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July / August Chamberlink (Issue 7, 2013)
July / August Chamberlink (Issue 7, 2013)
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IN THIS ISSUE: Working to improve Air Connectivity Show Me the Money! We have the course for you
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Dear Chamber Member Welcome to the July/August issue of Chamberlink, keeping you informed of key Cork Chamber policy and business issues, member events and news stories, as well as upcoming opportunities and dates for your diary. This spell of weather has put a spring in everyones step and businesses are out in force with our 4 events in July being sold out we partnered with the NRF to host an event on Trends in Recruitment and Retention that saw almost 140 members engage with the great line-up of speakers. Our forthcoming Speed Networking, Summer Barbeque and seminar Social Media Wake-up Call, being run by the Biznetcork Skillnet group, are all sold out so we look forward to seeing a wide selection of members over the coming weeks. In our up-coming events schedule we are delighted to announce the launch of our 2013 Golf Classic with sponsors Laya healthcare, on the 5th September in the Castlemartyr Restort. As always this promises to be a great corporate event, so why not join us and celebrate the end of summer by putting forward a team. We continue our tradition of collaborating with the Ireland France Chamber of Commerce, hosting a Networking Lunch on the Pont Aven on Saturday 7th September. Given the recent form of events selling out we encourage all members to book early to avoid disappointment. Recent economic and policy work has focused heavily on aviation aspects with an emphasis on improving the air connectivity for the business community. We recently hosted a business breakfast with Pdraig Rordin, Chairman of the DAA and engaged with members in an effort to ensure all businesses were given an opportunity to share their view. This information has been used to complete a submission on National Aviation Policy which aims to encourage and facilitate the continued development of the Irish Aviation Industry, further details can be found on page 4. The Chambers Q2 Economic Bulletin is also published with this edition of Chamberlink and this quarters Bulletin includes the results of the Chambers economic trends survey which is also used in our lobbying and representation activity, so please take time to review. We hope you enjoy the rest of the Summer and I look forward to seeing you at one of our many upcoming events and please continue to engage with the Chamber Policy team through our survey, polls or contact us directly via LinkedIn, Twitter or phone. Best regards,
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Cork Chamber works to improve air connectivity for Cork Businesses
Chamber submission to the National Aviation Policy
As the principal international gateway for the South of Ireland, Cork Airports services and air-connectivity are critical to the economic growth and development of Irelands second city and key to the overall economic performance and long-term competitiveness of Cork and its surrounding regions. Cork Airports services and air connectivity are a core priority for the Chamber given the vital role of regional, accessible air-services in facilitating business and commercial activities and wider regional economic development. In July, the Cork Chamber made a submission to the Department of Transports consultation on A National Aviation Policy. The purpose of this consultation is to prepare a first ever National Aviation Policy which aims to encourage and facilitate the continued development of the Irish aviation industry by making it more competitive and addressing any existing barriers to its growth. Some of our key recommendations are: Designate Cork Airport as a Gateway Airport for the South of Ireland and one of three 24 hour airports in the state Establish a local consultative committee comprised of key regional stakeholders including business representatives to regularly engage with Cork Airport and the DAA and feed into the strategic development of the Airport The Department and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) must focus on securing as broad a range of full service and budget airlines flying into and out of Ireland to facilitate existing and future passenger demand Develop an integrated tourism strategy which strengthens and better aligns the activities of key stakeholders in tourism, aviation and enterprise to increase the number of inbound business and leisure tourists Continuous prioritisation of a competitive air transport environment to increase the number of destinations served across the UK and Europe from Cork Airport A commitment to protect and grow connectivity to London Heathrow (LHR), Schiphol and Paris given the essentiality of these routes for onward connectivity to high demand business destinations currently not served from Cork Airport Assess the possibility of developing a ground-oriented regional distribution centre for Cork Airport which sees private distribution and logistics companies working in tandem with the Airport to provide integrated / proximate services for air cargo Efforts to secure a carrier for a Cork-Dublin route must continue in order to support existing multinationals in the region and indigenous businesses and to attract further FDI
Further details on our submission can be found in our Q2 2013 Economic Bulletin or at www.corkchamber.ie/chamber_policy_ submissions.cfm The Policy Department would like to thank members who provided comments and feedback in the preparation of this submission.
Siobhn Bradley, Acting Policy & Research Manager e: siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530132 Aislinn Stanton, Policy & Research Executive e: aislinn@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530143
Policy Team working for you Q2 2013 Economic Trends Survey winner:
The Chamber wishes to congratulate Marion ODonovan of ODonovan Engineering Ltd. who was the winner of the Chambers Q2 2013 Economic Trends Survey. Marion wins Awardwinning Champagne Afternoon Tea for 2 at the Hayfield Manor Hotel. We would like to thank all those who participated in the survey which is essential to our work representing members on key business issues. The information provided in this survey supports the Chamber in prioritising its lobbying and representation activities with regional stakeholders, state agencies and local and national government. Further details and survey results are outlined in the Q2 2013 Economic Bulletin.
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The leading showcase for entrepreneurs, innovators, startups and small business, INBusiness INCork will take place on 14th November 2013 at City Hall, Cork. Hosted by Cork innovates, this event promises to be a must-attend for anyone interested in business and entrepreneurship. Cork has all the ingredients to foster innovation and entrepreneurship from people with new ideas to the support agencies and organisations. Sometimes it is necessary to shine a bright light to help people on that business journey. At this years INBusiness INCork showcase, we want to help and encourage people to take real steps on the journey to creating and maintaining a business, says Anthony OMara, Chair of Cork innovates. The event is unique in Ireland and thanks to the support of the Cork City and County Councils, we plan to create an experience for entrepreneurs that charts the journey of a business, startup or existing, delivering real insights through a variety of speakers, while sharing success stories along the way, to demonstrate that Cork is the place in which to run your company, says Anthony OMara, Chair of Cork innovates. Attracting a large audience last year, Cork innovates' flagship event has ambitions to further develop the event this year, to drive the culture of entrepreneurship that exists in the Cork Region. The organisers are committed to an entirely new format and have already begun planning an event that will simulate the setting up and running a business including important elements such as access to capital funding, legislation, marketing and financial advice among others. Key motivational and entrepreneurial speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. For now, please add 14th November 2013 to your diary for The business event of the year in Cork. For more information, visit www.corkinnovates.com
Anthony O'Mara, Chairman and Siobhan Finn, Project Coordinator Cork innovates.
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What the media covered:
Cork Chamber featured in various media channels on a number of issues between May and July. The topics covered included Cork Chamber Annual Conference 2013 Winning in the UK & Beyond; Cork representative appointment to the DAA Board; Mentoring Clinic for Female Entrepreneurs; Abtran jobs announcement; plans to accelerate Cork Citys boundary extension; Qualcomm Incorporated job announcement; Cork Chambers business networking event at Cork English College; Rebel Week and Corks Global Economic Forum; Chamber calls for the reintroduction of a Cork-Dublin flight; Pfizer investment announcement; EMC job announcement; Padraig ORiordan (DAA Chairman) Business Breakfast; Chamber after hours business networking event at Electric; National Recruitment Federation and Cork Chamber Trends in Recruitment and Retention event; Cork Chamber Business Bootcamp Series in association with Aviva Healthcare Insurance; upgrade of the N28.
Press Releases and News Stories are posted on Twitter & LinkedIn and are also available on www.corkchamber.ie
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Although its still summer time, now is your opportunity to consider some possible upskilling for yourself, colleagues or employees. The Business School has a very comprehensive range of courses coming up, covering everything from management, leadership, IT, soft skills and personal development. Please see our full Autumn schedule below:
Course Date: 3rd September Member Rate: 100.00 This course reviews the basics of PowerPoint to quickly run through shortcuts and speed keys, working from text based slide content through to alternative options, inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, diagrams, movie clips etc. The course will show you how to produce and run professional looking slide shows through the use of some simple keys. Most importantly, learn the Dos and Donts of PowerPoint.
personal plan of action in terms of developing their own conflict management skills in their workplace environment. This course is ideal for front line personnel such as those involved in customer service, sales, complaint handling, procurement, operations, supervisors and human resources personnel.
Course Date: 4th September Member Rate: 100.00 Access is a relational database management system that allows information to be stored in tables that are related to one another. Instead of managing data manually, a database can be set up in Access from which information can be easily managed. This allows information to be organised, retrieved and analysed quickly and effectively.
Course Date: 9th, 16th & 23rd September Member Rate: 400.00 This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. It is suitable for people who are working in the area of training and development or who will soon be assuming a training position within their organisation. Participants on this course will gain practical experience and recognised certification as trainers. This course is suitable for managers and supervisors responsible for the training and development of staff, individuals wishing to gain a professional accredited qualification in the area of training and people who may be seeking to change direction in their professional lives and explore employment opportunities in the area of training.
MS Excel (Intermediate)
Course Date: 5th September Member Rate: 100.00 This course is designed for those who may have been using MS Excel 2007 or 2010 for some time, but have never received formal training. The course will cover the competent use of Shortcut Keys; the use of formatting tools such as the format painter; writing and copying formulas; working with multiple worksheets; creating professional looking charts and using drawing tools to enhance these and using the database functionality of MS Excel (Sorting & Auto Filter).
Course Date: 5th & 6th September Member Rate: 250.00 This course will enable participants to have a heightened awareness of their own personal conflict management style, be aware of the positive role of conflict and also be able to develop their mediation skills to manage an effective outcome via a mediation process. Participants will be encouraged to develop a
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Course Date: 10th & 11th September, 1st, 2nd & 22nd October Member Rate: 550.00 Business Coaching for Peak Performance is designed to provide those with responsibilities for developing workplace competencies with the skills needed to develop individual performance in others. It is designed to create an understanding of the organisational and workplace context within which performance and individual career development takes place and it will provide the skills, knowledge and tools required to carry out effective coaching in the workplace. Coaching is about unlocking a persons potential to maximise their performance. The main objective of this course is to turn managers into effective managers. This course is suitable for managers and other individuals who are responsible for developing workplace competencies and who possess the interest and skills required to develop individual performance in others.
Norma Lynch, Training Services Manager e: norma@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530142 Aoife Dunne, Training Administrator e: aoife@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530141
Course Date: 10th & 11th September Member Rate: 255.00 For those who have completed PM training and who wish to take the PMP and CAPM certification exams, this course is for you. This course is designed to help you prepare for the PMP/CAPM Exam and improve your understanding of project management. Features of this course include games, exercises, case studies and other tools to help you understand the concepts necessary to pass the PMP exam and achieve PMI credentials. This course is based on the PMBOK Guide Version 5.
Course Date: 10th & 11th September Member Rate: 230.00 This course provides practical guidance on how to plan and schedule projects using MS Project 2010. On completion of the course, participants will have acquired the skills needed to create a new project; analyse and adjust schedules with date, dependency and resource constraints; customise and print Gantt Chart views and reports; and record and review task progress against the baseline. Participants will also acquire the necessary skills to customise and print high quality charts and reports for effective communication of project plans.
Course Date: 12th & 19th September Member Rate: 250.00 This is a blended learning programme combining interactive classroom inputs, mapped to the widely acclaimed active learning website www.fabeducation.com. The programme makes learning fast, fun and permanent. It generates momentum and confidence using an interactive mix of structured information inputs, discussions, quizzes, exercises and practice using our web-based financial modelling applications. The course covers Financial Statements; the Language of Finance; the Financial Perspective and Ratio Analysis.
Course Date: 11th, 18th, 25th September & 16th October Member Rate: 450.00 This course is ideal for existing and newly appointed team leaders and supervisors, managers and anyone wishing to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management. Following this course, participants will have acquired the theoretical knowledge enabling them to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor; acquired a range of supervisory and management skills; developed good interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated the confidence to deal with a variety of challenging situations and will have developed good work practices appropriate to their role as supervisor/line manager.
Course Date: 17th & 18th September, 1st & 2nd October, 15th & 16th October, 29th October & 5th November Member Rate: 900.00 Continuous Improvement (CI) has been part of business practice for decades. Essentially CI is a change for the better. Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are vital assets to any business. They are key employees equipped with specialist tools to make these changes for the better happen. Green Belt Training includes Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management tools and methodologies. Following this course, participants will be able to understand continuous improvement; Lean Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC, change management, identify sources of waste and variation within the business and use Lean Six Sigma as an efficient and effective cost reduction strategy.
Course Date:11th September Member Rate: 120.00 As we all know, writing clearly is a professional business skill. This course is designed to give the participants an understanding of the importance of written communication in delivering the core message of their organisation and its brand. Specifically, it will present the techniques to create emails and documents with a clear, logical structure to organise their ideas and key points. This course is ideal for those people who are responsible for communicating in writing with internal and/or external customers or clients.
Course Date: 25th, 26th & 27th September Member Rate: 370.00 Professional Project Management is designed to establish a detailed understanding of Project Management terms, concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach of this course ensures trainees learn by doing and gain a step-by-step, real-time experience of using the tools and implementing the methodologies and support structures. In simulating real-life environments, trainees gather the detailed knowledge required to apply the training on return to their work environment. This course is designed for experienced project managers, new or prospective project managers, functional managers and people who intend to get certified as a Project Manager. This course is based on PMBOK Guide Version 5.
Biznetcork Skillnet and Munster Finuas Networks are funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme and Finuas Networks Programme respectively, initiatives of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills
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Access to Finance - Autumn Series
Are you having trouble identifying sources of finance to start-up or grow your business? Have you approached your bank for a loan or other form of finance? Do you know if your business is eligible for state agency funding, or which agencies can offer financial support to SMEs? Are you baffled by the complexities of EU funding and how to go about applying for it? Do you know the difference between a venture capitalist and a business angel? Have you heard of crowd financing?
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Katherine Fitzpatrick, EU Trade & Innovation Services Manager e: katherine@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530137 Eimear O'Mullane, EU Trade & Innovation Services Executive e: eimear@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530138 Imelda Mulcahy, Export Documentation Manager e: imelda@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530130
Dr. Prabhu Kulkarni, Managing Director of Kulkarni Teoranta and ine Edwards, ine Edwards Consultancy and Mike McGrath, Chairman Cork Chapter IIBA.
For further information on any of these company profiles, or to sign up for the business partnering service, contact eimear@ corkchamber.ie and quote the relevant reference number.
The deadline for this call is 7th October. For further information, please contact eimear@corkchamber.ie
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Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2013 in association with
Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber with Donal Clancy, MD Laya healthcare; Eamon Dwyer, Chairman Golf Classic Task Force and Trevor Norris, Golf Course & Grounds Superintendent. (Photograph: Diane Cusack)
Cork Chamber and Laya healthcare are delighted to bring you the Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic on Thursday 5th September, which will take place this year in the picturesque surrounds of the Castlemartyr Golf Resort. The Golf Classic is one of Cork Chambers most popular annual events and is suitable for individuals or teams, so you can network with fellow members on the golf course, at the post event bbq or use the opportunity to entertain clients with this fully catered event. The Golf Classic Event continues to offer fantastic value for money, with your entry fee including refreshments on arrival, an excellent goody bag, burgers at the 9th tee, as well as music, entertainment and a full BBQ later in the evening. This year we will also run a Beat the Pro putting competition to add to the sense of fun and competition always a great day out!
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The event is a four ball scramble on the renowned Castlemartyr course an 18 hole, 6,790 yd, Par 72, inland links style course. It is the creation of renowned golf course designer Ron Kirby, whose credentials were honed on such Irish masterpieces as Dromoland Castle, the Old Head, and Mount Juliet, as well as Gleneagles in Scotland. Please remember to include your golf club and GUI/ILGU Handicap when booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment www.corkchamber.ie/upcoming/events
7.30am-2.30pm Thursday 5th September Castlemartyr Golf Resort 60 per individual / 240 per team of 4
12.00pm 3.00pm Saturday 7th September (Gates Close/Last Chance to Board at 12.20pm) Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy 50 members / 55 non members
Guest Speaker: Rob Penney 7.30am 9.00am Tuesday 10th September Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel 20 members/35 non members
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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Business Breakfast in association with Irish Examiner Recent Business Breakfasts
We recently hosted DAA Chairman Pdraig Rordin at the June Business Breakfast who shared with members his thoughts and plans for Cork Airport, the overarching message is that Cork Airport is OUR AIRPORT and it is extremely important to the competitiveness of the region. Almost 130 people joined Pdraig and the Chamber team at the breakfast in Cork International Airport Hotel, so it was a great forum for members to share directly with him their thoughts and views on the role of the airport. Pdraig shared the vision for Cork Airport to be an outstanding international airport connecting the South of Ireland with the world, serving the needs of passengers, stakeholders and the local community but highlighted that it is important that the county embrace this vision and that only by using the service will the routes and destinations increase.
Terry Clune, 2.3 Connect Ireland pass with John Mullins, President Cork Currently million through Cork Airport every year, Chamber. (Photograph: Denis Scannell) significantly less than the optimum of 3 million, travelling to 50 destinations. The transatlantic flight issues came under intense discussion where the challenges were outlined i.e. runway size Business with Clune, and the impact Breakfast of the aircraft size on theTerry overall economies of scale the reconnection betweenIreland Cork and Dublin was seen as a founder of Connect higher priority. Cork Chambers February Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner took place on 7th February in the Clarion Hotel and featured guest speaker Terry Clune, founder of Connect Ireland. Connect Ireland is an innovative way to create new jobs in Ireland by harnessing the power of the global diaspora at The National Recruitment Federation andwith CorkIDA Chamber joined home and abroad. Working hand in hand Ireland and forces to run an informative evening seminar looking at current the Government, Connect Ireland calls on Irish people to use their trends in theat industry andabroad the challenges employers in connections home and to bringfacing real and sustainable recruiting and retaining top talent. jobs to Ireland.
Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber, Pdraig Rordin, Chairman DAA; Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber and Aidan Holland, Irish Examiner. (Photograph: Dan Linehan)
Soapboxes on the morning included Beth Haughton, The Club Brassiere; Des McGahan, Ballincurra House and Stephen Teap, Business Breakfast with John Dolan, Johnson & Perrott Fleet Plan.
Connect Ireland recognises that more than 50 million people NRF President and much sought after speaker on recruitment across globe claim to have Irish insightful heritage. As a result, Connect topics,the Peter Cosgrove gave a very presentation into Ireland through the Government an incentive Irish the world of recruitment globallyprovides and legislation expertto Frank people to make use of the Irish diaspora to bring about real and Collins shared real examples and case studies of the rulings investment in Ireland. hearings from the courts as a result of the recently enforced Agency Workers Directive (AWD) and the impact it has had on Connect Ireland recognises the unique interest that Irish people at home and abroad have in each other. As an example of the type of success Connect Ireland has had is an introduction resulted in Entercoms Inc., a US computer software company, establishing its European headquarters in Mallow Co. Cork in 2012 created 30 new jobs for the Cork region. For information on how you can become involved visit connectireland.com www.
Frank Collins, CAE Parc Aviation; Peter Cosgrove, NRF President; Sarah Abbott, EMC and Micheal Dineen, Contracting PLUS. (Photographs: Gerard McCarthy)
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Laya healthcare MD Donal Clancy with Cork Chamber President, Gillian Keating.
Michelle Ryan, Ronan Daly Jermyn; Carla Manning, CACM Accountants; Catherine Kearney, Celtic Interiors and Karl O'Flanagan, Brand Magic.
Carmel O'Keeffe, Dress For Success and Claire Liston, Weddings and Events by Franc.
Neil McSorley, Top Security and Mick O'Regan, Absolute Business Continuity Solutions.
Anne O'Dwyer, Alpha Wealth Ltd, having her blood pressure checked by nurse Eimear Coffey of Laya healthcare.
Dermot O'Hara, Kenneth Kling and Declan O'Hara, all of MSL Mercedes Benz Cork, attending the Cork Chamber business after hours event.
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Vodafone Ireland to Build High Speed Fixed Data Network for Public Sector
Vodafone Ireland recently announced that it has been selected by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to supply a managed high bandwidth fixed data network to Government departments and public sector agencies. The new network will help accelerate the Governments implementation of cloud computing to deliver a digital infrastructure that will improve public services and drive a more efficient public sector. Vodafone will build a fibre-based high bandwidth network, which will run at speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. This will enable data centre consolidation, accelerate the implementation of the Governments cloud strategy and provide improved access to a range of new shared services and applications. Vodafone plans to invest 5m to provide this infrastructure over the next three years. Commenting on the announcement, recently appointed Government CIO, Bill McCluggage added, This new high bandwidth network will enable the public sector to realise its vision of improved and more efficient services based on a Cloud First approach. With the high powered network, we will be able to provide a new range of shared resources and software services that will, eventually, be accessible to every public sector employee from a desk or mobile device. It will help us standardise, consolidate and automate the delivery of ICT across the public sector and reduce spend. It is also underpinned by a solid business case that provides compelling value-for-money for the state and taxpayers.
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Anne O'Leary, CEO Vodafone Ireland with Government CIO, Bill McCluggage
We understood what the Department wanted to achieve in terms of its cloud strategy and consolidating all data connectivity, Anne OLeary, CEO Vodafone Ireland explained. Currently Government departments and agencies operate on different systems and use different applications. By building this connected network, it will be easier for the CIO and his team to simplify ICT provision across the public sector to deliver services that create more efficient working practices across government. Vodafone Ireland was awarded the contract following a competitive public procurement process.
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AIB partners with Network Ireland
AIB announced a partnership with Network Ireland, Ireland's largest networking group for women in business , the professions and the arts. 'Female executives, professionals and SME owners represent a powerful and emerging business grouping in Ireland' stated Julia Lynes at the launch. 'We're delighted that AIB recognises this and the partnership with Network Ireland and AIB presents an opportunity and platform to develop and expand our organisation to a greater outreach of women.
Ernest Cantillon of Electric gets a helping hand from Marc Rafferty and Peter O'Mahony of LinkedFinance.
H.E. Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador with Mary Power, Westboro Partners.
Dr. Michael Murphy, President, UCC; Kevin o Riordan, McAfee; Honor Moore, Deloitte; Dr. Joan Buckley, UCC MBA.
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Congratulations David!
TDR Quantity Surveying Services congratulates David McCarthy on achieving his PGCert Construction Law and Practice (UK). David has 25 years experience in the construction industry with particular expertise in the establishment, preparation, substantiation and submission of construction claims, as well as commercial management, construction contracts consultancy and dispute resolution. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. David is also an assessor with the RICS/SCS. David worked with Balfour Beatty International, a multinational contractor, for 21 years, in the Middle East and Far East and was made a Director of Balfour Beatty Malaysia in 1997
Pat Chawke Director Aghadoe Heights Hotel with Spa Managers Noreen OConnor & Kevin OCallaghan.
Carla Manning, Vice President and Deirdre Waldron, President Network Cork with Sean O'Sullivan, South Cork Enterprise Board and Adrienne Rodgers, Cork City Enterprise Board.
Carmel Lonergan, Operations Manager Cork International Airport Hotel; Lord Mayor, Cllr John Buttimer; Aaron Mansworth, General Manager, Deputy County Manager; Cllr Derry Canty, Kylie Basnett, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Cork International Airport Hotel.
Albert Diggin, Commercial Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland with John Wall, it@cork & GXP Systems, and Rob O'Donoghue, EMC.
DealStart Programme (sponsored by Bank of Ireland) saw 10 start-up companies pitch to 10 multinationals. Dealstart is the first initiative of the UPSTART programme focused on business development and sales support for tech start-ups, bringing together multinational organisations with start up companies to share insights on securing sales with large organisations and understanding their complex procurement processes.
Tnaiste Eamon Gilmore and Nigel Heneghan, Chairman of the Public Relations Consultants Association (Ireland) with Ann-Marie OSullivan, Nuala Ryan and Aideen Mc Grath from H+A Marketing + PR.
Anthony Reidy, partner PWC; Paul Hourican, MD PFH Technology Group; Ger O'Mahoney, Partner PwC and JJ O'Connell, Plato Ireland.
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Before you say "I do" ...
Actons Hotel of Kinsale, a member of The Select Hotel Group of Ireland, has just reopened its doors on a stunning new refurbishment, now a fabulous 4 star hotel. Actons Hotel has also Black-Tie Charity announced its new wedding Ball offering, Wedding in a Box. Actons has taken the stress and to hassle of organising a wedding by A new charitable trust offerout free advice to chari bringing together the different elements of a wedding- flower arrangements, bouquets, photographers, music, car - and presents it to each couple in one box!
Chris Reynolds, Director of the Irish Coast Guard with Rory Fitzpatrick, National Space Centre and Professor Stephen Cusack, Cork University Hospital.
Ian O Flynn, Bord Gis Networks, award winner Gareth Cuddy, CEO ePubDirect and Sarah Walsh, it@cork European Tech Cluster.
it@corks European Technology Cluster announced ePubDirect, a global eBook distributor as the overall winner of this years Innovation that Matters programme. Now in its second year, the initiative continues to identify, recognise and promote indigenous technology in the region. CEO, Gareth Cuddy, ePubDirect said The management and staff of ePubDirect are thrilled to receive this award. It is a great boost for the team to have our hard work recognised by our peers and IT industry experts. We look forward to our executive trip to China; it is a market of strategic focus for ePubDirect and an opportunity for the company to further expand its retailer reach. Runners up for Innovation that Matters included Trustev and Airdyer who have secured places on UCCs Doing Business in China modules which are a series of introductory online models covering everything from geography and politics of China, to information on identifying customers, how to meet, negotiation and ultimately closing the deal.
Brendan Lenihan, Group Finance Director, O'Flynn Group making his Presidential Address during the Chartered Accountants Ireland President's Dinner in City Hall, Cork.
Prof Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director with Prof Fergus Shanahan, Director of the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, UCC and UCC President Dr Michael Murphy.
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We welcome the following new members
Advertising/Marketing/Market Research
Incidium Marketing We are a marketing company with an emphasis on social media and online management. Contact: Ciana Aspell T: (087) 6133350 E: ciana@incidiummarketing.com W: www.incidiummarketing.com Living Social Escapes LivingSocial is the local source for discovering and sharing great things to do in your local area. Contact: Hannah Rose Farrington T: (087) 6124012 E: hannahrose.farrington@livingsocial.com W: www.livingsocial.ie
Event Management
Weddings By Franc Weddings by Franc are Irelands top wedding and event planners. They specialise in decor and operate snow business Ireland. Contact: Peter Kelly T: (025) 46803 E: info@franc.ie W: www.franc.ie
Financial Services/Pensions/Investment
Business Continuity Services Enterprise Equity Venture Capital Enterprise Equity is an Investment General Partner of the AIB Seed Capital Fund which has an overall committed fund size of 53 million. Contact: Frank Walsh T: (021) 4510225 E: frank@enterpriseequity.ie W: www.enterpriseequity.ie Charities
Cork Cancer Research Centre Breakthrough Cancer Research funds the development of new treatment options for poor prognosis and incurable cancers. Contact: Orla Dolan T: (021) 4544400 E: orla@breakthroughcancerresearch.ie W: www.breakthroughresearch.ie
Alpha Wealth Ltd Alpha Wealth uniquely provides all types of individuals, ranging from Company Directors, Senior Executives, PAYE and Self-Employed people a bespoke, personalised and tailored product offering in all aspects of financial planning. Contact: Nick Charalambous T: (086) 0827925 E: ncharalambous@alphawealth.ie W: www.alphawealth.ie State Street Global Advisers SSGA is the asset management business of State Street Corporation, one of the worlds leading providers of financial services to institutional investors. Contact: Anna McIvor T: (01) 7763034 W: www.ssga.com/ireland
Electronics
Flextronics International Cork BV Electronic sub-contracting & testing, low volume high-mix production. Contact: Jerry Fitzpatrick T: (021) 230 0000 W: www.flextronics.com
Apex Fire Apex Fire is Irelands premier leading provider of fire detection,protection,training and consultancy. We cater for MNC/ State bodies to small sole traders. Contact: John McCarthy T: (021) 4353978 E: apexcork@apexfire.ie W: www.apexfire.ie
IT Services
Entertainment/Leisure/Tourism
The Cork Screen Commission The Screen Commission is a one stop shop for advice and help with all of your Pre Production, Production and Post Production needs in Cork City and County. Contact: Niall Mahoney T: (087) 9463993 E: niall@corkscreencommission.com W: www.corkscreencommission.com
Westbourne IT Solutions Westbourne IT is an Irish owned company providing IT support, helpdesk and consultancy services. Contact: John O'Sullivan T: (021) 431 4310 E: info@westbourne.ie W: www.westbourne.ie
Software/Software Services
Globe Tech Ltd Globetech provides end to end IT solutions for the parking industry. From on street handheld, to backend database with full localisation and integration capabilities. Contact: Kevin Kelly T: (021) 4839380 E: info@globetech.ie W: www.globetech.ie
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