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Dear Chamber Member Last month saw the Chamber work with members across a number of projects including 10 jobseekers being offer employment through the JSSP Programme being run by the Business School@Cork Chamber and a team of students from St. Patrick’s College winning the School Science Awards, kindly sponsored by Boston Scientific.

Congratulations to Cork innovates who picked up the award for best ‘Joint Local Authority’ project at the recent Annual Excellence in Local Government Awards, run by Chambers Ireland. Cork Chamber has long recognised the importance of developing an environment which is conducive to entrepreneurship and was a founding member of Cork innovates to fulfill this need. We would like to take the opportunity to congratulate both Cork City and Cork County Councils for having the foresight to fund this initiative through the Economic Development Fund.

The branding work continues with the aim to develop an over-arching strategic messaging campaign that could be used by all stakeholders to grow Cork’s global reputation, we would like to thank our members for their feedback to the survey and those that have taken part in interviews. The key findings have been reported to Regional Strategic Messaging Group and a summary can be found on page 4. The Chamber’s Policy department have recently participated in a number of high-level meetings with senior figures across various governmental departments, including Minister of State for Public Sector Reform & the Office of Public Works, Mr. Brian Hayes, T.D., highlighting the key issues and challenges facing businesses in the Cork region.

Looking ahead to the last few weeks of 2013 we will see the final event in our ‘Access to Finance’ series examining State Agency Funding, on Wednesday 4th December. Our final business breakfast of 2013 will feature Tony O Reilly, founder and CEO of Providence Resources on Wednesday 11th December and our Christmas Lunch will be held on Friday 13th December in the Radison Little Island with speakers Rob Heffernan and Steve Redmond set to inspire us for 2014! These combined with our two networking events on the 26th November in St Luke’s Home and 17th December in the Kiln, Heineken will ensure a busy run to Christmas!

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The Chamber is a partner in the Regional Strategic Messaging Group (RSMG) which is chaired by the City Manager and includes representation from Cork County Council, the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, UCC, CIT, Failte Ireland, SWRA, the Port and the Airport. This group was established in response to the on-going challenges that the lack of an over-arching ‘Cork brand’ creates for all stakeholders in strategically messaging and pitching Cork in their business development work. The group is currently over-seeing a regional consultation which is focused on accessing the different stakeholder perspectives across a wide range of sectors in Cork (e.g. tourism/education/business) to explore the feasibility of developing an over-arching strategic messaging campaign that could be used by all stakeholders to grow Cork’s global reputation.

Cork Chamber is responsible for the collection of data from the business community to support the RSMG in clearly defining the benefits that Cork has to offer as a business location. To capture the business perspective as comprehensively as possible, we have administered a survey to all our members on their perspectives of Cork’s branding. The key findings of these reports have now been communicated to the RSMG and a summary of key findings follow.

membership branding Survey: Key Findings

Profile of Survey Respondents:Figure 1 shows the size of companies participating in the survey. Micro-enterprises accounted for the largest business cohort (30%), followed by companies employing 501+ employees (19%), 26 – 100 employees (18%) and 11 – 25 employees (16%). The vast majority of companies (72%) had operated in Cork for more than 10 years, while 14% had been in operated in Cork for less than 2 years and the remaining 17% had operated in Cork for between three and ten years.

The Strengths: Pluses of Doing Business in CorkThe majority of businesses (85%) felt that their Cork location was an advantage for their business. Businesses were asked to identify

what they loved most about doing business in Cork. The most frequently cited responses included:• The People & talent: honest, friendly and good-natured;

welcoming approach; available talent profiles and personnel, strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude which is biased towards action, change, progression and a love of their place

• The Scale: compact nature and ease of getting around the city; small and friendly, yet professional; proximity to client base, big city benefits, but less crowded; powerful connections with major companies but with ease of doing business locally; key players within reach – scale is conducive to faster decision-making

• Infrastructure: improved road infrastructure has made surrounding regions/cities more accessible; relatively well connected via airport, train station, harbours and ports and bus routes;

• Supportive, professional networks: ease at which professional relationships are built and maintained; cluster structures support accessing required talent; vibrant market with good industry mix; good support networks that are pro-industry; active Chamber

• Education: quality of educational attainment in the region; two quality HEIs; the Tyndall Institute

• Work/life balance: cultural infrastructure and nightlife; great surroundings; good for entertaining guests (food, history, access to West Cork); natural amenities and country side

Images of CorkIn developing and implementing a strategic messaging campaign, the images that the region portrays are vital in creating associations between city and place. Businesses highlighted the following key images, when asked to ‘picture Cork’:• The sea/coast • English Market• West Cork • Jazz• Green fields • Food• Quirky little streets • City centre/Patrick Street • St. Finbarr’s Cathedral • The River Lee• Shandon • The Port of Cork• Night time view of the city • A busy City Hall• UCC Campus • Fitzgerald Park

‘Cork is a sleeping giant. It has achieved so

much and is a great place to live but could offer so much more. … We should promote ourselves as a ‘can do’ city, able to take

on any opportunity and bring it to a highly successful

outcome’.

‘The best little city in the world to do business’

‘Cork should have a global image and yet be

a small city’

‘I would like Cork to be known as a hub

for entrepreneurs, research and a broad gamut of sectors attracting some of the largest companies in the world to

put their base here’

Update on Policy research Projects: Strategic messaging of Cork

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• Alma Murnane, Director of Policy & External Relations e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530147

• Siobhán Bradley, Senior Policy & Research Analyst e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530132

The Challenge:• 86% of businesses engage with clients/businesses outside

of Ireland but only 58% of businesses refer to Cork in their marketing materials

• Businesses described external client/business awareness of Cork [outside of Ireland] as:

o Minimal – 51% reported that they usually have to explain and inform clients about Cork in their introductory meetings o Sufficient – 49% reported that external clients have a general level of awareness of Cork as a business location but would not have in-depth awareness/ familiarity with the reigon o High awareness – critically, no businesses reported a high level of awareness/familiarity with Cork amongst external clients prior to their engaging with them

Next StepsThis survey completed by members has been supported and further augmented though in-depth interviews between the Chamber and a number of leading businesses from a cross-spectrum of industries (e.g. pharma, ICT, agrifood, BPO, financial services) in the Cork region.

The findings of the Chamber’s survey and the results of our in-depth interviews have now been communicated to the Regional Strategic Messaging Group and Cork Chamber will continue to input into the strategic messaging development work on behalf of Cork’s business community.

We will continue to update you on this work and the progress of the Regional Strategic Messaging Group.

Many thanks to all those businesses who took the time to complete our survey and input into our strategic messaging work.

Cork Chamber recently met with the Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works, Mr. Brian Hayes T.D., at Cork Chamber offices. The Chamber outlined their concern around the uncertainty in relation to future flood prevention in Cork and the serious impact this is having on business with regard to insurance cover and on future investment and development decisions, in addition to the essential involvement of SMEs in public sector contracts.

The Chamber’s frustration, prevalent amongst businesses in Cork regarding the project timelines for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme was communicated to the Minister. It was highlighted that we are approaching the four year anniversary of the severe 2009 flooding event and are now facing into another 4-year timeframe project timeline (2013 – 2017) before Cork City is protected from potential future flooding. The Minister and his department were urged to do everything possible to ensure that this timeframe is not elongated due to delays in design and construction funding approvals or any other ministerial steps. Cork Chamber will continue to engage with the OPW to ensure the views of our membership are communicated through the public consultation process.

The Chamber also raised the issue of procurement with the Minister and the fact that it is critical that local SMEs form part of the framework of the newly established Office of Government Procurement given that public sector contracts represent a lifeline for many Irish SMEs. It was stated that while Cork Chamber supports cost containment and efficiencies by Government, this cannot be at the cost of our SME community.

The business generated by the public sector at a regional level plays a vital role in terms of job creation and economic sustainability and an effective and efficient service which delivers a tendering and procurement process which is transparent and inclusive of all sizes of businesses is essential.

The Chamber will continue to advocate on these key issues in the months ahead on behalf of our membership with both Minister Hayes, the OPW, the Office of Government Procurement and other relevant decision-makers.

Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber with Minister of State for Public Service Reform & the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes T.D. (Photograph: Diane Cusack Photogaphy)

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• Siobhán Finn, Cork innovates e: [email protected]

Cork innovates recently scoped the 'Joint Local Authority' Award under the Chambers Ireland 10th Annual Excellence in Local Government Awards.

The Excellence in Local Government Awards showcase best practice in local government and highlight some of the great projects that local authorities are undertaking. The Awards are judged by a panel of expert judges working in the field of Local Government and have been taking place since 2004. The'Join Local Authority Award' is sponsored by ESB Networks.

Commenting at the Awards Dinner Siobhán Finn of Cork innovates said 'I am thrilled that the work of Cork innovates and the commitment and support of the local authorities to the initiative had been recognised by Chambers Ireland. Cork innovates is a unique project and to have made such a positive impression on the judges certainly makes all the hard workworthwhile'.

Mr. Healy said, "Cork Chamber has long recognised the importance of developing an environment which is conducive to entrepreneurship in the Cork region and as a founding member of Cork innovates to fulfill this need, we would like to take the opportunity to congratulate both Cork City and Cork County Councils for having the foresight to fund this initiative through the Economic Development Fund".

Cork innovates is funded by the Cork County Council and Cork City Council by the Economic Development Fund under the CASP Framework and is hosted by Cork Chamber.

For more go to www.corkinnovates.com

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Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) welcomes the recent announcement of a large scale dedicated conference and events centre for Cork with the government pledging €10 million towards the development in the recent budget. Evelyn O’Sullivan, General Manager of the CCB states “The recent announcement will have a hugely positive impact on the hospitality sector and businesses in general in the region. Over 8,000 conference visitors came to Cork in 2012. Each international visitor has an average spend of €1,400 across a wide range of sectors from retail, to transport, hospitality to entertainment and leisure. If we can grow these visitor numbers by offering a large scale conference and events centre, the whole region will benefit.” Cork Convention Bureau is a public-private partnership that

promotes the Cork region as a destination for business tourism (i.e. for meetings, incentives, conferences and events) and generates opportunities for major influencers to come to Cork and experience the wealth of facilities on offer. Cork Convention Bureau has the advantage of having both of the local authorities as key stakeholders as well as IHF Cork Branch, Cork Airport, Cork Chamber and Fáilte Ireland so we are well placed to support and work with the developers and operators of the centre at all stages and remaining at the forefront of driving new conference and meetings business into the Cork region.”

Government Funding for Large Scale Conference & event Centre

Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Siobhan Finn, Cork innovates; Gerry o'Sullivan, ESB Networks; Phil HoganT.D., Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government; Catherine Clancy, Lord Mayor of Cork; Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland; Noel o'Connor, Mayor of Cork County; Tim Lucey, City Manager and Martin Riordan, County Manager.

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Third Prize winners Peadar Cronin (13) and Timmy Hennessy (14) from Colaiste Mhuire Buttevant.

Mark Shorten (13) and Kellie Keohane (14) from St. Brogan's College Bandon who collected second prize for their project.

CEO of Cork Chamber, Conor Healy, congratulated participants of the Cork Chamber 2nd Year School Science Awards that took place in Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The competition, which is in its sixth year, has been sponsored annually by Boston Scientific and this year’s projects were entered under the theme “Science: Ignite your Curiosity”.

A team from St. Patrick’s College on Gardiner’s Hill won first prize in the competition with their project entitled “Our Solar System”, while second and third prizes went to St. Brogan’s College in Bandon (“The Big Colourful Bang Theory”) and Coláiste Mhuire in Buttevant (“Slurry Safety”) respectively. The presentations were judged by representatives of Boston Scientific, Phillips 66 and CIT.

Commenting on the Awards, Dave Austin of Phillips 66 said, “This science awards scheme was launched in 2008 in response to the widely-recognised problem of the declining numbers of science and engineering graduates in Ireland. The aim of the competition, which is open to applications from a number of schools in the Cork region, is to generate an interest in science among pre-Junior Certificate students. CIT has a strong commitment to education and social inclusion and through its ‘Access Service Programmes’, it works in

partnership with all key stakeholders to deliver a range of support programmes for the various education groups. CIT’s Science for Life Officer, Dr Sharon Lawton, stated that “The Awards are key to generating an interest in science among young people; allowing them to explore and enjoy future career options in the field of Science”.

Speaking at the event Miriam O’Sullivan, HR Director of Boston Scientific, said, “Boston Scientific is proud to sponsor the Cork Chamber School Science Award. Every year we see an improvement in the creativity and the quality of the projects that are entered. In many cases the students are actively applying the knowledge gained in class and using it as the basis for demonstrating solutions to everyday problems. Cork has a strong cluster of world-class, science-based industries operating locally and we hope that initiatives such as this awards scheme will encourage students to continue studying science at higher level and ultimately pursue careers in science.”

Cork Chamber’s Conor Healy continued by saying that “the sciences offer challenging and fulfilling career opportunities and Cork Chamber are committed to supporting the teaching and study of science in Cork”.

Dave Austin, Phillips 66; Brendan o'Connell , Head of Biological Sciences CIT; Aileen Courtney, St Patrick's College with winning students Chantel Lee (14), Michaela Broe (13), Helen Quill (14) and Ciara McAuliffe (14); Miriam o'Sullivan, Boston Scientific and Conor Healy, Cork Chamber.

Entrants in the "Science: Ignite your Curiosity" - 6th Cork Chamber School Science Awards in association with Boston Scientific min Cork Institute of Technology. (Photographs & Cover; Diane Cusack Photography)

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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”

Jobseeker Support Programme 2013 The Business School @ Cork Chamber ran our very first Jobseeker Support Programme (JSSP) this year, which is 100% funded by Skillnets Ltd. The JSSP Programme facilitates a one-month ‘bootcamp’ training followed by a one-month work placement. Intercall, Ireland’s most innovative outsourcing specialists, partnered with us in providing work placements, as it is currently in the process of expanding and recruiting sales associates.

The one-month ‘bootcamp’ training, delivered by the College of Progressive Education, included a Certificate in Consultative Selling (FETAC Level 6) course, I.T. training, Personal Effectiveness and also training on Intercall’s in-bound and out-bound sales campaigns. Immediately following the training, the jobseekers commenced their one-month work placement.

We ran two consecutive Jobseeker Support Programmes, one starting in September and another in October and from these two programmes, 16 jobseekers completed and received a qualification in Sales and 10 were offered employment, a fantastic achievement for all involved!

Last Course for 2013Last course for 2013 is Project Management Professional on 4th, 5th, 6th December 2013

Book now as only few places remaining.

Niall Kelleher, Intercall MD with Norma Lynch, Training Services Manager, Business School @ Cork Chamber.

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• Norma Lynch, Training Services Manager e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530142• Aoife Dunne, Training Administrator e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530141

Biznetcork Skillnet, the Business School @ Cork Chamber, is delighted to announce that our application for funding for training in 2014 to Skillnets Limited has been approved, with an increase on 2013. This is a significant endorsement that the evolving portfolio of training courses provided by the Business School is not only closely aligned to enterprise needs but is of exceptionally high standard providing participants with the skills and business knowledge across a range of subject areas. Another key aspect of the training provided is the outstanding value for money due to the funding subsidy applied via Skillnets Ltd, ensuring our courses are competitively priced and allowing businesses to up-skill their workforce in a cost-effective way.

All our trainers are selected through a rigorous procurement process which will commence shortly for 2014. We pride ourselves on the fact that all our trainers are leaders within their respective fields and all utilise their experiences to provide contemporary course content in an engaging learning environment. Courses are held in local prestigious city hotels and we ensure that class sizes are small, so that individual attention is guaranteed.

We look forward to continuing helping you to maximise the value you get from your training budget in 2014.

Jonathan Murphy, Director of the College of Progressive Education; Claire Coultis, Intercall Sales Agent; Norma Lynch, Training Services Manager, Business School @ Cork Chamber; Charlie Mernagh, Director of the School of Business at the College of Progressive Education; Elaine Carmon, Intercall Sales Agent; Paul Murphy, Intercall Sales Agent and Niall Kelleher, Intercall MD.

Here is Paul Murphy’s story, one of our successful jobseekers:

Paul was over two years unemployed, having previously worked in the construction industry. He heard about our programme through his friend and decided to ‘give it a go’. This was a complete change for Paul, as he was used to the outdoor life and manual work. Paul and his friend started the one-month ‘bootcamp’ training together. He said the training really boosted his confidence, as well as equipping him with new skills. He learnt how there are four basic personality types and how you build rapport with your client by matching your style with theirs. Even within the class, he could identify the different personalities. He had never done anything like this before and found it fascinating. After the initial month’s training, he was

selected for work placement on an in-bound sales campaign. He said, he liked this as the ‘callers were already half-way over the line and he just had to convince them to go all the way.’ After the one-month work placement, he was offered the job. He is thrilled and he says he really enjoys the challenge of converting callers into clients. As to missing the outdoors, he says he always goes for a walk at lunchtime and also in the evening with his daughter. As Paul was classed as long term unemployed, he qualifies for JobsPlus, a new government initiative. This initiative essentially means that Paul’s employer will receive €400+ per month for the first 24 months of Paul’s employment. The JobsPlus scheme (see www.jobsplus.ie) is a brand new initiative of the Department of Social Protection, designed to incentivise all employers to hire long term unemployed.

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John Bowman, Dave Sheane and Bryan Hyland at the Enterprise Europe Network seminar “Venture Capital and Private Investment”.

Gavin Burke, Nebula Ventures and Ernest Cantillon, Cork Entrepreneur both speakers at the October ‘Access to Finance for SMEs’ seminar and Liz McAvoy, Acting Manager, Enterprise Europe Network. (Photographs: John Sheehan Photography)

IIba Christmas LunchThe Ireland India Business Association (IIBA)-Cork Chapter, has announced details of their Christmas lunch which takes place on Friday 6th December in the River Lee Hotel, Cork. The event will kick off with a mulled wine reception at 1.30pm and a special Indian Christmas lunch will commence at 2.30pm. Former RTE personality Bibi Baskin will share stories from her business and life in India and her return to Ireland. This year’s lunch is sponsored by Euler Hermes. Tickets are €20 each, email [email protected] to book. For further information contact [email protected]

reflections on Forty Years of Irish membership of the eU A major two day multi-disciplinary event exploring the evolution of Ireland’s 40 year relationship with the EU will take place 28-29 November in the North Wing Council room of University College Cork (UCC), in association with the Irish Association for Contemporary European Studies (IACES). The conference will bring together leading figures from the worlds of academia, politics, civil society, business and the media. For further information, contact [email protected]

First International Forum of the european Youth Parliament IrelandNext autumn, the European Youth Parliament (EYP) Ireland will host its 1st International Forum in Cork, gathering over 200 bright, young Europeans to discuss pressing European issues under the theme: “Green Light for Technology and Innovation”. The EYP is the largest youth organisation in Europe and home to some of Europe’s most promising citizens. In order to achieve its goal, it is seeking corporate sponsors. For more information contact [email protected] or take a look at www.cork2014

Wednesday 4th December, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island , 08:00 – 10:30access to Finance for Smes - Part 4 - State agency Funding Seminar

The fourth and final part of the Enterprise Europe Network’s ‘Access to Finance for SMEs’ series will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on Wednesday, December 4th, 8am. State Agency Funding and Revenue Incentives to support business startups and business growth will be identified by a broad cross section of agencies including Cork Enterprise Boards, LEADER Development Companies, Enterprise Ireland, InterTrade Ireland, MicroFinance Ireland, and the Revenue Commissioners. Business supports from these agencies range from training and mentoring programmes, feasibility grants, microfinance loans, advice, support and finance to develop export markets, job expansion funds, etc.

This seminar will be of interest to those considering starting their own business, those committed to developing a new business as well as business expansions in the domestic and exports markets. Book a place online at www.corkchamber.ie/events/upcoming. For further information, contact [email protected]


• Liz McAvoy, EU Trade & Innovation Services Manager (Acting) e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530137

• Eimear o'Mullane, EU Trade & Innovation Services Executive e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530138

• Imelda Mulcahy, Export Documentation Manager e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530130

Labour market skills The EU Programme for Employment & Social Solidarity (PROGRESS) opened a call for proposals on 22 October with the objective of addressing persistent labour market skills shortages and mismatches in order to help fill the gap between supply and demand through new forms of collaborative partnership between public and private actors. This could involve organisations such as employment services, business including SMEs, chambers of commerce, training and education providers and social partners.

The call reflects 4 priority areas for job creation to include identifying effective implementation measures, good practices and innovative approaches: • Joint initiatives aimed at anticipating green skills needs

and supporting structural and sectorial adaptation through improving worker adaptability and mobility in three key sectors: construction; recycling; and electricity, gas and air conditioning supply.

• ICTs and the ‘Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs’.• Personal and household services.• Supporting the consolidation of European Sector Skills

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Activities to be financed under this call should be concrete, action-oriented and offer obvious added value. Some of the options to be envisaged could cover:• Implementation and delivery of sustainable placement and

job insertion initiatives• Labour market intelligence gathering• Training measures• Establishment of networks and the development and

exchange of best practice through targeted events.

Deadline: 15 January 2014

Social Innovation for employmentOn 24 October, the European Social Innovation Competition 2014 was launched as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). Its scope is to seek new solutions to reduce unemployment and minimize its damaging effects on the economy and society by raising awareness of social innovation’s potential to foster growth, entrepreneurship and solutions to help people move towards work or create new types of employment activities.

In order to help the best ideas to reach the stage of prototyping, a strong mentoring component is included, which aims at turning a 30-strong short-list of the best ideas submitted into tangible and sustainable projects with detailed implementation plans. This will involve training via the assistance of international companies, communication and financial professionals, and social entrepreneurs.

Applications will be assessed on a combined set of criteria covering their degree of innovation, extent of potential impact and potential for sustainability and scale.

3 projects will ultimately be supported to the tune of €30,000 each.

Deadline: 11 December

For further information about these calls for proposals, please contact [email protected]

On Friday 1st November, Cork Chamber strengthened its overseas ties and met with Ambassadors and Embassy representatives from the Ethiopian, Kenyan, Lesotho, Moroccan, Nigerian, South African and US Embassies. Each of the delegations spoke about the economic opportunities which their respective countries

offer to Ireland. Opportunities exist in a wide range of sectors and include the ICT, Infrastructure, Education and Energy. For more information about these opportunities, contact [email protected]

United States & african embassy Trade briefings

Immaculate N Wambua, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Kenya; Hailu Neri Beza, Counsellor, Embassy of Ethiopia; H.E. Felix y. Pwol, Ambassador of Nigeria; H.E. Lela-Alem Gebreyohanes, Ambassador of Ethiopia; Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; H.E. Anas Khales, Ambassador of Morocco & Dean of African Group of Ambassdors in Ireland; Cosmas Kimutai, Secondary Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Kenya and Liz McAvoy, Enterprise Europe Network.

Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber and Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber with Stuart Dwyer, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy.

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Cork Chamber is kicking off the Christmas period in style with two of Cork’s greatest sporting heroes to inspire and motivate you for 2014.

Steve Redmond is a world class open water swimmer and became the first person in the world to conquer the Ocean’s 7 challenge last year. Rob Heffernan is a champion race walker and winner of the 2013 World Championships in Moscow 50km race. Both are proud Cork men and leaders in their chosen field, flying the flag for Ireland on the international stage. We look forward to an interactive session where they share their motivational secrets and determination to succeed that we can all apply to our business lives.

This event will kick off with a Christmas Drinks Reception, sponsored by Brightwater Recruitment Specialists and is ideal for entertaining staff or corporate clients as it uniquely combines inspiring speakers, active networking, lots of great prizes with Christmas merriment!

So book now and join with your fellow Cork Chamber and Marketing Institute of Ireland members for one of the most popular events in the Chamber calendar.

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Friday 13th December12.30pm – 3.30pm

Radisson Hotel, Little Island€50 Cork Chamber & MII members / €75 non members

Drinks Reception, sponsored by


• Leigh Gillen, Events Manager e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530133

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.

Upcoming events - book Now on www.corkchamber.ie/upcoming/events

7.30am – 9.00amWednesday 11th December

Venue TBC€20 members / €35 non members

Cork Chamber is proud to bring you the final Business Breakfast of 2013 and this December event will feature Tony O’Reilly, founder and CEO of Providence Resources.

Providence Resources is an Irish based upstream oil and gas company active in the exploration and development of hydrocabon assets offshore Ireland and the United Kingdom, who has received a significant amount of international industry interest in it’s Barryroe Assets. Providence Resources has recently reported profits of €1.3m

Tony has been CEO of the Wedgewood Group and Chairman of ARCON International Resources P.l.c. where he spent 13 years from 1992 – 2005 and served as Chairman from 2001 – 2005 and is currently serving as a Trustee of the O’Reilly Foundation and a Trustee of the Industrial Relations Research Trust.

As the final Business Breakfast in 2013, take this opportunity to hear from an influential and successful Irish businessman, as well as joining with your fellow members for some pre-Christmas networking!

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The fourth and final part of the Enterprise Europe Network’s ‘Access to Finance for SMEs’ series will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on Wednesday, December 4th, 8am. State Agency Funding and Revenue Incentives to support business startups and business growth will be identified by a broad cross section of agencies including Cork Enterprise Boards, LEADER Development Companies, Enterprise Ireland, MicroFinance Ireland, and the Revenue Commissioners. Business supports from these agencies range from training and mentoring programmes, feasibility grants, microfinance loans, advice, support and finance to develop export markets, job expansion funds, etc.

This seminar will be of interest to those considering starting their own business, those committed to developing a new business as well as business expansions in the domestic and exports markets.

access to Finance for Smes Part 4 - State agency Funding Seminar

8:00am –10:30amWednesday 4th December,

Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island , FREE for Cork Chamber members

One of the most popular events in the Cork Chamber calendar. Heineken will once again host this festive after hours evening in their hospitality suite "The Kiln".

Drinks, Food, Prizes and plenty of Networking Opportunities all provided on the night with lots of Christmas party spirit. A great way to network with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, so bring along some colleagues and/or clients and make a night of it.

Festive Cheer at The Kiln, heineken

5.30pm – 7.00pmTues 17th December

The Kiln Hospitality Suite, HeinekenFREE for Cork Chamber members

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Terry Clune, Connect Ireland with John Mullins, President Cork Chamber. (Photograph: Denis Scannell)

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Cork Chamber was delighted to welcome Richie Boucher, CEO of Bank of Ireland Group as the speaker for the November Business Breakfast.

Richie Boucher was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ireland Group in February 2009 and has led the Group through a major recapitalisation, restructuring and rationalisation process maintaining the Bank in private ownership with its core-franchises intact. He was Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland Group’s Retail Division from January 2006 to February 2009 having previously spent two years as Chief Executive – Corporate Banking at Bank of Ireland Group.

Addressing the 250 attendees he said that he believes in the branch network, the bank is investing in it and is committed to maintaining a branch presence at every centre of commerce. He stressed that the bank has no shortage of capital. The bank has restructured and is well on the way to sustainable profits, it needs to deploy that capital and needs a return on that capital in order to be successful. The bank has received €10 billion private capital funding since 2009, reduced its operating costs by 25% and reduced staff by 6000 over that period.

Mr Boucher paid tribute to the taxpayer who he said gave the bank a ‘huge dig out’. He said that repaying that loan has been at the core of his management of the bank since he took over in 2009.

“We got massive help from the taxpayer. When I came into the job I felt that this was one of the most important things we had to achieve and my colleagues are tired of me repeating the three Rs. Before every board meeting it is the three Rs reduce the risk, reward the risk, repay the risk,” he said. He ended by stating let us work with you to achieve your ambitions and that will allow us to achiever ours.

The soapboxes on the morning were AB Sales, City Life Wealth Advisors and Sky Windows.

Cork Chamber was delighted to welcome eircom Chief Executive Herb Hribar to speak at the October Business Breakfast at the Cork International Airport Hotel. Herb outlined how eircom continues to be at the heart of economic activity in Ireland. 2012 saw eircom go through the largest examinership process in Europe and following this process, they have emerged as a much stronger company.

eircom plan on investing €1.5 billion in the coming years on improving their infrastructure, their systems, IT and people to make their service better. They have recently rolled out their new 4G product and by June 2015, hope to have this technology available to 1.5 million homes across Ireland. They are the first provider to deliver this 4G network which will allow for internet access with 10 times more than the current download speed, approximately 10-15 megabytes per second.

eircom are also working on the launch of their IPTV network and once this is off the ground, will be able to offer customers a TV led bundle wherein they will offer all products on the one bill and help make eircom a value leader in the market. eircom are also currently investing in cloud computing and have partnered up with Amazon Web Services to deliver this.

Herb concluded by saying that eircom are committed to delivering great customer service and they are well on their way to fulfilling their promise of investing €1.5 billion in their products and services. eircom offers the total solution for their customers, at work, on the move and on the pause.

The soapboxes on the morning were Munster Rugby, Cork Film Festival, VHI Swiftcare Clinic and Smile Resource Exchange.

Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Herb Hribar, eircom; Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber; and Aidan Forde, Irish Examiner. (Photograph: Dan Linehan)

Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Richie Boucher, Bank of Ireland; Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber; and Aidan Forde, Irish Examiner. . (Photographs: DENIS SCANNELL

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Laya healthcare MD Donal Clancy with Cork Chamber President, Gillian Keating.

Barry Hanrahan, Laya healthcare chatting with Paul Dennehy, Arachas.

Carmel o'Keeffe, Dress For Success and Claire Liston, Weddings and Events by Franc.

Anne o'Dwyer, Alpha Wealth Ltd, having her blood pressure checked by nurse Eimear Coffey of Laya healthcare.

Neil McSorley, Top Security and Mick o'Regan, Absolute Business Continuity Solutions.

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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Pat Phelan & Chris Kennedy, Trustev; Clare Dillon, Microsoft Ireland; Gillian Keating, Cork Chamber; Michael Meagher & Niall Moran, Microsoft Ireland boarding the Startup Express.

Nearly 180 entrepreneurs, businesspeople, technologists, students and general startup junkies from the region were transported to Dublin to facilitate them taking part in the Web Summit. Once on board they were given the opportunity to take part in a host of networking and activities in three specially designated carriages.

Best of all, it was completely free with all costs being covered by three of Cork’s technology companies - VoxPro, PCH International and Trustev. Cork Chamber was delighted to support this initiative and to have President Gillian Keating on board!

Peter Duffy, Daniel Rosehill and Brendan Finucane, Vconnecta; on board the Startup Express from Cork to the Dublin Web Summit. (Photograph: Neil Danton Photography)

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VerDe LeD adds to its teamAs a result of recently securing a number of international contracts, VERDE LED, has appointed Salvador Valdivia as Applications Engineer. Salvador will be responsible for development, testing and introduction of new products to market. Salvador studied Electrical Engineering in the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; and wrote his final thesis in Finland, whilst in the Tampere University of Applied Sciences. He worked as intern in Elecnor, the biggest electrical installer in Spain; followed by two years in Slovakia in the photometric laboratory of the R&D department of a luminaire manufacturer.

New at Fastnet recruitmentFastnet Recruitment is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer O’Brien as Recruitment Consultant. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in management and marketing from University College Cork and has more than 6 years’ experience in customer services and relationship managment. Jennifer will support Fastnet’s clients seeking highly educated candidates with customer service and multi-lingual skills to support significant growth in the Pharma, Shared Services and ICT sectors.

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edel Cox joins Fuzion Edel Cox has been appointed as a PR Consultant at Fuzion Communications in the Cork Office. Edel holds a Masters in Public Relations and a Business and Management Degree from Dublin Institute of Technology. Edel worked as a PR Account Manager in a Dublin Agency, Market Match, working on a number of leading national brands including 11850, Littlewood’s Ireland, Vichy, La Roche Posay and Roger & Gallet. Prior to Edel joining Fuzion, she worked as in-house PR & Marketing Manager in The Mardyke Entertainment Complex Cork and was responsible for the roll out of new positions in the complex.

hilary now audit Senior Business advisory and financial services firm, Westboro Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary French as Audit Senior in the Business Advisory Services department. A Business Graduate of CIT, Hilary is a chartered accountant with more than 16 years’ experience in industry and joins the expanding team at an exciting time for Westboro Partners. Hilary qualified as a Certified Chartered Accountant in 2006, and has extensive experience with start-ups and small to medium size businesses.

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Cork english College and UCC sign mOUCork English College (CEC) and University College Cork (UCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning CEC’s University Pathways Programmes. This academic year programme prepares international students for entry into undergraduate and Master’s programmes in UCC. UCC attracts a large number of international students with more than 2,800 students from over 100 countries and all five continents currently registered. CEC was founded in 1978 and welcomes over 3,000 students a year to Cork. CEC is also an official Cambridge and IELTS testing centre. CEC is currently accepting students on its University Pathways Programme.

european award for recordatiBased in Ringaskiddy, Recordati Ireland, a subsidiary of Italian company Recordati, set out in 2007 on a project to reduce its energy usage and carbon footprint by at least 10%. It began with the idea that sustainability was important not just for financial gain but was an important ethical concern of all employees. By 2012 the company had achieved a 19% drop in energy demand whilst simultaneously increasing output by 37%. In July 2013, Recordati Ireland submitted the project for both the National and European Responsible Care Awards. CEFIC (the European Chemical Industry Council) announced Recordati Ireland as the joint winner, with fellow Irish-based Italian company Rottapharm, of the European Responsible Care Awards on October 4th in Munich. Subsequently, Pharmachemical Ireland (the National Representative body of the Pharma sector in Ireland) also awarded Recordati Ireland first prize in this category on 11th October.

Forza shortlisted for marketing awards The CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Marketing Excellence Awards is Ireland’s premier showcase for best practice within the sales & marketing sector. The competition recognises outstanding creativity and originality, combined with demonstrable results in successful marketing campaigns. This year, Forza Direct Marketing have been nominated for no less than 3 separate category awards: Best Business Services campaign, Best Engineering Sector campaign and Best Arts & Heritage Sector campaign. “We focus primarily on working with start-ups and SMEs, enabling them to punch above their weight, which is what these accolades recognise I think” says Forza MD Ivan Lavelle.

Canadian deal for Leading edgeLeading Edge Group, a global leader in the provision of Lean education and consultancy, will collaborate with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) to offer online and instructor-led education and training programmes to organisations and individuals across Canada. The deal, which is said to be worth in excess of half a million Canadian dollars initially, clearly demonstrates the world-class solution currently offered by Leading Edge. Since entering the Canadian market in 2008, the Leading Edge Group have achieved double-digit growth year over year.

best Value hotel in Cork The Cork International Airport Hotel took home the award for Best Value Hotel at the 2013 National Hospitality Awards. “We are absolutely delighted to be awarded Best Value Hotel in Ireland; we have a dedicated team of staff who all work together to bring our customers the best possible service at the best possible value”, said Aaron Mansworth, General Manager of Cork International Airport Hotel. The award comes following a significant redevelopment at the hotel, and the launch of the New Yorker Bar and Restaurant as well as the Aviators Club, the early learning and activity centre for children staying at and visiting The Cork International Airport Hotel.

Carbery Group expands in the US Carbery Group has announced a significant investment in their Synergy Flavours division with the opening of a new state of the art manufacturing and R&D facility in Wauconda, Illinois. Synergy Flavours has a significant presence in the USA and the UK, and also has facilities in Brazil and in Thailand to serve the growing opportunity in these regions. Donal Tobin, Chairman of Carbery Group, performed the official opening of the new facility together with Roderick W. Sowders, President and CEO of Synergy Flavors Inc. Commenting on the new facility, Donal Tobin, said “This is an exciting milestone for Synergy and Carbery Group. The new facility is a key investment in the business - in flavour creation laboratories, state of the art manufacturing and customer service - and one that will secure the futures of our shareholders and employees."

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Plant Manager Dr. Michael Kilkelly & Production Manager Davide Botta (both centre) naccepting the European Responsible Care Award for SME’s on behalf of Recordati Ireland.

Hannah Wrixon of The Last Minute Minders Team and Aaron Mansworth, General Manager of Cork International Airport Hotel pictured at the launch of the hotels 'Aviators Club'.

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Winter Schedule takes off Cork Airport has unveiled its exciting winter schedule with 1,000,000 seats available from Cork for winter 2013. Passengers can fly to more than 32 destinations across the UK and Europe with Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus Regional operated by Aer Arann, Ryanair, Jet2.com and Ireland’s leading Tour Operators. Aer Lingus Regional is to increase its seats by 10% from Cork this winter and offer up to three flights a day on services to key UK business and leisure destinations, Manchester and Birmingham. Ryanair will launch its new, three times weekly service from Cork to East Midlands, serving Nottingham, Derby and Leicester in early November.

CaVa Service going West The Chartered Accountants Cork Society has announced that the Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice service (CAVA) is to extend its free business advisory service to West Cork. Originally set up in the Leinster area in 2007, CAVA is a free, confidential, independent organisation that provides advice to business people who cannot afford to pay for an accountant. CAVA’s volunteers come from a range of backgrounds including major accountancy practices, smaller regional practices and retired members. Volunteers give practical advice in a face-to-face consultation clinic, helping people to address their immediate problems and manage them into the future. Anyone wishing to contact CAVA for a consultation or if you are a Chartered Accountant who wishes to volunteer for the service, please contact Fiona Collins, [email protected])

VerDe LeD enters the US market VERDE LED, a leading Irish manufacturer of energy saving LED lighting solutions, located in Cork, has recently entered the lucrative US market. The lighting industry in the US is a difficult industry for non-US suppliers to break into due to different electrical protocols and a very exacting certification system; however VERDE LED, who specialises in the design, supply and installation of LED efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications, has created a full range of products specifically for the demanding US market. The first contract for VERDE LED through a Boston distributor was for a large car park in Boston. VERDE LED has also won the contract for the lighting in an Innovation Design Centre for PCH. VERDE LED is now set to appoint a distributor for the New York area.

News from michael Powell SolicitorsMichael Powell Solicitors has announced the appointment of two well-known business people to its Board of Management; Harry Lorton (Chairman) and David Hyland (Finance Director). The firm also announced achievement of ISO 9001:2008 accreditation. Lorton and Hyland join the three existing Partners; solicitors Michael Powell, Finbarr O’Leary and Sean Durcan. Harry Lorton is former CEO of Cork & Limerick Savings Bank, TSB Bank and Permanent TSB, Chairman of marketing firm H & A Marketing & PR, and of the Johnson & Perrott Motor Group. David Hyland is an experienced and well-known Chartered Accountant and Financial Consultant and previously worked with Ernst & Young.

mSL Cork business People of the yearAn Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD, was in Cork to attend the MSL Cork Business Person of the Year Awards 2013 and announced Dan and Linda Kiely as the overall winners of the prestigious award. Dan and Linda Kiely started in business 15 years ago and, in that time, Voxpro has grown to become Ireland’s largest exporter of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) with international business now representing more than 80% of the company’s overall turnover. Voxpro plans to double its workforce to 1,000 employees by the end of 2015 and to expand its global workforce to 4,000 by 2018 with the majority of these positions will be based in Cork.

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Susan o'Sullivan, PWC; Margaret o'Neill, Cork Mabs; owen Hickey, President Chartered Accountants Cork Society and Fiona Collins, Chartered Accountants Cork Society.

Front: Harry Lorton and David Hyland newly appointed Chairman and Finance Director of Michael Powell Solicitors pictured at City Hall with (back row from left) Sean Durcan, Partner; Finbarr o’Leary, Managing Partner and Michael Powell, Partner.

Dan and Linda Kiely of Voxpro receiving the award from An Tánaiste Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD and Declan o'Hara, GM MSL.


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readers' Choice award for hayfield manorThe staff & owners of Hayfield Manor hotel have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in the travel industry. The readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, a collection of some of the most discerning travellers across the globe, voted for Hayfield Manor in the magazine’s famous Readers’ Choice Awards and the hotel was awarded 4th place in the Top 10 Hotels in Ireland category. Hayfield Manor’s owner, Joe Scally, received the news with great pride, “This award is particularly welcome as it comes, not from a panel of industry judges, but from guests who have actually stayed with us and who voted for us because of the experience that they enjoyed while they were here.”

another cracking event with Smarter egg The latest in the series of Smarter Egg events recently took place Upstairs at The White Horse in Ballincollig. Drawn from all walks of life people gathered to hear a live interview with Bob Savage, Vice President & General Manager of EMC Ireland Centre of Excellence as he shared his personal perspectives on EMC's 25 years in Cork. The evening also featured three stimulating “Egg Talks” from special guests Donagh Kiernan, Tenego Partnering, Ann-Marie O'Sullivan, H&A Marketing+PR, and Donal Cahalane, Trustev. Smarter Egg is a growing business based in Cork providing programmes and events that build connective tissue between people and ideas, all in the context of building stronger businesses. The programmes use the latest business thinking in a supportive, yet challenging, environment and have proven popular with a wide range of successful businesses as well as large multi-national organisations.

Keary's can't lose!Long term rugby rivals came head to head with Dolphin RFC hosting Cork Constitution FC in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League. As proud sponsor of both sides, leading Munster motor group, Kearys, are confident of a win. Rugby is well known for passionate rivalry in good spirit – and it seems that this also extends to the motor industry! The competition between the 2 dealerships was evident when Brendan Keary, Kearys Hyundai expressed confidence ‘that his team had come rapidly up the table in 2013 and that there are even bigger plans in 2014’, whilst Con O’Leary, Keary’s Nissan responded that his team ‘are well-positioned on the table, are confident of a strong end to 2013 and are the ones to watch in 2014’.

KSG Wins awardBrian Hogan, CEO of contract catering, restaurant and hospitality service provider KSG (Kylemore Service Group), has been named the winner of the Industry Category at the 2013 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. KSG has created a customer focussed organisation and their dynamic management team really delivers on attention to detail. That is why they are the fastest growing catering service provider in Ireland, with 50% growth since 2008. The group now operates restaurants and hospitality services in the retail and commercial catering sectors and has grown to achieve an annual turnover of €50m.

Con o'Leary, Kearys Nissan and Christy Condon, Captain of Dolphin with Jerry Hurley, Caption of Cork Constitution and Brendan Keary, Kearys Hyundai.

Brian Hogan, CEO of KSG accepting the Industry Category Award at the recent EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

The Condé Nast Award Winning Team at Hayfield Manor; Algis Petrauskas, Barbara o'Donovan, Kaila Dixon, Kate Cotter, Dimo Dimov and Michael o'Driscoll.

Bob Savage, Vice President & General Manager of EMC Ireland with Aodan Enright, Smarter Egg. (Photo: Neil Danton Photography)

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Kernel Capital announce new fund Kernel Capital has announced the £25m Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). This Fund is one of two venture capital funds to which Invest NI has committed up to £15m each and together they have the potential to invest £48m in Northern Ireland SMEs over the next five years. The new fund, managed by Kernel Capital with cornerstone investors Bank of Ireland and Invest NI, will focus on investing in Northern Ireland SMEs. Dr. Daniel McCaughan, Partner, Kernel Capital said: "The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI) will offer new opportunities for dynamic Northern Ireland companies and we look forward to working closely with Northern Ireland's entrepreneurial and business community."

mercy Foundation benefits from saleHayfield Manor hosted a charity sale on the grounds of UCC Campus with the aim of raising much needed funds for the Mercy Hospital Foundation’s outreach programme, for children with leukaemia. The event was a huge success and was generously supported by the staff and students of UCC who came out in force to support the charity and to sample Hayfield Manor’s famous dark chocolate brownies and creamy hot chocolate. All proceeds raised on the day went directly to the Mercy Foundation. The Mercy University Hospital Foundation fundraises to provide better quality home care, via their Mobile Nursing Outreach Service, to children suffering from leukaemia and to their families within their homes. The aim of the outreach programme is to shorten hospital stays and to enhance quality of life for all the family.

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Dr. Daniel McCaughan, Partner, Kernel Capital; Jayne Brady, Partner, Kernel Capital; Julie-Ann o'Hare, Director of Business Banking, Bank of Ireland UK & William McCulla, Director of Corporate Finance, Invest NI.

MSD Brinny hosted a family fun & open day to mark 30 years being in operation. Pictured are Noel o’Connor, Mayor of Cork County and Matt Corcoran, Site Manager MSD Brinny.

The Ernst & Young annual alumni gathering took place in Hayfield Manor recently with guest speaker gold medalist Rob Heffernan. Pictured are Rob Heffernan with John Higgins, Ernst & Young.

The Bodega at St Peters Market hosted a gastronomic evening to officially launch three new menus, food & superfood, cocktails & wine. Kellie Lewis and Lilac o'Connor pictured at the Trilogy Menu Launch.

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Micheal Sheridan, Mercy Hospital Foundation; Josie o'Kelly and Michael o'Driscoll from Hayfield Manor and Eimear Keohane, Mercy Hospital Foundation.


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eazyCity makes the final Cork company EazyCity has made it through to the top 8 finalists in the National Enterprise Awards. Run by co-founders Julia Lynes and Enrico Zoppi, EazyCity was set up in 2004 to provide services for people moving to Cork. The company now acts as a local point of reference for people arriving into a new city providing short-term lets, translation services, au pair placements and assistance in finding employment. EazyCity has offices in Cork, Dublin and London with further international expansion planned for 2014.

SmILe hits 1000th memberSMILE Exchange recently welcome its 1000th member. Irema, a manufacturer of surgical masks based in Kilmallock, Co Limerick, became the latest member of the resource exchange organisation that encourages Irish businesses to make financial savings, reduce waste going to landfill and develop new business opportunities. Founded in 2010, SMILE Exchange (an acronym for Saving Money through Industry Links & Exchanges), began in Cork but has grown nationally with its 1000 members spread throughout the country.

Mary o'Brien, Irema; Michelle Greene, SMILE Resourse Exchange; Mary Slack, Cork County Council and Mary Walsh.

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