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Dear Chamber Member
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Welcome to the April edition of Chamberlink keeping you up-dated on all Chamber
activity, recent economic trends plus news stories from members. Firstly we welcome
Barrie O’Connell as our new Chamber President. The Chamber team looks forward to
working with him over the next two years. A very big thank you to Gillian Keating for
the outstanding contribution she has made to the Chamber and the Cork region during
her term of office. We also launched the new Strategic Plan 2015-17 representing our
determination to lead and develop business in Cork, a full copy of our report can be
found on www.corkchamber.ie
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Maritime Opportunities
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Have your say - City Centre
Movement Strategy
This month the work of the Chamber Policy team, in bringing strong infrastructure to the
region, namely Tier 1 broadband connectivity, was recognised by the World Chambers.
The project was selected as a finalist from 79 applications in the ‘Best Advocacy Project’
along with four other Chambers – the team will present to the judging panel at the World
Chambers' Congress in June.
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The Policy Team work on your behalf to ensure a strong viable region in which to
do business, amongst the many projects they are currently working on is REMCAP, a
European wide project to maximise the social and economic value of marine resources.
Following on the launch of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs the Chamber has
commenced an engagement strategy with regional stakeholders to identify areas of
opportunity that can support enterprise growth and jobs.
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The results of our Economic Survey for Q1 of 2015 are now available in our Quarterly
Economic Bulletin, (enclosed with this edition). As always, we thank all members who
participated in the survey, we welcome input and feedback from members on all policy
proposals and submissions.
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Leadership in Action
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Upcoming Events
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Recent Events - Breakfast Briefing,
Business After Hours
There is an extensive training and events schedule planned for the coming weeks, avail of
the subsidised training programmes and fantastic networking and speakers that are lined
up, go to www.corkchamber.ie A key date for your diary is June 4th for our Leadership in
Action Forum that will focus on the role of Leadership, looking at the skills and personality
traits that people throughout organisations can use to drive growth.
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Who's Joined Us
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Cork Chamber AGM 2015
training
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Spring into Training
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We want to hear from you
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How does EU General Food Law
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Members Appointments
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Cork Chamber focuses on Maritime Opportunities
All around the globe, governments are increasingly recognising
the social and economic value of the seas: as a source of energy,
materials, food and leisure, as well as a transportation corridor.
According to the European Commission’s 2012 publication
entitled Blue Growth: Opportunities for Marine and Maritime
Sustainable Growth, “The EU’s blue economy represents 5.4
million jobs and a gross added value of just under €500 billion per
year. With appropriate measures these figures could rise to €600
billion and 7 million jobs by 2020.”
Minister Coveney has also highlighted the vast potential of the
Blue Economy nationally which he estimates could be worth up
to €6bn and Cork is naturally well positioned to reap the benefits
of this growth, boasting the second largest natural harbour in the
world. Corks potential has also been recognised by Government
who have cited future investment of €150m to €200m in the
sector over the next 5 years. Focused around the Ringaskiddy
area, the Irish Maritime Research Cluster (IMERC) are at the centre
of promoting Ireland as a world renowned maritime and research
development location. It is also the site of the National Maritime
College of Ireland, the Irish Naval Service and the UCC Beaufort
Laboratory.
In recognition of the vast economic potential of Cork businesses
in the maritime sector, Cork Chamber is participating in a
European Project funded through the ‘Regions of Knowledge’
Seventh Framework Programme called the Resource Efficiency
Maritime Capacity Project (REMCAP). REMCAP is a collaborative
project involving 14 partner organisations from six European
maritime clusters. Each cluster includes actors from the business/
commercial sector; the academic/research community; and public
authorities who work together within defined geographical areas
in England, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal and Sweden. Cork
Chamber is the business representative in the Irish cluster and
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works collaboratively with the Irish Maritime and Energy Cluster
(IMERC) and the Cork County Council.
The project is focused on the key markets of offshore wind;
ocean energy; fishing; aquaculture; blue biotech; aggregates and
dredging and sea bed mining with the Irish Cluster focusing in
particular on the wave and tidal energy markets. The REMCAP
project explores key factors that are known to impact on the
success of a cluster and includes recommendations to grow the
strength of the IMERC cluster across these powerful and vital
areas.
The most recent output of the REMCAP project has been the
publication of the second REMCAP Newsletter which was
developed in collaboration with the other project partners. This
newsletter updates the reader on the achievements and outputs
of the project to date and also highlights the project activities
that will be undertaken in the next period.
To view the second newsletter please see the ‘deliverables and
reports’ section of the REMCAP website at www.remcap.eu.
For more information on the REMCAP project and the
participating clusters please see the REMCAP website or contact
[email protected].
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Alma Murnane, Director of Policy and External Relations
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Claire Davis, Policy and Research Executive
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Michelle O’Sullivan, Policy and Research Executive
e: [email protected] or t: 021- 453 0132
Cork as a Business Location
Cork Chamber has submitted an editorial article entitled ‘Cork
as a business location’ to the forthcoming second edition of the
Cork Airport Holiday and Destination Guide. This free passenger
magazine will be available throughout the airport from May
2015. The editorial showcases the Cork region, and elaborates on
the achievements of the region in attracting consistent FDI and
domestic investment, the diversity and adaptability of the region
in its ability to offer a successful base to such a broad spectrum of
businesses from the technology giants, to the life science giants
to our domestic entrepreneurs, and promotes the innovative
culture and natural resources of the region.
The editorial reflects on the foundations and structures available
within the Cork region such as accessibility, connectivity,
the skilled and highly educated workforce, the focus on
research and development and the emphasis on creating an
attractive infrastructure suitable to the diverse needs of our
business partners. This free passenger magazine which is
available to arriving and departing passengers is an invaluable
communication and information dissemination tool reaching
over 2 million passengers annually, and so we have taken
this opportunity to broaden the reach of the Cork region
and advertise its attributes as a region which adds value to
investment. To see the full article go to Policy Section on www.
corkchamber.ie or contact [email protected]
Regional Action Plan for Jobs
Cork Chamber has commenced an engagement strategy with
regional stakeholders across the South West region with regards
to the Regional Action Plan for Jobs. The Chamber also attended
the stakeholder workshop in Cork on April 17th organised by
the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton,
T.D., who is leading this new initiative to develop and implement
Regional Action Plans for Jobs throughout the country. This
process will identify each region’s strengths, competitive
advantages and areas of opportunity, and produce an actionoriented plan to support enterprise growth and jobs in the
region. Consultation with regional stakeholders from both the
private and public sector will underpin the Action Plan.
Cork Chamber selected as a finalist for
the 2015 World Chambers Competition
Cork Chamber is delighted to have been selected as a FINALIST
in the category “Best Advocacy Project” at the 2015 World
Chambers Competition for our policy and lobbying work on Tier-1
International Connectivity.
A record number of 79 applications from 39 countries were
received for the 2015 World Chambers Competition and the full
list of finalists in this category are:
• Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Australia)
• Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chile)
• Cork Chamber ( Ireland)
• Dublin Chamber of Commerce (Ireland)
Cork Chamber will join the other finalists in front of a panel
of international judges for a live presentation at the 9th World
Chambers Congress in Torino, Italy on the 10th-12th June 2015 and
the winner will be announced at the event.
Have Your Say on the City Centre Movement Strategy Consultation
On the 10th April Cork Chamber attended a stakeholder meeting as
part of the City Centre Movement Strategy Consultation organised
by Cork City Council. At this meeting presentations were made by
Arup on the Phase 1 and 2 developments of this 5 phase strategy.
reception of the Cork City Council building as part of the public
consultation. Cork Chamber will be making a submission on behalf
of our members in advance of the submission
deadline of the 5th June.
The first two phases include works to facilitate enhanced
movement of traffic around the Washington Street/Grenville
Place/Bachelor's Quay areas and also introduce a restriction of
vehicles using St Patrick’s Street with the exception of buses and
taxis at certain times of the day.
Information and drawings for the scheme will be available at the
If you would like to contribute to the
Chamber’s submission please send any
feedback on the City Centre Movement
Strategy to [email protected] before
COB, Monday 18th May.
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Cork Craft & Design
Cork Craft & Design promotes and supports
professional craftspeople living & working
in the Cork region.Providing marketing,
promotion, networking , exhibition and
retailing opportunities for professional
craftspeople living & working in the Cork
region.
Siubhan McCarthy
[email protected]
(087) 9608 249
www.corkcraftanddesign.com
Business Process Outsourcing/Contact
Centre
Roomex.com
Roomex for Business is an innovative hotel
booking system designed especially for
Corporate Travel. There is no contract involved
or any ongoing fees. Our clients have saved an
average of 21% on hotel costs over the last 12
months.
Stephen Keane
[email protected]
(01) 2966 275
www.roomex.com/business
Entertainment/Leisure/Tourism
Ambition Films
Corporate Video Production and Wedding
Videography.
Sean Creagh
[email protected]
(086) 0819387
www.ambitionfilmsireland.com
Photography
Clare Keogh Photography
Clare is a freelance press photographer whilst
also pursuing long term photographic projects.
Clare Keogh
[email protected]
(087) 7637 524
www.clarekeogh.ie
Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a global marketplace for live
experiences that allows people to find and
create events in 190 countries.
Ann Lowney
[email protected]
(01) 5134035
www.eventbrite.ie
Printing/Packaging
Printsave.ie
Printsave.ie is your one-stop-shop for all your
design, print & branding requirements. Located
in Cork city centre on Cornmarket Street, we
print and design for a vast array of clients from
diverse sectors. We feel we cannot be beaten on
price, quality or speed on any print job.
Ian McGowan
[email protected]
(021) 2067 772
www.printsave.ie
National Kart Centre
The National Kart Centre is now opening a
world class facility in the Marine Business Park
in Cork City.
Siobhan Scanlon
[email protected]
(021) 4316844
www.nationalkartcentre.ie
Charities
Cork Sports Partnership
The Cork Sports Partnership is an Irish Sports
Council initiative established to promote
participation in sport at a local level.
Michael Crowley
[email protected]
(021) 2061 762
www.corksports.ie
Financial Services/Pensions/Investment
O'Leary Life & Pensions Ltd
O'Leary Life and Pensions is part of the O'Leary
Insurance Group. We are an impartial Financial
Services company who specialise in assisting
our clients achieve a secure financial future for
themselves and their family.
Ronan Goggin
[email protected]
(021) 4356000
www.olearylp.ie
Consulting Engineers/Quantity Surveyors
PUNCH Consulting Engineers
Multidisciplinary consultancy firm with over
40 years experience in providing engineering
services. Engineering Consultancy Services
including Civil, Structural, Environmental,
Energy, Transport, Conservation, Marine,
Flooding, Water and Wastewater, Waste
Management
Cian Murphy
[email protected]
(021) 4624 00
www.punchconsulting.com
IT Services
DB Alliance Ltd
Global trackwise system support for
pharmaceutical companies. Oracle service
and support to local companies. Web hosting
service, Oracle service and trackwise system
support.
Hugh Twomey
[email protected]
(021) 6010 733
www.dbahost.ie
Engineering
Mercury Engineering
Mercury is a leading European engineering
contractor specialising in the provision of
mechanical, electrical, sprinkler and fire
protection and technology service to a
range of sectors including commercial, data
centre, manufacturing, infrastructure &
healthcare.
David Byrne
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[email protected]
(01) 2163 000
http://www.mercuryeng.com
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Patrick Doyle, Membership Development Manager
e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530145
Danielle Heally, Membership Executive
e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530136
Management Consultants
McGrath Management & Consultancy
Services Ltd.
McGrath M&C offers project management
consultancy, strategic and business planning to
the private and public sectors.
Pat McGrath
[email protected]
(087) 254 0521
Retail
Academy Crests
We Embroider, Print and Supply a whole
range of different types of Clothing & Branded
Merchandising. We can cater for single items up
to large quantity orders. We Personalise/Brand
a range of items from Schoolwear, Sportswear,
Leisurewear, Workwear, Babywear, Stag &
Henwear.
Phil Cone
[email protected]
(021) 4396800
www.academycrests.ie
Software/Software Services
Froblem
We develop apps that let people report
problems with buildings and services directly to
the person responsible.
Dr. Walter O'Grady
[email protected]
(087) 6302 813
www.froblem.com
Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes provides software designed to
protect consumers and businesses against
advanced threats that consistently escape
detection by other antivirus solutions.
Anthony O'Mara
[email protected]
(021) 2409 000
www.malwarebytes.org
Wholesalers
The Salon Shop
Salon Shop are a wholesale business supplying
hair, nails, tanning and beauty supplies to
trade professionals.
Aidan O'Mahony
[email protected]
(021) 2428033
www.salonshop.ie
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We're up for the challenge, are you?
Barrie O'Connell, newly elected President of Cork Chamber with Olan Wixted, Honorary
Secretary; Conor Healy, Chief Executive; John Higgins, EY and Gillian Keating, Immediate
Past President. (Cover & Photographs: John Sheehan Photography).
New board members Orla Flynn, CIT; Paula Cogan, The River Lee Hotel; Bryan Hyland,
Morgan McKinley and Cliona Murphy, Pepsico.
Cork Chamber holds Annual General Meeting 2015
Barrie O'Connell elected as Cork Chamber President
Barrie O’Connell, Partner in Charge KPMG, Cork has been elected
as President at the our 196th Annual General Meeting.
The AGM also saw the election of six new board members –
Colm Leen, Carbery Group; Orla Flynn, CIT; David White, Eli Lilly;
Bryan Hyland, Morgan McKinley; Cliona Murphy, Pepsico and
Paula Cogan, River Lee Hotel.
Speaking at the AGM, Mr. O’Connell launched the Chamber
Strategic Plan 2015 – 2017 and stressed the relentless
commitment of Cork Chamber to promote business in Cork. Our
strategic plan embodies clear, decisive and action-orientated
language which manifests well with our mandate to work both
collaboratively with economic-decision makers and to challenge
and agitate when appropriate on issues which will prioritise and
position Cork as a region of substance within a global context.”
“Cork Chamber is mindful of its position as a significant influencer,
enhancing the economic development of the Cork region and as
such places a strong emphasis on investigating and advocating
well-researched evidence-based proposals.”
“With every challenge, comes opportunity however, and Cork
Chamber have called on the Cork Local Government Review
Committee tasked with carrying out on objective review of local
government arrangements in Cork City and County Cork to be
innovative in their thinking, to be brave with their solutions and
to consider all disruptive programs for the development of this
region.”
Mr. O’Connell urged all members, “To believe in the power of
the collective representative business voice as the decision
we are making now are for a generation or more and will have
long term implications for the Cork region. Our goal is to ensure
the business view is appropriately represented in making the
optimum decisions for Cork.”
Mr. O’Connell concluded by saying, “I am very fortunate to
be following Gillian Keating into this role. Gillian has worked
tirelessly on behalf of the business community over the last two
years and I very much look forward to continuing this great work
in the coming years.”
Barrie O’Connell is Partner in charge of KPMG Cork. He holds a
Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Cork and is
a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
We also thank those retiring board members Michael Loftus, Noel
Keeley, Kevin Murray, Anthony O'Mara, William O'Brien and AnnMarie O'Sullivan for their commitment and contribution to the
Chamber during their term of office.
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Digital Marketing - Advanced Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn & Lead Generation using Social Media
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Advanced Facebook for Business - 30th April
Advanced Twitter for Business - 7th May
Advanced LinkedIn for Business - 15th May
Lead Generation using Social Media - 21st May
This course is designed to help you get more customers and
leads for your business using Digital Marketing and Social
Media. If you are a business that regularly uses Facebook,
Twitter or LinkedIn, this course will help you use those
channels to better benefit your organisation.
Member Rate: €440 for full course or €140 for individual days
Project Management Professional
Learn project management best practices, manage workload
and deliver projects on time. Learn about initiating, planning,
execution, control and closing. Take the chaos out of project
management!
• PMBOK Version 5
• Take the chaos out of project management
• Manage your workload
• Deliver your project on time
This course will teach you how to Scope a Project, all about
Program Governance and vital project management tools
and techniques that will help you manage your workload and
deliver your project on time!
Course Dates: 19th, 20th & 21st May
Member Rate: €420.00
Influencing & Negotiating Skills
Course Dates: 26th & 27th May
Member Rate: €245.00
Learn how to influence the thinking and behaviour of others
through the effective use of communication skills.
Enhance your ability to communicate in a confident and
professional manner.
This course will help you to:
• Acquire the skills to prepare and plan effectively for negotiations
• Develop an awareness of strategies to deal with people in the customer organisation
• Cultivate the persuasive style of conducting a professional sales negotiation;
• Understand how customer behaviour can influence the negotiation strategy
• Explore ways to identify and deal with common barriers to achieving goals.
These are key skills that once learned have applicability across
both business and life situations.
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Turn WIN –LOSE into WIN –WIN!!
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Aoife Dunne, Business School Executive
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Biznetcork Skillnet
Our Trainers
A panel of skilled trainers are selected through a rigorous
procurement process and all are leaders within their respective
fields. They utilise their experiences to provide contemporary
course content in an engaging learning environment. Each
course is subject to a thorough evaluation process, ensuring the
continuous improvement of the Network and the delivery of
courses at an exceptionally high standard.
Meet some of our trainers!
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Mike Roche, Mike Roche Training who runs our Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6) and Training Delivery & Evaluation (FETAC Level 6) programmes
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Marieanne O’Driscoll, E-Bridge who provides our Microsoft Office training
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Pat Lyons, Greater Heights Ltd. who provides our Advancing Leadership Programme
Our Courses
All of the courses that we offer are heavily subsidised by
Skillnets Ltd., through the Department of Education & Skills. The
comprehensive course schedule is based on the findings of an
annual training needs analysis. This ensures that the schedule
is highly relevant to the needs of the business community.
One thing which sets us apart is our ability to be flexible in the
programmes we offer.
The funding subsidy provided by Skillnets Ltd. means that the
courses are competitively priced.
This allows businesses to upskill their workforce in a costeffective way. In-house courses can also be organised and these
can be tailored to the individual needs of the company.
We want to hear
from you
The Cork Chamber Business School has an evolving portfolio
of training courses designed to meet the enterprise needs
of the region. All of our courses are designed to help you
maximise the value you get from your training budget. The
courses are designed to further develop participant skills and
business knowledge across a range of subject areas.
These key areas of business include Management
Development, Sales & Marketing, Communication Skills, IT &
Finance.
Is there a course or area of interest that you have come
across that you feel would be beneficial for us to offer?
Is there something we don’t currently offer
but you feel we should?
Please contact us and let us know. We are always open to
new ideas and suggestions.
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
and help us provide the training YOU need and want.
The BizNetCork Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of
Skillnets funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education & Skills.
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Industy - Research
Collaboration
The Enterprise Europe Network recently hosted an interactive
presentation session with the Tyndall Institute, which gave
attendees an insight into some current Tyndall projects, and
examples of past projects which given rise to successful
research-SME collaborations. The SMEs in attendance were
given practical tips on how to engage with the Tyndall, and
where there are opportunities to get involved in R&D and EU
projects.
The themes discussed included: Enterprise Europe Network
partnering services; health and agri-food innovations (including
med tech, animal health, point-of-care diagnostics, process
analytics, bio-sensing for milk); environment & water treatment
projects; innovation through light; funding opportunities for
SMEs through Gate One, H2020, the EU’s SME Instrument.
For a copy of the presentations or for more information on any
of these themes, contact [email protected].
How does the EU’s General Food
Law impact on your business?
The European Commission has launched a public consultation in
order to better understand how General Food Law (i.e. EU rules
on food/feed safety along the production chain) affects small
businesses in the sector. The Commission is keen to hear about
SME experiences, both good and bad, in terms of complying
with the legislation. If, for example, the current legislation creates
additional paperwork or undue costs for your business, then they
would like to know.
This survey is aimed at all food/feed businesses along the supply
chain, including: processors and manufacturers or food/feed
products; manufacturers of food contact materials (e.g. packaging,
cutlery, kitchen equipment) and plant production products
(pesticides); wholesalers of food/feed products (including import/
export); retailers (mainly selling food/feed, specialised or nonspecialised); Caterers/restaurants; transport/storage (mainly for the
food/feed sector, specialised or non-specialised).
Your feedback will help assess the effectiveness of the law, and
possibly make changes to it. If you are operating in one of the
sectors above and would be willing to complete a short survey
on how food/feed regulations impact your business, then please
email [email protected].
All respondents will be entered into a draw to win a bottle of Prosecco!
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Eimear O'Mullane, EU Trade & Innovation Services Executive e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530138
Imelda Mulcahy, Export Documentation Manager
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Milan Expo 2015 - “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”
From 1st May 2015 to 31st October 2015, Milan will host the
Universal Exhibition EXPO 2015, focused on the theme “Feeding
the Planet, Energy for Life”. Approximately 145 countries will have
a presence at the EXPO and they expect to see 20 million visitors
during the course of the exhibition.
The European Commission is using this opportunity to organise
a series of high-level events in Milan where EU companies will
have the opportunity to meet and network with companies
coming from targeted third countries and regions. The events
will include a conference (during which the framework for the
industrial and regulatory cooperation between the EU and the
respective Countries will be presented, along with the existing
tools to support company access to markets) and B2B meetings
among companies, clusters, research centres, industry-related
organisations from the EU and the visiting delegations.
Several of the B2B meetings are being hosted by the Enterprise
Europe Network partners in Italy and are focused on specific
themes, giving EU SMEs an opportunity to meet with delegations
from outside the EU that are attending the Expo.
The selected themes include:
• Agri-food: food production, machinery, food conservation,
shelf life, packaging, food design, food chain management,
logistics and retail, geographical indications, traditional
specialties, innovative agro-food industry and craft
• Technologies and Services for the agriculture and agrofood industry: safety and quality control, food traceability,
space application to agriculture
• Biotechnologies and Health
• Sustainability: water management, environmental
management, renewable energies, sustainable tourism
The dates of the B2B events are:
• EU - Med & Turkey Days (6-7 May, 2015)
www.b2match.eu/expo2015-agrofood
• EU-China Days (9-10 June, 2015)
www.euexpo2015-china.talkb2b.net
• EU - CELAC Days (12-13 June, 2015)
www.b2match.eu/expo2015
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EU – Japan Days (10-11 July, 2015)
www.euexpo2015-japan.talkb2b.net
• EU-Sub Saharan Africa Days (18-19 September, 2015)
www.euexpo2015-africa.talkb2b.net
• EU - ASEAN Days (29-30 September, 2015)
www.b2match.eu/expo2015
• EU - US & Canada Days (5-6 October, 2015 - tbc)
www.b2match.eu/expo2015
WHY PARTICIPATE?
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The business-to-business (B2B) meetings are free of charge;
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You will have the opportunity to meet many counterparts
from the EU and other Countries, as each event will gather at
least 100 companies;
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You will benefit from thorough support before meetings so
as to make the most of these opportunities;
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You will learn about the tools the European Commission
is putting in place to ease the access to foreign markets
and to support business relations between Europe and the
concerned Third Countries;
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You will have the opportunity to visit the EXPO Milan further
to the participation in such meetings.
For more information see WWW.EUEXPO2015.TALKB2B.NET
or contact [email protected]
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events
Sponsored by
Leadership in Action
Inspire, Empower, Grow
Thursday 4th June, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
8.00am – 12.30pm, followed by a light lunch
€120 Cork Chamber members / €150 non members
What kind of a leader are you?
Why do people follow certain leaders without question?
We all have it within us to be great leaders. Whether you’re leading a project, a team, a board or even
an entire organisation, leadership skills are something that we all require on a regular basis in order to
influence and lead the company to growth.
Delegates will be tested on their own Leadership traits by renowned Occupational Psychologist Neil
O’Brien and can use this information to enhance the attributes that already exist as well as bringing other
required traits to the fore.
This experiental event will completely change the way you think about leadership and will help you to
Inspire, Empower and Grow by leading you and your people to greatness.
Booking now available on www.corkchamber.ie/events
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Networking sponsored by
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Leigh Gillen, Events Manager
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Upcoming Events - Book Now on www.corkchamber.ie
Award-winning Solarwinds share their story
in association with
Business Breakfast
7.30am, Wednesday 29th April, Maryborough Hotel & Spa , €25 members / €35 non members
We are delighted to announce that David Owens will be the guest speaker at our Business Breakfast in April.
David is Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations International at SolarWinds, an IT management
software provider. SolarWinds were the Overall Winner in the recent Cork Company of the Year Awards.
David joined SolarWinds in 2007, having previously worked for Red Hat Inc. for over seven years, serving
initially as Director of Global Logistics and Production and then as Senior Director of Finance EMEA. David
qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young and is a member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Ireland.
David Owens, SolarWinds
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about SolarWinds’ strong culture of innovation that led them to be
the overall Cork Company of the Year winner and the impact that this win has had on their organisation
internationally!
Network on the move
in association with
Business After Hours
5.15pm – 7.30pm, Wednesday 20th May, Leaving from Kent Station, Cork
FREE for Cork Chamber members
Cork Chamber and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail will “link carriages” for the next Business After Hours
networking event. This is an event with a difference, as it will take place on a moving train! This after
hours event will give you plenty of opportunities to network with fellow Cork Chamber members
as well as Regional Chamber members while experiencing all of what Irish Rail can offer on board a
return journey with a difference.
This event will truly put the “speed” back into speed networking, so don’t delay and be sure to book
your place now.
Sponsored by
Leadership in Action
Inspire, Empower, Grow
Thursday 4th June, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
8.00am – 12.30pm, followed by a light lunch
€120 Cork Chamber members / €150 non members
This year’s forum will focus on the role of Leadership and how leadership at all levels can impact on
the growth of organisations of all sizes.
Speakers will include proven Leaders who will tell their stories of growth and Leadership, through
inspiring and empowering their people, as well as speakers who can give insight into what makes a
great Leader.
Join the conversation on #leadershipinaction and share your Leadership story
Places for events are limited, please quote Purchase Order if required. Events Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to 72hrs
before each event. After this all places will be charged. This policy applies to all events.
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events
Breakfast Briefing with Dr. Kieran Drain, CEO, Tyndall National Institute
Dr Kieran Drain, CEO, Tyndall National Institute addressed a
recent Cork Chamber Business Breakfast in the Clarion Hotel. Dr
Drain describes Tyndall as being in “The Business of Research”
and explained that the mission of Tyndall is to support industry
and academia in driving research to market. Dr Drain focused his
speech around the practical application of Tyndall Technology
and R&D activities and concretely demonstrated, using current
research projects, how this technology has an impact on both
traditional and modern sectors. Providing a number of examples
he showed the current application of Tyndall developed smart
technology solutions to improve health, enable more energy
efficient buildings, improve food security and create smart
agriculture and marine technologies which will increase Irish
competitiveness in the agri-food and maritime sector which make
significant contributions to the local and national economy.
The impact on the local economy is also significant as Tyndall
contributes €18 million in salaries, €6 million in services bought
and showcases Cork as a vibrant high tech region as a partner
Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Dr. Kieran Drain, CEO Tyndall National Institute (guest speaker);
Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber and Aidan Forde, The Irish Examiner.
(Photo: Dan Linehan)
in 26 EU projects and its interactions with almost 200 IDA and
EI companies. Tyndall also collaborates with a number of local
organisations including IMERC, Teagsc, IT@Cork and the CEIA and
through these collaborations the Tyndall Institute is working to
attract new companies to operate in Cork.
Business After Hours Networking at AIB Bank, South Mall
AIB Bank, South Mall hosted the April Business After Hours
Networking Event on Wednesday 15th April. Almost 200 Chamber
members and guests attended this huge networking event in the
beautiful setting of the Banking Hall. The building at 66 South
Mall celebrates its 100th birthday this year and AIB opened it’s
doors to welcome in Cork’s Business Community to mark the
occasion, as well as doing plenty of networking on-site! Regional
Niamh Ni Chearbhaill, Spiralli Business Solutions, Claire
McGonigle, PE Global and Kathy O'Dwyer, Career
Training Internships
Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Gillian Keating, Cork Chamber President; John
O'Doherty, AIB and Conor O'Sullivan, AIB. (Photographs: Gerard McCarthy
Photography)
Lucia Fielding, Kieran Moran, Mairead Ni Laoire and Darren O'Keeffe from
James Riordan & Partners.
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Director John O’Doherty gave Chamber members some great
insight into the history of the building and its architecture.
Soapboxes on the night included Sinead Dunphy from the Cork
International Choral Festival, Zuzana Brosnan from The Blarney
Hotel and Denise O’Callaghan from Denise’s Delicious, who was
lauching the publication of her new recipe book, “Delicious –
Recipes from my Gluten Free Bakery”.
Declan Bevan Phone Pulse and Harry McCullagh,
MCCullagh Wall Solicitors.
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e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530133
Women in Leadership Executive Lunch
Cork Chamber and Network Cork partnered for the Women
in Leadership Executive Lunch, held on Friday 17th April in the
Kingsley Hotel.
Over 100 Network Cork and Cork Chamber members attended
this event, which featured Dee Forbes, President and Managing
Director of Discovery Networks Northern Europe, who gave a
fascinating insight into her journey from helping out in the local
family pub to running one of the largest sections in the Discovery
Networks empire.
Susie Horgan and Patricia Atkinson,
Springboard PR and Marketing.
Aoife O'Reilly and Mary Anne Flavin, Laya
Healthcare.
Dee talked about major changes that have happened in media
over the years and how the offering has to change in order to
move with the times and what their audience want to watch and
experience television. Whilst managing a hugely challenging and
busy role, Dee still manages to get on a flight most weekends to
come home to Cork and spend time with her family.
An Tanaiste, Joan Burton TD, made a special guest appearance
on the day also and talked about Women in Leadership and how
women have a special role to play in today’s business world.
Sophie Tobin, Cliff House Hotel; Michelle Johnson, ASA Marketing and Elaine Humphreys,
VCE Technology.
Elmarie Kelleher and Marian Quinn, AIB.
Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber; Dee Forbes, President and MD, Discovery
Networks International, Northern Europe; An Tánaiste Joan Burton; Helen Wycherley,
President of Network Cork and Deirdre Clune MEP. (Photographs: Darragh Kane)
Lucy O'Donoghue, Lucy O'Donoghue
Consulting and Ciara Wilson, Salon Shop.
Debbie Moore and Deirdre Malone, Comyn Kelleher Tobin
Solicitors.
Cathy Fitzgibbon and Wendy Good, Cork Independent.
Jackie Cohalan and Suzanne Tyrrell, Cohalan
Downing Auctioneers.
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New Opportunity to Showcase your Business
Launching in May we will have a sector focus editorial feature each month in our Chamberlink magazine.
This will give your business the opportunity to gain prominent exposure in promoting your business
directly to key decision makers.
Reasons YOUR business should feature in ChamberLink!
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Gains a monthly readership figure of 5,000 business people
Business focused communication, distributed directly by post
Magazine goes straight to the desks of the region’s top business leaders
Circulated to members and stakeholders, both regionally and nationally
Uploaded to the Cork Chamber website and shared across social media tools
Combining traditional print and online distribution, Chamberlink enjoys a thriving position as the
voice of local business.
Business sectors covered will include:
• Hospitality • Entertainment & Leisure • Recruitment • Women in Business • Professionals Advisors
• Healthcare / Health & Fitness • Travel and Tourism • Wealth Management • Insurance • Retail
• Marketing and Branding
Take advantage and enhance your business brand by securing editorial space today, contact Deborah
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Deborah Barrett, Member Services Executive
e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530149
Appointments
Tommy Dolan joins Velopi
Velopi is delighted to
announce the appointment
of Tommy Dolan as Project
and Program Management
Trainer. Tommy is
responsible for delivering
training in Project and
Program Management
to Velopi national and
international clients.
A graduate of Trinity
College Dublin, Tommy
worked for 25 years with the telecommunications
infrastructure provider Ericsson in Athlone, Dublin and
on international assignments in France and Sweden
as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Function
Manager and Product Manager. More recently he
worked as a Project Manager with Valeo Vision
Systems in Tuam.
New Account Executive at
CAMEO Communications
CAMEO Communications
is delighted to announce
the appointment of Donna
Patrice Reidy as Account
Executive. Donna Patrice
Reidy joins CAMEO
Communications with an
extensive background in
the creative and media
industries. A graduate of
Trinity College Dublin,
Donna has worked on a
wide range of Arts events both in Ireland and the US.
Given her recent qualifications in Event Management
and Marketing, and her expertise and experience in
both events and PR, Donna will be supporting the
team at CAMEO in relation to event management and
media campaigns.
New Chief Technology & Information Officers appointed
at Xanadu
Xanadu has announced
the appointment of Marvin
Sanderson as Chief
Technology Officer. With
over 12 years’ experience
in global roles in the
tech sector, Marvin has
extensive expertise
in the development
and implementation of
technology projects.
At Xanadu, Marvin will
oversee the roll out of new developments to the
betting exchange for a number of clients, including
Matchbook.com and best odds, high limits sportsbook
3ET amongst many others.
Xanadu has appointedof
Michael O’Gorman to the
role of Chief Information
Officer. Mr. O’Gorman
has been with the
company for three years
and has previously held
the CTO and Head of
Engineering positions.
Mr. O’Gorman has more
than 20 years’ experience
as a highly successful software engineer working for
global technology brands including. In his new role,
Michael will be responsible for the management of
development teams across multiple platforms, platform
infrastructure, technical operations and security.
Mary-Kate new President of
JCI Cork
Technically Write IT
expands team
Mary-Kate Portley has
been elected as President
of the Junior Chamber
International Cork (JCI
Cork). Mary Kate is the
youngest JCI President
in Ireland, she is a full
time student currently in
her final year of Law and
French at UCC.
JCI is a non-profit voluntary
organisation that aims to
create development opportunities for young people so
they can bring positive change to Cork. JCI Cork is the
largest and fastest growing JCI branch in the country.
New Sales Director At
Horizon Energy Group
Cork ETB announces New
Gaelcholaiste Principal
Horizon Energy Group
is pleased to announce
the appointment of Martin
Flynn as Sales Director.
Most recently, Martin held
the position of Director of
Business Sales with Digicel
in the Dutch Caribbean.
Having worked with Eircom
Business for 11 years
progressing to Regional
Sales Manager West of
Ireland, Martin moved to the Caribbean to develop the
business sales division of Digicel in the Dutch Antilles.
Martin graduated from NUI Galway with a BSc (Hons.)
in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry and has post
graduate diplomas in Cisco Sales Training and IBEC/
DIT People Management.
The Cork Education and
Training Board (Cork
ETB) has announced
the appointment of
Áine-Máire Ní Fhaoláin
as Principal of the
new Gaelcholáiste
in Carrigaline. ÁineMáire brings a wealth
of experience to the
role having previously
held the position as an
Irish and Geography teacher in another Cork ETB
school, Coachford College, since 1993. Cork ETB
announced Waterpark House as the temporary
premises for Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
whilst the planning and building of the permanent
€19 million campus is ongoing.
Technically Write IT Ltd.,
is delighted to announce
the appointment of Brian
O’Neill as its new Chief
Operations Officer. Brian
has co-founded and run
two technology-based
businesses, and gained
invaluable experience
in senior management
roles held in a number of
other companies including
Documatics and Neon Communications Solutions.
With a committed and highly motivated team of over
50 people, Technically Write IT recognised the need to
create this new position at executive level. Brian will
be instrumental in enabling the company to continue
to scale in a sustainable fashion, while supporting the
development and execution of long-term strategic plans.
Ambassador Hotel has
New Sales & Marketing
Executive
Aoife Lohse has recently
been appointed as
Sales & Marketing
Executive for the
Newly Refurbished
Ambassador 4 Star
Hotel Cork. Aoife is
a CIT graduate with
a Masters Degree in
Public Relations and
New Media (M.A) in
2014. She has a fresh approach to Sales and
Marketing and boasts an extensive knowledge of
modern methods of communications through social
media channels and marketing efforts, with primary
focus on relationship building.
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Members News
Pictured at the 30th Birthday Celebrations of A.S.A. Marketing are Chairman Aodh Bourke,
CEO Michelle Bourke Johnson, Director Judith Bourke and Sales Director Caroline Bourke
Martin.
A.S.A.
Marketing
marks
Black-Tie
Charity
Ball 30 Years in
Business
A new charitable trust to offer free advice to chari
To celebrate thirty years in Business, A.S.A Marketing hosted a
very successful Ideas Showcase in the River Lee Hotel in Cork.
A.S.A. Marketing, initially founded by Aodh & Judith Bourke, is a
family business, with second generation Michelle and Caroline
Bourke playing an integral role in the future of the organisation.
Since its inception, the company has provided marketing
solutions to companies both local and multinational throughout
Ireland and more recently globally, through their investment in
the IGC Global Promotions Network. A.S.A. Marketing is the only
Irish member of the prestigious worldwide IGC Global Promotions
which in 2014 had a turnover of €450 million Euro. Being part of
this unique network (56 Companies spread over 49 countries)
allows A.S.A. Marketing offer its customers the benefits of global
pricing and ease of access to international products from all over
the world.
Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Patron Irish and Munster Rugby's Simon Zebo with Board
members; Michael Geary and Bernard Uniacke.
Rebrand for Cork ARC Cancer House
With the help of its patron, Munster and Ireland Rugby Star Simon
Zebo, Cork ARC Cancer Support House recently unveiled its new
visual identity. Cork ARC is mindful that as it moves forward,
using best practice to adapt to the developing support needs of
cancer patients, so too should its brand. This rebrand is well-timed
for Cork ARC as they expand their services to Knocknaheeny
and the opening of a house in Bantry on 14th April, to serve the
people of West Cork. As part of their rebranding Cork ARC have
also launched a new website with information on their services,
community events and a recipe blog.
Velopi expands Training Offering
Cork company Velopi has launched its new 4-day Program
Management Professional course. The Program Management
Professional (PgMP)® course is designed to prepare Project
Managers to take the PgPM exam and is aimed at the experienced
Project/Program Manager interested in taking the next step on
the career ladder. It will also be relevant to any Project Manager
who wants to learn more about corporate strategy and who
wishes to present project status using terminology, such as
benefits and outcomes, understood by senior executives. “This
course enables the Project/Program Manager to access how the
project contributes to corporate goals and how to ensure that the
project remains aligned to corporate strategy, as environmental
conditions change within the company”, said Seamus Collins,
Managing Director, Velopi. Velopi is an official Registered
Educational Provider with the Project Management Institute.
All Velopi’s Instructors are certified professionals, providing
exemplary training to Project/Program Managers both here in
Ireland and overseas.
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Owen O'Callaghan, O'Callaghan Properties; David McWilliams and Ronan Goggin, O'Leary
Life & Pensions. IBA LPI Awards 2015 in the Mansion House Dublin.
O'Leary Life & Pensions host clients event
O'Leary Life & Pensions, one of Ireland's largest financial services
companies hosted a client event, titled an "Evening with David
McWilliams". The event was part of an ongoing association
O'Leary Life & Pensions maintains with David McWilliams, as he
authors a weekly investment report for the firm's clients. The
renowned economist attracted several hundred invited guests,
eager to garner his views on the Global economic outlook,
coupled with more localised issues, such as his recent appearance
at the banking tribunal. Topics on the night covered the recovery
in the US and UK economies to the possibility of Britain leaving
the EU, and its impact on Ireland as a major trading partner.
Specifically on the Irish recovery, McWilliams remains upbeat and
whilst noting caution in certain areas, believes there is further to
run on this positive story. His specific notes of caution however
focused primarily on the potential members of Ireland's future
governments, and the negative impacts some member parties
could levy on business sectors, most specifically SMEs. Further
detail can be obtained on www.olearylp.ie
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Ted
Cork man and founding director
of City Life: Wealth Advisors,
Ted Dwyer was presented with
the Lifetime Achievement
Award at the Irish Brokers
Association's Life Pension &
Investment (LPI) Awards which
took place recently. Over 530
Gabriel Ramsey, Investec and Brendan
Financial Services professionals
Spring, President IBA with Ted Dwyer, City
attended the prestigious event. A Life Financial Advisors (centre).
steadfast in the financial advisory
landscape in Ireland, Ted founded City Life in 1971, and cofounded, City Life Galway in 2011. 44 years after starting out on
his business journey, Ted’s successful family business has evolved
with his son Eamon Dwyer running the business. Under Ted’s
leadership and guidance, despite the horrendous economic crash
since 2008, the business has thrived, and with a lot of diligent and
very careful work the team have steered their way through the
recession, maximising the financial situation with clients.
Brian Swayne, Sorcha Ni Mhuimhneachain, Marie Martin and Tadhg Hurley from Agrilink
‘Ireland’s Student Startup Winners 2015’, pictured at the second annual Student Startup
Weekend which took place in UCC’s Western Gateway Building recently. The winning team has
won office space in a startup coworking office and 6 months web hosting.
Karen wins International Leader award
The International Leader of the
Year award which is sponsored
by Alexander Mann Solutions
was awarded to Karen Egan,
Senior Director of Technical
Support EMEA at VMware,
Cork. This leading initiative,
supported by techUK and leading
global technology businesses,
champions the advancement of
women in technology and STEM
careers. Karen is responsible for leading a team of 300 in Global
Support Services and is the main sponsor of their Cloud Careers
Work Placement Program.
Irish hospitality investment company iNua Hospitality
has completed its purchase of the award-winning,
five-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney.
The sale expands iNua Hospitality’s hotel asset
portfolio after the company previously purchased
the Radisson BLU hotels in Cork and Limerick in the
last 18 months. Pictured at the announcement are
Noel Creedon, CEO of iNua Hospitality and Sean
O’Driscoll, General Manager of Muckross Park Hotel
in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Celebrating Women's Day
Deloitte hosted a networking event
to acknowledge International
Women’s Day. Almost 50 of Cork's
leading businesswomen attended.
Keynote speaker Sandra Daly,
CEO, Mercy University Hospital,
Cork with Honor Moore, Partner,
Deloitte.
Annette in the final
A leading Cork Family Law solicitor has been shortlisted for a
prestigious Irish Law Awards. The finalists for the AIB Irish Law
Awards have been announced and saw
Annette Sheehan from FitzGerald Solicitors,
Lapp’s Quay selected as a finalist in the
category of Family Law Solicitor of the Year.
The awards, which are in their fourth year,
recognise leading legal professionals by
identifying, honouring and publicising their
outstanding achievements and also their
dedication to their profession. Speaking on
her announcement as Irish Law Award finalist, Annette Sheehan
said “I’m delighted and very proud to have been shortlisted for
the Family Law Solicitor of the Year award. It’s truly an honour,
especially as the shortlisting was on the basis of nominations
from clients.”
Laya Healthcare launches Munster Rugby U17 Schools 10-a-side blitz
Brendan O'Connor, Munster Rugby U17 Schools 10's Blitz Co-ordinator; Mohi Parata and
Cameron O'Shaughnessy from St Peter's Passage West, Euan McNally and Niall Shaughnessy
from Coláiste Choilm and D.O. O’Connor, Laya Healthcare Deputy MD and Director of Business
Development pictured at the launch of the Laya Healthcare Munster Rugby U17 Schools
10-a-side blitz. Students from all across Munster will be participating in the school’s tournament
which takes this month in Rockwell College, Tipperary.
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Happy employees are focused, engaged and more productive. If a
workplace is happy, it attracts and retains better employees which
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mental health and well-being workshops and presentations to
boost workplace morale. Staff learn how to effectively manage
stress and anxiety and have a more positive outlook for both their
professional and personal lives. Be proactive in
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e: [email protected]
CREGG (established in 1993) have
a proven track record in outsourced
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multiple sectors. We have recently
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The Consultancy arm of the business, CREGG Consulting specialises in
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is to provide landlords with a professional service, which takes the
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our most valuable tool is in assessing potential tenants and finding
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resources from point of collection and managed services, through
to materials processing, commodity trading, energy recovery and
sustainable disposal. Greenstar is a leader in converting waste to
energy and is the largest generator of energy from biogas.
Spectrum AV are an Audio Visual and IT Solutions provider based in Cork.
We deliver high class, innovative solutions including Digital Signage Boards,
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Zartis.com is an Irish software and
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providing ‘full stack recruitment’ for
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We run a talent marketplace where we showcase prescreened tech candidates to clients. We also provide Candidate
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To find out more about Zartis, visit www.zartis.com
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Brought to you
by Vodafone
Vodafone invests €20 million throughout Cork City and County
Vodafone Ireland is celebrating the official opening of the Vodafone
Munster HQ, increasing employee numbers to 87 in the county.
Vodafone has embarked on an ambitious network enhancement
programme, investing €20 million in Cork in the last three years,
that has directly influenced business activity across the region and
the company has as a result, invested extensively in people and
employment.
Anne O’Leary, CEO, Vodafone Ireland said, “Our customers businesses
are going from strength to strength and our team has grown over
the last year to provide our customers with the best network speeds,
innovative total communications solutions and superior service. We
are committed to network and business development in this region and
want to continue to expand alongside our customers.”
The new Munster office employs engineers, technicians and desk and
field-based account managers, bringing the highest level of service to
businesses across Cork and the wider Munster region. Led by a Cork
native, Leo O’Leary, “The team and Debbie Power, newly appointed
Regional Manager, will be on the ground to respond faster and more
efficiently to customers in the region. Close proximity to customers will
allow for a better understanding of their needs to provide the technology
and communications services required to grow their business now and
into the future.”
The expansion in Cork builds on Vodafone’s commitment to enhance
Cork’s communications infrastructure, with upgrades already completed
across the county including the M8 motorway, significantly improving
voice services, reducing the numbers of dropped calls experienced by
commuters on the Cork-Dublin road.
In addition, Vodafone has accelerated its roll-out of superfast 4G – now
with over 96% coverage in Cork, delivering 4G service to 500 towns
and villages across the county. Superfast speeds mean videos with
no buffering, instant photo uploads and seamless music streaming.
Business customers can experience even more benefits; downloading
large emails and sending files quicker than ever before. Vodafone has
also rolled out even faster mobile technology, 4G+, now available in 26
locations in Cork.
Anne O’Leary, Vodafone with Paul
Meagher, Jess Carey, Suzanne
Murphy and Paul Lordan.
Vodafone is also investing significantly in Ireland’s next-generation
fixed broadband services. In July 2014, Vodafone announced a joint
venture with ESB to invest €450 million in building a fibre-to-thebuilding broadband network reaching 500,000 premises in 50 towns
by the end of 2018. Offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, this will turn
Ireland into one of the world’s fastest broadband countries. In addition,
it will make Ireland the first country in Europe to utilise existing low
voltage electricity infrastructure to deploy fibre directly into homes
and businesses. Locations in Cork to receive the service include:
Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Cobh, Cork City, Little Island, Mallow and
Midleton.
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