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Member Invitation: Join our Policy Submission Group on Cork County Development Plan
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Cork Chamber February Business Breakfast
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Cork Company of the Year Awards 2014

Cork Chamber, in partnership with Vodafone, are delighted to announced the companies shortlisted for the 2014 Cork Company of the Year Awards. The winners will be announced at the Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday, 7th February. Three companies have been shortlisted in each of the categories and we wish them all the best on the night.

Large Company (more than 100 employees)

  • McAfee
  • DPS Engineering 
  • Voxpro

SME Company (less than 100 employees)

  • Compliance & Risks
  • Crest Solutions
  • Johnson & Perrott Motor Group

Emerging Company (less than 5 years in business)

  • AnaBio Technologies
  • Keohane Seafoods
  • Xanadu Consultancy

Read more HERE.

Policy
Member Invitation: Join our Policy Submission Group on Cork County Development Plan

The public consultation on the draft County Development Plan (2015 – 2021) is currently underway and the Chamber is preparing a submission as part of this process.    The draft Plan aims to provide a blue print for the proper planning and sustainable development of Cork County over a six year period to 2021 and is a very important document in establishing a sustainable platform for the recovery and the future growth of Cork County. 

 

In order to ensure as comprehensive and thorough a response as possible on the draft Plan – from the perspective of the Chamber’s membership – we are establishing an Expert Policy Submission Group – to assist in the development and finalisation of the Chamber’s submission [closing date for submission to County Council is 26th February]. 

 

The policy department would like to invite any members interested in participating in the development of this submission to email there details to siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.ie by COB on Friday 24th January 2013.  The Group will include representation from our Economic & Enterprise and Transport & Infrastructure Committee in addition to Regional Chambers.  We anticipate participation will involve attendance at one group meeting and follow up comments by email on our final proposal

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Events
Business After Hours at KBC Bank
 

Date: Tuesday 18th February
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: KBC Offices on Lapps Quay
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE                          


Cork Chamber and KBC Bank are joining forces to bring you the first Business After Hours Networking Event of 2014, which will take place on Tuesday 18th February in their new Cork offices on Lapps Quay.

This is an ideal opportunity to implement the tips you learned at our Networking Masterclass and/or re-engage with fellow members for the year ahead.


KBC Bank Ireland Plc is celebrating forty one years in Ireland this year serving Irish customers since 1973, and has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which has seen the bank invest in new high street offices, launch a range of new financial products and expand its mobile and online banking presence.

BOOK NOW

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Cork Chamber February Business Breakfast
 

Date: Thursday 20th February
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non members
To book: HERE

 

Cork Chamber is delighted to welcome Séan Gallagher to speak at the February Business Breakfast.


A recognised champion of small business, Séan sees entrepreneurs as unsung heroes who have the capacity to literally change the world.  Séan will share his views on the future of small business in Ireland, the challenges facing start-ups, as well as established SMEs and his words of wisdom for businesses hoping to take the world by storm in 2014.


BOOK NOW

 

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Subsidised Training
Learn how to write it, then how to say it!
 

Everything we do, from the clothes that we wear, the language we use, our style of writing and speaking, everything is a form of presentation and it is vitally important to get that presentation right. With our E-Mail & Business Writing Course, you will understand the importance of written communication in delivering the core message of your organisation and its brand.


Following this is our Effective Presentation Skills Coursewill demonstrate howto structure a presentation to gain maximum effect and impact, control your nerves and convey a professional image through the presentation.

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International
Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber
 

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps small business to maximise their presence on the European marketplace. Working through a network of local business organisations across Europe and further afield, we can help you develop your business in new markets, source or license new technologies or access EU finance and EU funding.

 

For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Liz@corkchamber.ie

See the ‘read more’ section (below) for further information on the following:

  • ‘Funding and Support Seminar on doing business in the European Union’, February 4, Dublin
  • Enterprise Ireland Exporting Awareness’, February 18, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
  • ‘Enterprise Ireland Exploring Exporting Workshop’, February 25, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
  • ‘Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight’, May 12 to June 6, Tokyo
  •  Business Partnership Opportunities
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Member News
Latest News
 
  1. Positive outlook amongst Cork businesses for 2014 but improved banking and government supports are essential - read full story HERE
  2. UCC climbs to 2nd place in green global rankings - read full story HERE
  3. Cork Rebel Week Visa Day raises €52K for CUH Children’s Unit - read full story HERE
  4. Rob Heffernan - Cork Person of the Year - read full story HERE



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Members Offers
Student Discounts Available for you and your employees
 
Period of the offer available: 2014 Academic Year

Cork City College is a provider of high quality professional education and we are conveniently located in the heart of Cork City in Drinan Street, off Sullivan’s Quay.

Our relationship with established companies, such as you, is key to our business and our mission. We would therefore like to offer all fellow Chamber members and their employees a 20% student discount across all of our full and part time programmes for the 2014 academic year.


Please feel free to contact Rachel on 021 4966 505 for more information or visit our website here  to view the full range of our courses on offer.

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Cruise of the week - free balcony upgrade for Cork Chamber Members
 

Period of the offer available: book by 31st of January as spaces are limited.

Italy & Spain Cruise


Ports of call:
Rome, Palermo, Tunisia, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Marseille, Genoa

Package includes: Return Flight, Checked in Luggage, Return Airport / Port Transfers, 7 night FULL BOARD Cruise, All Taxes & Charges included.  Add a Drinks Package for €23pppd


Contact  021 4976293 to avail of this offer.

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Castlemartyr Resort - €170 per room per night
 
Period of the offer available:  mid-week Sunday – Thursday


Exclusive Cork Chamber Offer: 2 nights bed & breakfast and a complimentary two course evening meal in the Bell Tower restaurant on one evening of your choice. From €170 per room per night available mid-week Sunday – Thursday
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Member Events
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards - 2014 Launch
 
Date:  Wednesday 29th January
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Blue Angel Lounge, Cork Opera House
Cost: Free to Chamber members
To book: please email rhona.abbey@ie.ey.com to reserve a place.


EY is delighted to announce the launch of the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and will be hosting a launch event on Wednesday 29 January at 6.30pm in Cork Opera House.  Guest speakers on the night will be 2 of Cork's EOY alumni, Kevin O'Leary (Qumas) and Dave Ronayne (Mainport).
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Writers' Week 2014
 

Date: February 19th -22nd
Time:
8pm
Venue:
Cork Arts Theatre
Cost:
€10/€8 - Special offer 2 nights for €15
To book:
021 4505624

 

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