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Shop Local this Christmas, says Cork Chamber
Cork City Launches its Purple Flag Awards
Positive Jobs Momentum Continues in Cork
Subsidised Training
The Branding of Me – What’s your Personal Brand?
Events
Introduction to Certification of Green Buildings
Digital Trends & Technologies in association with Vodafone
Festive After Hours at Castlemartyr
Cork Chamber Annual Christmas Lunch in association with Brightwater Recruitment
Cork Chamber Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner
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Enterprise Europe Network’s Calendar of 2016 Brokerage Events
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Member Events
UCC Innovation Master Class
How to use strategy and innovation to grow and sustain your business
 
Date: Monday, December 7th
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Venue: ORB 2.55, O’Rahilly Building, UCC
Cost: Free but booking required
To book: online 

UCC Innovation will deliver the next in its Master Class series entitled How to use strategy and innovation to grow and sustain your business. This  master class will be delivered by Prof. James Cunningham, Professor of Strategic Management at Newcastle Business School, UK and take place on Monday 7th December 2015 in ORB 2.55 of O’Rahilly Building, UCC.   Registration for these classes can be made online and early booking is recommended as capacity is limited.

Take it to the Bank!
 
Date: Tuesday, December 8th 
Time: 8.30-11.15
Venue: Maryborough House Hotel, Douglas, Cork.
Cost: €70+vat
To book: online 

Strategic, expert-led briefing on emerging trends, risks and opportunities in Cash Management, Bank Funding, FX and Interest Rates for 2016. Delivered by John Finn, Managing Director Treasury Solutions, the content is based on recent and current deals (totalling €500m year to date) and market intelligence. Practical focus.   

Network Cork Christmas Party
 
Date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Club Brasserie, Lapps Quay, Cork City
Cost: €45 per person (including booking fee)
To book: Advance booking essential - online 


Network Cork will be celebrating a successful conclusion to a busy year with some relaxed networking, dining and fun at the annual Christmas Party on December 9th. We hope to see you there!

Fundraising Ireland Southern Branch Christmas Party
 
Date: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Venue: Ambassador Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: must register by email


As we come to the end of another busy year the Southern Branch of Fundraising Ireland would like to thank all of those who attended their events this year in Cork.You will be greeted with mulled wine and mince pies in the Ambassador Hotel bar and the topic up for discussion that evening will be Traditional Christmas Fundraising Versus New Media Fundraising. Everybody is asked to bring a Kris Kindle gift (€5 value!) and join the group in making a toast to another great year in fundraising and the wonderful work you all are doing.

Cork Youth Orchestra Christmas Proms
 
Date: Thursday, December 12th
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Cork City Hall
Cost: Corporate Tickets (A): €55; (B): €45. full details here.
To book: Contact Liam Maher on Tel: 087 - 2364930


Start your 2015 Christmas season with the Cork Youth Orchestra Christmas Proms Concert featuring Michael McCarthy (tenor); Les Neish; The Lee Singers; Cork Arts Studio Youth Choir and narrator, Pakie O’Callaghan.This year, for the first time, avail of our Corporate Packages from just €45 and enjoy a real Christmas Cracker at City Hall Cork on Saturday, December 15th.

Togher Athletics Club 5K
 
Date: Monday, December 28th
Time: 1pm
Venue: Togher Boys National School
Cost: €12
To book: online 


This year’s annual Togher 5k will take place on Monday the 28th of December. This is the third year it is being held and hopes to build on the success of previous years. The race is suitable for all levels of experience and is a great day out for all while also challenging the more elite runners. All funds raised got to support the work of Cork Mental Health and Togher AC.

Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea
 

Date: Sunday, 3rd January 2016
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Venue: Fota Island Resort, Co Cork
Cost: Tickets cost €40
To book: contact Helena Tel: 021 4226655, email  or buy tickets online 


Treat the ladies in your life to the perfect gift this Christmas, a ticket to Breakthrough Cancer Research’s Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase in Fota Island Resort. The event will take place on Sunday, 3 January 2016, with proceeds going to cancer research.

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ÉireMUN 2016
 
Date: 22nd -24th January 2016
Time: 11am
Venue: UCC
Cost: €60
To book: here 


ÉireMUN is a 3rd level international Model United Nations conference hosted by UCC International Relations Society. The weekend will see students from around the world debate many global issues. Attendees will enjoy thought provoking talks, a snapshot of Irish culture on Friday evening and a formal dinner on Saturday night.