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Subsidised Training
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Events
The Power of You – Turning Wellbeing into Performance
Speed Networking in association with Bank of Ireland
International
Travel grants available to attend ‘Financing collaborative R&D in the Creative Industries’,
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Subsidised Training
Want to change knowledge, skills and attitudes??
 

Train the Trainer (QQI Level 6) – Training is focused on changing knowledge, skills and attitudes through learning experiences - Learn how to transfer knowledge to other people and help them improve their performance at their current job! And gain a QQI Level 6 qualification while you’re at it!! This course starts on the 26th May next, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!


And change your own knowledge and skills with our
Google Analytics Course!


This course is designed to help you wade through the sea of data, to assess your website traffic properly so you get a more accurate picture of how your website is doing. Assess the quality of the visitor traffic to your website! 



Events
The Power of You – Turning Wellbeing into Performance
In association with laya healthcare
 

Date: Thursday, June 2nd

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island

Cost: 2 Tickets for €150 / €95 per person 

To book: BOOK HERE


Recognise how Food, Fitness & Focus can enhance The Power of You. 


This half-day, interactive and informative seminar will examine the importance of you and your team’s wellbeing, helping you to reach your optimum performance daily and help you to grow your business.


At this event YOU will discover how: 

  • Looking after your business starts with looking after yourself and your team.
  • Create positive actions that will help you become the best version of yourself, through our online MindScore Survey.
  • Our expert speakers include: 
    • Niall Breslin – Mental health spokesman
    • Olive Loughnane – Olympic athlete
    • Lucy Hyland – Nutritionist
    • Barbara Nugent – Performance Coach
    • Cork Chamber case studies with real-life examples of how you can improve you and your team’s daily performance
  • Discover how making small changes in your everyday habits can impact on your overall mental and physical wellbeing


DON'T MISS OUT BOOK HERE


This event is being held in association with laya healthcare
Networking breaks sponsored by KPMG



Speed Networking in association with Bank of Ireland
 
Date: Thursday, May 19th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: The River Lee Hotel     
Cost: 
FREE for Cork Chamber members
ONE booking per company only
To book: online


Cork Chamber and Bank of Ireland will once again work together to bring you a highly energized event, where you will make up to 20 new business contacts in a fast-paced environment.


‘Speed networking’ is a more structured form of networking where you have 1 ½ minutes each side to pitch your business and make connections for both buying and selling. This is a practical event for SME’s, giving you a chance to speed network and meet new business contacts as well as receive referrals and renew existing connections.



Due to the nature of the speed networking, only ONE representative from each company can take part.


Places for this event are very limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.



Promotion
Find out more about your Chamber Membership
 
This Friday 13th May from 9.30am to 12pm 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 on (086) 0770432 or please feel free to pop in for a cup of coffee and a chat about maximising your membership. 


Cork Chamber AGM
 
The 197th Cork Chamber AGM will take next Monday 16th May, at 6pm in the Imperial Hotel Cork. All members welcome.  Results of the recent  election  to the Cork Chamber board will be announced on the evening.  

Cork Midsummer Festival
An Explosion of Arts Events on the Banks of the Lee 17th - 19th, 21st, 24th - 26th June 2016
 
  • Camille O’Sullivan returns to Cork Midsummer Festival for a special, one-night-only performance!  Saturday, 25th June
  • Penny Arcade: Longing Lasts Longer, Friday, 24th June
  • ‘Jungle Book’ presented by Metta Theatre,  17th – 19th & 21st June




International
Travel grants available to attend ‘Financing collaborative R&D in the Creative Industries’,
Liverpool, 28th-29th June 2016
 

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) partners in the northwest of England are organising an interactive workshop and matchmaking event called “Finance, Creative & Digital Solutions to Succeed in Collaborative R&D” and it will take place during the International Festival for Business (IFB) in Liverpool on 28th June.


Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss project partners (incl. H2020 and Creative Europe) and to meet with private and public investors and financial institutions. The EEN is also supporting the Gateway2Finance event which takes place 29th-30th June. Participants may be eligible for a GB£250 travel grand to attend this event.


See 'read more' for further information or contact Eimear


Travel grants available to attend ‘Financing collaborative R&D in the Creative Industries’, Liverpool, 28th-29th June 2016

As part of the Creative Week at the International Festival for Business (IFB) in Liverpool (UK), the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) are organising an interactive workshop and matchmaking event called ‘Finance, Creative and Digital Solutions to Succeed in Collaborative R&D’. This event will offer SMEs, universities and organisations the opportunity to:

  • Refine their problem-solving projects and communicate it more effectively to partners, investors and customers. The workshop will be delivered by Steve Rawling who has 17 years’ combined experience as a journalist and media trainer at BBC.
  • Have 1:1 meetings with SMEs, universities and organisations to discuss cross-border commercial and research partners
  • Learn about taking products to market
  • Meet bid writers, advisers and technology transfer specialists

EEN is also supporting the Gateway2Finance event on 29th-30th June 2016 and this will enable companies to pitch their projects to investors who have already earmarked GB£2 million to invest, learn new skills through workshops and expand their networks during 2 high-profile receptions in Liverpool. EEN Northwest has secured several £250 individual travel grants to incentivise overseas SMEs to attend.

Interested participants may wish to note that Ryanair serves Liverpool from Cork Airport 5 times weekly and Aer Lingus serves Manchester (approx. 55 km from Liverpool) twice daily.

Contact Eimear for further information.

 


Member News
Latest Member News
 
  • Cork Airport Destination Guide - Focus On London - read more
  • ‘Make Your Will Week’ in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal - read more
  • Dalata Hotel: To Invest €22 Million In Newly Acquired Hotel In Cork City - read more
  • Global Shares Client, DAI Wins Award for Unique Employee Ownership Initiative - read more


Share your member news to our website news section through the Member Information Centre (MIC). 



Members Offers
Offers for Chamber Members
 
  • Conversation Piece: 50% Off RRP for a Panasonic Phone System -  read more
  • Macdonald Kinsale Hotel & Spa: 10% Off Your Summer BBQ  - read more
  • EazyCity: €300 discount on  Au Pair Work Program USA - read more

All current offers for Chamber Members are listed on our website here. Submit an offer for Chamber members through the Member Information Centre (MIC). 


Member Events
Upcoming Member Events
 
  • Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs information Seminar, May 24th - Read More
  • Go for Growth, May 18th - Read More
  • Effective Technical Writing: An Introduction for the Pharma/MedTech Sector, 24th & 25th May - Read More
  • Confliciting Visions in a Turbulent Age 1900-1916, June 3rd - August 20th - Read More
  • Canada Green Building Council Conference, June 6th - June 9th - Read More
  • Cork Harbour Festival, 4th – 12th June - Read More
  • Introducing Employer Branding To The Irish SMEs, June 8th - Read More
  • Hooley in the Hall, June 17th & 18th - Read More
  • Cork Association for Autism Golf Classic, June 23rd - Read More

Promote an upcoming event through our Interactive Member Information Centre, all upcoming member events are listed on our website