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The Power of You – Turning Wellbeing into Peformance
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
At the 2016 Forum, we will take a look at the benefits and importance of wellbeing in the workplace.
Hear from Expert Speakers on the day including Niall Breslin, Olive Loughnane, Lucy Hyland and Barbara Nugent about the importance of Food, Fitness and Focus and how making small changes can greatly enhance the professional performance of individuals and teams.
Prior to the Forum you will have the opportunity to complete a MindScore survey and results will be assessed on the day, unearthing corrective actions to help you improve your score and your overall wellbeing.
Bring along clients, colleagues and team members!
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Connect, Share Ideas and Build Meaningful Relationships
Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub
Are you a start-up or an already established SME?
Would you like the opportunity to focus on some key areas of your business with experts in the areas of finance, legal, sales and marketing?
The Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub is where a small group of business owners meet regularly, in a safe and confidential environment to share issues and experiences, helping each other and themselves with the daily challenges facing businesses today.
The hubs take place each of the following Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6pm.
- Tuesday 10th May
- Tuesday 17th May
- Tuesday 24th May
- Tuesday 31st May
Register online.
May Business Breakfast
Date: Wednesday 11th May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue:Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non-members
Cork Chamber is proud to welcome back Richie Boucher, Group CEO of Bank of Ireland, to speak at the May Business Breakfast briefing as part of Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week. Richie was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ireland in 2009.
He joined the Bank as Chief Executive Corporate Banking in 2003 from Royal Bank of Scotland. Within Bank of Ireland, Richie has also held the position of Chief Executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland. Richie has over thirty years’ experience in all aspects of financial services and is a Fellow of the Institute of Banking.
BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.
Polish ICT delegation to Cork
Date: Thursday, 19th May
Venue: KBC Bank, Lapp’s Quay
Time: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Book: HERE Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in association with the Trade and Investment Section of the Polish Embassy to Ireland, will host a delegation of Polish ICT companies in Cork on Thursday, 19th May 2016 in KBC Bank, Lapps Quay. The Polish delegation will comprise of companies from the south-eastern Podkarpackie region of Poland. This region has a population of 2.1m and neighbours both Slovakia and the Ukraine. Its capital city is Rzeszow and the region is renowned for its rich natural resources and a dynamic IT industry. On the day, an overview of the business opportunities within the Podkarpackie and Cork regions will be given for the ICT sector. The scope of this mission is to identify possible opportunities for further cooperation between Polish and Cork companies from the ICT sector. See ‘read more’ for details of the Polish delegation or contact Katherine.
Polish ICT delegation to Cork, Thursday 19th May, KBC Bank - Aberit is an interactive agency and software house. Its mission is to help companies to grow dynamically and to build strong brands. The company offers a creative approach to problem-solving and market analysis.
- BMM specialises in software implementation and business training. It manages over 250 IT and 150 training projects in companies and hospitals throughout Poland. It specialises primarily in project management, human resources management, accounting and controlling. Its products and services are directed to medium-sized and large enterprises, along with hospitals.
- Fabryka e-biznesu is a modern creative agency specialised in brand building and delivering innovative solutions. Its team consists of talented professionals responsible for strategy, creation, and modern technologies.
- Hyperfox is a marketing agency that has an in-house creative department and it can offer its services to both national and international clients. They are experts in providing digital solutions through creative designed media.
Ideo operates in the services and internet technology sector; providing effective and competitive solutions in e-marketing, e-business, e-government and e-consulting. The company offers a diverse range of services relating to planning, creation and promotion of internet solutions. - KlasterIT is a cluster which supports the implementation of joint investment enterprises, business cooperation and promotional campaigns for the region’s ICT sector, Podkarpackie.
- Order of Code (OCC) specialises in the optimisation and production of highly efficient systems for data gathering, transformation and analysis. The majority of OOC’s client-base is UK-based.
- Primebit Studio is a brand that creates innovative IT solutions across a wide range of industries. With its experience, it is able to create advanced and user-friendly products. Its current client-base includes Austria, the UK, Australia, France, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Germany and China.
- Top is a manufacturer and supplier of specialised IT systems for large and medium-sized companies in various industries. The company offers a full comprehensive software package such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (including finance, human resources, sales, logistics, purchasing, warehouse, complaints, transportation, CRM and production), analytical business intelligence systems, web tools supporting contact with the clients web map service (WMS) and B2B systems, document management systems, dedicated applications and reporting systems.
Register your place at this event here or contact Katherine for further information.
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Voting closes tomorrow, Thursday May 5th 2016 at 5pm.
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International Opportunities for Your Business
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International training for the exploitation of EU project results, with a focus on IP valuation in the field of Health, Dublin, 11th-12th May
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, in association with the European Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Helpdesk and Fit for Health 2.0 is organising a two-day international IP training session on ‘International Training for the Exploitation of EU Project Results with a focus on IP Valuation in the field of Health’. The event will take place in Enterprise Ireland’s offices in East Point Business Park and will address the overall topic of how to create value through professional management and exploitation of IP, with a special focus on IP in the field of healthcare. Click here to register.
Webinar: Japan as a hub for the Asian market for European companies, 26th May 2016, 09:30 to 10:39 (GMT)
This webinar is targeted at EU companies that are considering investing in Japan and in particular, for companies interested in information on Japan’s FDI promotion policy and incentive programmes. For further information or to register your place click here.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) D4B Designed for Business, Zagreb (Croatia), 2nd June 2016
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Croatia, in conjunction with the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments, are organising a matchmaking event which will take place during D4B Designed for Business. Its aim is to foster collaboration between creative SMEs, manufacturers, local authorities and R&D organisations.
Trading with Australia, New Zealand or Turkey? The European Commission currently has two public consultations on the future of trade and economic relations with a) Australia and New Zealand and b) Turkey. To have your say in one or both of these consultations, contact Katherine.
International training for the exploitation of EU project results, with a focus on IP valuation in the field of Health, Dublin, 11th-12th May Enterprise Europe Network Ireland in association with the European IPR Helpdesk and Fit for Health 2.0 is organising a TWO day international IP training session on “International Training for the Exploitation of EU Project Results with a focus on IP Valuation in the field of Health”. Background The strategic use and management of Intellectual Property (IP) – in business as well as in international research initiatives – is essential for strengthening the European scientific and technological base, boosting innovation and ensuring growth in the EU. In this context the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020, places even more emphasis on systematic IP exploitation strategies as a means to better protect innovation initiatives and to reap commercial and economic benefits from EU-funded research. The Event This two day event on the 11th & 12th of May at Enterprise Ireland’s office (East Point Business Park, Dublin 3) will address the overall topic of how to create value through professional management and exploitation of IP – with a special focus on IP in the field of healthcare. Following a very practical and comprehensive training approach, participants will be made familiar with central concepts and strategies on how to turn intellectual assets into value-creating innovations and increase impact with concrete examples in using IP as a strategic tool and how to transfer innovative ideas into valuable assets. By this, this training event addresses particularly SMEs and researchers interested in using Horizon 2020 more strategically for strengthening their innovation capacities. This event is FREE to attend but pre-registration is required. The number of participants is limited on a first come first served basis. Click here to register or contact Eimear for further information.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) D4B Designed for Business, 2nd June 2016, Zagreb (Croatia)
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Croatia, in conjunction with the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments, are organising a matchmaking event which will take place during D4B Designed for Business. Its aim is to foster collaboration between creative SMEs, manufacturers, local authorities and R&D organisations. The main areas of focus will be the areas of: - Design
- Media
- Audiovisual
- Culture
- Advertising
- Arts
- Architecture
Creative SMEs will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise and products at this event and will also have the opportunity to find a partner for new projects. Participation is free-of-charge. Participating SMEs will have the opportunity to: - Target potential business partners in pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings
- Expand your business potential
- Showcase your most favourable projects, products or know-how
- Present, discuss and develop new projects
- Establish technology and commercial partnerships
See here for more information or contact Katherine.
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Latest Member News
- Cork Airport Destination Guide - Focus on Dusseldorf - read more
- Cork Midsummer Festival unveils spectacular 2016 programme - read more
- The Big Fringe seeks Charity Partner for 2016 - read more
- Blackstone LaunchPad launches at UCC - read more
- Four out of four for UCC’s MSc Information Systems for Business Performance at GradIreland Awards - read more
Submit your member news through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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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
All current offers for Chamber Members are listed on our website here. Submit an offer for Chamber members through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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Upcoming Member Events
- St. Peter's Cork: Venue and website launch, May 5th - read more
- The 1st Accountancy Apprenticeship in Ireland, May 6th - read more
- 1916 Exhibition Hurling Match, May 8th - read more
- Go for Growth, May 18th - read more
- Effective Technical Writing: An Introduction for the Pharma/MedTech Sector, 24th & 25th May - read more
- Canada Green Building Council Conference, June 6th - June 9th - read more
- Introducing Employer Branding To The Irish SMEs, June 8th - read more
- Cork Association for Autism Golf Classic, June 23rd - read more
- Surf2Heal East Cork launch Lunch, June 8th - read more
All upcoming member events are listed on our website here. Submit details through the Member Information Centre (MIC).
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