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We are delighted to announce the details of our up-coming conference - 'Winning in the UK and Beyond' - on May 30th. We have started spotlighting this year’s fantastic line up of speakers on our LinkedIn group - find out more and join the discussion HERE
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Winning in the UK and Beyond
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Date: 30th May Time: 08:15am - 14:30pm Venue: Fota Island Resort Cost: €120 members/ €150 non members To Book: visit our website HERE
The time is now right for us to capitalise on the opportunities that exist between Ireland and the UK, our closest and largest trading partner. The Cork Chamber 2013 Conference will take a new direction with this half day seminar, by facilitating plenty of networking on the day as well as a fully interactive mindshare portion, which will feed into the panel discussion with focussed small networking groups and will be facilitated by Anton Savage.
Irish success stories, large UK investors, case studies and support agencies as well as this expert panel will stimulate discussion around the growth of your business into the UK and beyond. As part of this event, you will 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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Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2014
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Following the announcement by Government that the next Budget will be announced in October, the Chamber is preparing its pre-budget submission which will set out the priorities of Cork’s business community to Government in advance of Budget 2014. If you have any suggested inputs we ask that you please contact the Policy Team by Friday 24th May, see inside for more details. This week’s issue also contains details on the Cork City Council Painting Grant Scheme 2013 and the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Grant Scheme 2013 which provides funding to owners/occupiers of buildings in Cork’s historic City Centre to assist with the visual appearance and maintenance of historic buildings. See ‘read more’ for further details.
Finally, as part of our 2013 Policy Plan, the policy team continues to undertake a series of monthly polls to seek the views of our membership. This month we want to know your views on the Government’s 10 Point Tax Reform Plan. Further details are available HERE
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Business Communications – Friend or Foe?!
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The art of communicating in business now occurs in many forms and styles – phone, e-mail, presentations, reports, letters etc. It has now become an integral and crucial part of everyday business to be able to manage all these styles of communicating competently and proficiently. The Business School @ Cork Chamber is here to help! First up is our E-Mail & Business Writing course this Thursday designed to give the participants an understanding of the importance of written communication in delivering the core message of their organisation and its brand. Our MS Word (Intermediate) course is running on Friday 3rd May and will cover the essential MS Word skills helping you perform everyday tasks in a quick and efficient manner.
We also have another Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6) course starting on the 16th May next. This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes.
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
Find out more about brokerage events and trade fairs in Ireland and beyond, as well as other EU issues and topics, through the Enterprise Europe Network. This week see more information on the following: - EEN brokerage event at eHealth Business Marketplace – 14 May – Dublin
- EEN brokerage event - “Water the Greatest Global Challenge” – 15 May – Dublin
- InterTrade Ireland - Collaborate to Innovate Conference - Access Horizon 2020 – 16 May – Dublin
- InterTradeIreland All-Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition
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Bus Transfers in Operation Between Mallow & Cork From 3rd to 12th May
ENGINEERING WORKS TO TAKE PLACE ON MONARD VIADUCT Iarnród Éireann wishes to advise intending customers that a bus transfer will be in operation between Mallow and Cork from 20:00hrs on Friday 3rd May to final service on Sunday 12th May next. This closure is to facilitate maintenance and improvement works on the Monard Viaduct, near Blarney.
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Looking for 4 Star Executive Accommodation in Cork?
Offer available: Corporate B&B €69
Fitzgerald’s Vienna Woods Hotel is a luxurious 18th century elegant country house located on the edge of Cork City with direct route access to major Dublin motorway, dual carriage way access to the City Centre and East Cork and tunnel access to West Cork. We offer free parking and complimentary wifi for all our guests. BOOK ONLINE or Contact Us T: 021 4556800 E: reservations@viennawoodshotel.com W: www.viennawoodshotel.com
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Have your meeting at Vertigo in County Hall
Offer available: Brook Catering are delighted to offer Chamber Members a 10% discount on all Meetings & Events Booked during the month of May.
4 Multifunctional Meeting Rooms with state of the art facilities suitable for Meetings, Conferences & Exhibitions of all sizes and panoramic views of the city & county. Daily Delegate Rates from €14.95 per person All Packages include:
- Complimentary Car Parking
- Complimentary Wifi
- Complimentary use of Equipment
- Dedicated Event Manager onsite
For Further Information Contact: Sinead O’Sullivan – 087 1159 863 /Sharon O'Donoghue – 086 3800 991. Email: sinead@brookcatering.com Web: www.brookcatering.com
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NeonSMS - get closer to your customer & target market for less
Offer available: 15% discount to Cork Chamber members on our standard services.
NeonSMS allows you to get closer to your customer & target market for less! Founded in 2003 and based in little Island, NeonSMS is a quality Bulk SMS Text Messaging provider, offering very competitive rates with no set up fees. SMS is an ideal tool for direct marketing and customer relationship building as low cost, efficient and an effective method of communication. Our service can be simply accessed via an easy to use web account or integrated API option.
Check us out on www.neonsms.ie & take our Free Trial! For further information or to avail of this discount please call Orla on 021 243 0700 or e-mail orla@neonsms.ie
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Meet @ The Malton, Killarney
Offer available: Book a full day training room for 20 delegates & receive one tea/coffee break complimentary. Valid until the August 30th 2013. The Malton located in Killarney town centre has been welcoming visitors since 1854. Our flexible meeting and conference space can accommodate a variety of requirements from interview rooms to theatre style conferences for up to 1000 delegates. Complimentary WIFI & Car parking is included in our rates.
Terms & Condition’s apply. To arrange a quotation contact Elaine on 064 66 38009 or e-mail: sales@themalton.com web: www.themalton.com
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In for Lunch?
Offer available: New customers one free sandwich platter valued at €30. 20% discount for the month of May if you mention Cork Chamber membership when ordering.
We produce and deliver sandwiches and related food products to customers in Cork who expect fresh and locally produced food products with the best possible ingredients. Our Catering Division offers simplicity, quality, value, choice and convenience to lunchtime meetings and other events. Order now: Telephone: 021 48 04 13 0 / jim@inforlunch
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3-day Data Protection Practitioner - Cork
Date: 21st May - 23rd May Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Venue: A1 Computer Centre Cork Cost: €1,350.00 (€ 1,080 for Cork Chamber Members) Book: HERE
Be confident that your organisation’s policies and procedures are legally compliant with data protection legislation.
This 3-day programme equips you to: - Gain an in-depth knowledge of Ireland’s data protection legislation
- Understand what needs to be achieved to attain organisational compliance
- Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures
- Apply data protection legislation
If you have any queries, please phone 01 7753008, or email training@ics.ie
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