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Cork Chamber’s report on Cork’s Agri-food & Drinks Opportunities
The Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D launched Cork Chamber’s report on Cork’s Agrifood & Drinks Opportunities in the Triskel Christchurch on May 12th. The launch was attended by over 200 stakeholders from the Agrifood and Drinks industry, relevant organisations and the wider business community.
The report identifies the regions strengths in this sector and highlights five opportunity areas – R & D; Talent; SME & Artisan Supports; Co-ordinated Marketing/Profiling; and Facilitative Environmental Supports – where strategic investments, enhanced partnerships and targeted progressive developments will ensure Cork is as well positioned as possible to capitalise on the unique opportunities across the agri-economy at present.
Please click here for a copy of the report.
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Breaking IT
Breaking up with IT may seem like a valid option, when faced with a simple IT task that turns into a complicated, time-consuming and frustrating situation. Microsoft declares itself as user-friendly and generally a lot of the functionality can be intuitive.
However, whilst intuition will ensure survival, formal training will deliver technical competence and speed. Book now on one of our Microsoft courses (only €110) by clicking on one of the links below:
MS Word (Intermediate) 22nd May MS Powerpoint ‘beyond the basics’ 29th May MS Excel (Advanced) 12th June
MS Word (Intermediate) Course Date: 22nd May Member Rate: €110.00 At the end of this one day course, participants will know how to perform the common everyday tasks in a quick and efficient manner using shortcuts etc. You will also learn a number of time-saving features such as using Quick Parts etc. Participants will be able to achieve far more professionally presented documents through the correct use of the document formatting / page layouts and tables. Some of the topics covered on this course include basic headers & footers, setting up different sets of headers, footers & page numbering within the same document and how to overcome some problems that are encountered. You will learn how to layout your document in a more professional manner using tables and also look at performing calculations in tables among others. The course will include: - Review of Basic MS Word Topics
- Tricky Topics
- Document Control
- Headers & Footers
- Tables
- Advanced Table Features
- Enhancing Overall Document Appearance
MS Powerpoint ‘beyond the basics’ Course Date: 29th May Member Rate: €110.00 This course looks at the basics of slide content from text based slides through to inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, movie clips etc. We will also look at formatting the slide show in a number of different ways including applying PowerPoint design templates. A number of alternative slide layouts are available to the standard bulleted list layout – we will explore some of these options including the use of various different diagrams. Once the content is complete, we will then look at adding the finishing touches to your slide show by adding Custom Animation. Learn then how to run the slide show in the most professional way possible through the use of some simple keys. Most importantly, learn the Dos and Don’ts of PowerPoint. - Working With Slides
- Formatting the Presentation
- Logos / Clipart / Pictures
- Working with Charts
- SmartArt
- Drawing Tools
- Multimedia
- Adding the Finishing Touches
- Creating a Slide Show
- Other Presentation Out
MS Excel (Advanced) Course Date: 12th June 2014 Member Rate: €110.00 This course is designed to follow-on from the MS Excel Intermediate course. Having already familiarised yourself with the most efficient way of performing everyday tasks, and having covered some intermediate tasks, it is now time to build on that knowledge. A large proportion of the course is dedicated to using the Database Features in MS Excel - this is a very powerful side to Excel that not many people utilise to its fullest potential. Useful functions such as IF and Lookups are covered in addition to automating tasks using Macros etc. - Essentials and shortcuts
- Named Ranges
- Text Manipulation
- Database Features
- Working with Pivot Tables
- More on Functions
- What IF Analysis
- Auditing
- Macros
- Content, Worksheet & Workbook protection
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Economic Leaders Forum
Date: 19th May
Time: 8am – 10am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
To Book: CLICK HERE to register your place
Cork Chamber, the US Embassy and the American Irish Chamber of Ireland are joining forces to bring you a breakfast meeting entitled “Economic Leaders Forum – Drivers of Growth in the US-Irish Relationship” on Monday 19th May from 8am to 10am in the Clarion Hotel, Cork.
Speakers on the day include Chargé d’Affaires, Stuart Dwyer, Amerian Irish Chamber EU Managing Director, Susan Danger, American Chamber of Commerce Ireland CEO, Mark Redmond and Lilly’s Senior Director for International Government Affairs, David Talbot, to discuss how the US – Irish economic relationship fits into the bigger picture as talks on the US - EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership progress. The forum will be chaired by Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber.
Win New Business!
Business Breakfast with Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement
Date: 21st May
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 members/€35 non members
To Book: HERE Cork Chamber will welcome Chief Procurement Officer Paul Quinn to speak at the May Business Breakfast. The public sector procures about €190m in goods and services every year.
This presents huge opportunities for SMEs to get involved with public work and give themselves an opportunity to grow nationally and internationally.
BOOK HERE
May Business After Hours Networking Event
Date: 22nd May
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Kearys BMW, Little Island
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To Book: HERE
Cork Chamber is delighted to join forces with Kearys Motor Group for the May Business After Hours at their premises on Little Island.
Keary Motor Group is one of Ireland’s largest motor groups, representing BMW, MINI, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault and Dacia. Operating in Cork for over 30 years Kearys offer quality, value and choice to the Cork market. The modern and spacious showroom at Eastgate, Little Island, stands as one of Europe’s finest dedicated BMW and MINI dealerships.
Kearys and Cork Chamber would be delighted to welcome to you their Little Island premises on Thursday 22nd May to celebrate their recent partnership with LeasePlan Ireland, the world's largest vehicle management and leasing provider.
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Growing China: Emerging Strategies for the Irish Agri-Food Sector
Date: 27th -28th May
Venue: University College Cork
Cost: €350*
To book: register HERE An industry briefing and workshop will take place in UCC on 27th-28th May. This day and a half event will feature talks on Chinese investment policy and food policy by Jianguo Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ireland; Song Dayang, the Chinese Commercial attaché; Dingfa Liu, dairy sector expert and managing partner of Jun He Law; and other industry insiders, professionals and Asia experts.
*The cost per person to attend this industry briefing and workshop is €350 and this includes a case study pack, a workshop pack, networking opportunities, and a Chinese banquet. Attendance numbers will be kept low to ensure high quality contact with experts on the day.
Programme Day One, 27 May 2014 09:00 Welcome address Dr. Michael Murphy, President, University College Cork Opening Remarks Professor Brian Bocking, Head, School of Asian Studies, University College Cork 09.30 You always do business with the Chinese government Regulations and Ministries: who does what and why? Professor Jackie Sheehan, School of Asian Studies, University College Cork 10.15 Chinese policy; food policy Jianguo Xu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Ireland 10.40 The China dairy industry and new regulations on dairy exports to China Mr Song Dayang, Economic Attache, Economic and Commercial Counselor’s Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Ireland 11.15 Tea / Coffee Break 11.30 The Beijing Olympics: delivering complex food in a complex situation Catherine Toolan, Managing Director, Special Projects at Aramark 12.15 Casework: the Meiji case in China, Case introduction and allocation, introduction to case facilitators Professor Deirdre Hunt, School of Asian Studies, University College Cork 13.15 Lunch 14.00 Marketing business to business and business and consumer Breiffini Kennedy, International Markets Manager, Bord Bia 15.00 Doing business in China – a legal perspective Dingfa Liu, Jun He Law Firm, Shanghai Shane O’Donnell, Partner and David Fitzgibbon, Partner, William Fry Law Firm, Dublin 16.00 Case work sessions 19:00 Chinese banquet Fota Island Resort Hotel, Little Island, Cork Day Two, 28 May 2014 09.00 Why bother with China? Trevor O’Regan, International Financial Institutions, BD Director, PM Group 10.00 Case work 11.00 Case presentations to an international panel of China experts including Dr Paul Lu, NUI Maynooth and Hugh Kelly, Chairman, Asia Trade Forum 13.00 Close of workshop followed by lunch To register for this workshop, please click here. If you require further information, contact Mary McCarthy-Buckley (workshop organiser).
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Scrum for additional IL Divo Tickets
In association with The City of Cork Symphony Orchestra and Cork City Council, all Cork Chamber of Commerce members are being offered priority pre-sale access to 2,000 extra seats to the sell-out IL DIVO at Musgrave Park …..2,000 extra seats released for sell-out Midsummer Extravaganza at Musgrave Park Cork with IL DIVO!
For members of Cork Chamber you can get priority pre-sale access. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Due to phenomenal demand, organisers have released an additional 2,000 seats for the eagerly awaited Midsummer Night concert at Musgrave Park Cork where Il Divo will perform in concert with The City of Cork Symphony Orchestra for a ‘A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs of Broadway Live’ at Musgrave Park, Cork on 21 June- the same weekend as The Irish Open. Organisers have also confirmed the addition of the stunning Irish Sopranos to the line-up as well as a hugely popular Andre Rieu set.
Tickets for the event, have literally been like gold dust and sold out in record time since the late January announcement that leading classical crossover quartet Il Divo will join with The City of Cork Symphony Orchestra for a major concert to be staged at Musgrave Park this summer. Superstars Il Divo will perform at a fully seated event at Musgrave Park, on Midsummer’s Night (Saturday, 21 June 2014) at 6.00pm, the same weekend as The Irish Open golf tournament comes to Cork. Due to the unprecedented level of demand, organisers have put in place additional capacity, allowing an additional 2,000 people to attend the midsummer extravaganza. Tickets for the 2,000 extra seats go on sale through Ticketmaster and Pro-Musica Cork from 19 May 2014.
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UCC Executive MBA - OPEN EVENING
Date: 21st May
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Staff Common Room, Main Quad, UCC
The UCC Executive MBA is designed to prepare its participants to become organisational innovators, managers and leaders. It delivers a strong understanding of core organisational functions and skills, but moves beyond that to provide an integrative, critical understanding of the role of the leader and manager. Essential to this integrated understanding is the development of team and individual skills allowing the participant to work in a variety of settings and contexts.
We now invite applications to our January 2015 intake from experienced managers and professionals.
Full programme and entry requirement details can be found at our website HERE
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Your views are needed on the emerging Cork Region brand & marketing strategy
The draft Cork Region place brand has been developed by a partnership of Cork stakeholders – led by Cork City and County Councils, and also involving Fáilte Ireland, University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork Chamber, Cork Airport, Port of Cork and the South West Regional Authority.
The Destination Consulting service of Colliers International in partnership with Fuzion Marketing PR Design, Location Connections and Placematters is the advisory team.
Complete the short survey HERE
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J. BARTER TRAVEL - Save up to €50 per booking!
Period of the offer: Book before 31st May | Travel May to October Enjoy the Algarve in 7 ways, for 7 days. Beautiful beaches, golf, deep sea diving, food, history, culture and nightlife! Whatever you’re looking for Portugal has the answer! Direct flights from Cork. The Algarve, Holiday Your Way! QUOTE: Chamber - May when booking – Phone Only. 92 Patrick Street, Cork City – 021 485 1700, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Douglas – 021 489 4084 & Old Market Bandon Shopping Centre, Bandon – 023 884 1925. T & C apply see 'read more' below.
Price per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights from Cork and 7 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis. All offers subject to availability at time of booking.
CARVOEIRO | 4* TIVOLI CARVOEIRO - Double/Twin Room | Bed & Breakfast | 1st June – 7 nights from €649 Chamber Price = €599 | 15th June – 7 nights from €599 Chamber Price = €549 | VILAMOURA | 5* Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort Hotel - Double/Twin Room | Bed & Breakfast | 1st June – 7 nights from €653 Chamber Price = €603 | 8th June – 7 nights from €578 Chamber Price = €528 | PORTIMAO | 4* TIVOLI MARINA PORTIMAO - Double/Twin Room | Bed & Breakfast | 1st June – 7 nights from €690 Chamber Price = €640 | 8th June – 7 nights from €615 Chamber Price = €565 | ALBUFERIA | 5* Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Spa - Double/Twin Room | Resort View | Bed & Breakfast | 1st June – 7 nights from €817 Chamber Price = €767 | 8th June – 7 nights from €833 Chamber Price = €783 | 5* Sheraton Algarve Hotel - Double/Twin Room | Resort View | Bed & Breakfast | 1st June – 7 nights from €1162 Chamber Price = €1112 | 8th June – 7 nights from €1087 Chamber Price = €1037 |
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Join us at 'Mardyke Gardens' in Fitzgerald's Park.
Date: 16th May
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Fitzgerald's Park, Cork
To book: RSVP E: parksprojects@corkcity.ie T: 021 4924441
The Lord Mayor, Cllr Catherine Clancy invites you to the official opening of 'Mardyke Gardens' in Fitzgerald's Park.
May Day Sale at Cogans Carrigaline
Date: May 17th
Are you in the market for a used car? Don’t miss Cogans Carrigaline annual ‘May Day’ used car sale. Cogans your number 1 for Toyota. For the full listing of used cars click HERE . Cogans your number 1 for Toyota.
Pieta House Business Awareness Event
Date: May 22nd
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Pieta House, Highfield Lawn, Model Farm Road, Bishopstown, Cork
Cost: Free
To book: E: Karen O’Shea HERE or T: 021 434 1400
This event is a unique event for businesses in Cork. Joan Freeman, CEO at Pieta House will meet members of local businesses and inform them of the work Pieta House is doing in Cork. Guests will receive a tour of the renovated convent in Bishopstown where Pieta House is located and meet the therapists delivering these much needed services. Light refreshments will be served.
About the Event: Pieta House is the centre for the prevention of suicide and self-harm. It has centres all over Ireland and opened in Bishopstown, Cork at Christmas 2013. Pieta House offers a unique service to businesses that enables staff to identify and act on suicidal ideation in fellow staff members. The purpose of this event is to inform business owners, managing directors and HR managers of this support service and the general work of Pieta House in Cork in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Pieta House first opened in Lucan in 2006 and since then a further six centres have opened. In 2013, Pieta House welcomed nearly 4,000 people into their centres throughout Dublin, Galway, Kerry and Cork. By establishing new centres in these areas, we hope to be able to support people in the region who are in distress, and take a step closer to having a Pieta House within 100km of everybody in Ireland. “Mind Ur Buddy” Campaign: The initiative, involves a ‘Buddy Support Person’ in every business being taught to look for out for any signs and symptoms of suicidal behaviour, how to approach someone and what to do if someone approaches them. As 90% of Pieta House’s income comes from fundraising events, the charity heavily relies on the support and encouragement of their volunteers and the friends of Pieta. Contact us now
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Mad Pride Family Fun Day
Date: June 1st
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Fitzgerald Park
The fully free day will be the first major event to be held in the redesigned Park, set to be officially launched on Friday May 16th. This year’s event sees an expanded program that includes a Rubber Duck Race on the River Lee where 1000’s of yellow rubber ducks will take part including a mighty 40 foot rubber duck which is expected to be a big attraction on the day. The Rubber Duck Race is a partner event at this year’s Fun Day and will raise funds for Barnardos. To learn more about Mad Pride Ireland click HERE
Cork Lions Golf Classic
Date: June 20th
Time: 2pm- 4:30pm
Venue: Cork Golf Club
Cost: €300 per team
To book: Call Martin Walley on 087 2350506
Cork Lions Club Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for defibrillators for Cork City centre will be held in Cork Golf Club. Teams of 3 cost €300 including meal in clubhouse. Tee or green sponsorship available for €100. All welcome for a great day’s golf!
Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine
Date: 16th - 18th May
Venue: Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Cork
Bringing some of the finest chefs and food writers to East Cork for the second year of this world-class, innovative and exciting festival dedicated to food and wine writing.
There is a wide range of Food and Drink events from Demonstrations to panel discussions and wine tastings. Soak up the atmosphere at The Fringe Festival in the Big Shed where there is music, food and drinks served in a convivial setting. For more information check out the website www.litfest.ie
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