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Member Events
Going International Conference
 
Date: 16th October
Time: 9:00 – 17:30
Venue: Fota Island Resort & Hotel
Cost: 150 (+VAT) Early bird available until 13th Sept
To book: www.corkbic.com  


The CorkBIC Going International Conference will focus on building relationships, smart investment, encouraging entrepreneurship, collaboration and learning from the experiences of International Entrepreneurs. This year the Going International Finance Conference, in Fota Island Resort, is being held as part of the Global Cork Economic Forum during Cork Rebel Week, (October 14th -20th 2013).      
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Smarter Eggs Autumn Gathering
 

Date: 16th September
Time: 7pm
Venue: The White Horse, Ballincollig, Cork
Cost: €10 per person
To Book: Email HERE 

Live discussion with American writer and entrepreneur AJ Leon, who is visiting Ireland as part of his world tour to launch his new book 'The Life & Times of a Remarkable Misfit' followed by Egg Talks with Carmel O’Keeffe, Dress for Success Cork and Doreen O’Mahony, Digital Brand Manager, Laya Healthcare.

 

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Cornstore Autumn Fashion event, Cocktail reception 3 course dinner & fashion show
 

Date: 2nd October
Time: 7pm
Venue: Cornstore Restaurant
Cost: €40
To book: mags@cornstore.com   / cork@cornstore.com


A night of food fashion & fun all in aid of The Girls Club Cork (cancer support group), enjoy a cocktail on arrival followed by a 3 course dinner plus show, best dressed lady competition, numerous spot prizes.


A Vision for Prosperity

Date: 20th September
Time:  07.45
Venue: Lodge & Spa at Inchydoney Island
Cost: €25 members €35 non-members
To book:  chamber@clonakilty.ie


Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce will host David Duffy, CEO of AIB plc  at a business breakfast event. Mr Duffy joined AIB in December 2011 as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Executive Committee. The event will focus on connecting the general and business communities of the area to encourage positivity and confidence for the future. A share of the proceeds from the event will go to support the work of CoAction West Cork who are the designated service provider for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in the region.


State Street Global Advisors Breakfast Briefing

Date:  9th October
Time: 8.00am – 10am
Venue: Hayfield Manor
Cost: No cost
To Book: For expressions of interest or to find out more contact anna_mcivor@ssga.com


Join State Street Global Advisors (“SSgA”), one of the largest investment managers in the world, over breakfast to hear presentations from Niall O’Leary, Head of EMEA Portfolio Strategists Group, and Nigel Aston, Head of UK Defined Contribution. Niall and Nigel will discuss the forces driving investment markets in 2013, what looming monetary policy changes might mean for investors and, importantly, how pension trustees and members can be helped to make decisions in an ever-changing environment.

This event is suitable for pension fund trustees, industry consultants, representatives from charitable institutions, intermediaries and corporates.  

Launch of the Marketing Institute Cork Year
 

Date: 19th September 
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Kiln Heineken
Cost: Open to all, no charge
To book:  HERE


Incoming Cork Chair Mandy Young will give an overview of how the Marketing Institute can benefit your business. We will discuss in particular the growing synergy between the marketing and IT functions and how it impacts on today's business. The event is kindly sponsored by Heineken.

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Table Quiz in aid of Special Olympics Ireland
 

Date: 26th September 2013
Time:  8.30pm
Venue:  Cork Constitution Football Club, Templehill, Cork
Cost: Table of 4: €40.            
To Book: Contact: Don at cork@bluebirdcare.ie  or  087 2580223

                                                
Bluebird Care are proud fundraising sponsors of Special Olympics Ireland and we have committed to raising much needed funds with a campaign entitled “Summit for the Weekend”.  The Cork office of Bluebird Care, as part of this campaign,  are holding a Table Quiz on Thursday 26th September 2013, details above. Please join us for night of fun & trivia in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.