Do you have a Website? A Facebook Page? Do you use Twitter & Video? Do you love to showcase what a great place Cork is? Now's the time to tell the rest of Cork all about it!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase and celebrate your digital efforts with the biggest and best digital awards in Cork! Why not spend a few minutes completing the entry form to be in with a chance to become Cork's next Digital Marketing Champion!
You would only be "allergic" if you missed it.
Get your entry in before Friday 3 August.
Proudly sponsored by Granite Digital and supported by Cork’s RedFM and the Irish Examiner.
Would you like to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management? Our four day course will equip you with the essential tools and techniques in key areas such roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand your own influencing and negotiating style and to use it to your best advantage. The importance of focused communication and adopting an assertive approach to managing conflict are also highlighted.
You will be transported to France without leaving Ringaskiddy Port as our extremely popular annual luncheon aboard the Brittany Ferries flagship vessel the “Pont-Aven” will be once again held in association with the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. Your three hour French escape will begin with an “Apéritif” drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois followed by a sumptuous luncheon prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines.
So, maybe you’re not into Golf? You don't have to be a Rory McIlroy or a Padraig Harrington to enjoy our September Networking at Noon event, which we are delighted to be having in the beautiful surroundings of Cork Golf Club.
So why not come along and “tee up” lots of new connections at this networking event that is most certainly on a par…
It's all Go in Cork City
Let's Keep Cork Moving
From August 9, private vehicles will be re-routed from St Patrick’s Street between the hours of 3.00pm to 6.30pm. Instead buses, taxis, emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be prioritised along this City Centre corridor.
To accommodate sustainable economic and jobs growth, we need to ensure we have a public transport system that works for our City. The rerouting of private traffic away from St. Patricks Street is just one step in a much larger Cork City Centre Movement Strategy. The overall goal being to keep Cork moving. Nobody wants growing traffic congestion and pollution.
See more in the video below.
Incentives
A number of complementary measures will accompany the 9 August reintroduction of the bus prioritisation which will make this transition easier for those who live, work and visit the City centre.
These include:
A network of 26 free fifteen minute set down parking spaces along South Mall, Grand Parade, Parnell Place, Drawbridge & Cornmarket St to facilitate shoppers and visitors.
From 9 August, half price parking will be offered at Paul Street and North Main Street Car Parks from 1pm to 6.30pm every day.
The opening hours of the City’s BlackAsh Park & Ride service will be extended to operate from 7am to 8pm.
The BlackAsh Park & Ride will be free of charge from 12 noon Monday to Saturday.
The extension of the BlackAsh Park & Ride service into the city centre with additional stops at Merchants Quay, St Patrick’s St, Grand Parade and South Mall to improve connectivity between the Park & Ride and city centre.
Reduced bus fares will be available from 9 August. With your Leap Card, you can travel for as little as one euro across the red zone.
Passengers on the northbound 203 and 215 buses will also be stopping on St. Patrick’s St. for the first time.
We will continue to keep you updated on how our City Centre is transforming.
Our Annual Golf Classic returns on Thursday 6 September and will be held in Cork Golf Club. This hugely popular annual event is run in a fourball scramble format and there are lots of prizes, novelty holes as well as a chance to win a Jaguar at the Hole in One competition for charity, which was won last year by Paul O’Connell from Quintas, who drove away a very happy man!
€400 for a team of 4 - morning times available!
Photo Gallery
We hope you all enjoyed last Friday's Summer Garden Party sponsored by Viatel. Check out our photo gallery online.
We have plenty of opportunities for you to meet fellow business people and connect through our events, keep an eye on our website.
Faces of Cork Business
Do you love doing business in Cork? Why not feature on our Facebook page? Complete the below and send them along with a high quality headshot to Deborah by email.
What makes doing business in Cork so special? (50 words max)
What quote or mantra do you live by or who do you draw inspiration from? (50 words max)
Ensure you get the most from your Cork Chamber. Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Members Area (Member Information Centre.) Don't miss out on this essential session to ensure you get the most from your membership.
Are you a friendly business?
The Friendly Business Awards run by JCI Cork, seek to recognise and celebrate businesses that go the “extra mile” by continuing to enhance the customer experience without compromising on customer service. These awards were set up to recognise businesses that excel in serving the needs of the local community and play a vital role in its development. Don't miss out, apply today.
Deadline for entries is 6 August.
Taking care of business Event for small business owners and managers - 25 September
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick
This unique event has been specifically designed to help small and start-up businesses understand and benefit from the services provided by State offices and agencies. Gain knowledge and advice that could support your business and create savings. Free Admission. See more here.
