Date: 17^th September
Time:  5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Port of Cork Boardroom
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To Book: Visit our website  HERE

Cork Chamber will hold the September Business After Hours Event at the Port of Cork building on Custom House Quay on Tues 17th September.

The Port of Cork is the key seaport on the south of Ireland and acts as a major facilitator of both imports and export. The Port of Cork also attracts on average 100,000 cruise passengers and crew to the region every year, which in turn contributes significantly to the local economy.  This event will give you a unique opportunity to see the historical Port of Cork building and will also give you an opportunity to network, meet potential clients and grow your business.

Please note that although this event is FREE for you, there is a cost to the organiser so we ask that if you or your guests can’t attend on the night, you let us know.  You can BOOK HERE to secure your place.

Date: Part 1: 11th September
Time: 8.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Clarion Hotel Cork
Cost:  free of charge
To Book: HERE


The Enterprise Europe Network, at Cork Chamber is organising a series of seminars this autumn to help unravel the complexity of accessing finance for small businesses, giving a clear and basic outline of the availability of different types of SME finance and funding, how to access it and the criteria involved.

Date: 10th September
Time: 12-6pm
Venue: Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Cork
Cost: Details upon application.
To Book: Call: 01 8652160 or Email: info@jobsexpo.ie Website: www.jobsexpo.ie

 
Jobs Expo Cork will bring together national and international employers seeking to recruit experienced and skilled candidates and graduates. In addition, the event will include a number of education and training course providers and will feature a 'Starting your own Business' area, plus much more. With a rich pool of talented, experienced and educated attendees, Jobs Expo is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to recruit the right talent.

Date 23rd August
Time: 9.15 - 4.30
Venue: Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall
Cost: €50
To Book: Register online HERE or Register on the Morning

The 2nd Irish Sports Summit will take place in Cork City Hall this Friday, 23rd of August  Featuring leaders from throughout sport and the sports industry, and themed 'Growth through Partnership', whether involved in sport or not, key sponsorship and commercial partnership strategies will be discussed.   A special discounted rate of €50 applies to Chamber members, simply use the 'Volunteer' registration button.

The Department of Social Protection has launched a new scheme, which provides financial incentives to employers who recruit employees who are long-term unemployed on the Live Register. There are two levels of payments available.  See ‘read more’ below for further details.

The Business School @ Cork Chamber recognises the importance of I.T. Skills in both everyday and business life. We have a broad range of I.T. courses running throughout September, covering everything from PowerPoint to E-Mail writing! Here is a sneak peek of what we have on offer:

• MS PowerPoint ‘Beyond the Basics’ – 2007/2010- 3^rd September
• Microsoft Project 2010 – 10^th & 11^th September
• E-Mail & Business Writing – 11^th September
• Personal Productivity using MS Outlook – 26^th September

The Enterprise Europe Network is here to support your business and to assist you in taking advantage of the opportunities that exist for partnerships abroad. For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie.

See 'read more' below for more information on the following:

• Inbound Delegation: Swedish Safety Company, Dublin, Ireland, 29th – 30th August
• B2B Matchmaking Event at 100% Design - London, United Kingdom. September 18-20th
• International Matchmaking Event at POLAGRA FOOD Fair – Poznan, Poland. September 24-25,
• B2B Matchmaking Event at IT Carinthia 2013 - October 3, Klagenfurt, Austria,

Keep up-to-date with Enterprise Europe Network Cork on Twitter.

Date: 18th September
Time: 9.00am- 2pm
Venue: Cork Chamber
To Book: For expressions of interest or to find out more please contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie

Are you considering expanding your business in the UK market?If so, then you may wish to be involved in the UK Market Access Programme (UKMAP), which is promoted and supported by UK Trade and Invest (UKTI) in the British Embassy. The UK Market Access Programme offers Irish-owned businesses, expanding in the UK many opportunities including a FREE, one-to-one consultation with market experts JMB Partnership and EBS European Business Solutions. Limited places available.

Period of the offer: 1st September 2013 up to the 31st May 2014    

7 nights from €399 per person to Spain, Portugal, Malta, Majorca and the Canary Islands.    Package includes return flight from Cork, Dublin and Shannon, 7 nights’ in 4* hotel accommodation, resort transfers, taxes and charges. Board basis available include self-catering, bed & breakfast, half board, full board and all inclusive.  

Date: Friday 23rd August
Time: From 12pm to 3pm
Venue: Heffernan's Travel,  Pembroke House, Pembroke Street, Cork
 

Please join us for an afternoon of drinks, canapés, special offers and prizes. 96 FM Broadcasting live between 1 - 2 p.m

Date: 18^th October 2013
Time: Overnight from 7pm
Venue: Cork City Gaol
Cost: Sponsorship
Please contact Thos O’Leary at olearyt@focusireland.ie or call 021 425 1731 for more information

Focus Ireland works to end homelessness across Ireland. We are seeking to recruit Business Leaders to take part in our Shine a Light 2013 Night taking place in Cork City Gaol on October 18th. By participating in Shine a Light and raising €5,000 for Focus Ireland’s prevention services you will actively help our work to end homelessness.

Date: Starts September 23rd and runs every Tuesday and Thursday for 3 weeks
Time: 6:30pm (Each Tuesday and Thursday)
Venue: The Atrium in Blackpool
Cost: 3 week course is €350 + vat
Booking Details: Contact Ciana on 021-4351061

You are an expert in your field. You offer value to your customers. But still you struggle on building customer loyalty, generating repeat business, educating and engaging where your customers are and adding value to their social media and online experience. Incidium Marketing in conjunction with Ourland.ie want to invite you to our  3 week workshop to learn everything you need to know in a fun and interactive environment. 

Time To Treat Your Staff And Support Local Cork Charities. The Day Includes Pre-Lunch Drinks, 4 Course Lunch Fashion Show & After Dinner Entertainment, MC Gerald Kean.

Date: September 12th
Time: 7pm 
Venue: Hayfield Manor Hotel
Cost: €59 per person
To Book: E: events@hayfieldmanor.ie or T: 021 4845900     

Join us for a unique Wine Society Evening. This event features a twist with two courses of tapas to begin, carefully selected to celebrate the renowned La Báscula Spanish wines to be showcased. A further three course meal with complementary wines shall follow, ensuring a fun, entertaining and bespoke evening.

Date: Thursday 29th August
Time: 6pm
Venue: Half Moon Theatre
Cost: Free
To book: Email modonoghue@corkoperahouse.ie

Cork Opera House invites you to the launch of our exciting Autumn Winter programme of entertainment, packed with some great live gigs, top international comedy, fiery Opera & the unveiling of our Panto. From 6 to 7pm you can expect the unexpected, cold beer & mouth watering food from House Cafe - Munster's Best Casual Dining venue 2013. Twenty invites available to Chamber members.