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Launch of Report Highlighting the Social and Economic Importance of the N28 Upgrade
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Project giving you trouble?!
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Summer BBQ at Ronan Daly Jermyn
The Future is Now!
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One Day left to THE EVENT of the Year


2014 Annual Conference Healthy Relationships for Driving Better Sales
sponsored by laya healthcare


In partnership with the Sales Institute of Ireland
Networking Breaks sponsored by KPMG




Thursday 12th June, 8.30am – 12.30pm, Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Cork Chamber & Sales Institute members €120 / non - members €150 

Book HERE 


Join us on what promises to be a highly energised, half day interactive conference with an excellent line up of speakers. You will gain insights into all the necessary sales skills and steps to turn an introduction into a solid lead and a customer for life.  

  • All delegates will receive a complimentary copy of Paul O’Dea’s book “The Business Battlecard” on the day
  • We’ll be hosting a stand up networking "Power Lunch" after the Conference to help you utilise all those sales skills you picked up during the day!


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Promotion
Executive Briefing: Best Practices in Financial Performance Management
 
Date: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel
Cost: Free Event
To book: HERE  

Join ProStrategy & IBM on the 18th June at a 'Best Practices in Financial Performance Management' Executive Briefing.  Find out how IBM performance management solutions help companies of all sizes - from large-scale enterprises to small and mid-size business - transform slow, expensive, disconnected processes into more dynamic, efficient and connected experiences.  
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One Venue, Three Festivals, Great Value
 

Organised by the Munster Agricultural Society, Experience Fest Cork Summer Show takes place from June 13th-15th at Curraheen Village, just outside Cork City. Incorporating the hugely popular Cork Summer Show, this year has three festivals in one with Cork Food Fest and Music Fest making a fantastic line up for all the family.

 
Cork Food Fest will host over 100 artisan producers, food demonstrations and live music in a village setting, all celebrating the rich tradition of food and craft beers in Cork. Celebrity Chefs Lily Higgins, Masterchef Winner Diana Dodog and Baker and RTE Today Chef Ali Honour will give valuable cooking tips while local restaurants will create and serve delicious tasting menus based on the best of Irish produce. There will be a special focus on craft beer with a host of Cork Craft Breweries including the Franciscan Well, Blacks of Kinsale, Mountain Man, Cotton Ball and Cider-Stonewell all taking part in Cork Food Fest.

 
See HERE  for programme of events and tickets.

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Calling on all people who would love to develop their skills in speaking Irish
 
This is an opportunity for people to meet and speak Irish in a social and relaxed environment. Nobody needs to worry about their knowledge of the language!


Meetings are held frequently depending on people’s preferences. The emphasis is on the spoken language rather than spellings and tenses etc. 


For members of the Chamber of Commerce, we will introduce some commercial themes and words. Further information is available from Pat McCarthy at 086-2635113. 

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News Headlines
 
  • Climb To Remember’ Loved Ones And Support The Mercy Hospital FoundationSunday 29th June, The Galtee Mountains - Read More HERE 

  • Businesses Cannot Make Up Shortfall In Funding From Reduced Local Property Tax - Read More HERE 

  • Soccer Legend, John Hartson ‘Makes His Mark On Cancer’and Launches Charity Walk In Aid Of The Mercy Hospital Foundation - Read More HERE 

  • Country's Leading Indigenous IT Services Provider Becomes A Citrix Platinum Partner - Read More HERE 

  • One Venue, Three Festivals, Great Value - Read More HERE 



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8 DAYS TO GO! Cork Gets Ready To Tee Off For The 2014 Irish Open
 
19th - 22nd June, Fota Island Resort, Cork.

More than just a world-class golf event, the 2014 Irish Open promises to feature something for everyone. This year’s tournament will play host to a crazy trouser day, a purpose built food festival, and will also feature a Championship Village with an array of bars and shops for all to enjoy. 


For tickets and information visit HERE

Ways Your Organisation Can Get Involved - find out more here

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Events
Summer BBQ at Ronan Daly Jermyn
 

Date: 17th June
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Ronan Daly Jermyn, Park Place, Citygate, Mahon
Book:  HERE

 

Cork Chamber and Ronan Daly Jermyn will partner on Tuesday 17th June to bring you the annual Summer BBQ at their new Park Place Premises in Mahon.

 

Ronan Daly Jermyn is a leading Irish law firm offering specialist legal advice. The firm represents local, national and international clients engaged in a wide range of activities, as well as public sector bodies and governmental agencies. A progressive modern law firm, RDJ offers a partner-led service to clients.

 

The new offices at City Gate Park provide the firm with 7,000 additional square feet of office space, as well as a theatre-style conference and training rooms to facilitate hosting of in-house client seminars. This event will take place on the firm’s rooftop garden, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area, an absolutely unique opportunity for some “high level” networking!

 

 

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The Future is Now!
 

Date:  3rd July
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber/NRF members
To book: HERE


Cork Chamber will once again partner with The National Recruitment Federation to bring you an evening seminar which will focus on how the recruitment industry is performing both at home and globally and how it will play an integral part in helping to get the Country back to work. This event will focus on not just the skills needed for the recruitment industry and businesses for the future but will also look at the trends that are emerging as we move in a fast social media world.


This evening event will be chaired by Chamber CEO Conor Healy. Additional speakers include Barbara McGrath, NRF, Anthony O’Mara, Voxpro, Phil Prendergast MEP and Eva De Lacy from LinkedIn

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Policy
Launch of Report Highlighting the Social and Economic Importance of the N28 Upgrade
 

On the 10th June, Cork Chamber launched a report titled ‘Cork to the World’ - An Updated Economic Assessment of the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Scheme. The report, which was prepared by Indecon International Economic Consultants, sets out a number of definitive arguments that highlight the potential for economic growth, job creation and social benefits from upgrading the route.


The report identifies the following key benefits that would arise from completion of the N28 upgrade:

  • Direct transport benefits in the form of reduced journey times and costs (including associated environmental costs) for road users on the immediate N28 corridor;
  • Enhanced capacity to serve the external trading and connectivity requirements of the South-West’s business community through facilitating the development of the Port of Cork’s operations at Ringaskiddy and ensuring the provision of adequate port capacity;
  • Improved capacity to serve and enhance the key industry cluster of multinationals and indigenous firms operating in the Ringaskiddy/Carrigaline area, and to support the development of the strategic IMERC maritime and energy research/industry cluster; and
  • The scheme’s catalytic and influencing role in supporting wider regional development, including the development of the tourism sector and of the Cork Docklands. 
Read Full Report HERE 
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Subsidised Training
Project giving you trouble?!
 

Do you want to gain the tools and knowledge to manage your workload and deliver your projects on time?


Do you want to learn key project management techniques?


Do you want to understand Project Management Technical Skills and Tools?


Then our Project Management Professional Course is the course for you! Starting on the 18th June next, this 3 day course is only €420.00 for Chamber members, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!

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International
Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
 

Shenzhen (China) Forum and Network Event, Cork (Venue TBC), 20th June, 2014

A Shenzhen-Cork Business Forum and Networking Event will be held on the morning of Friday, 20 June, from 09:00 to 10:00 in Cork, building on the cooperation agreement signed by Cork City Council and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government in 2013. See inside for more details.

 

Nanotexnology 2014, Thessaloniki (Greece), 9th July 2014

Nanotexnology 2014 is a one day international matchmaking event and it will explore the opportunities in the emerging fields of Nanotechnologies and Organic Electronics. See inside for more details about this event.

 

Match4Industry, Kocaeli (Turkey), 25th-26thSeptember 2014

Match4Industry is a multi-sector business matching event will take place in Kocaeli (Turkey) in September. The Republic of Turkey’s Ministry of Economy is subsidising this event for successful applicants. See 'read more' below for further details.

 

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Member Events
Fastnet Recruitment June Open Days
 
Date: June 11th-19th
Time: 12-7pm
Venue: Fastnet Recruitment Offices, Eastgate Village, Little Island
Cost: Free to Attend
To book: Just drop by, call 021 4509200 or email HERE 


The World Cup is not the only thing kicking off this week. Fastnet Recruitment are hosting a series of Open Days from June 11th-19th in the areas of Engineering, Quality, Multilingual, Supply Chain & Finance. Drop in to meet a specialist consultant and discuss what opportunities are available to you.
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TriMonkstown 2014
 

Date: 21st June
Time: 
1pm
Venue:
Monkstown, Co Cork
To book:  HERE
Cost: Individuals €50, Teams €135 – must be members of TI or purchase ODL


4th Annual Triathlon event, it’s the nearest one to Cork so come and support us on the day, great spectator sport. Sponsorship opportunities still available contact Anne on 086 8520199. All proceeds to Irish Heart Foundation and Monkstown Amenity Association. Our Committee member Gavin Maunder with Ms Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber who launched the event.

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Bank of Ireland Accelerator Programme
 
Date: Closing Date for Applications 25th July 2014
Time: 12:00am
Venue: Penrose Wharf
To Apply: HERE   


The sole objective of this 3 mth programme is to develop, promote and support viable, revenue positive, self- sustaining, high potential start-ups across Ireland, whilst also creating opportunities for jobs, investment and expansion. €10,000 in seed funding along with access to a new Founders Co-op Fund is available to successful applicants along with mentoring and advice from leading entrepreneurs including Bill Liao and Sean O’Sullivan. 
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World Social Media Day Cork - Tedtastic
 
Date: 27th of June
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sunday's Well Tennis & Boat Club, Mardyke
Cost: €21.00
To book: HERE 


World Social Media Day Cork - Tedtastic. Get your nuns habits, cassocks , bishops cloaks and pinnies at the ready.  World Social Media Day Cork are paying homage to Fr. Ted and the rest of the crew with a big style party Tedstravaganza on 27th June for World Social Media Day in aid of The Hope Foundation. For more information check out here
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Summer Baking Camp for kids
 
Date: June, July, August
Time: 10am – 1pm or 2pm -5pm
Venue: A Touch of Magic Cake Academy, Carrigaline, Co.Cork
Cost: €150
To book: Email here or Tel: 021/4374660 Mobile 087/2136579


Summer Baking Camp for Kids, putting the fun into baking with “A Touch of Magic”. Mornings 10am-1pm and Afternoons 2pm – 5pm. All use of equipment and ingredients supplied on the day so no need to bring anything just your enthusiasm!
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Yoga in the Park in aid of Cork Simon Community
 
Date: Starting from Saturday 14th June 2014 up to September
Time: 10am-11.15am
Venue: Fitzgerald Park
Cost: Donation based class, minimum recommended donation of €5
To book: Book online here  or email here or call 021-4279696 



Yoga in the Park in aid of Cork Simon Community. Open to all levels.

Essentials for Yoga in the Park: A mat, sunscreen & water.

100% Profits go to Cork Simon Community.   Recommended minimum donation €5.

Weather dependent event.  
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