7.30am - 9.00am
Tuesday 16 October
Clarion Hotel

The Cork Chamber October Business Breakfast will take place on Tuesday 16th October in the Clarion Hotel from 7.30am to 9.00am and will feature guest speaker Mr. Martin Riordan, Manager of Cork County.  This event is being held in association with the Irish Examiner.

Martin has spent over 30 years in public service predominantly in Local Government. Starting his career in Dublin City Council, he has worked in Waterford City Council, South Eastern Health Board, Donegal County Council and Cork City Council for over 10 years.

Join with your fellow Cork Chamber members to hear Martin Riordan talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with running Ireland’s largest Local Authority. 

Please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.

6.00pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 25 October

VHI SwiftCare Clinic  

The Cork Chamber October Business After Hours Networking Event will take place on Thursday 25th October from 6pm – 8pm in the VHI SwiftCare Clinic in City Gate, Mahon.

The Vhi SwiftCare Clinic is Cork's first walk-in urgent care clinic and provides medical care for minor injuries and illness. The clinic aims to treat patients within an hour. Open to all members of the public, not just patients with private health insurance, the clinics are open 365 days a year from 8am to 10pm.

Please BOOK EARLY for this event as places are limited. Early booking for Chamber events ensures you’re on the attendance list for all those viewing, you get a clearly marked name badge on the day and you also get to see who else is going to be there, which can greatly help with your networking.

Supervisory Management - Book here

Accreditation: FETAC Level 6

Dates: 18 & 25 & 31 October, 29 November 2012

A participative and interactive training approach will be followed throughout the programme. In tandem with a number of exercises (both individual and group), participants will be encouraged to discuss topics and share their own experiences.


At the end of this programme, successful participants will have:

• acquired the theoretical knowledge enabling them to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor
• acquired a range of supervisory and management skills
• developed good interpersonal communication skills
• demonstrated the confidence to deal with a variety of challenging situations
• developed good work practices appropriate to their role as supervisor/line manager.

Project Management Professional - Book here

Dates: 16, 17 and 18 of October

Professional Project Management is designed to establish a detailed understanding of Project Management terms, concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach of this course ensures trainees “learn by doing” and gain a step-by-step, real-time experience of using the tools and implementing the methodologies and support structures. In simulating real-life environments, trainees gather the detailed knowledge required to apply the training on return to their work environment.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose, inputs and outputs of the core processes in each of the five
process groups: Initiating, Planning, Execution, Control and Closing.
- Learn about the knowledge areas of project management (Integration, Scope,
Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement plus
Professional and Social Responsibility). Understand how each knowledge area
contributes to the progression of a project from start to finish, and know how to
create the key deliverables at each stage.
- Learn key project management techniques, together with how and when to use
them. Examples of such tools and techniques include Budget, Risk Analysis,
Scheduling, Gantt chart, Contingency and Change Control.

Further Upcoming Courses:

MS Excel (Advanced) 2007/2010  (22 October)

MS Excel (Intermediate) - 2007/2010 (23 October)

MS Excel (Intermediate) - 2007/2010  (5 November)

Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6)  (8 November)

Conflict Management   (19 November)

 
For the full course list please visit www.corkchamber.ie/training. 
Bookings can be completed through the website and enquiries should be directed to Norma@corkchamber.ie (Training  Services Manager).

Female Entrepreneurs Mentoring Clinic

Cork Chamber are delighted to welcome Paula Fitzsimons to speak at an event organised as part of the Chamber's Female Mentoring project.  Paula will be addressing the issues around whether Irish women have untapped entrepreneurial potential, referencing the findings of the recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2011 report, and highlighting the supports available for female entrepreneurs through programmes such as Going for Growth. The event will also offer early-stage female entrepreneurs the opportunity to arrange a short one-to-one meeting with a mentor, in order to ask advice on a specific aspect of their business. For more information or to register your interest in this event, contact: Katherine@corkchamber.ie

Business Opportunity with Scottish Surface Materials Designer

A Scottish (UK) SME, who is a specialist surface materials designer, manufacturer and exporter, is seeking representation in Ireland for its unique products which are widely used in retail to cosmetically refurbish existing assets such as supermarket checkouts. The company has an established a highly effective, overnight, minimally disruptive system for resurfacing supermarket checkouts, which has been adopted widely in the UK and abroad. Using their innovative product, in the correct supermarket

colours, whole banks of checkouts can be transformed overnight, often as part of a store refresh programme. Potential partners will already supply on-site services to large retail supermarket chains. For further information about this opportunity please contact siobhan@corkchamber.ie

Auditel, lowering your cost of doing business

First five businesses to contact us through the Chamber offer, we will pay them €200 to audit their energy and communications costs.

How is it done? We have been in existence for nearly 20 years and in that time have developed systems that will take the complexity out of any billing system. This combined with our collective tendering process, market knowledge and negotiating skills we can deliver rates and tariffs to businesses that would not be able to achieve these by going it alone.

But thats not all. We will carry out all this work for a no find no fee basis. If we do not lower your cost, we will not charge you a single cent. If we do lower your costs we will share on the savings. This means that the customer is on a win from the start and has no risk.

So, if you are serious about not just cutting cost but also managing them please check out auditel.ie or contact Joe Corcoran joe.corcoran@auditel.ie on 087 0514555 or Sean Harnett sean.harnett@auditel.ie on 087 7472452 and we will lower your costs of doing business.

Chamber Members, the first five businesses to contact us through the Chamber offer, we will pay them €200 to audit their energy and communications costs. Thats right, we will pay them. We will then carry out the audit and the client must agree to implement the savings recommendations made by Auditel as per our standard agreement which will be completed before the audit commences. Minimum combined spend p/a 20,000.00.

Extra discount of 15% for Chamber Members

Here at Johnson & Perrott Van Rental we are delighted to offer our fellow chamber members an extra discount of 15% off all our advertised Van Rental rates, resulting in substantial savings, from our extensive fleet of vans.

Please contact Bill Driscoll at our Cork office on the Douglas Road on 021 4916350. Bill will be delighted to provide you with the vehicle most suited to your needs and provide you with any further assistance you may require. Alternatively, should you require a van in the greater Dublin area our colleague Brendan Morgan can be contacted on 01 4097592 at our Tallaght offices.

For full details of vans on offer prices and terms and conditions please see our website: www.jpvanrental.ie

“Once upon a December”

at

Flemings

Silvergrange House

Tivoli

Experience the magic of Christmas in our Stunning Period Dining room. Treat your work collegues to a great Christmas experience. Reserve your party in October - Monday to Friday min.15 persons and receive your 10% Discount from our varied Lunch and Dinner Menus.
 

Also we have October / November Special Overnight Stay - Dinner Bed and Breakfast €100.00

To avail of these offers: Phone 021 4821621 quoting Cork Chamber Offer. Offer Open to Chamber Members Only. Subject to availibility. Terms and Conditions apply

www.flemingsrestaurant.ie

Park with Q-Park Cork for a chance to  WIN €1,000 SHOPPING SPREE

Plus 10 runners-up prizes of €50 Q-Park Top-Up Cards

Anybody who parks in Q-Park Grand Parade, City Hall, Carroll's Quay or St. Finbarrs during the month of October 2012 simply writes their name and number on their exit ticket before leaving and they will be entered into the draw which takesplace in the first week of November 2012 with winners announced on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/QParkIreland.

 More details available here

Join us in The Malton Hotel Killarney this December for a Christmas party to remember!

This year The Malton has a choice of three Party Night dates to choose from in our Festive Themed Muckross Suite; December 7th, 8th and 14th, 2012.

Celebrations kick off with a festive mulled wine drinks reception at 7.30pm followed by a sumptuous five course evening meal and afterwards guests can dance the night away to a Live band and DJ.

Our Party Night Package is €55 per person including a complimentary drink of choice and fantastic spot prizes on the night.

Contact our Party Night team today for further information on our packages on (064) 6638000, email: sales@themalton.com. or visit themalton.com.

We Will Pay The VAT

Service  your Skoda or Volkswagen during the month of October at Noel Deasy Cars, Main Skoda Dealer, New Mallow Road, Blackpool and we will pay the VAT .

To avail of this offer  please contact Martin Healy: Tel: 021-4395024 or  Email: martin@noeldeasy.com



Please quote "CORK CHAMBER OFFER" when making booking.

20% discount for Chamber Members


A Cork based company that enhances live experiences

Introducing Creating Shows – A Cork based company that enhances live experiences – we are much more than an events company.

Each event is a custom project, irrespective of size or budget. This is what makes us different.

Creating Shows offers a comprehensive range of services for both the Corporate and Private market including:

• Corporate Events & Conferences – Leave it to us
• Promotions – We’ll spread the word
• Service Launches – Enhancing your business profile – whatever you do
• Product Launches – Putting your product on a pedestal
• Motivational Seminars – Motivation is the key
• Business Seminars – Getting your point across
•  Training Services, including Customer Service, Manual Handling & Food & Beverage Service Skills training – Tailored to meet your needs

 Telephone 021 4855623, or e-mail:  info@creatingshows.com

10% Discount to All Chamber Members

Start your Meetings on a High at Vertigo in County Hall

The County Hall, Ireland’s tallest operational building boasts 4 Multifunctional Meeting Rooms suitable for Meetings, Conferences & Exhibitions of all sizes and panoramic views of the city & county.

Daily Delegate Rates from €14.95 Per Person. 

Festive Offers

Friday the 7th of December we will host a Christmas Festive BBQ Party Night. This will include a mulled wine reception on arrival followed by a five star festive BBQ and music till late. All for only €25.00 per person or €89.00 including overnight accommodation per person sharing.

Friday the 14th of December we will host a Christmas Gala Night.This includes a pre-dinner drinks reception followed by a gourmet four course Gala Dinner and music till late. Tickets for this evening are €39.00 per person or €109 to include overnight accommodation per person sharing.

To book call 064-6623400 or email klong@muckrosspark.com.

Cork Samaritans - 40 Years in Cork  
Anniversary Dinner
October 13

Rochestown Park Hotel

Cork Samaritans are celebrating 40 years in Cork this year and are hosting an Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, October 13th at Rochestown Park Hotel.

Tickets are €50.00 each including drinks reception, 4 course meal and late entertainment. Individual tickets are available and we can also book tables of 8 or 10 if required.

To book tickets please email galaball@corksamaritans.ie or visit http://www.corksamaritans.ie/galaball

St Luke's Home Annual Coporate Lunch

Maryborough House Hotel

Friday 19 October

Our annual Corporate Lunch will take place on Friday, October 19^th 2012 at the Maryborough House Hotel, Cork and we are hopeful that you will attend! Your support will help us to:

• Continue to enhance the standard of care given to residents and day-care clients.
• Carry out further research on Dementia and Care of Older People by working closely with partner organizations such as Alzheimer’s Society, Age Action, etc.
• Expand training externally through the Education Centre.
• Develop an Outreach Programme for home-based clients in the Community.

 Guest Speaker is Mr Donal Clancy, Managing Director LAYA Healthcare

Sponsor is Ronan Daly Jermyn, Solicitors.

Location: Maryborough House Hotel. Date: Friday, 19^th Oct, 2012. Reception: 12.30.

Lunch: 1 p.m. sharp. Cost: Table of 10: €600 or €65 per person.


Reservations:  email Oonagh.odriscoll@stlukeshome.ie or joan.jeffery@stlukeshome.ie

O’Donovans – the Cork Wine Merchants - are proud to announce details of the forthcoming 12^th Cork Wine Fair taking place on Wednesday 21st  November 2012 from 4-9pm in the Kiltegan Suite of the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork. 400 Wines from a worldwide network of suppliers will be showcased in an event spearheaded by a fine wine selection backed up by premium spirits, gourmet foods, craft beers both Irish and international from our extensive craft beer range in O’Donovans Off Licences.

Tickets are €10 and available from any of the 16 O’Donovan’s branches in Cork City and County. Proceeds are in aid of the Cork Simon Community.  

Enquiries please contact: T: 021 429 6060 E: info@odonovansofflicence.com or info@odonovansofflicence.com

Mary Daly and Associates, established in 2000, are the leading Food Safety Trainers and HACCP Consultants in Ireland.  Our clients range from primary food producers, caterers, nursing homes and hospitals.

We provide certified training in the areas of Food Safety, HACCP, Cleaning & Infection Control and Health & Safety.

Primary Course in Food Hygiene – 15^th October / 6^th November / 3^rd December  in Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork

FETAC Level 5 Management of HACCP – November 13^th Vienna Woods Hotel

A full course schedule is available online at www.marydaly.ie

For further information on any of our training courses or HACCP Consultancy Services, please contact Mairead on 021 4355917/086 7392427 or e-mail Mairead@marydaly.ie