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Draft Metropolitan Cork Joint Retail Strategy Submission
Subsidised Training
How do I access that?!
Events
Winning in the UK and Beyond
June Business Breakfast with Chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority Pádraig Ó Ríordáin
Chamber Supported Events
CorkBIC Celebrating Cork's High Growth Start-Ups
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
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Welcome to this week’s business up-date with all Chamber news and member offers and events.

Thank you to all our members who have supported the events over the past week or two it has been a busy couple of weeks with many events selling out including our Business Bootcamp series, the Female Mentoring Clinic and last nights BAH in Electric.


Some final places are available for tomorrow’s Conference ‘Winning in the UK and Beyond’, but please book before 4pm this afternoon HERE

Events
Winning in the UK and Beyond
 

Date: 30th May 
Time: 08:15am -  14:30pm
Venue: Fota Island Resort
Cost: €120 members/ €150 non members
Book - HERE 

Expertise, Inspiration, Networking, Small discussion groups, Interactive Panel & Business Lunch

The Cork Chamber 2013 Conference will take a new direction with this half day seminar, with lots of networking on the day as well as a fully interactive mindshare portion, which will feed into a panel discussion facilitated by Anton Savage. Irish success stories, large UK investors, case studies and support agencies will give insights and practical information on how you can add growth to your business in the UK and beyond.  You will also have an opportunity to hear the British Ambassador HE Dominick Chilcott speak over a delicious lunch in Fota Island Resort.


For further details and booking information, please CLICK HERE

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June Business Breakfast with Chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority Pádraig Ó Ríordáin
 

Date: 13th June
Time: 07:30 - 09:00
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €20 members / €35 non members
Book -  HERE


As Chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority Pádraig Ó Ríordáin has overall responsibility for Cork Airport, so this is an ideal opportunity to hear his views on the future of the Airport and share your queries/concerns.


This is your unique opportunity to hear from the Chairman of the DAA on the future of Cork Airport.


For further details and booking information, please CLICK HERE

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Chamber Supported Events
CorkBIC Celebrating Cork's High Growth Start-Ups
 

Date: 14th June 2013
Time: 12:00 - 13:30
Location: The Port of Cork, Custom House Street, Cork
Cost: No cost but registration is essential
To Book: Please contact Fionnuala at fwall@corkbic.com and 021 2307014


Following on from a very successful event last year we are delighted to welcome back Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine who will address the group followed by a panel discussion with entrepreneurs. Budding Entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to meet and hear from real companies employing significant numbers with capable innovative people, who see no recession. CorkBIC want to attract individuals who might be considering a career move and would like to learn more about their options for ‘starting a business’. Full details can be found at www.corkbic.com.
Our Partners are: Port of Cork, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Cork Chamber and Enterprise Ireland.

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Policy
Draft Metropolitan Cork Joint Retail Strategy Submission

The Policy Department would like to thank those members who provided feedback and comments on the Draft Metropolitan Cork Joint Retail Strategy.  This week’s issue provides details on our submission to Cork City and Cork County Council.

 

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Subsidised Training
How do I access that?!
 

Ever feel bogged down in all the information you deal with every day? Just want an easy way to store information in an easy to find way – then our Microsoft Access course is the one for you!


Access is a relational database management system that allows information to be stored in tables that are related to one another. Instead of managing data manually, a database can be set up in Access from which information can be easily managed. This allows information to be organised, retrieved and analysed quickly and effectively. It is designed for those who have limited experience with MS Access or those who are new to Access but already have a good working knowledge of other Microsoft Applications.


Why train with us?
We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.

 

 

 

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International
Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
 

What is Eco-Innovation?

The European Commission refers to eco-innovation as “any form of innovation aiming at significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development. This can be achieved either by reducing the environmental impact or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of resources.” 

The Commission has launched a funding call for eco-innovation projects that aim to produce quality products with less environmental impact, whilst the innovation can also include moving towards more environmentally friendly production processes and services. Ultimately they will contribute towards the reduction of greenhouse gases or the more efficient use of various resources. See 'read more' for more information about this funding opportunity and also the following events:

  • European B2B Matchmaking Event at EuroLED, ICC, Birmingham, UK (24-25 June 2013)
  • Design Brokerage Event and Eco-Design Workshop, Turin, Italy (27-28 June 2013)
  • European Pavilion at Clean Energy Expo China 2013, Beijing (July 3-5 2013)

Follow Enterprise Europe Network Cork @EEN_Cork on Twitter.

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Other International Events
Inaugural event of the Cork Chapter of the Ireland India Business Association

Date: 13th June
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue:  River Lee Hotel
Book: HERE


You are cordially invited to attend the inaugural event of the Cork Chapter of the IIBA, which takes place in the River Lee Hotel on June 13th, 2013 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Speakers on the evening will include Mike McGrath (Chairman, Cork Chapter IIBA), Dr Prabhu Kulkarni (A member of the board of trustees of the international Society of Chemical Industry (SCI)), Embassy of India to Ireland, Aine Edwards (Aine Edwards Consultancy).

 

 

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Members Offers
Carbon Emissions Training Courses - 15% Off
 

Offer available: Courses are running from 4th – 7th June


We are offering all members of Cork Chamber a 15% discount off our Carbon Emissions Training Courses. Full details of these courses can be found at www.carbonaction.co.uk. 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 Charles Burgess at charlesburgess@carbonaction.co.uk or call 021 497 8100.

 

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Gatelys Boardwalk Bar and Grill - 20% discount
 
Offer available: Private Parties Promotion to 30th June


The Boardwalk Bar and Grill , the perfect venue for Parties & Barbeques - we offer an elegant setting by the River. For Chamber members we are delighted to promote a 20% discount on food for any parties booked before 30th June, for events taking place before 30th November 2013.
www.theboardwalkbarandgrill.com       
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ICS Skills campaign offers the nation the chance to refresh their skills for free
 

ICS Skills views ICT learning as a lifelong progression path and with the makeover of New ECDL you can now continue to develop and up skill no matter what stage of your career you are at.  To promote the new opportunities available with ECDL, ICS Skills are currently running a campaign to re – engage with our learners past and present.  We are encouraging them to develop, or refresh, their skills with an expanded range of modules in a more flexible pack from as little as €50. There are also a number of ECDL modules which can be studied completely free of charge. 


Whether you would like to avail of this opportunity yourself or you would like to give your staff the opportunity to up skill at no cost to your organisation, there is something for everyone with New ECDL.  See www.ecdl.ie to view more about the new modules and the special packages running currently.

 

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3 Days Unlimited Travel Ramber €32
 

Offer available: Valid June to September inclusive on the following services:

  • All Cork City Services (Routes 1 – 19)
  • Open Top Tour of Cork City & Blarney
  • Kinsale
  • Midleton
  • Cork Airport

*3 days consecutive travel, Tickets only available from Bus Éireann, Travel Centre, Bus Station, Parnell Place, Cork. Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 0900 – 1730. For further details contact 021 4508188 or visit www.buseireann.ie

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So you want a great value mobile plan for your business, but don't need new mobiles?
 
Offer available: until the end of June

SIM only for your business - 30 day rolling contract.

Well now you can switch to Three's groundbreaking SIM only plan. Only €20 a month, per connection and you can get unlimited calls and texts and all you can eat data plus much more..and our 30 day rolling contract means no ties.
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Free parking at Shannon Airport when you book United BusinessFirst
 

Offer available: 7th-21st June inclusive


United Airlines and Shannon Airport are offering free car parking for the duration of your trip when you fly in United BusinessFirst® from Shannon Airport to New York or Chicago. Relax in 180 degree flat-bed seats with an on-demand personal entertainment system and gourmet menu selections complemented by fine wines and champagne.

On the ground enjoy Premier Access check-in and access to lounges worldwide. Book now at united.com or contact your travel agent.

Offer applies to outbound travel between 7-21 June. Parking tickets issued at airport check-in. T&C’s apply.

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Member Events
Cork Corporate Golf Tournament for Crumlin Hospital
 

Date: 17th June  
Time: 08:30am -  4:00pm
Venue: Cork Golf Club 
CostTeam entry €1000
           Hole Sponsor €500
          Tee Sponsor €250

Over 6,000 children from Cork attend Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital every year.
Cork Friends of Crumlin are asking for your support in this years’ fundraising event to be held in Cork Golf club on Monday June 17th.

As we await the new national Children’s Hospital, there are two very important projects underway to totally redevelop the Cardiac and Cancer wards. With your help, we can complete both projects on time, which will have a major impact on the hospital conditions for the children and their families.

For further details, please contact any one of the committee members listed below or contact Alan Higgins at Our Lady’s Children’s hospital directly on AHiggins@cmrf.org or mob: 087 - 2766122.



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Cork City Gaol - 20th Birthday
 

Date: 1st - 23rd June
Venue: Cork City Goal

Program of Events: Saturday 1st June -  FREE Admission for the 20th Visitor each day from June 1st to June 30th. Family ticket €20 normally €24. This includes 2 adults & up to 4 children.

Saturday 8th June -  Family Fun Day Inflatable's, Face painting, Music, Guided Tours, Treasure Hunt, Graffiti Drawing, (Balloons & Lollies Free for the Kids). Food & Refreshments  will be on sale. Admission €8 per Adult, Kids Free. 9.30am-5pm.

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Cork Summer Show - Munster Agricultural Society Summer BBQ
 

Date: 15th June
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Cork Summer Show (Opposite Curraheen Greyhound Track)
To Book: T: 021 - 4801919, E: info@corksummershow.com or  www.corksummershow.com/ www.cchcc.ie


Cork Summer Show Munster Agricultural Society Summer BBQ in association with the Cork City Hospitals Childrens Club will take place June 15th at 6.30pm at the Cork Show Show (opposite Curraheen Greyhound Track). Live music will be from The Irish Weavers. There will be loads of spot prizes on the night. Tickets are available from 021 - 4801919, www.corksummershow.com  / www.cchcc.ie  or you can email us at info@corksummershow.com

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Want to learn more about what EcCoWell is & how we put it into practice in Cork City?
 

Date: 7th June
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
Venue: Vertigo
Book: HERE


An informal open network meeting will take place in Vertigo (Top Floor County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork) on Friday 7th June at 8.30am – 10.30am to translate EcCoWell theory into practice by highlighting some key initiatives in Cork City.  Participants will be invited to participate in discussion on the presented projects or to present alternative models that also follow the EcCoWell approach.    


Spaces are limited so booking is essential, to register to attend please e-mail Yvonne.Dargan@hse.ie by Friday May 31st 2013. For further information on EcCoWell please visit www.eccowell.com

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Greenshoots Awards & Showcase 2013
 

Date: Thursday 30th May 2013
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Macroom E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, Co. Cork
Cost: FREE
To book: rsvp to ccostello@macroom-e.com        


This ceremony marks the end of the third Greenshoots Programme. All are welcome to attend. Meet the business owners at an exhibition between 2.00pm and 3.30pm, followed by an awards ceremony at 3.30pm, with guest speaker Mr Denis Collins of IBM & it@Cork, the Mayor of Macroom Cllr Owen Mc Carthy and the Mayor of the County Cllr Barbara Murray.

 

 

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Summer Opera Lunch
 

Date: June 6th
Location: Hayfield Manor Hotel
Cost: €70 per person
To Book: email events@hayfieldmanor.ie or phone 021 4845909


Sing in the summer season at Hayfield Manor with our renowned Summer Opera Lunch. A hugely popular annual event, this year’s Opera Lunch will take place on Thursday June 6th. An afternoon of gourmet indulgence, complemented with a bespoke operatic performance, awaits our esteemed guests.

 

 

 

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