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Last Chance to Book!
Jim Barry Business Breakfast Thursday 25th September 7.30am – 9.00am €25 members / €35 non members BOOK NOW!
This is your last opportunity to hear Jim Barry, Managing Director of the Barry Group address an audience of Cork Chamber Members in the Imperial Hotel tomorrow. Jim will focus on "Our Customer, Our Team, Our Processes." Jim has led the Barry Group to being one of Ireland’s leading Wholesale Distribution companies. He believes passionately in developing a positive team environment which has proven to be vital in the journey of delivering superior customer service to all of Barry Group’s valued customers. One of Jim’s proudest moments was his nomination as a finalist in the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
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Enterprise Europe Network At Cork Chamber
MEDTEC Ireland 2014 (Medical Devices), 1st -2nd October, Galway Save the Date! Upcoming workshop on “A Targeted Approach to International Growth” taking place on Wednesday 26th November. For more information contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie
Food, Health, and Nutrition Companies Looking for Partnerships at Food Matters Live, 18th-20th November, London
See 'read more' for Partnership Opportunities in Croatia, Czech Republic, and France
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An Opportunity for YOU to be part of a CORK Delegation in London
Food Matters Live - Matchmaking event Date: Wednesday 19th November 2014 Venue: ExCeL centre, London UK To express your interest in this event and for more information on the programme, please email Katherine .
Food Matters Live is a new annual 3-day trade fair/ conference (18th - 20th November 2014) exploring one of the most important subjects of our time: The world of Food, Health and Nutrition. Over 300 exhibitors will be at Food Matters Live – organisations and suppliers driving innovation and improving the health and nutritional impact of food and drink
In the context of this trade show, the Enterprise Europe Network is organising a FREE matchmaking event, which will be an opportunity for SMEs, larger corporations, research centres, universities and retail chains to identify potential international partnerships and find out about innovative technology in the world of food, health and nutrition.
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Significant Investments announced for the Cork Region
This week heralded significant investment announcements for Cork. On Friday, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, laid the foundation stone on Dairygold’s €83.5m ‘regeneration’ of its milk plant at Mallow. He also performed the official opening of Dairygold’s upgrade of its Castlefarm dairy plant in Mitchelstown. The €117 million euro investment in the plant is expected to create 115 new full-time jobs as well as 400 temporary construction jobs. In addition to this, the Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation announced plans to construct a new 44,000 square foot surgical Innovation Centre in Cork. The Centre will focus on the research and development of products, technologies and solutions to reduce surgical procedure time and healthcare costs while improving surgical precision and clinical outcomes. The construction of the facility will commence in Q4 2014 and is due for completion in Q4 2015.
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Discover Energy and Cleantech Business Opportunities in India
Date: 13th October Time: 12:30pm – 14:30pm Venue: Kingsley Hotel To book: here or contact Katherine for further information. Enterprise Europe Network, in conjunction with the European Business and Technology Centre, Ireland India Business Association and EnergyCork are hosting a ‘Discover Energy and Cleantech Business Opportunities in India’. India is a land of opportunities for European clean technology business and researchers. The second biggest country, the largest democracy in the world, and with a growing young working population, India is a large and diverse market with many opportunities to be reaped. The country has consistently grown and offers vast scope for the expansion of European technologies into new market.
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Cork Chamber’s Speed Networking Event In Association With Arachas Corporate Brokers
Date: Thursday 23rd October Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm Venue: The River Lee Hotel Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members To book: here
Cork Chamber and Arachas Corporate Brokers will work in partnership in October to bring you a highly energized event, where you will make over 10 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 are limited so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.
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Embracing Digital!
Our Digital Marketing/Social Media for Business Course is designed for businesses that want to get more business using social media and who wish to reinforce their offline reputation, online!
Learn about optimising your website, Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, LinkedIn and developing your online marketing plan! Starting on the 2nd October next, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY! PS!! While we’re talking Digital! Check out our LinkedIn for Sales & Retention event running on the 30th October next, learn how to create a plan and a daily process which will help you GET MORE BUSINESS!
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10% discount on stunning photos
Period of the offer available: Offer ends Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
10% discount on all Giles Norman stunning black and white landscape photo prints. Available online here or in the gallery in Kinsale. To avail of a discount online simply type the code “chamber” at checkout. Offer available to all Cork Chamber members for next 5 days.
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Christmas Printing Offer
Period of the offer available: 01/10/14 – 24/12/14
MBE Design & Print is offering 10% off for all Chamber members on your Christmas printing requirements, including posters, flyers, menus and signage. MBE can also provide high quality graphic design alongside our extensive print capabilities. For more information or a quotation contact Chris.
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Robin Hill Sanctuary in Rushbrooke
Offers a divine 2 hour pamper package to Cork Chamber members. We guarantee that you will float home completely de-stressed. The perfect corporate gift. Gift vouchers available. Urban Retreat 2 hour Spa Reviver treatment €79 Your treatment!! - Warming Foot Spa
- Dry Body Brushing
- Soothing Lavender & Salt Glow Scrub
- Invigoration cleansing shower
- 1 hr Full Body Aromatherapy Massage
- Fresh Fruit Sorbet/ Ice Cream
- Herbal tea
Please contact us to make your appointment: Telephone : 021 4812222 / E-mail: here
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Staff nights out at the Cork Film Festival 7th-16th November
Period of Offer: 7th-16th November Venue: Three Cork venues Contact: James here With its dozens and dozens of exciting movies across the three main venues, the Gate Cinema, Triskel Christchurch and the Cork Opera House – and, especially, its Big Ticket presentations at the Opera House – the Festival offers the ideal staff night out, perfect for an early Christmas party and an excellent opportunity to entertain clients. Contact James Mullighan, Creative Director here for bulk ticket packages and discounts for your group.
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Essential Business Planning Event
Date: 25th September Time: Registration begins at 4.45pm Venue: Springfort Hall Hotel, Mallow Cost: Free To book: here
This event will include a run down on Revenue’s latest concentrations including a Revenue Audit Case Study, Family Business Restructuring and a comprehensive brief on Current Business Incentives. Michael Magee & Mary Power, Partners with Westboro Partners will provide expert advice based on their extensive experience.
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Increase your profits with practical team training and systems
Date: 1st October Time: 7.30am – 9.00am Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork Cost: Free to Cork Chamber Members To book: here
Designed specifically for Business Owners and Leaders, this workshop will provide you with specific, effective ideas and systems to help you to increase your sales and profits, and improve cashflow in your business, develop a winning team and do it all in less time.
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Use your loaf!
Date: Saturday 4th October Time: 11am – 4pm Venue: A Touch of Magic Cake Academy, Carrigaline, Co.Cork Cost: €100 To book: email here
Come along and join in the baking fun! Will De Korte (Great Irish Bake off fame!) SATURDAY 4th October 201411am until 4pm (Lunch & light refreshments included) Hands-on Baking Class.
10% Discount for Cork Chamber members
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AIB Export Finance Seminar
Date: 9th October Time: 7.30am, Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas To book: You can register here
Over the coming months, AIB will host a number of breakfast seminars across the country for both existing exporters and businesses planning to export. The objective of these seminars is to talk through the opportunities that are there for SMEs, the challenges they face, and how they should be managing those challenges. The seminars will be hosted by John Whelan, AIB’s Export Sector Specialist. Bernard McCarthy (Managing Director, DHL Express) will also be speaking at the seminars.
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Junior Chamber International (JCI) National Convention
Date: Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th 2014 Time: From 7pm Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel Cost: Saturday Night Gala Dinner €50, Early Bird Weekend Ticket €100 To book: HERE
The Cork Junior Chamber (JCI) hosts the National Convention this year. Up to 130 young business leaders and entrepreneurs are expected to arrive to Cork City from all over Europe to discuss Irish business issues. For more information about attending or sponsoring tis event please contact Convention Director Mary-Kate Portley HERE
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