International Womens Day with some of the leading women in business. Supported by the European Parliament Information Office, Cork City Council and Irish Tatler the half day conference, titled Growing Momentum will feature a wide range of speakers who will inspire, motivate and energise with a theme of positivity with no boundaries.