Weekly Business Update 01/05/2019

Speaking at Cork Chamber’s 200^th AGM, new Chamber President Paula Cogan, Sales Director at the Doyle Collection spoke passionately about the need for active citizenship, sustainability and, most critically, delivery on commitments made if Cork is to excel on a global stage.

Cork Chamber 200th AGM

The 200th Cork Chamber AGM took place on Monday April 29th. Paula Cogan was elected President and Richard Martin of RDJ assumed the position of Honorary Secretary.

The Chamber is also delighted to welcome four newly elected board members, Niall Kenny, AB Sales; Liam Luddy, Arup; Gerard O’Donovan, CIT and Deirdre Waldron, Fuzion Communications.

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Empowering You

Connecting You

Business Casual: Decoding the Dress Code
Chamber Pop-Up at Republic of Work

Mon 14^th May | 12.45pm - 2pm | Republic of Work

This lunch n' learn workshop will be addressing the 'business casual' conundrum with Annmarie O’Connor of The Happy Closet.

Learn how to create a business casual wardrobe that makes you feel confident and makes others feel confident in you.

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Speed Networking
In association with Grenke

Weds 29^th May | 12pm - 2pm | The River Lee Hotel

Cork Chamber is delighted to be working together with GRENKE, to invite you to attend ‘Speed Networking’, a quick and proactive way of making new business connections for buying and selling.

This is a practical event for SME’s, giving you an excellent opportunity to hone your elevator pitch and make genuine new business contacts.

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May Business Breakfast
€25 for Members / €50 for Non-Members

Fri 24^th May | 7.30am – 9.00am | Cork International Hotel

Cork Chamber is delighted to host Anne Graham, Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority as the guest speaker at our May Business Breakfast, in association with the Irish Examiner.

For first hand insight into the most significant transport strategy in the history of Cork, (Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy), join us for this exclusive breakfast briefing to hear the National Transport Authority’s plans for Cork.

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Upskilling You

HR & Employment Law Forum
Preparing SME’s & Business Owners for HR Strategy

Tues 14^th May | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Cork International Hotel

This half-day seminar will be delivered by Caroline McEnery, Managing Director of The HR Suite and HR and Employment Law Expert.

Gain a greater understanding of the responsibilities of management under employment law legislation and carry out internal procedures with confidence. This seminar will be a great opportunity to discuss best practice and network with your peers.

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Team Development & Management
Leading You – Leading Others – Leading Cork

Tues 7^th May | 9am - 5pm | The Kingsley Hotel

Team building focuses on the ability to work together and empowers individuals and managers to contribute to common goals.

This course will give you a renewed awareness of your own strengths as a team member and individual and will give you the opportunity to develop areas where improvements can be made. The training will include dedicated e-mail support before and after training.

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Transforming Cork

Enhancing Your Environment

Cork City & County Boundary Changes

Cork City Council and Cork County Council have launched a public awareness campaign aimed at the 85,000 citizens living in the parts of the county that are due to transfer to the city next month.

Areas such as Ballincollig, Blarney, Tower, Glanmire, Douglas, Donnybrook, Grange, Frankfield, Rochestown and Togher are to transfer from Cork County Council to Cork City Council on May 31st 2019. An information leaflet highlighting the changes is being distributed to all households and businesses within the transfer area in the coming days.

Read Boundary Newsletter Here

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Representing You

Energy Cork Focuses on Ireland’s Energy Security in a Low Carbon Future

Energy Cork is delighted to be hosting the Energy Security in a Low Carbon Future conference, sponsored by Eirgrid Group, on Friday 17th May 2019 (8am – 1pm) at the Clayton Hotel, Lapp's Quay, Cork.

This Energy Cork conference will address the important and interdependent issues of ensuring energy security in a rapidly changing world and the pressing need for significant, timely and innovative climate action in the energy sector. The Energy Security in a Low Carbon Future Conference will be a half-day event featuring speakers from across the sector with views on how Ireland can achieve these two vital energy policy goals.

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Local & EU Elections, 24 May 2019

The closing date for the supplement to the register is May 7^th so you still have time to Shape Your City.

Read more for details on how to register and where to get the forms.