Central Bank Governor Addresses Cork Chamber Corporate Partners
Cork Chamber was delighted to welcome Central Bank Governor Philip Lane to our latest Thought Leaders Council.
At the event Governor Lane shared his insights into prospects for the Irish economy, the external challenges facing the economy including Brexit and protectionism, as well as the Central Bank rules governing the mortgage market.
Irish Times, Thursday 23rd February: 'Central Bank will intervene if house prices get out of control' - read more
The Times, Friday 24th February: 'Multinationals ‘threatened by protectionism’ - read more
Financial Times, Friday 24th February: 'Irish central bank governor warns on Brexit' - read more
Subsidised Training
Stand Out From the Crowd: How Doing Good Is Good For Business Half Day Event on March 14th - €50 for Chamber Members!
‘Doing well’ or being a responsible business also goes by the title ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) – a concept that is prolific in large companies and increasingly growing in importance for smaller companies. This is because companies who engage in responsible business practices are increasing their competitiveness and reaping business benefits. In addition, large companies are more and more setting expectations of responsible business practices with potential suppliers – be it large or small businesses.
You will leave the course with:
A better understanding of what being a responsible business really means
What the benefits are for your business
Ideas to enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices
Prezi (Half Day Course) March 14th - €80 for Chamber Members
The course demonstrates the features and benefits of an effective Prezi presentation, including how to navigate the user interface, how to create, animate, share, and publish your presentation.
Achieve a practical understanding of the Prezi tools.
Gain a strong understanding of how to convey information through effective visuals.
Develop hands-on experience of various layouts and techniques within Prezi.
Find out what turns a simple presentation into something your audience won’t forget.
Date: Wednesday, 8th March Venue: Maryborough Hotel Time: 1.30 pm to 4 pm Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential Book: HERE
This event is being run by EEN at Cork Chamber, in association with Local Enterprise Offices, Cork, as part of Enterprise Week. In terms of Brexit, there are a lot of known knowns and known unknowns and the impending Brexit will mean that companies will face changes, opportunities and challenges over the next few months; resulting in a need for companies to address their Brexit strategy accordingly. The seminar will aim to outline what businesses should be thinking about and doing to address the short and longer-term implications of the UK’s vote.
Brexit-proof your business will feature:
Dr Mary C. Murphy, Lecturer, Dept. of Government, UCC
John Finn, Managing Director, Treasury Solutions
P.J. Timmins, CEO, The Alternative Board
Martin Corkery, Regional Director, South and East Regions, Enterprise Ireland
An interactive Q&A session
About the event:
Brexit in the context of the Irish political environment: the political system, timings and economic model’, Dr Mary C. Murphy, Lecturer in Politics, Department of Government, University College Cork
‘Brexit and the financial ramifications: business planning; the currency challenge; exchange trends; hedging currency’, John Finn, Managing Director, Treasury Solutions
‘Making your business more competitive’, PJ Timmins, CEO, The Alternative Board
‘Enterprise Ireland’s post-Brexit event for exporters’, Martin Corkery, Regional Director, South and East Regions, Enterprise Ireland
‘Expanding your business in international markets with EEN’, Eimear O’Mullane, Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber
About the speakers:
Dr. Mary C. Murphy is a lecturer in politics with the Department of Government, University College Cork. Mary’s primary area of research interest is Northern Ireland and the European Union and the dynamics of the relationship between sub-national and EU politics. Her research has also been published in a number of leading political science journals, including British Journal of Politics and International Relations, Ethnopolitics, Irish Political Studies, Parliamentary Affairs and Regional and Federal Studies, and she has contributed book chapters to a number of edited volumes.
John Finn is Managing Director of Treasury Solutions Ltd., an independent entity providing debt advisory (including restructuring) and corporate treasury risk management. The company was established in 2001 as an independent entity providing debt advisory (including restructuring) and corporate treasury risk management services to the corporate market. It has a broad base of domestic and multinational clients covering both public and private sectors. John is a regular contributor to the media on treasury and banking matters and in more recent times, on the topic of Brexit, his work included the production of the webinar for Enterprise Ireland on the financial ramifications of Brexit. Prior to establishing Treasury Solutions, he held senior management roles with Musgrave Group Ltd., Borden Foods and Ryanair. A commerce graduate of UCD, John is also a Fellow of both Chartered Accountants Ireland the UK Association of Corporate Treasurers.
PJ Timmins is CEO of The Alternative Board (TAB). TAB business owner advisory boards are comprised of an exclusive group of local business owner members who run non-competing businesses. Each month members come together to share expertise, solve challenges, and help each other seize new opportunities to achieve enhanced profitable growth and success. TAB is the world’s largest business peer advisory and coaching franchise. PJ qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PWC, and is a diploma holder in Corporate Governance from the Smurfit Business School. He has been a member of various boards for over 28 years, across software, property, retailing, healthcare and music industries, in addition to not-for-profit organisations.
Martin Corkery is Regional Director, South & East Regions, Enterprise Ireland. Martin leads the development and implementation of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy for indigenous industry in the South and South East region. Martin has previously held the roles of Regional Manager and Senior Development Advisor, also with Enterprise Ireland, and has much advice and expertise to offer the start-up or established Irish company looking to grow internationally.
Participants will have the option to participate in a Q&A session at the end of the seminar. Pre-booking is essential for this event. Contact Eimear for further information.
Drive your Business Forward @ CAB Motor Group
Date:Thursday 23rd March Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm Venue: CAB Motor Group, Monahan Road Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members Book HERE
Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with CAB Motor Group to bring you a fully interactive networking evening at CAB HQ on Monahan Road. There will be lots of opportunities to network and engage with your fellow Chamber members, as well as a chance to see the fantastic showroom of the newly crowned SIMI Dealer of the Year and maybe even a photo opp with the shiney new Ford Mustang…
CAB Motor Company was founded in 1925 and has operated as an Authorised Ford Dealership since that time. Currently CAB Motor Company employs over 50 on the team and has state of the art facilities in the shadow of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, adjacent to the site of the old Ford Factory. A focus on customer service lies at the heart of everything they do and a genuine attempt is made to ensure that “customer service” is something which is truly unique and memorable.
So, it’s time to stop coasting and get into gear for the CAB Motor Group’s networking event in March!
April Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner
Date: Tuesday 4th April Time: 7.30am – 9.00am Venue: Cork International Hotel Cost: €25 members / €50 non members BOOK HERE
Cork Chamber is proud to announce Professor Patrick O’Shea, the newly appointed President of UCC as the guest speaker for the April Business Breakfast.
Professor O’Shea became the 15th President of University College Cork on 1st February 2017. A UCC Physics graduate and former Vice President and Chief Research Officer at the University of Maryland in the US, Professor O’Shea was at the helm of a $500 million (€470m) per annum research and innovation enterprise. His academic, political and business acumen helped the University to become one of the leading research universities in the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to hear Professor O’Shea speak publicly about his new role in UCC and what the future holds for this prestigious and world-renowned University.
Promotion
Come Visit Us!
This Friday March 3rd from 9:30am to 12:30pm you are invited to the Cork Chamber Offices on Summerhill North. You will get the opportunity to have a one to one meeting with a member of the team and to learn specific ways in which Cork Chamber can help your business.This is open to both members and non-members.
Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested in learning more about Cork Chamber. Contact Danielle (086) 0770432 or please feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat about maximising your membership.
Connect – Engage - Grow
Check out our photo gallery and video below from last weeks networking event at the Everyman.
International
Ireland Canada Trade Briefing
Date: Wednesday, 29th March Venue: River Lee Hotel Time: 10.30 am to 1 pm Cost: FREE to attend, but registration is essential Book: HERE
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber and the Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) are delighted to run a Canada-focused event on Wednesday, 29 March here in Cork. The event will feature:
Barrie O’Connell, President, Cork Chamber
Ambassador of Canada to Ireland, Kevin Vickers
David Austin, Refinery Manager, Irving Oil
John Roxburgh, Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Ireland
David Skelton, Chairman, Leading Edge Group
Calling food industry SMEs!
Have you experienced difficulty with regulation Regulation No. 1169-2011, on the provision of food information to consumers? Some aspects of this legislation that have been identified as burdensome are as follows:
Obligation for food business operators in the catering and restaurant sector to provide allergen information
mandatory food information (art. 9)
storage conditions or conditions of use (art. 25)
mandatory nutrition declaration
restrictions to the presentation of the products (art. 34)
fair information practices (art. 7)
If you have encountered difficulties in implementing this legislation, we would like to collect data that would include: anecdotal evidence; estimates of additional costs incurred; inconsistencies in enforcement etc.; and written testimonials from business. Contact Eimear for further information.
Member News
Member News
Cork’s Ambition for Direct US Link Achieved - read more
O’Flynn Exhams bolsters corporate practice with appointment of new partner, Conor Lupton - read more
Heritage Wealth Management shortlisted for National Award - read more
Night Golf Launched in Aid of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice - read more
The Hope Foundation Annual LIMERICK Luncheon Friday 3rd March - read more
Kaye Ronayne & Dr Louise Nestor Join the Cork ARC Board of Trustees - read more
Share your news to our website through our Member Information Centre (MIC). If you have forgotten your login details contact us and we can reset them for you!
Members Offers
Member Offers
Four Star Pizza Cork: 14 inch pizza for only €10 - read more
J.Barter: Go on board of a 3* Classic Cruise at fantastic prices! - read more
Phone Pulse Ltd: Complimentary Consultation - read more
Do business with fellow Cork Chamber through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.
Member Events
Member Events
ASA Marketing: Branding Solutions Showcase, March 7th - read more
UCC: Brexit: Implications, Challenges & Opportunities for Ireland, 3rd March - read more
The Hope Foundation: Limerick Lunch Friday 3rd March - read more
28th Cork French Film: 5th - 12th March - read more
Cork University Business School (CUBS) Conference, ‘Shaping Ireland’s Future’, March 6th - read more
2oCamp– Develop your Climate Innovation idea in a day, March 6th - read more
TWi: Effective Writing Skills Training, March 7th - read more
UCC: IMI Information Evening Cork, March 7th - read more
Brand Storytelling: The Foundation of Your Growth Strategy, March 7th - read more
NRF: Briefing Cork, Legal & HR Update with Jennifer Cashman, RDJ Solicitors, March 7th - read more
Global Shares: [Webinar] Why the global growth in Equity Comp? March 8th - read more
Taste Cork: ‘Food Innovation Workshop’, in association with University College Cork, March 9th - read more
Local Enterprise Office: Let’s Talk Business! Public Seminar, March 10th - read more
The Cornstore Restaurant: Cocktails, Cuisine & Style, March 16th - read more
The Montenotte Hotel: RBS Six Nations,until March 18th - read more
IERC: 6th Annual Conference, March 30th - read more
