Ensure your business is seen by the right people and be part of ChamberLink Magazine. We have a range of options to suit your communications needs from full page adverts to editorial style features. We can work with you to maximise your advertising spend. 

Benefits of featuring in ChamberLink:

• Digital version is emailed to all Chamber members in weekly business update sent to over 3,500 business people. 
• Digital version available to read on the Cork Chamber website which attracts over 10k unique visitors each month.
• 2,500 copies are produced and distributed to all industry leaders, professional and key contacts, allowing the magazine to gain attract a readership rate of over 7,500 people. 
• Shared across multiple social media platforms.
• Every Cork Chamber business receives a personally addressed copy of the publication.
• Copies are placed at Cork Chamber events.

The next edition of ChamberLink is scheduled to be on desks August 25th and there are limited advertising spaces left. If you would like to feature your business in our bi-monthly ChamberLink magazine contact Deborah 021- 4530149 to find out more. 

Date: Thursday 18^th August
Time:  5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Montenotte Hotel, Cork
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: online

Cork Chamber is delighted to bring you the August BBQ in the newly renovated and refurbished Montenotte Hotel.

Celebrating a massive recent refurbishment, the Montenotte will welcome Cork Chamber members through the doors for a Summer BBQ, as the hotel celebrates its long heritage as a home to one of the famous Cork “Merchant Princes” now renovated with style and modern flair.

With panoramic views of the City from the terrace, you will be among the first to experience the new and unique Montenotte Hotel.

Places are limited for this event, so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.

Date: Thursday 8^th September
Time: 7.30am – 2.30pm 
Venue: Lee Valley Golf Club
Cost: €300 for a team of 4
Book HERE 

**No afternoon slots available** 

Cork Chamber is delighted to announce that the Golf Classic 2016 will take place on Thursday 8^th September in Lee Valley Golf & Country Club in association with Vhi Healthcare.  The Golf Classic is a fourball scramble and always offers plenty of challenges as well as some great prizes to be won on the day. 

This competitive and fun annual event continues to offer fantastic value for money, with your entry fee including refreshments for you and your team on arrival, a full round of golf at the award winning Lee Valley Golf & Country Club, burgers at the 10^th tee, as well as music, entertainment and a BBQ on the terrace later that evening.  You will also receive a goody bag and a chance to win some top-notch prizes – always a great day out!

The timesheet for this event is filling up fast, so please BOOK NOW to reserve your slot.

Date: Saturday 10^th September
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: Ringaskiddy Port
Cost: €60 members / €65 non members
Book HERE 

This popular annual event is held in association with the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and is a unique day out, giving Cork Chamber members an opportunity to see what the Pont Aven ferry has to offer as well as a chance to entertain clients and colleagues on board this fantastic Brittany Ferries link to France.

Your ticket price includes a pre-lunch “Apéritif” reception drinks reception in the bar and deck area of the ship, followed by a sumptuous luncheon cooked by the best of French chefs and served with a selection of French wines. Places are Networking Lunch on Board the Pont Aven

Places for this event are very limited, please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!

Enter NOW!

Top Tips for a great Submission!

• Have a start, a middle & an end! Concise case studies on how you work your digital/social media will work well
• Explain acronyms & internal metrics – keep it easy to understand
• Give real metrics & actual numbers
• Keep to the word count & put some work into each section. Judges don’t like to guess!
• Treat each category as an independent entity and tailor your submission specifically

There are 16 categories (and even one for Best Use of Emoji!) so there’s something for everyone.

Good luck!

Follow @corkbizschool for updates - #digitalcork16

Mindfulness & Resilience Training

25^th & 26^th August

This 2 day course will enable you to increase resourcefulness & develop your human potential, for both professional and personal success.

• Access peace of mind anytime - at will
• Turn fears, conflicts, worries & adversity into allies
• Access your untapped potential & internal resources
• Deepen your presence & enhance Leadership skills to inspire & develop professional collaboration

This is a fantastic opportunity to take some time out for yourself, reassess and get the most from life. 

Recent Brexit-related articles of interest and publications include:

• Brexit factsheet for business (InterTradeIreland) - read more 
  
• Brexit provides timely reminder of importance of enhancing competitiveness (National Competitiveness Council) - read more 
• Brexit: What does it mean for Irish businesses? (Deloitte) - read more 
• Managing in uncertainty and seizing opportunities on the island of Ireland (EY) - read more
• Brexit: risks and opportunities (KPMG) - read more
• Brexit, what’s next? (PwC) - read more 
• FTSE 100 hits fresh one-year high but pound slides below $1.31 as UK economy grows by 0.6pc before Brexit vote (The Telegraph) - read more
• One month on, what has the impact of the Brexit vote been so far? (The Guardian) - read more

Please let us know if you have any content for the BREXIT UPDATE section that you feel would be valuable to fellow members.

Contact Katherine or Eimear for more information.

Rennes (France), 14th -15th September 2016

An Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) brokerage event will take place at SPACE 2016 Livestock and Agriculture Show, an annual event which is at the forefront of France’s agriculture and livestock sector. 2016 marks the 30^th edition of SPACE. In its first year, the show attracted 260 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors. In 2015, this figure stood at 1,446 exhibitors and 106,226 visitors. The accompanying EEN brokerage event this year will allow exhibitors and visitors to meet face-to-face and have pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings to discuss commercial or technology partnerships.

See ‘read more’ or contact Eimear for further information. 

• Customers’ favourite CAB Motor Company recognised with prestigious Ford Chairman’s Award - read more

• Enterprise Ireland announces intensified international trade mission programme for second half of 2016 - read more

• An Increase to National Minimum Wage Would Threaten Competitiveness - read more

• Cork Civic Trust Welcomes UK Ambassador - read more

• Network Ireland National Conference Bringing “Fearless Ambition” to Cork - read more.

• MarketPlace: Exclusive Day - Pass For Your Staff - read more
• BIBO Ireland: €50 Members Discount on any BIBO Purchase - read more
• Conversation Piece (Cork) Ltd: Plantronics CS540 Cordless Headset with HL10 Handset Lifter @ €195 - read more
• CoachClinic:  2 hour Business Growth Strategy Session - read more
• The Hope Foundation: Full Table of 10 to The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch for €550 - read more

• Cork Participate - One Stop Shop Event, 27th July - read more
• Final week of The Factory Girls! Treat yourself to a night of funny and touching theatre! July 13th - July 30th - read more
• Conflicting Visions in a Turbulent Age 1900-1916, June 3rd - August 20th - read more
• Pulses of Tradition, June 6th,  - September 23rd - read more
• (RE)writing (Hi)story (A Sonic Opera), June 25th  - August 27th - read More
• Me Daza - Cork: Ireland's Masterpiece, Like, July 16th - September 16th - read more
• John Saul Picnic, August 1st - read more
• Mountain Challenge, August 20th - read more
• Cork University Hospital Charity Cycle, Wheel4Life 2016 and Family Fun Day with Bishopstown GAA, August 28th - read more
• The Hope Foundation Cork Lunch, September 9th - read more 
• An Post Rebel Tour of Cork, September 10th - read more
• Introduction to Data Protection for business, September 21st - read more
• Dean Strang & Jerry Buting - A Conversation On Justice, September 22nd - read more
• Charity Carrauntoohill Climb, September 24th - read more
• Developments in the Organisation of Working Time - Legal Island in association with Crowley Solicitors, September 28th - read more
• Shine a Light Night, October 21st - read more