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Cork to the World

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4 Chamber launches report entitled

'Cork to the World'

5 Updates on the Cork City Flood

Defence Scheme

partnered projects

6 Updates from Cork innovates,

Cork Convention Bureau and CorkFoundation

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7 New Members

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8 Invest in Your People - Invest in Your

Business

9 Sample of upcoming courses

international

10 American-Irish Business Forum 2014

11 EU Mission for Growth to China

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12 Cork Chamber launches Annual Golf

Classic 2014 in association with BAM

Group Ireland

13 Business Owners Hub

14 Upcoming Events

16 Speed Networking

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17 The Future is Now

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19 Members News

22 Members Business 2 Business

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Dear Chamber Member

Welcome to the July/August issue of Chamberlink, keeping you up-to-date with key Chamber

business and policy issues, members events, news stories and announcements, as well as

providing you with some important dates for your diary.

In July, our ever-popular Speed Networking event was held in association with Aviva Health and

despite the high temperatures, over 60 Cork companies attended. This intense and energetic

networking format is structured in such a way, that every attendee can meet up to 20 new

business contacts in just 60 minutes. Our next Speed networking event will take place in

October.

Cork Chamber Business School, in the first 6 months of this year, have trained 500 employed

individuals from 105 different companies and we look forward to training the next 500 before

year end!

We are also delighted to announce a new partnership with BAM Group Ireland for the Cork

Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2014, which will take place on September 4th at Castlemartyr

Golf Resort. The Golf Classic is always a great corporate event in the Chamber calendar, so

please join us by putting forward a team to allow you to network or entertain clients on the day.

Another annual event, our Networking Lunch in association with the Ireland-France Chamber

of Commerce takes place on Saturday 13thSeptember on board Brittany Ferries Pont Aven.

This event books out very quickly and we would urge you to book your ticket early, to avoid

disappointment.

Flooding has had a major and devastating impact in businesses in Cork City since 2009 and

to that end Cork Chamber has led the way in identifying the importance of implementing

an appropriate flood defence scheme. A key element for the success of the project will beconsultation with the local business community. We have already made submissions to the OPW

on behalf of our members and welcome any feedback you may have on the recently published

Proposed Flood Defence Scheme, as we prepare a further submission.

I would also ask that you review the City Centre Strategy document which is now available at

www.corkcity.ie. Cork Chamber will be making a submission and we would like to hear your

views on the report and how it should be implemented. Email siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.

ie before the 8thAugust. Please also review our Q2 Economic Bulletin, enclosed with this issue of

Chamberlink,

I look forward to seeing you over the coming months at one of our many events or training

courses and please make your views heard, by continuing to engage and communicate with us

through our social media channels LinkedIn or Twitter, or email or by phone.

Best regards,

ConorConor Healy

Chief Executive


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policy

Failure to upgrade the N28 to Ringaskiddy could have far

reaching consequences for economic growth and job creationacross Cork and the wider Southern region. This is a key finding

that has emerged from Cork Chamber's recently published report,

Cork to the World - An Updated Economic Assessment of the N28

Cork to Ringaskiddy Scheme. The report, compiled by Indecon

International Economic Consultants, illuminates a number ofdefinitive arguments that highlight the potential for economic

growth, job creation and social benefits from upgrading theroute.

Cork Chamber hopes that this report will add to the work

being undertaken by the NRA on the N28 in order to cementthe economic and social case for the upgrade. This is a critical

infrastructural priority as its completion will have a domino effect

across the County, City and wider South West region resulting

in improvements in employment, attraction of FDI and reduced

traffic congestion.

The report identifies the following key benefits that would arise

from completion of the N28 upgrade:

Direct transport benefits in the form of reduced journey

times and costs (including associated environmental costs)for road users on the immediate N28 corridor

Enhanced capacity to serve the external trading and

connectivity requirements of the South Wests business

community through facilitating the development of the

Port of Corks operations at Ringaskiddy and ensuring theprovision of adequate port capacity

Improved capacity to serve and enhance the key industry

cluster of multinationals and indigenous firms operating

in the Ringaskiddy/Carrigaline area, and to support the

development of the strategic IMERC maritime and energyresearch/industry cluster

The schemes catalytic and influencing role in supporting

wider regional development, including the development of

the tourism sector and of the Cork Docklands

Outside of the short term gains in construction jobs, which are

estimated at 850+, the investment of 135m to upgrade the

13km stretch of road could also be the catalyst to drive significant

investment to the high potential Irish Marine Energy Cluster

(IMERC) which the report says has potential to create over 2,000jobs. The report highlights the ability to grow jobs in the existing

Pharmaceutical Cluster by over 3,000 if the Cluster was allowed to

achieve its full potential through the utilisation of existing vacantIDA sites.

A key result from the upgrade of the N28 would be the facilitationof the Port of Corks move out of the City Docklands to the Lower

Harbour. If the Port is to be allowed not just to grow but to be

able to remain competitive it needs to expand its operational

capacity and this is impossible in its current locations. Indecon,

in the report, calculate the loss of revenue to the region, if the

Port does not expand, at 22.7billion, by 2033 and they say thenumber of jobs that would not be created if the Port stands still

would be over 57,000 over the same period.

Cork Chamber is working hard to make sure the upgrade of the

N28 is committed to by government as a priority project for the

wider South West region. To progress this priority we have held anumber of meetings with relevant Departments and Secretaries

General and have recently met with the Minister for Transport,

Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar. We will continue to drive this

issue as we feel that the importance of this project cannot be

overstated.

Cork Chamber launches Cork to the WorldAn Updated Economic Assessment of the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Scheme

Gillian Keating, President Cork Chamber withMinister Leo Varadkar T.D.

(Photograph: John Sheehan Photography)


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Significant flooding has had a major and devastating impact on

businesses in Cork City since 2009. Cork Chamber has led the way

in identifying the importance of implementing an appropriateflood defence scheme for the benefit of not just the business

community but all those who live and work in this region.

We have actively engaged with public representatives at

Ministerial, Oireachtas and Council levels on this critical issue.

Facilitating ongoing dialogue with the Office of Public Works

(OPW) to ensure feedback is provided from the businesscommunity on the emerging preferred solution.

We have made submissions orally and in writing to the OPW

on our members behalf including a call for a proper public

consultation period. A key element for the success of the flood

defence project will be consultation with the local businesscommunity to afford them adequate opportunity to engage

fully with the process and prepare for potential impacts from the

works.

From our discussions with the OPW we understand that theemerging preferred solution will involve the development of a

combined tidal and fluvial forecasting system with provision of

permanent and demountable defences. Permanent defences will

likely involve a mix of flood walls and embankments dependingon the conditions prevailing in specific locations.

We are advised that the assessment of options, and determination

and detail of the preferred physical defences in specific locations

i.e. permanent vs demountable, walls vs embankments, final

positioning of defences, etc. will be evaluated having regard to

technical, economic, social and environmental considerations.

The Chamber would seek to ensure that the economic appraisalof options fully considers potential impacts (both positive and

negative, short term and long term) on the business community

within the project catchment area.

Throughout our engagement with the OPW and Cork City Council

on this matter, we have called for the phasing of the works to

ensure they are planned and undertaken in a manner that doesnot unduly impact through access restrictions, noise, dust and

other business impediments on businesses comprised within

the flood defence area. As the flood defence design process is

developed for individual locations we should be mindful of the

lessons learned from the experience gained during the delivery of

the Cork Main Drainage Scheme works in the City area.

We have also urged the OPW project team to consider the

integration of an effective flood warning system into the final

solution. The warning system should be effective in advising

those within the risk catchment of an impending flood event and

its likely severity and impact. The warning system should alsoinform businesses of what measures should be taken by them to

protect against residual risks of pluvial flooding.

Cork Chamber actively participated in the recent OPW public

consultation on the preferred solution which took place fromthe July 29th to the August 1st. Prior to this consultation we

distributed information leaflets to key flood affected areas of

the City to inform local businesses and residents about the

consultation process so that they could fully engage with andinfluence this vital flood defence solution. Cork Chamber will

continue to dedicate resources to ensuring the timely delivery ofan optimal solution for Cork.

Update on the Cork City Flood Defence Scheme

David McCarthy, Director of Policy & External Relations (Acting)

e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530147 Siobhn Bradley,Policy & Research Projects Manager

e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530132

Claire Davis, Policy & Research Executive


In 2013 Cork City Council commissioned Colliers International to

prepare a strategy for the renewal and regeneration of Cork City

Centre. The report entitled Cork City Centre Strategy has been

completed and was recently presented to and discussed by theElected Members of Cork City Council. The Strategy proposes

actions under three categories Improvement/Development,

Marketing and Management.

The City Centre Strategy is now available for viewing at www.

corkcity.ie. Cork Chamber will be making a submission as part of

this process and I would like to invite you to review the document

and its recommendations and to send your views on the reportand how it should be implemented, by the 12hAugust, to

[email protected]

Have Your Say on the Cork City Centre Strategy


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Siobhn Finn,Cork innovates

e: [email protected]

Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) is pleased to report that it

generated in excess of 8.2 million worth of business for the Cork

region in 2013. The figure, which is the value of international

conferences confirmed through CCB last year, comes fromthe second annual report released by the CCB. After 2012s

resounding success of generating 7.2 million for Cork city and

county, the latest figures are very promising, with the projectedgrowth rate for the next three years at +8.5%, which could

grow to over 47 million with the completion of a dedicatedconvention centre. Another key finding of the report was that

return on Investment into the region for every 1 invested into

CCB was an impressive 30:1; with the number of jobs supported

by the CCB estimated at 300, based on Filte Ireland figures.

With a team of just three fulltime staff, the CCB has been workingnon-stop promoting the region to national and international

markets. Last year alone the CCB team hosted three major

familiarisation visits from European destinations, attended 11

international trade shows, hosted multiple on-site visits from

major national and international influencers and decision makers,

including information events for the Cork Academia in UCC,Tyndall and CIT, Meet in Cork local events, plus numerous sales

calls in Dublin, London, Manchester, Paris, and Brussels.

Cork innovates, an initiative driving entrepreneurship in the

Cork region, has been announced as the only Irish Winner for the

prestigious European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2014.

The EEPA awards recognise and reward the most imaginative andsuccessful initiatives from EU public bodies and public-private

partnerships which support entrepreneurship, and small and

medium sized enterprises.

I am delighted that Cork innovates has been named as the Irish

Winner in the award category promoting the entrepreneurial

spirit and that it is getting such Prominent European recognition,said Siobhan Finn, Project Director, Cork innovates. Clearly,

the model has made a significant impact in promoting an

entrepreneurial spirit in the community. We, as a group, are firmly

committed to building on the entrepreneurial environment

through mutual engagement and alignments with externalstakeholder groups, supporting entrepreneurs and the extended

business community, she added.

Cork innovates was established in 2012 when Cork City Council

and Cork County Council, along with Cork Chamber, UCC, CIT, theLocal Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland, CorkBIC and South

West Regional Authority formed the Cork Entrepreneurship

Steering Group.

The number of startups in Cork has almost doubled from 800

in 2012 to 1542 in 2013. The Cork innovates InBusiness InCork

showcase is specifically targeted to SMEs and startups and

entrepreneurs and has attracted and supported more than 2,800business people and potential startups since the initial showcase

in 2012. The Cork innovates bursaries are also actively helping

two Cork businesses grow and expand their companies, with a

view to creating more jobs. Category winner will be announced

at the 2014 SME Assembly in Naples, Italy, in October. For further

information visit http://ec.europa.eu/. For more go to www.

corkinnovates.com

Follow us on twitter

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Cork innovates is National Winner of the European EnterprisePromotion Awards 2014

CCB reports 8.2m revenue for Cork

Cork Foundation have appointed

Heather McGuire as Chief Executive

Officer. Heather has an impressive

sales and management backgroundspanning both Europe and the US.

She spent 16 years working in media

in New York City, San Franciscoand Chicago, fulfilling senior Sales

Management roles at DiscoveryChannel and Screenvision. She was

the Deputy Managing Director at

Titan Ireland from 2006 to 2009

before being transferred back to the

USA. During her time at Titan, the

largest transit advertising company in the US and one of thelargest out-of-home media companies worldwide, she sat on

the Executive Committee. Most recently she served as Executive

Vice President for Smart Tap LLC, the philanthropic organisation

dedicated to creating environmentally sound solutions to ensure

municipal tap water is more accessible worldwide. With her

extensive international experience, she will leverage her overseasrelationships to engage the Irish Diaspora community. She will

work to achieve global support for Cork Foundation, linking

Corks deserving enterprises with fund contributors around the

world, thus driving employment and economy in the Cork region.

Cork Foundation appoints CEO

Heather McGuire, Cork Foundation

Save the Date

InBusiness InCork Showcase

14thNovember 2014


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connectingWe welcome the following new members

Patrick Doyle,Membership Development Manager


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Advertising/Marketing/MarketResearchSOS Business Services Ltd

SOS Busines Services operate a

number of companies in the region:Mail Boxes, MBE Design & Print, City

Express Logistics,ParcelDirect.ie,Insert

Title Magazine and Green Shield Labs

a unique development for Start Upsand young companies in the Cork

region.

Contact: Stephen O'Sullivan

T: (021) 4975060E: [email protected]

Education/Training/LanguagesLillian Courtney CoachingLillian Courtney is Irelands up and

coming number one mentor business

+ life coach.Contact: Lillian Courtney

T: (086) 0339842

E: [email protected]

W:www.lilliancourtneycoaching.com

OPTIME-IZE

Optime-ize provides food & beverage

business training & consulting tooptimize your business model. This

includes - building quality brands in

International markets & converting

market insights into real & operatingsolutions.

Contact: Noreen O'Connell


UCC Academy Limited

The development & delivery ofinnovative teaching & research

Contact: Arlene Vithaldas

T: (021) 4205474

E: [email protected]:www.ucc.ie/en/ocla/univcomp/

uccacad/

Food/DrinkO'Flynns Gourmet Sausage Co.

O'Flynns have been making sausages

since the early 1900's and can boasta wide range of sausages with

something for every taste.

Contact: Declan O'Flynn


W: www.oflynnsgourmetsausages.ie

The Old Oak BarWe can host functions from Company

parties, fun nights, Corporate Events,

staff night outs. We also have private

rooms that can cater from 20 to 250people.

Contact: Kevin Cottrell


W: www.oldoak.ie

The Rocket ManA street food company who have asalad bar in Princes Street in Cork City.

Also do farmers markets & cater for

events.

Contact: Jack CrottyT: (086) 8229624


W: www.facebook.com/

therocketmancork

Freight Forwarder/Shipping Agent

Macroom HaulageMacroom Haulage is Ireland'slargest

bulk haulage/distribution specialist

covering Ireland & UK.Contact: Paddy MurphyT: (026) 41887


W: www.macroomhaulage.com

Fuel/Energy

Brookfield Renewable Energy

Group

Brookfield Energy Group haverecently completed the acquisition

of the wind energy assets of Bord

Gais Energy. Brookfield operatesone of the largest publicly-traded,

renewable power platforms across

the US,Canada,Brazil & Europe.

Contact: George MartinT: (021) 4907200

W: www.brookfieldrenewable.com

Hotel/GuesthouseInnishannon House Hotel

Innishannon House is an intimate,

family run hotel in West Cork. Built in

1720, the hotel is situated along theBandon River amongst 10 acres of

beautiful gardens.

Contact: Shane RocheT: (021) 4775121


W: www.innishannonhousehotel.ie

The Kingsley Hotel

A member of The Fota Collection, the

Kingsley Hotel is a luxury 4 Star Cork

Hotel with 131 spacious and modernguest rooms. The Kingsley has

substantial & attractive conferencing

facilities with 8 business suites & an

elegant function room.Contact: Paul O'Connell

T: (021) 4800500

E: paulo'[email protected]: www.thekingsley.ie

Wholesalers

Barkat Home Collection Ltd

Import textile goods from PakistanContact: Muhammad Barkat

T: (083) 4381913

E: muhammad.bhcl.ie@~gmail.com

Management ConsultantsCustomsTradeSolutionsCompany offers businesses the ability

to take charge of their international

trade affairs including Duty and VAT

savings.Contact: Kieran Darcy

T: (087) 2996308


W: www.customstradesolutions.ie

Media/Publishing/Video

ProductionNewstalk

Independent radio station in Ireland.

It is operated by Communicorp andis Irelands national news and sportsradio stations.

Contact: Aiden Walsh

T: (01) 6445100

E: [email protected]: www.newstalk.ie

Medical Services/Supplies

Bon Secours HealthcareBon Secours Hospital Cork opened

its doors in 1915. It is now one of

the largest independent CatholicHospitals in Europe with 343 beds,

catering for up 18,000 admissions

and 29,000 outpatient attendances

per year.Contact: Caroline McGarry

T: (021) 4543511


W: www.bonsecours.ie/cork

Office Supplies/Equipment/

Furniture

CopyquipThe supply and service of

photocopiers, printers,document

scanners,digital print and documentmanagement solutions.

Contact: Damian Boylan

T: (021) 4892720

E: [email protected]: www.copyquip.ie

Recruitment/Executive Search

Adecco IrelandThe world's leading provider of HR

Solutions. The services offered fall

into the categories of temporary

staffing, permanent placement,careertransition, talent debvelopment as

well as outsourcing and consulting.

Contact: Jennifer O'SullivanT: (021) 4273830

E:[email protected]

W: www.adecco.ie

Recruitment/Executive SearchKeltia Ireland LtdKeltia Ireland, started in Cork in 2012,

specialises in engineering recruitment

and computer aided design training

services for Solidworks & CATIA V5.Contact: Kevin Burtchaell

T: (087) 1631859


W: www.keltia-ireland.ie

Retail

TilehavenWholesale retail tiles,timber flooring

and bathroom ware throughout the

country to residential and commercialmarkets. We specialise in large formattile with Microban technology

Contact: Ray O'Leary

T: (021) 4304259

E: [email protected]: www.tilehaven.ie

Vibes and Scribes

Vibes and Scribes are specialists innew, bargain & second hand books in

Cork City.

Contact: Joan LuceyT: (021) 4505370

E:[email protected]

W: www.vibesandscribes.ie

Software/Software Services

Skytech

Skytech specialises in efficient

& affordable IT Solutions fromhardware upgrades and installations

to software installations.

Contact: Albertas Kukys


W: www.skytech.ie

Web Design

Spiralli

Spiralli Business Solutions is a Cork

web design, web development andtraining business providing websites

to businesses of all sizes.

Contact: Ivan O'Donoghue


W: www.spiralli.ie

CharityAge Action

Age Action is a charity which

promotes positive ageing & betterpolicies & services for older people.

Contact: Julie Oates

T: (021) 4536554


W:www.ageaction.ie/age-action-south

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Cork Chamber Business School has an evolving portfolio of executive training courses which are subsidised by Skillnets

Limited, thereby allowing us to provide excellent courses which are exceptionally good value for money.

The funding subsidy applied enables you to achieve significant savings and allows you to maximise the valueyou get

from your training budget.

All of our courses are locally delivered, our trainers are leaders in their respective fields and are selected following a

rigorous procurement process.

All of our courses can be tailored to suit the specific needs of your company.

Training is no longer a luxury item for businesses, the business performance of your company will be improved when you

invest in your most important asset, your people.

Invest in your people Invest in your business


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Norma Lynch,Business School Manager

e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530142 Aoife Dunne,Business School Executive


Sample of some of the courses that are coming up soon!Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations

Dates: 14th& 15thAugust

Member Rate: 950.00

The experience in this programme is as close as you can get tohaving a personal coach. You begin presenting from almost the

moment you walk into the class. You present at least seven times

over the course of 2 days. The class is small. The environment is

supportive. The work is intense. The results are outstanding.

Certificate in Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6)

Dates: 11th, 18thand 25thSeptember

Member Rate: 450.00This 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 thearea 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.

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)Dates: 11th& 12th Sep, 23rd& 24thSep, 7th& 8thOct, 21stOct,

28thOct

Member Rate: 950.00

Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are vital assets to any business.

They are key employees equipped with specialist tools to makechanges for the better happen. Green Belt Training includes Lean,

Six Sigma and Change Management tools and methodologies.

The training focuses on utilizing the most common Lean Six

Sigma and Change Management tools in the execution of

medium complexity projects.

Dynamic HR Business Partner

Dates: 16th& 30thSeptember

Member Rate: 260.00

The programme aims to develop participants skills and influence

as a valued Human Resources Business Partner, to enable them

to clearly define and present the value of HR to business leadersthrough effective use of a suite of tools and techniques. It is

designed to help participants to enhance their ability to influenceacross the business. The course also provides an overview to

managing some of the key challenges for HR business partners.

Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Dates: 17th& 24thSep, 1stand 22nd Oct

Member Rate: 500.00

This course is designed to provide the learner with theknowledge, practical skills and understanding required to

operate effectively as a Supervisor or Front Line Manager.

Participants will acquire the theoretical knowledge enabling

them to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor;

a range of supervisory and management skills; develop goodinterpersonal communication skills and develop good work

practices appropriate to their role as supervisor/line manager.

Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership

(FETAC Level 6)

Dates: 19thSeptember, October 1st& 2nd, November 5th& 6th,December 4th

Member Rate: 720.00

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 understandingof 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.

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 Skill s

Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations 14th& 15thAug

MS Excel Intermediate 28thAug

Project Management Professional 9th, 10th& 11thSept

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) 11thSept - 28thOct

Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6) 11th, 18th& 25th SeptMS PowerPoint 11thSept

Dynamic HR Business Partner 16th& 30thSeptCert. in Supervisory Management 17th& 24thSept,

(FETAC Level 6) 1st & 22ndOct

Personal Productivity using MS Outlook 18thSept

E-Mail & Business Writing 18thSept

Cert. in Business & Executive Coaching 19thSept 4thDec

Conflict Management 22ndSept

Increasing Sales by Telephone 23rdSeptEffective Presentation Skills 30thSept

Upcoming Training Courses


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On August 28, 2014, the American Irish Business Forum will be

taking place at Croke Park in Dublin. This business Conference

will focus specifically on trade and enterprise between Ireland

and Florida/Pennsylvania, it will bring together high level

stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to explore

opportunities in the following sectors:

Energy

Infrastructure

ICT

Life Sciences/Pharma/Bio Tech

Agribusiness Manufacturing

Higher Education (incl R&D)

The one-day conference will be of interest to: Multinational

corporations, Mid-sized businesses, Small and medium-sized

enterprises, Governmental organisations and Professional trade

bodies.

The 2014 American Irish Business Forum will be staged againstthe backdrop of The Croke Park Classic American Football game

in Dublin on the same weekend, it is an great opportunity to

develop strong business ties to enterprise, industry & community

leaders from the states of Florida and Pennsylvania for the near

and long term.

For further information, e: [email protected] or go www.

aibusinessforum.com

SME Survey in the context of the Transatlantic Trade & Investment

Partnership between the European Union and the United States of America

Irish SMEs are invited to participate in a survey to provide vitalinformation regarding the trade barriers currently faced byEuropean industries and individual companies, in the US.

The European Union (EU) and the US are currently negotiating a

trade agreement, called the Transatlantic Trade and Investment

Partnership (TTIP). Its aim is to boost both economies by making

it easier to sell products and services across the Atlantic especially for small and medium sized enterprises, while keeping

a high level of protection of consumers, the environment etc.

For Irish businesses, this could mean lower costs and business

expansion through the elimination of customs duties that

customers or potential customers in the US have to pay on the

products export from Ireland. It could also mean the eliminationof customs duties on goods imported by Irish SMEs from the US

and it could make it easier for Irish companies to comply with

health, safety and other administrative requirements in the US

and conversely for US suppliers to comply with EU requirements.

Overall, an ambitious TTIP would boost total EU exports to the USby 28%, equivalent to an additional 187 billion worth of exports

of EU goods and services. By contributing to this survey you will

be helping to make sure your business is part of this growth.

To complete the survey go to: http://bit.ly/SMEttipSurvey

2014 American - Irish Business Forum August 28, Croke Park, Dublin


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Liz McAvoy,EU Trade & Innovation Services Manager (Acting)


Eimear O'Mullane,EU Trade & Innovation Services Executive

e: [email protected] or t: 021-4530138 Imelda Mulcahy,Export Documentation Manager


International Visitors to Cork

ChamberJiading District of ShanghaiA delegation from the Jiading District of Shanghai, China, visited

Cork Chamber on July 16thto exchange information on business

co-operations between the Jiading District, Shanghai and Cork.

Delegation Lead and Director of the Peoples Congress Standing

Committee of Jiading District Mr Wu Chen outlined the ambitiousplans of the District to create a new North Honqiao Business

Town that will accommodate Business & Industry (Electronics,

eCommerce, Bio-Med), Retail and Leisure and Creative Culture

facilities. The development will also accommodate residential

communities and education facilities all of which will bedesigned to the highest ecological standards and networked to

Shanghai and the rest of China with a state of the art transport

infrastructure. It is envisaged that the new North Honqiao

Business Town will be completed within 5 years. Co-operations in

education were of particular interest to the visiting delegation.

Czech RepublicH.E. Mrs Hana Mottlova, Ambassador of

the Czech Republic to Ireland outlinedthe commitment of the Embassy to

further develop trading opportunitiesbetween the Czech Republic and Cork.

The dominant Czech industries; auto,

engineering and machine engineering,

mining, pharma petro chemical, food

production and energy offer significant

opportunities for trade and investmentpartnerships between the two countries

as was illustrated by the trade success

of Irish companies in the Engineering,

Electronic and Software sectors on the

Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Prague

in 2013.

EU Mission for Growth to China to

help enterprises benefit from major

growth regions in the world

Under the theme of Mission for Growth, the EU Commission will

lead a trade mission to Chengdu, China from 21stto 23rdOctober

2014. The mission seeks to offer a unique opportunity for SMEs

to meet selected businesses in fast growing markets, the draftprogramme is available at http://bit.ly/missionchina.

European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani remarked

that; "Major non-EU markets with strong growth rates represent

significant opportunities for EU enterprises. SMEs are Europe'smain economic strength, to help them to better exploit their

potential in the global arena it is our clear priority to boost (SME)

competitiveness and create employment."

Why should SMEs join the mission?

The Mission will programme meetings with local entrepreneursin Chengdu as well as high level political representatives and key

industry leaders. The mission will coincide with the IX EU-China

Fair, in Chengdu which attracted in 2013 over 3,000 Chinese

companies and 1572 European companies and generated 10,000

B2B meetings.

The EU trade mission to Chengdu will focus on the followingsectors:

Environmental protection

Renewable energy

Bio-pharmacy and bio-technology

Modern agriculture (incl. organic agriculture, food quality &

security, R&D-agricultural science & technology)

Aviation

ICT

For further information contact: [email protected]

Ann-Marie OSullivan, Deputy President Cork Chamber welcomes Wu Chen, Director, The

Peoples Congress of Jiading District, Shanghai and Yuan Hang, Director, Jiangqiao Town,

Jiading and the Jiading delegation to Cork.

H.E. Hana Mottlova, Czech

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Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic 2014

in association with

Trevor Norris, Golf Course & Grounds Superintendent, Castlemartyr Resort; Mark Hopkins, Chair

Golf Classic Task Force Ger Moloney, BAM Group Ireland (Sponsor) and Gillian Keating, President

Cork Chamber. (Photograph: John Sheehan Photography)

Cork Chamber is delighted to announce a new partnership

with BAM Group Ireland for the Cork Chamber Annual Golf

Classic 2014, which will take place again in the picturesque

surrounds of the Castlemartyr Golf Resort. The Golf Classic

is always a great day out and is suitable for individuals or

teams, so you can network with fellow members on the

golf course or entertain a team of clients on the day.

This event is a fourball scramble and always offers plentyof challenges as well as some great prizes to be won on the

day. The Golf Classic Event continues to offer fantastic value

for money, with your entry fee including refreshments

for you and your team on arrival, a full round of golf at

Castlemartyr, burgers at the 9th tee, as well as music,

entertainment and a full BBQ, as well as a Beat the Pro

putting competition. You will also receive a goody bag and

a chance to win some top-notch prizes, including a chance

to win a brand new car courtesy of the CAB Motor Group as

part of the Hole In One charity competition.

Please remember to include your golf club and GUI/ILGU

Handicap when booking, as well as your general request

for a time*

*Please note that while we strive to accommodate

everyone time-wise, it may not be possible to meet your

exact time requirement, so we ask you to be as flexible as

possible.

www.corkchamber.ie/events/

Ger Moloney, BAM Group Ireland (Sponsor) with Gillian Keating, President Cork

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Leigh Gillen,Events Manager


Business Owners HubAre you a start-up or an already established SME?

The Cork Chamber Business Owners Hub is where a small group of business owners meet regularly, in a safe and confidential

environment to share issues and experiences, helping each other and themselves with the daily challenges facing businesses today.

The hubs are fully facilitated by Cork Chamber and also offer members the opportunity to focus on some key areas for their business

including finance, legal, hr and marketing topics.

For only 4 hours over a 4 week period,you can transform your company by availing of this free service from Cork Chamber. You can

bring your own case studies to the table and receive help and support from your peers, as well as being in a unique position to help

other companies and yourself, by sharing your experiences and solutions.

Companies involved in the hub range from new start-ups to long-established businesses, all with something to bring to the table.

Because of the small intimate grouping for the Hub, its also possible to have each topic week customised to help solve your particularqueries under all of the headings, thus providing a fully bespoke event, which will help you to revolutionise your business.

As a group of peers, we ask that you commit to the 4 week programme in order to get the most from it. This will help you network

effectively with other business owners and help you to grow your own network from this Hub.

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before each event. After this all places will be charged. This policy applies to all events.

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This popular annual event is held in association with the Ireland France Chamber of

Commerce and is a unique day out, giving Cork Chamber members an opportunity to seewhat the Pont Aven ferry has to offer as well as a chance to entertain clients and colleagues

on board this fantastic Brittany Ferries link to France.

Your ticket price includes a pre-lunch Apritif reception drinks reception in the bar and deck

area of the ship, followed by a sumptuous luncheon cooked by the best of French chefs and

served with a selection of French wines.

Book on www.corkchamber.ie

Networking Lunch on Board the Pont Aven

12.00pm 3.00pm, Saturday 13thSeptember, Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy

(Gates Close/Last Chance to Board at 12.20pm)

55 members / 60 non members

Cork Chamber and BAM Group Ireland will partner this year to bring you one of the highlights

in the Cork Chamber Calendar, the Annual Golf Classic, which will this year take place in the

stunning resort at Castlemartyr. The event as always will take a fourball scramble format, and

there will be plenty of prizes and goody bags on the day, as well as delicious food, music and

entertainment for all guests. We look forward to seeing you again at this event! This is one of

our most popular events, so please book now to avoid disappointment.

Please remember to include your golf club and GUI/ILGU Handicap when booking.

Book on www.corkchamber.ie/upcoming/events

Annual Golf Classic 2014 in association withgroup Ireland

Thursday 4thSeptember 2014, Castlemartyr Resort

60.00/240 for team of 4

Cork Chamber is joining forces with The Sunday Business Post and Chambers Ireland to bring

you an event, which will give members an economic overview and the challenges facing

businesses today, as well as focussing on the strong opportunities in this region in the Agri-

Food and Marine sectors.

Business Editor Pat Leahy, and award winning journalist and SME specialist Ian Keohe willspeak about the upcoming Budget 2014 and how it will affect business, both nationally and

locally. Rosemary Sexton from Enterprise Ireland will talk about the many opportunities for

SMEs coming out of the fast-growing Agri-Food sector, and Valerie Cummins, Director of

IMERC will highlight the vast potential within the Marine and Energy research cluster.

Sunday Business Post Economic Overview & Pre-Budget Panel Discussion

5.00pm 7.00pm, Tuesday 16thSeptember, Clarion Hotel

FREE for Cork Chamber members

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The stage is set for a great Business After Hours event in the Blue Angel Bar at the Cork Opera

House in September. Cork Opera House is the iconic cultural venue of Cork City and next yearwill celebrate its 160thanniversary. The past three years have seen big changes & a return to

profitability driven by a fantastic programme which truly offers entertainment for everyone.

In addition to the 930 seater auditorium, Cork Opera House has a private bar & a VIP

entertainment space the quirky Elbow Room. Join with your fellow Cork Chamber membersat the top of the House and enjoy the stunning views of Cork City, the hospitality of the Cork

Opera House and most importantly, the many networking opportunities!

After Hours at the Cork Opera House

5.30pm 7.00pm, Wednesday 17thSeptember, Cork Opera House, Blue Angel Bar

FREE for Cork Chamber members

Mark your DiaryCork Chambers Dublin Dinner

in association with EY,

Tuesday 18thNovember

in the Doubletree Hilton Hotel

Cork Chamber is proud to announce Jim Barry as the guest speaker for the September BusinessBreakfast. Jim Barry is the Managing Director of Barry Group which was founded by his father

James A in 1955.

Jim has led Barry Group to being one of Irelands leading Wholesale Distribution companies. He

believes passionately in developing a positive team environment which has proven to be vital

in the journey of delivering superior customer service to all of Barry Groups valued customers.One of Jims proudest moments was his nomination as a finalist in the 2010 Ernest & Young

Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

Jim takes great pride in the fact that Barry Group has been listed as one of Deloittes Best

Managed Companies since 2010 and achieved Gold Standard in this category in 2013 as well asbeing the recipient of a host of other awards which were a great vindication of the companys

commitment to consistently raising standards.

Join with your Cork Chamber colleagues to hear Jim speak about one of Corks largest success

stories.

Business Breakfast in association with

7.30am 9.00am , Thursday 25thSeptember, Imperial Hotel

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Cork Chamber in association with Aviva Health hosted a veryenergetic Speed Networking event at the River Lee Hotel on

Thursday 24thJuly. Despite the sweltering heat, over 60 Cork

Chamber companies kept their cool during this intense speed

networking exercise. The event consists of 3 minute slots, where

each side of the table must do their own pitch and after the

bell rings, one side of the table moves to the left and the other

remains stationary. Participants met close to 20 contacts due tothis format, so an ideal event for anyone wanting to promote

their business at large.

The next Speed Networking Event will take place in October, so

watch this space for more details!

Susan O'Callaghan, Aviva Health (Sponsor) with Gillian Keating, President Cork

Chamber, (Photographs: John Sheehan)

Ivan O'Donoghue, Spiralli; Sarah Walsh, Hays and Andy Gibson, Andy

Gibson Photography

Ray O'Leary, Tilehaven; Ivan Lavelle, Forza Direct Marketing; Rob

Finucane, Parking People and Andy Bayne, Bayne International.

Speed Networking at the River Lee Hotel

Mark Kingston, GroupBooked; Alan Dorgan, AIB andClaire Myler, The

River Lee Hotel.

Speed Networking underway!

Maria O'Riordan, Brookfield Leisure Centre

with Bill Sweetnam, All Fresh Ltd.

Anne O'Dwyer, Alpha Wealth with Elaine

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Cork Chamber held a partnered event with the National

Recruitment Federation on Thursday 3rd July at the Clarion

Hotel. Both NRF and Cork Chamber members joined together tohear many in-depth views on the future of recruitment and the

changing methodologies required. Times are moving fast and

the recruitment industry is no different, needing to keep on the

cutting edge of technology as well as ensuring the right talent for

each growing sector.

Speakers included Eva deLacy Staunton from LinkedIn, Barbara

McGrath, NRF Vice President, Anthony OMara, former CEO of

Voxpro and Trend Micro and Phil Prendergast, former MEP. Thelively panel discussion was chaired by Conor Healy, CEO of Cork

Chamber.

partnered event

The Future is Now!Cork Chamber in association with the National Recruitment Federation

Niamh McCarthy, Morgan McKinley with

Darragh Duggan, PE Global.

Marie O'Driscoll, Sigmar Recruitment (centre) with Aishling

Edwards and Karen Griffin, HRM Recruitment.

Conor Healy, Cork Chamber with Geraldine King, Director

of the National Recruitment Federation.

Mandy Devlin, Karen Brennockand Aoife Lomasneyfrom

FRS Recruitment.

Bryan Hyland, Morgan McKinley; Eva De Lacy Staunton, LinkedIn; Anthony O'Mara, Cork innovates;

Phil Prendergast, Speaker; Robert Smith, Arithon; Barbara McGrath, NRF and Conor Healy, Chief

Executive Cork Chamber. (Photographs: Ger McCarthy)

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Ruth Scanlon joins Fastnet

Recruitment

Fastnet Recruitment & Search is

delighted to announce the appointment

of Ruth Scanlan as Lead Recruitment

Consultant for the Engineering Division.This appointment follows a sustained

increase in demand for specialist hires

in the Life Sciences and Food/Agri

sectors. Having started her career in QA

in the manufacturing industry in the UK,Ruth has an in-depth knowledge and

understanding of client requirements

and brings over 15 years experience in

technical recruitment with a proven track

record in sourcing experienced Engineers

for clients in Ireland, UK, US, Puerto Ricoand Australia. Ruth holds a Bachelor

of Science (BSc) in Food Science and

Nutrition from University of Surrey, as well

as qualifications in Sales & Marketing.

Lehane Motors expands team

Lehane Motors, the Toyota Dealer for

Cork City, is delighted to welcome a new

addition to their Sales team with therecent appointment of John Hayes. John,

who comes from Blackrock, Cork, has over

25 years experience in the motor industry

and has worked across a number of major

franchises including Nissan, Opel, Seat and

Honda. For the past six years, John has

worked at Kevin O'Learys Opel and Hondadealership in Silver Springs. Prior to that

he spent 19 years at their Nissan and Seat

dealership in the South Douglas Road.

With Lehane Motors' upcoming move to

the South Douglas Road in August, John'slocal knowledge will no doubt make the

transition a smooth one.

Granite Digital Expands

Granite Digital is delighted to announce

the appointment of Artur Gonalves

as ColdFusion developer as a resultof their continued rapid growth. A

Computer Engineer from Portugal, Artur is

responsible for all aspects of website, web

application and ecommerce development.

Artur joined us from Group Travel

Technologies, an American company

based in Portugal, where his primaryfocus was in ColdFusion Web Applications

for the travel industry in the USA. With a

special interest in web technologies he

is always striving to be up to date on all

matters and issues related to the subject.Artur holds a Bachelor of Science from the

University of Evora and a Post-Graduate in

Computer Engineering from the University

of Algarve.

ArturGonalves, Granite DigitalJohn Hayes, Lehane MotorsRuth Scanlon, Fastnet Recruitment

New appointment at PimsBryan Larkin has joined the Pims

Sage200 team, Bryan is an FCCA whoalso holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

degree in Business and Financial

Studies from W.I.T. He gained a

wealth of Multi-National business

implementation and consulting

experience with KPMG ManagementConsulting. He gained Black Belt

process improvement status whilst

working with Honeywell and has

managed may process improvement

projects during his time withHoneywell. Bryan has project managed many implementation and

process improvement projects from Multi- user Multi- Site payroll

consolidations, Purchase Order and Expense Claim systems. Bryan

also part-time lectures in a range of subjects at W.I.T.

Bryan Larkin, Pims

Tom Fox, Partner and Richard Martin, Managing Partner with Brendan Cunningham,

Partner.

New Partner at Ronan Daly Jermyn

Ronan Daly Jermyn are delighted to announce that Brendan

Cunningham has joined the firm as a Partner where he will

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Norma Connolly, Senior Mammographer andCarol O'Sullivan, Clinical SpecialistMammography.

KMC Elevation accepted into CIRI

KMC Elevation, Cork's premier design and build company,

are delighted to announce their recent acceptance into CIRI,

Construction Industry Registration Ireland. Building companies

must be registered with CIRI to build any new house or extensionrequiring planning permission where a commencement notice

is lodged after March 1stof this year under the new amended

building regulations. KMC Elevation had to lodge a detailed

submission encompassing their professional qualifications and

building portfolio and were delighted when accepted. Though astrenuous and onerous system we broadly welcome this process

of regulation as a means of protecting both home-owners and

reputable building firms in Ireland.

A first at the Bon Secours Hospital

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is the first location in the Republic of

Ireland to offer digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). DBT will bebeneficial to women who are referred to the Hospital with breast

symptoms and for those who require regular screening. This

new DBT will be offered as standard to all women who require

mammography. Commenting on the announcement, Dr Vincent

McDermott, Consultant Radiologist said, The introduction of

DBT at the Bon Secours Hospital Cork represents a significantadvancement in the diagnosis of breast cancer. This technology

allows for improved mammographic assessment of breast tissue,which is key to accurate and earlier diagnosis of breast cancer.''

Microsoft award for Strencom

Strencom, the only Irish provider of Unified Communications as a

Service (UCaaS), has been awarded Irish Microsoft Partner of the

Year for Communications. Strencom was recognised by Microsoftfor a second year running due to its market leading position

for UCaaS in Ireland and its substantial growth in new business

over the past twelve months. In 2013, Strencom was awarded

Microsoft Ireland Hosting Partner of the Year. Speaking from

Washington D.C. where the awards were held, Tim Murphy, CEO,

Strencom said, "To be presented with an award from Microsoftfor a second consecutive year is testament to the quality, skill and

commitment of our team. We have spent 4 years building out a

world class hosted solution, and it's fantastic that this innovation

and hard work has been recognised again by Microsoft and the

industry."

Regus Opens New Business Lounge

Global workplace provider Regus has just opened a business

lounge in their centre in City Gate, Mahon. The company has

pioneered flexible working for the last 25 years and the addition

to the Cork offering is the first of several opportunities beinglooked at as they try to increase their Cork, Irish and global

footprint. General Manager Emmet Foley said Its great to add the

business lounge to the current centre. There is a definite need for

a mobile working platform in Cork and hopefully this will be the

first of many. We are looking to invest in the local and national

market and build the network. With the advances in technology,

flexible working is what people want. Its a mindset and hereto stay. This is another plus for the already thriving City Gate

business / IT hub. The Cork centre caters for over 100 companies

all of which have access to their global network.

IGNITE Annual Awards and Showcase

This year's IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme

Awards and Showcase celebrated the progress and achievements

to date of the ten graduate led start-ups who participated in the2013/14, 9 month business incubation programme, marking an

important milestone with the completion of the fourth phase of

the successful entrepreneurial programme. The top award, the

Bank of Ireland/ IGNITE Business of the Year Award 2014, was

presented to PunditArena.com founders, UCC graduates RichardBarrett and Ross ODwyer. Following deliberation, the judgesagreed that Richard and Ross best demonstrated the potential to

build a business that can achieve growth and create sustainable

employment.

Ross ODwyer andRichard Barrett, co-founders, PunditArena.com

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Kayleigh Houlihanand Emmet Foleyof Regus (front of picture) officially open the re-vamped

Business Lounge at Regus, Citygate, Cork with Regus ClientsJohn Watsonof Emcor and

Annmarie Tobinof Annmarie Tobin Solicitors.


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Irish Sales Champion!

Quintas Wealth Management is delighted to announce that

Anne ODoherty, one of its Senior Wealth Managers has won

the Champion Sales Advisor/Consultant in the financial services

category of the Irish Sales Champion Awards. The Champion Sales

Advisor/Consultant award category recognises the level of skillrequired to successfully engage in consultative selling of Financial

Services based on client individual needs. Anne has been a Senior

Wealth Manager with Quintas Wealth Management since March

2010.

Essential French Cork scoops Award

Essential French's innovative use of Social Media was recognised

at the Bord Gais Social Media Awards at its recent annual awardsceremony. The Cork Grinds College beat off stiff competition to

win the Award for Experimental Use of Social Media. Following

the event, Natasha Lynch, Director of Essential French (pictured)

stated We are gobsmacked

to win the award against such

amazingly brilliant and wellrecognised brands. Our students

are thrilled as they play such a

vital role in helping us with ideas

and themes for our social mediacampaigns. Winning the award is

a true testament to the creativitythat goes on behind the scenes

with the Essential French team.

Wedding Bells in the Air

A free wedding Open Day will be held at Innishannon House

Hotel in Innishannon, West Cork on Sunday 31st August (4-6pm).

The experienced and dedicated management team will be on

hand to showcase the exquisite property and to answer anyquestions. Innishannon House Hotel is an intimate, family run

hotel, based in Innishannon, Co Cork. Built in 1740, the hotelis located along the Bandon River and set amongst beautiful

gardens. The hotel was taken over by the Roche family in 2005

and caters for small and large functions as well as romantic

and family getaway breaks. For more information visit www.innishannon-hotel.ie

Microsoft Cloud Partner award for PFH

Leading ICT company, PFH Technology Group, headquartered

in Dublin, has been announced as the Microsoft Ireland 'SMB

Cloud Partner of The Year' for 2014 at the Microsoft Worldwide

Partner Conference, in Washington D.C. The award from Microsoftrecognised PFHs exemplary contributions and innovative

solutions. PFH Technology Group, Ireland's largest independent

ICT provider and the country's first Microsoft Gold Accredited

Partner, received the award in recognition of its expert lead

implementation of the Microsoft Cloud stack for its Customers.

Summer Camp's not just for Kids!

This year Age Action Getting Started decided that the kidsshouldn't be the ones to have fun at their summer camps. So theorganised an Over 55s Computer Summer Camp at Ennismore

Retreat Centre, Montenotte. 12 learners benefited from the

individual tuition from 12 patient volunteer tutors in the lovely

settings of the Retreat Centre. Some people brought their iPads,

some their laptops and some nothing. All at different levels but

all uncertain and wanting to understand more about computers.With the help of their patient tutors sitting at their side (one on

one) and thanks to the relaxed coffee breaks, everyone left the

class with a new improved understanding of technology and how

to make it work for them, in touch with family and friends and in

more control.

Facility Management Award for Camfil

At the recent Facility Management Awards 2014 Camfil Ireland

received the Client/Service Provider Award. This award was givento the companies that showed

how a collaboration between

companies can be successful

to all parties. This Collaboration

Award was given for a jointventure between Camfil Ireland,

Dublin City University (DCU) and

the Service Company that was

on site in DCU. Camfil preformed

trials of their Hi-Flo XLT bag filteron the DCU premises to showthe types of savings that can be

achieved. This project was a huge

success to all parties.

Donna O'Connor, Event Organiser presenting Anne O'Doherty, Quintas Wealth Management.

Age Action Summercamp

Don DonovanMD

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Another Cracking Smarter Egg Event

The White Horse in Ballincollig was the setting for the summer

Smarter Egg event with Dr Michael Murphy, President of UCC

appearing in the Red Chair. In a revealing interview Dr Murphy

shared his personal story, his childhood, his career in medicine in

Ireland and in the US and how he became University President.

He shared some fascinating perspectives on leadership learnedfrom guiding UCC through a traumatic period of change. He gave

a special mention to The Year of George Boole 2015 when UCC

will celebrate the life and work of Mathematics Professor George

Boole. The event also featured inspiring Egg Talks from a father

and daughter combination. Pat Lynch, entrepreneur and investor

shared some of the lessons he has learned from building severalbusinesses and Stephanie Lynch shared her adventures as she

created an unusual travel business called OnTheQT.ie. The next

event takes place on Monday 22ndSeptember at 6pm.

Investec Foreign Exchange briefing

The breakfast briefing was hosted by Investec Bank, in associationwith McCarthy McSweeney Accountants. The Investec Foreign

Exchange briefing provided attendees with an insight into foreign

currency markets with Investec Bank experts Philip OSullivan,

Chief Economist, Michael Dooley and Gearoid Keegan, both

Corporate & Institutional Treasury at Investec, discussing the

outlook for the FX markets and how to identify and manageforeign currency exposure by formulating an appropriate hedging

policy. McCarthy McSweeney Accountants provided additional

insights into possible alternative investment strategies.

UCC selected by UN

At the first ever United Nations Environment Assembly, the

European Commission proposed that Ireland and Germany would

jointly take responsibility for the United Nations Environment

Programmes Global Environment Monitoring System for Water(GEMS/Water) (www.unep.org/gemswater). The UN Environment

Assembly agreed unanimously to the proposal and the transfer

of responsibilities will take place in the autumn. Ireland will

lead with the capacity building, with University College Cork

(UCC) coordinating the Irish activities through the newlyestablished UCC GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre.

Other universities involved will be TCD, NUIG and DCU and it is

also hoped to involve some Irish companies that have relevant

expertise in water and data capture and processing. Germanywill coordinate the data collection and manage the GEMStat

information system.

An Insolvency Story

KPMG Restructuring & Forensic in Cork recently hosted an event

An Insolvency Story by: the Enforcer, Kevin Prendergast, Head of

the ODCE, the Judge, Ms Justice Marie Baker and the Liquidator,

Kieran Wallace, Head of KPMGs Restructuring & Forensic

Advisory Practice, the moderator for the event was AntonSavage. The panel shared their views on corporate restructuring

developments since the start of the financial crises. The followingtopics were covered in terms of the impact since the recession:

Restriction and Disqualification of Directors, White Collar Crime

Prosecution, The Personal Insolvency Act 2012 and House Prices.

VERDE LED supplys UK Power station

VERDE LED who specialise in the design, supply and installationof LED efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial

applications announced a deal with 20C to supply its energy

efficient LED lighting solutions for the Greenest power station

in the UK. John Keohane, CEO of VERDE LED praised his customer

and colleagues for an outstanding project which now sets the

bar for industrial projects worldwide. Our ability to designan innovative, high performance solution to operate in a very

demanding environment is testament to our team of engineers

who worked on this project from the beginning.

Aodan Enright, Founder, Smarter Egg with Dr Michael Murphy, President, University College

Cork.(Photo: Neil Danton)

Pat Lynch, Finance Director at Compliance & Risks, Michel Dooley, Investec Bank and David

Collins, Cresco Accountants.

Kevin Prendergast, ODCE; Ms Justice Marie Baker;Deirdre Carwood, KPMG and Anton

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ESBand Vodafone to Invest 450 Million In 100% Fibre

Broadband Network Across Ireland in European FirstESB and Vodafone recently signed an innovative joint venture

agreement to invest 450 million in building a 100% fibre-to-the-

building broadband network offering speeds from 200 Mbps to

1000 Mbps, propelling Ireland into the ranks of the worlds fastestbroadband countries. Ireland will also become the first country in

Europe to utilise existing electricity infrastructure on a nationwide

basis to deploy fibre directly into homes and businesses, initially

reaching 500,000 premises in 50 towns. The fibre will be deployed

on ESBs existing overhead and underground infrastructure,ensuring a fast and cost efficient roll-out to every county in

Ireland and reversing the digital divide between the capital and

regional towns.

With recent data from ComReg, the Irish telecoms regulator,

showing that 43% of fixed broadband customers in Irelandreceive speeds of 10 Mbps or less, direct access to 100% fibre

broadband of up to one gigabit per second will transform the

internet experience of small and medium businesses (SME),

remote workers and consumers. This will help regional areas to

compete more effectively for investment and jobs, and SMEs to

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