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Taoiseach Raises Cork-Boston Flights with President Obama
“Today’s confirmation by President Obama that there is no political opposition to approving the new Cork-Boston route operated by Norwegian Air International is encouraging for Cork Chamber members, Cork Airport, and the business and tourism community in the wider region”, Conor Healy reflected.
Along with Niall McCarthy, Managing Director of Cork Airport, Mr. Healy is currently visiting Boston and Washington DC meeting with political, business, and Irish community leaders in an effort to escalate the approval process.
Highlighting the importance of direct air services from Cork Airport to the US, Mr. Healy said: “The US is a key export market for Irish businesses. Having direct access to transatlantic services would benefit business connectivity between the US and Cork substantially as well as provide new opportunities for tourism growth”.
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Mr. Healy and a delegation from Cork also visited Chicago last week to participate in a series of cultural and business events and meetings, which addressed food, tourism, and IT opportunities for the Cork region.
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April Business Breakfast featuring Seamus Fives, Pfizer
In association with Irish Examiner
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Date: Tuesday, 5th April
Time: 07:30am - 9am
Venue: Carrigaline Court Hotel
Cost: €25 members / €35 non-members
To book: online
Cork Chamber is proud to announce Seamus Fives, Site Leader at Pfizer as the guest speaker for the April Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner.
Seamus became the Pfizer Site leader for both the Ringaskiddy & Little Island sites in January 2011, after a career which included roles as Finance Director for Ireland/Singapore, Operations Lead roles for the Cork Sites and Network Strategy Team Leader. Seamus has worked his entire professional career in manufacturing and is currently Chair of BioPharmachemical Ireland.
Seamus was Site Leader in 2015, when Pfizer reversed a plan to close the plant in Little Island, saving 160 jobs. He has been involved with the Site since 1999 and Site Leader since 2008 so this was a particularly positive announcement for Seamus. He stated that this turnaround “is an example of how continuing to focus on competiveness and adding business value generates business opportunities”
This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the largest pharmaceuticals firms in the world.
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April Business After Hours hosted by Tyco, onealbertquay
Date: Tuesday 19th April
Time: Starts: 5.30 pm - 7pm.
Venue: Tyco, onealbertquay
Cost: FREE for Chamber members
To book: online
Cork Chamber are thrilled to partner with Tyco to bring you April’s Business After Hours Networking event in Cork’s newest and Ireland's smartest building, onealbertquay.
Tyco is the world’s largest pure-play fire and Security Company serving more than 3 million customers, and now with its Global Headquarters in the heart of Cork at onealbertquay where they helped deliver ‘Ireland’s Smartest Building’, they are establishing a world class R&D organisation with a team of over 500 talented staff. In February 2016 Tyco won both the Large and Overall categories of Cork Company of the Year Awards.
Be smart….don’t miss out on your opportunity to create new and maintain existing relationships with your fellow Chamber members in Ireland's smartest building
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Women in Leadership Executive Lunch
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Date: Friday 22nd April
Time: 12:30 to 15:30
Venue: Ambassador Hotel
Cost: €60 (includes booking fee). Advance booking is essential.
To book: online
Cork Chamber in association with Network Cork is hosting an executive lunch on Friday 22nd April at the Ambassador Hotel, focussing on Women in Leadership and featuring special guest speaker Deirdre Somers, Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE).
Deirdre, a Cork native, was appointed Chief Executive of the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) in June 2007. During her tenure the ISE modernised its structure, expanded its services domestically and internationally, rising to #1 stock exchange globally in fixed income and funds listings. The ISE was awarded Best Place to Work in Ireland (medium sized companies) just last month. She is currently President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges. Deirdre is outspoken about the importance of the role of markets as a relevant and accessible funding source for companies, particularly for high potential SMEs and is looking forward to sharing her views with the people of Cork.
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Purple Flag proudly displayed at Kent Station
Excellence in Managing Evening and Night - Time Economy
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Knowledge Transfer Ireland – connecting business with cutting edge research
Knowledge Transfer Ireland supports business and the research base to maximise innovation from State funded research by getting technology, ideas and expertise into the hands of business, swiftly and easily for the benefit of the public and the economy. Knowledge Transfer Ireland enables business to leverage the commercial potential of Irish research and innovation through connecting businesses with cutting-edge research, expertise and opportunities, making it easier to find technology, IP and expertise in Ireland from HEIs and State research organisations and to find the right people to talk to.
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€600,000 Funding Programme for Social Entrepreneurs
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) has launched its 2016 funding programme and is currently looking for submissions from entrepreneur-led projects that address a social challenge in a new or better way. The deadline for submissions is Thursday 7th April. Interested candidates can find more information here.
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Revitalise your Corporate Communications!
Inspiring Video Journalism 22nd April, ½ day Workshop - This interactive workshop by renowned broadcaster and journalist Barbara McCann is returning to Cork on the 22nd April next.
- Getting attention on-line is not an easy task.
- Video is a vibrant and dynamic platform that allows you to communicate instantly and easily with your prospects and customers.
- You will learn how to professionally create and edit a video using your iPad/iPhone together with iMovie.
- Learn how to capture high-quality video footage, set up and film interviews.
Witness the advent of citizen journalism and revitalise your corporate communications.
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Save the date!
The attraction of ‘craft’ brands: How following the ‘craft’ trend can help the success of ‘craft’ brands in international markets
Date: Tuesday, 19th of April
Time: Morning event (TBC)
Venue: Blackstone LaunchPad, UCC
Cost: FREE This event will showcase the attraction of ‘craft’ brands and how following the craft trend can help the success of craft brands in international markets. Join the Enterprise Europe Network and UCC’s Department of Food Business and Development’s guest speaker, Ben Itty, a global brand development and innovation expert and learn more about what is driving success today with a younger generation. What are the trends behind the change? What are these new brands doing? Are all ‘craft’ brands genuine ‘craft’ products? How can you apply the changing trends to your brand and business to market your product and service more successfully in international markets?
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Corporate Travel Review
We are delighted to offer Cork Chamber members a Corporate Travel Review. The review will include a 1-hour meeting where we assess your travel requirements to provide cost saving opportunities and tailor made travel solutions designed for you. The Travel Review package is available until end May 2016 for €99 + VAT (a 50% discount on normal rates). Results are delivered in a written report. To find out more please contact Paul Sexton or Yvonne Cronin 021 4320710 email
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Exclusive Day-Pass to shop at Musgrave Marketplace
We are offering for a limited time only, until 2nd April, a day pass for all Chamber members employees to shop at any Musgrave Marketplace. This is a great opportunity for purchasing for any events with our wide range of quality fresh and frozen products with fantastic savings. To shop, just bring copy of this offer, business name and photo id (passport/driving licence)and we can register you to shop.
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Don’t Chicken out this Easter
Carrigaline Hotel and Leisure Centre Pre - Summer Sale
Available on Good Friday 25th March only
Avail of 3 month membership for only €115 or 6 month membership for €215. Membership includes access to the gym, 20 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam-room, leisure studio, kiddies pool, Jacuzzi and Car Parking facilities. Contact 021 - 4852176 or email.
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Ireland Club XV v Scotland Club XV
Date: Friday, 18th March
Time: kick - off 19:30pm
Venue: Ulster Bank Club International 2016, Temple Hill, Cork
Cost: Adults€10, Juveniles & Students €5 & Family ticket €20.
Tickets can be purchased from:
- Cork Constitution F.C. Office (Mornings Only) Cork Constitution Shop.
- Munster Rugby Ticket Offices at Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park.
- Ticketmaster , Merchants Quay , Cork.
- Finns Corner On the corner of Grand Parade & Washington Street.
Credit Cards not accepted.
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DigiCon Cork 2016 March Madness
Date: Thursday, April 7th
Time: 9am-5.30pm
Venue: Cork City Hall
Cost: €195 during March Madness
To book: online
DigiCon Cork 2016 is Ireland’s biggest digital conference for SMEs. The theme of the day is Grow Your Business Online and the event will provide small and medium businesses with the knowledge to drive your businesses forward through the delivery of real and relevant information, presented by leading experts in the online space.
Hear speakers from Google, facebook, PayPal, Linkedin, YouTube and lots more explain how to learn and connect with new and existing customers, increase sales in a cost-effective way and become more competitive.
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Mad Men Marketing Ball 2016
Date: Saturday, 9th April
Time: 6pm - late
Venue: Radisson Hotel Little Island
Cost: Tickets €125 pp / €1000 per table of 10
To book: online
The annual Marketing Institute of Ireland Cork, Mad Men Marketing Ball 2016 sponsored by Cork’s 96fm & C103 and in aid of Enable Ireland Cork Branch, is set to be a glamorously themed 1950s/1960s evening for the marketing and business community of Cork and its environs. The event, hosted at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on Saturday April 9th will be layered with top class entertainment, fabulous food, networking and most of all, marvelous Mad Men style. There will also be ample opportunity to win sensational prizes in aid of the Enable Ireland Cork, the charity that has been providing services for over 50 years in Cork to children and adults with physical disabilities.
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EY rise to the Fashion Challenge
Date: Thursday, 28th April
Time: 7pm
Venue: Rochestown park Hotel
Cost: €35
To book: Tickets can be purchased in advance from EY offices in City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork or contact Niamh Horgan, Sunshine & Umbrellas on 087.8271202.
This year EY employees, along with GAA stars, will hit the runway of the annual EY charity fashion show in styles inspired by the 1916 Rising. The hugely successful annual event is back for a 3rd year to raise much needed funds for Cork ARC Support House and Cork Cancer Research and will take place at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Thursday 28 April at 7pm.
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Table Quiz
Date: Friday, 8th April
Time: 8pm
Venue: Douglas GAA Club
Cost: Table 4 €40
To book: Email or telephone 087 - 9274355
Table Quiz in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. All Welcome
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Cork Cares Launch
Date: Tuesday March 22nd
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Suas, 4-5 North Main St, Cork City.
To book: Click here to RSVP
Cork Cares is the first social enterprise connecting local businesses and charities, transforming the way businesses and consumers give to local charities. CorkCares.ie has Cork’s best deals with a twist – money from each sale goes to a local charity. Check out our video here. We are running an event to launch this initiative with, President of Cork Chamber, Barrie O' Connell, representatives from local businesses and charities speaking at the event.
We would love for any members interested in this event to come along and help us to make Cork a better place. If you have any questions regarding the event please contact us here.
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