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Refer aFriendYour membership is a valuable tool in enhancing theprofile of your business and provides opportunitiesto source potential suppliers and customers. It alsooffers a place to voice your concerns and opinons tokey decision makers whilst keeping your businessabreast of local and national developments.Do you have friend or business contact that wouldalso benefit from membership if so please contactLucy with the details .Lucy O’DonoghueMembership Development & PR Managere: lucy@corkchamber.iet: (021) 4530145

CONNECT with new membersWe welcome the following New Members, remember to dobusiness with your fellow Members to maximise all Memberships.Business Continuity ServicesTecon LtdFitout of retail & commercial premises,building from start to finish energyefficient lightingContact: Eddie O’SullivanT: (021) 4638924E: info@tecon.ieW: www.tecon.ieCharityBoardmatchBoardmatch Ireland supports thedevelopment of Boards & ManagementCommittees of community & voluntarysector organisationsContact: Chris WhiteT: (01) 6715005E: chris@boardmatch.ieW: www.boardmatch.ieElectronicsNational Space CentreSatellite Earth StationContact: Rory FitzpatrickT: (021) 4630801E: rory.fitzpatrick@nationalspacecentre.euW: www.nationalspacecentre.euEntertainment/Leisure/TourismCork Jazz Festival CommitteeThe Committee work with the mainsponsors to organise the annualfestival held every OctoberContact: Fiona CollinsT: (086) 3862912E: corkjazz@corkcity.ieManagement ConsultantsMay Day Management ConsultantsProvides marketing consultancy,training & development, businessdevelopment, project management &facilitation servicesContact: Padraig ClearyT: (087) 2583325E: info@maydaymanagement.ieW: www.maydaymanagement.ieManufacturersRivertek Services LtdManufacture, sale, service,modification & testing of heavingmachinery & cranesContact: Colin ClearyT: (021) 4385342E: info@rivertekservices.comW: www.rivertekservices.comRetailCeltic BogwoodsWorking with bogwoods creatingbeautiful gifts for the retail tradeContact: John RiordanT: (021) 4871817E: info@celticbogwoods.comW: www.celticbogwoods.comSoftware/SoftwareServices3 Pro Energy WatchEnergy services products & energymanagement systems for IT equipmentContact: Sean CroninT: (021) 4368540E: sean@energywatchit.comW: www.energywatchit.comThe Perfect Riverside Settingfor Corporate & Private BarbequesMenu’s Starting from €152CHAMBERlinkFor all enquiriescall now on 021 4937715The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Corkwww.doylecollection.com/riverlee

INDUSTRY + EDUCATION linksCon O’Brien, VP, Student Experience, UCC; Eoin Motherway, BNY Mellon; John Mullins, President Cork Chamber; David Humphreys, UCC; Prof Neil Collins, UCC; and HeatherCrowley, BNY Mellon with (front) Amy Kennedy, Tricia Madden, Grace Tobin and Grace O’Mahony, Mount St Michael Secondary School, Rosscarbery whose project FashionFormula came 1st in the Transition Year Business Project Awards at University College Cork . (Photography: Neil Danton)Future for Business Graduateslooks BrightThe winners of the UCC Transition Year Business ProjectAwards, supported by Cork Chamber with main sponsorsBNY Mellon, were named at a ceremony in UCC on May12th. 40 school teams from the Munster and South Eastregions entered this year’s awards. “Fashion Formula” fromMount St Michael, Rosscarbery was chosen as this year’swinning project. “Memory Fountain” by CBS The Green,Tralee and “net2go - Technonet Ltd.” by St. Brogan’s College,Bandon were awarded with 2nd and 3rd place prizesrespectively.President John Mullins congratulated all that tookpart saying that “The Chamber is pleased to have theopportunity to support these awards in conjunction withsponsors BNY Mellon and partners University CollegeCork. In addition to fostering closer links between thebusiness and academic communities, the awards verymuch correspond with the efforts of the Chamber’sFinancial Services Working Group, which is at the forefrontof promoting careers in the financial services sector in theregion.”The Transition Year Enterprise Awards are an initiativeof UCC’s College of Business & Law. The purpose ofthe project was to get students to write about theirexperience of running a company/enterprise or bank intheir school with a view to encouraging them to considerstudying business at degree level and subsequent careerprogression in this area. This year, students were also askedby the judging panel to demonstrate how businesses canplay an active part in their local economies to facilitatethe economic, educational and socially responsibledevelopment of their communities.”Mr. Eoin Motherway, Head of Ireland Fund Accountingwith BNY Mellon and Chairman of the Chamber’s FinancialServices Working Group, stated that “The quality ofentries into this year’s competition was impressive. Theimagination, ingenuity and overall conversant display ofbusiness, accounting, marketing and presentation skillsby all the teams was eye opening. Distilling the talents onoffer to the eventual team winners was a challenge but oneladen with tremendous optimism and inspiration that suchpromising acumen exists in our schools.”Mr. Motherway continued “The winners are all welldeserving award recipients, having displayed innovativeapproaches to creating and providing products. Thediversity of local and international products was interestingbut it was the technology fluency that students displayedin setting up fully functioning websites and exactinga business use from global social media accounts tocomplement their product innovation that was arrestingin its impact. BNY Mellon are delighted to be associatedwith such a thoroughly positive initiative for the future.It resonates with our focus on innovation and ourcompany values of Client Focus, Trust, Teamwork andOutperformance.”Anne Wallace, Student Recruitment & Liaison Officerwith the College of Business and Law stated that “thiscompetition provides students with an opportunity toexplore both the business and university environments inan innovative way. I am delighted with the record numberof entries received and their very high standard. Thesponsorship from BNY Mellon has been instrumental to thecontinued success of the initiative. I am also very gratefulto Cork Chamber, the Commerce Faculty at UCC andMusgrave Retail Partners Ireland Ltd for their continuedsupport.”Transition Year Business Project Awards kindly sponsored by3CHAMBERlink

Tim Lucey, Cork City Manager; John Mullins, Bord Gais; Brendan Halligan, Chairman SustainableEnergy Authority of Ireland and Martin Riordan, Cork County Manager. (Photographs: Neil Danton)Joe Fitzgerald, Bus Eireann and Joe O’Brien, Construction IndustryFederation.Peter Fehily, Allsafe Risk Management with Caroline McGarry and Gary McCormick,Windturbines.ieEnergy@Cork ClusterCork Chamber, in association with the CASP partners,recently hosted a half day workshop which broughttogether the diversity of suppliers, customers, researchersand businesses involved with all aspects of the energyrelated sector in the region.At the seminar John Mullins explained that the overallobjective of the workshop was to increase awarenessof those working across the sector in Cork as a step tobuilding a unique identity around energy in the region anddevelop an ‘Energy@Cork’ cluster.The workshop was opened by Cork City Manager Tim Luceyand was addressed by Prof. Owen Lewis, Chief Executiveof the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) whooutlined Ireland’s competitive advantages in the field ofsustainable energy and discussed the need to improveenergy efficiency and harness the opportunities presentedby cleantech and Ireland’s natural resources. Prof. Lewisdiscussed how energy technology could employ 30,000 inIreland by 2015 and marine energy could employ 50,000by 2015.Brendan Halligan, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland with AlmaMurnane, Policy & Research Manager, Cork Chamber;A number of thematic discussions took place, facilitated byexperts involved in various aspects of energy supply, use,management and efficiency.These were:• Demand side management (facilitated by AidenO’Neill, Coakley O’Neill)• Building standards and Construction (facilitated byJoe O’Brien, Construction Industry Federation)• Technology/Cleantech (facilitated by Noel Duffy,Cork Institute of Technology)• Energy supply initiatives (facilitated by Neil O’Carroll,ConocoPhillips Ireland)• Transport (facilitated by Joe Fitzgerald, Bus Éireann)• Research (facilitated by Dr. Brian Ó Gallachóir,University College Cork)The second session was chaired by Cork County ManagerMartin Riordan and addressed by Brendan Halligan,Chairman of the SEAI. The proceedings of the workshop,including the presentation by Prof. Owen Lewis andthe findings of each discussion group are available todownload from the Policy publications section of the CorkChamber website.Over 200 attended the first workshop and over 100 haveexpressed an interest in contributing to the steering groupand developing the cluster into the future.To bring the cluster forward delegates were encouraged to express their interest in forming the steering groupto take the concept further and begin work on delivering the economic opportunities for the region which wereidentified. Expressions of interest in this group can be sent to sean@corkchamber.ie.5CHAMBERlink

COVER storyNew President Elected at Cork Chamber Annual General MeetingHe went on to say that, “It is also important that CorkBusinesses emphasise our Community Spirit by supportingvoluntary causes. There are many examples of ourmembers supporting these causes and the Chamber willnominate charities to be supported at our events duringmy Presidency.”6CHAMBERlinkNewly elected President Cork Chamber John Mullins making his inaugural addressto attendees at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting.New President Calls for New EconomicVision for CorkCork Chamber elected Mr John Mullins as President atthe Chamber’s 192nd Annual General Meeting. Speakingat the AGM Mr Mullins said that, “It is vitally importantfor all businesses and citizens of Cork to be led by aNew Economic Vision for the Region. We have had as acommunity enough negativity over the last number ofyears and we must engage with all stakeholders includingin particular the New Government to emphasise the greateconomic potential present in the Cork Region which isready to be unlocked.”He went on to say that his focus during his Presidencywould be on:• The continued promotion of the Cork Region as aninvestment location• Engaging with Government and all stakeholders tosupport economic development• Ensuring the Chamber continued to support all itsmembers with an emphasis on small business whichrequire significant support at this time• Developing a New Economic Vision for Cork with localCouncils and AgenciesHe particularly highlighted the importance of thedevelopment of The North and South Docklands, theconstruction of a Convention Centre and the establishmentof the Cork Science, Innovation and Technology Park as keyeconomic anchors to recovery and growth.He stated, “The Cork Chamber is one of the oldest andbest established chambers in the country and it is a veryproud honour for me to be elected President at this time.I hope that I can provide strong leadership at a time wheneconomic vision and more importantly its implementationwill be important for the shopkeeper and the CEO.” “It isvitally important also that during my term in office thatthe Chamber develops a renewed focus on employmentby supporting internships and temporary/permanentplacements amongst our members. The development ofa Skills Register as part of our online service will assist thisprocess”.He concluded by saying that, “I wish to congratulate GerO’Mahoney for his excellent leadership as President overthe last two years and I look forward to his continuedsupport. I also would like to thank the outgoing Board fortheir hard work and voluntary support for Cork businesses.I look forward to working with our New Board, CEO ConorHealy and the excellent staff at the Chamber in generatinga new found optimism for our region, a region with realpotential”.John Mullins was appointed Chief Executive of Bord Gáis inDecember 2007 and was also appointed to the company’sBoard in December 2007 where he sits on the Investment/Infrastructure Committee. He has held senior managementpositions with Greenstar, ESB, ESB International andPricewaterhouseCoopers and was Chief Executive ofBioverda, part of the NTR plc. Group prior to joining BordGáis.John was educated at the Gaelscoil of the now 200 yearold North Monastery. He is a Fellow of Engineers Irelandand is a member of the UCC Governing Body. He holds aBachelor and Masters Degree in Engineering from UCC andholds an MBA from the Michael Smurfit Business School,UCD. He was Graduate of the Year in UCC in 1989. He is alsoChairman of Anamcara Charity and a Director of the COPEFoundation.Election ResultsThe 192nd Annual General Meeting of the Cork Chamberwas held on 9th May 2011 in the Imperial Hotel and theelection results were announced as followsPresident:John Mullins, Bord GaisHonorary Secretary: David A. Power, McCarthyInsurance GroupHonorary Treasurer: Barrie O’Connell, KPMGBoard of Directors:Noel Keeley, Musgrave GroupMichael Loftus, Cork Institute of TechnologyKevin Mills, Casey CommunicationsKevin Murray, Kevin J. Murray & CoWilliam O’Brien, William O’Brien (Plant Hire)Michael O’Connor, Cork BICAnthony O’Mara, Trend Micro (EMEA) LtdAnn-Marie O’Sullivan, H+A Marketing + PRThe Chamber would like to thank Tony Barry, Frank O’Mahonyand Robin O’Sullivan as they retire from the Board forcontribution to the Board during their term of office.

John Mullins, President Cork Chamber with newly elected Board Members (l/r) Kevin Murray, Kevin J Murray & Co.; Michael Loftus, Cork Institute of Technology; AnthonyO’Mara, Trend Micro (EMEA); William O’Brien, William O’Brien (Plant Hire); Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, H+A Marketing + PR and Kevin Mills, Casey Communications.Renate Murphy, Profile Communications and Tim Murphy,Strencom.David A. Power, Honorary Secretary; John Mullins, President Cork Chamber; Barrie O’Connell, HonoraryTreasurer and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber.Michael Lally and Sinead Mannix, Maldron Hotel with Der Calnan, Satellite Taxis(centre).Marion O’Donovan, O’Donovan Engineering; Pat Mullins, Mullins Lynch ByrneSolicitors and Emma Walsh, Training Services Manager, Cork Chamber.7CHAMBERlink

WHAT’S on?Book Now on www.corkchamber.ie/trainingMS Excel 2007 – Intermediate (1 day)Course Date(s): Tuesday 7 th June, 9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €100This course is designed for those who may have been usingMS Excel 2007 for some time, but have never received formaltraining. We will work through basics including the use ofshortcut keys & some less familiar formatting options. We willthen move on to more intermediate topics such as writing& copying formulas, creating charts, using the databasefunctionality – sorting & filtering lists.E-mail and Business Writing (1 day)Course Date(s): Wednesday 8 th June, 9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €120This course is designed to give the participants anunderstanding of the importance of written communicationin delivering the core message of the company brand. It willpresent the techniques to create emails and documents witha clear, logical structure to organise their ideas & key points.It will have a practical focus with the participants creating &completing the exercises which demonstrate the salient pointsof grammar etc. It will include group discussions to identify &share communication strategies.QMS Lead Auditor - IRCA Certified (5 days)Course Date(s): Monday 13 th – Thursday 16 th June, 8.30am-5.00pm & Friday 17 th June 8.30am-12.30pmCork Chamber member rate: €700The course has been designed for learners who intend tobecome practising auditors, and is suitable for individuals ofany background -manufacturing, service, public, or privatesectors. It will be of particular interest to individuals who haveresponsibility for conducting external audits either as a singleperson or in a team, are managing the development andimplementation of Quality Management Systems, and/or whowant to enhance their auditing skills and knowledge.Up-coming Training Coursesthe presentation by applying design templates we will alsolook at creating your own design templates for future use andautomating tasks through recording macros. We will createcustom slide shows through the use of animation etcMS Word 2007 – Intermediate (1 day)Course Date(s): Wednesday 22 nd June, 9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €100This course is designed for those who may have been usingMS Word 2007 for some time, but have never received formaltraining. We will work through basics including the use ofshortcut keys etc. and will then quickly move on to moreintermediate topics such as working with headers, footers &page numbering and working with tables.Time & Workload Management using MS Outlook 2007Course Date: Monday 27 th June, 9.30 am – 5.00 pmCork Chamber member rate: €130This course is designed to enable participants manage theirtime & workload effectively using MS Outlook. Reference ismade throughout the course to “Time Management BestPractice”, but the focus is on putting these principles intopractice. The process, when implemented, will enable you tohave an empty inbox at the end of each working day and aneffective way of prioritising & managing workload.Project Management Professional (3 days)Course Date(s): Tuesday 21 st , Wednesday 22 nd & Thursday23 rd June, 9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €370Professional Project Management is designed to establisha detailed understanding of Project Management terms,concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach of thiscourse ensures trainees “learn by doing” and gain a step-bystep,real-time experience of using the tools and implementingthe methodologies and support structures.MS Excel 2003 – Intermediate (1 day)Course Date(s): Wednesday 15 th June, 9.30am – 5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €100This course is designed for those who may have been usingMS Excel 2003 for some time, but have never received formaltraining. We will work through basics including the use ofshortcut keys & some less familiar formatting options. We willthen move on to more intermediate topics such as writing& copying formulas, creating charts, using the databasefunctionality – sorting & filtering lists.Finance for Non-Financial Managers (2 days)Course Date(s): Thursday 23 rd & Thursday 30 th June,9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €250For the Non-Financial Manager, knowledge of basic financialprinciples is critical. This 2 day programme transforms financial& accounting concepts into practical decision-making tools.Participants learn to apply these tools to improve budgetmanagement, increase potential profits, and assess thefinancial performance of business activities.8CHAMBERlinkMS Powerpoint 2007 – Intermediate (1 day)Course Date(s): Tuesday 21 st June, 9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €100This course is designed for those who may have been usingMS PowerPoint 2007 for some time, but have never receivedformal training. We will work through basics including theuse of shortcut keys, text slide layouts etc. and will thenmove on to looking at alternative content through the useof pictures, diagrams & SmartArt. In addition to formattingPMI Exam Preparation (2 days)Course Date(s): Tuesday 28 th & Wednesday 29 th June,9.30am–5.00pmCork Chamber member rate: €255The PM Professional Certification Exam Preparation Course -This course is prepared and delivered by experienced PMPs whohelp students understand the scope and rationale of the PMP®and CAPM® certification exams. Participants are required tohave already completed a minimum of 24 hours of PM TrainingBook Now on www.corkchamber.ie/trainingMore courses will be added in the coming weeks. Please visit www.corkchamber.ie/training for details of all scheduledtraining or contact us to discuss your company’s training needs.Limited FREE places for unemployed on all courses

Book Now on www.corkchamber.ieUpcoming EventsBusiness Breakfast in association withCork Chamber is delighted to have EMC Ireland General Manager BobSavage address an audience of Chamber members on Thursday 23rdJune in the Cork International Airport Hotel. EMC, Ireland is the leaderin innovating ways to store, protect, optimize and leverage yourinformation.Bob has been with EMC for 23 years and became General Managerearly in 2008. EMC’s main campus is based in Ovens, Cork with otherfacilities in Ballincollig, Shannon and Dublin. Prior to working in EMCBob worked for a number of small and medium enterprises in Irelandand lectured at CIT for a number of years. He is a board member ofEnterprise Ireland and a member of the CIT Alumni Association.with Guest SpeakerBob Savage,General Manager EMC IrelandThursday 23 rd June7.30am – 9.00amCork International Airport Hotel€20 members / €35 non membersBook on www.corkchamber.ieBob has worked in many divisions in EMC over the years including:Engineering, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.Bob has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Cork Institute ofTechnology and is a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland.Places are limited and due to the popularity of recent BusinessBreakfasts we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.Business After Hours @ Sunday’s Well Boating & Tennis ClubCork Chamber is working in partnership with the Sunday’s Well Boating& Tennis Club for the June Business After Hours. Sunday’s Well Boating& Tennis Club is the premier tennis club in Munster and incorporatesthe Cork & County Club and was founded in 1828.The Club has full bar facilities in luxurious surroundings and can caterprofessionally for club, corporate and members private functions. Abeautiful Bar River Room provides stunning views of the River Leemaking the Club a unique venue for sporting and social events.Tuesday 21 st June6.00pm – 8.00pmSunday’s Well Boating & Tennis ClubFREE for Cork Chamber membersPlease register your place at www.corkchamber.ieThe Club has 8 all weather, floodlit courts. Squash is catered for withtwo international standard squash courts, a fully equipped gym withassociated exercise classes and sauna. Comfortable modern changingand showering facilities are available. There is a snooker room with twofull sized tables that are considered to be the best in Munster.As always, the Business After Hours will give you ample opportunity tomeet new business contacts and re-connect with some existing clients.This event is FREE of charge to Cork Chamber members, but you mustregister online to secure your place. Places will be limited for thisexclusive event, so please book early to avoid disappointment.Save the Date!The next event in the series on “The Building BRICs of International Trade” will take place onWednesday 15 th June and will focus on China.Look out for more information in the Chamber ebulletin in the next few weeks!9CHAMBERlink

FEATURE eventJohn Mullins, President Cork Chamber; Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber; Gavin Duffy and Mary Power, Westboro Partners (Sponsor) at the Mix ‘n’ Mingle NetworkingLunch in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa. (Photographs: Gerard McCarthy)Bob Carlson, Absolute Property Group with Richard Carr and Nick Byrne fromFastfit.Liam Tracy, Goldstar Telecom; Micheal Magee, Westboro Partners and PeterBradley, Adapt IT. (Photographs: Gerard McCarthy)Mix N Mingle Networking Lunchsponsored by Westboro PartnersFriday 13th May in the Maryborough Hotel & SpaCork Chamber members once again turned out in stylefor the Mix N Mingle Networking Lunch, sponsored byWestboro Partners on Friday 13th May, with 130 attendeesat the Maryborough Hotel & Spa.CHAMBERlinkSean O’Driscoll, The Brehon Hotel with Brian McEnery and Seamus McCarthyfrom Crowleys DFK .Guests were well warmed up with a fun “mix n match”game during the pre-event drinks reception, kindlysponsored by Barry & Fitzwilliam. Over lunch, GavinDuffy of Dragon’s Den fame educated the guests with hisinformative and highly entertaining style of networkingtips, ensuring all would leave having learned how to “workthe room” effectively.Gavin’s full presentation and “Ten Commandments” areavailable to view on www.corkchamber.ie10

Gavin Duffy shows how it’s done at the Mix ‘n’ Mingle Networking Lunch.Josephine Cussen and Susan Bolger from City Life Wealth Advisers with CliveAherne, TaxAssist Accountants.The Mix ‘n’ Mingle Networking Lunch in progess in the in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa.Donal Molloy, HR Consult; Dr Siobhan O’Sullivan, CIT and Aiden O’Neill, CoakleyO’Neill Town Planning.Mary Power, Westboro Partners (second from left) with Fiona Murphy, Lynda Healyand Anne O’Donovan from Southwestern.Judy Hopkins, Hopkins Communications and Jarlath Feeney, CorkIndependent.Brendan O’Donovan, NColl Construction (centre) with Rebecca Kelly and Elayne Hickey fromHuguenot Design.CHAMBERlink11

Hityour targetEA-32-09-209-EN-PEnterprise Europe NetworkThe right coursefor your businessEuropean CommissionEnterprise and Industryec.europa.eu/enterprise-europe-network

INTERNATIONAL tradeRenewable Energy & CleantechOpportunities for Cork CompaniesOn Tuesday 10 May, the Enterprise Europe Network, inassociation with the Embassy of Finland and the FinnishBusiness Club, hosted an information and networkingseminar focusing on opportunities for business innovationco-operation between Ireland and Finland in therenewable energy and cleantech sectors.Keynote speaker was Professor Mari Pantsar-Kallio, NationalProgramme Director of the Finnish Cleantech Cluster inLahti, who outlined the key areas of focus for the FinnishCleantech Cluster. The model for the cluster itself wasbased on the success of NOKIA’s clustering strategyin Finland. The cluster has also established dedicatedinternational networks that unite companies in the sectorin order to strengthen Finland’s offering in internationalmarkets.Dr Valerie Cummins, Director of MERC³ outlined themission of Cork’s Maritime and Energy Research Campusand Commercial Cluster in Ringaskiddy, highlighting theexpertise that the centre has in the areas of wind and waveenergy and the huge opportunity that Ireland currentlyhas to become a leader in exploiting wave energy off ourcoastline.Finally, Dr Andrew Walsh, Managing Director of CelticBioEnergy gave details of the effectiveness of bioenergyplants. He suggested that Ireland cannot be describedas a leader in biogas technology development orimplementation, however, there is a significant opportunityfor Ireland to now obtain best value from experiencesabroad in the development of what will be a key-stone inour renewable energy infrastructure in the future.The Q&A session raised some interesting topics, includingan Irish Navy mission to Finland later this year and a followupevent in Helsinki in the autumn.Companies interested in exploring potential collaborationwith Finland in this sector are asked to contact Katherine(katherine@corkchamber.ie) for further information.Professor Mari Pantsar-Kallio, Finnish Cleantech Cluster; John Mullins, President CorkChamber; Dr Andrew Walsh, Celtic BioEnergy and Dr Valerie Cummins, MERC³.(Photographs: John Sheehan Photography)Ambassador Pertti Majanen, Embassy of Finland; Tom Eklund, Consul Generalof Finland; Jim Murphy, PCMS and Commodore Mark Mellett, FOCNS.James Kiernan, Flogas Ireland Ltd; Tom McCarthy, McCarthy Developments andPio Condon, Cork County Council.Ger McLoughlin, MERC³; Seamus Coghlan, Cork City Council - EconomicDevelopment Office and Michael Rigney, Hugyourhome.ieCHAMBERlink13

RECENT eventsBusiness After Hours @ The Domein the Maryborough Hotel & SpaCork Chamber joined forces with the Maryborough Hotelto promote the unique “Dome” venue at the MaryboroughHotel & Spa and hosted a Business After Hours Event onWednesday 13th April from 6pm – 8pm to showcase thisunique corporate venue.Over 120 business people attended this event in thestunning surroundings of the Maryborough Hotel gardensand woodlands.Guests were treated royally to delicious food and drinksas well as given the opportunity to fully maximisethe networking on offer. Soapboxes were givenby easyentertaining.ie, CIMA and supply.ie and theMaryborough also put up 5 half day spa vouchers as prizes.The Business After Hours commences in the “Dome” venue at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa. (Photography: Gerard McCarthy)Sarah Halpin, Halpin & Co and John Brennan, WSI.Mary Bernard, Maryborough Hotel & Spa with Des Donnelly, Gresham MetropoleHotel.CHAMBERlink14Audrey McSweeney and Anna Foster from 96fm with Clodagh O’Donoghue, Otterbox.Katherine Gordon, Katherine Gordon & Company with Leslie Tarrant,from Bloxham Stockbrokers.

Suzanne Moore, Ronnie Moore Ltd and Dan O’Sullivan,Maryborough Hotel & Spa.Ronan Fahy and Aoife Cronin from The Castle Hotel, Macroom.Transferring to the NextGenerationTransferring to the Next Generation was an eveningbusiness briefing held in association with Deloitte andComyn Kelleher Tobin which focused on SuccessionPlanning, helping to create an understanding on whatsteps you can take now to ensure the best outcome foryour business in the future!Topics included: Commercial aspects of successionplanning; Deciding to sell or pass on the business to thenext generation; Ownership succession vs managementsuccession; structuring a succession plan; tax implicationsof passing or selling a business; practical estate planningand legal issues arising on disposal of a businessSpeakers at the event were Brian Cronin of Deloitte,Conor Lupton of Comyn Kelleher Tobin and Alan Crosbieof Thomas Crosbie Holdings who each gave insights intothe varying aspects of planning, some practical tips andpersonal experiences.Presentations from the event are available to view on thewww.corkchamber.ieAlan Crosbie, Chairman Thomas Crosbie Holdings; Ger O’Mahoney, President Cork Chamber,Conor Lupton, Partner CICT and Brian Cronin, Snr Manager Deloitte. (Photographs: Darragh Kane)Debbie Moore, Comyn Kelleher Tobin Solicitors and Harry Golden,Cork Bonded Warehouses.James Kiernan, Kiernan & Company and Dermot McHugh, Certus.James O’Sullivan, M+P O’Sullivan (centre) with Terry O’Brien and Val O’Connor,O’Connor Brothers.CHAMBERlink15

TRAINING servicesDo you offer training to your employees?Would you like to find out how you canaccess industry experienced, qualifiedtrainers at highly competitive rates?Avail of training withbiznetcorkOn behalf of its members, Cork Chamber has contractedwith Skillnets Ltd for funding over the last decade. Asa result we have been able to offer training courses tomembers at significantly subsidised rates, and manymember companies, ranging from indigenous SMEs toMultinationals across all industry sectors have benefitted.It’s your Chamber, and the services we provide are foryour company. Cork Chamber continues to encouragemembers to use as many of our services as possible inorder to maximise their membership, and training iscertainly one that can have a noticeable impact on yourbottom line. So please contact our Training ServicesManager, Emma Walsh, to discuss how we can worktogether to provide cost-effective, tailored trainingsolutions to your team.Contacting the Training TeamEmma WalshTraining Services ManagerT: (021) 4530142E: emma@corkchamber.ieMeet our 2011 TrainersBiznetcork Skillnet’s 2011 Panel of Training Providersis now in place, and trainers are being selected forthe various courses requested by members via amini-competition process on an on-going basis. Over60 training providers have been admitted to ourtraining panel to date, meaning that we can draw onan extensive range of expertise when scheduling ourcourses.In the coming months we will be organising anevent for HR, Learning & Development and TrainingManagers to meet our 2011 training panel. This eventwill allow direct contact between those who organisetraining based on identified training needs withintheir organisation, and those who offer a broad andvaried range of training courses, which may helpidentify solutions to emerging training needs. Detailsof this event to follow – e-mail emma@corkchamber.ie to express your interest and receive an invitationfor your HR/L&D/Training Manager.Expand your limitsIn response to changing member company trainingneeds, we are broadening the range of coursesthat we offer. This year, in addition to the popularIT, Project Management, Train the Trainer and othergeneral business-related training, we are also offeringInternal and Lead Auditor training, ideal for anyoneinvolved in developing or implementing a QualityManagement System. We are also going to beoffering Mobile Elevated Work Platform, AdvancedDriving and Forklift Driving. These will initially bescheduled for delivery within the companies thatrequested this training for their team, but can ofcourse be delivered in other companies or as opencourses subject to demand. Of course these are justexamples of the new courses we will be offering,so please contact us to discuss your company’sspecific training needs and we will advise on howour training network(s) can help you offer top classtraining to your team at much reduced prices.CHAMBERlinkEmily AhernTraining AdministratorT: (021) 4530141E: emily@corkchamber.ieJoin our Mailing ListOur website is updated regularly with new courses,so don’t forget to check in regularly to www.corkchamber.ie/training. Or join our mailing list –just e-mail emma@corkchamber.ie to receive weeklye-mails with details of up-coming courses andspecial offers.16

ON the moveAoife Daly, Castlemartyr Resort. Deirdre Anderson, Westboro Partners. Ronan Fahy, The Castle Hotel, Macroom.Castlemartyr Resortappoints new SpaManagerCastlemartyr Resort is delighted toannounce the appointment of AoifeDaly to the role of Spa Manager.Aoife joined the Castlemartyr Resortback in 2009 and has held a numberof roles at the five star resort. In hernew role, Aoife will be responsiblefor the day to day operations of theSpa which will include leading a teamof therapists to produce a five starquality of service to all clientele. Priorto joining Castlemartyr, Aoife held anumber of key positions within thehotel and leisure industry includingSpa therapist in the Hilton Hotel inSydney, Australia.Westboro Partners appointnew ManagerWestboro Partners have announcedthe appointment of Deirdre Andersonas Manager of Business Advisory &Taxation Services. Deirdre qualified asan Accountant with the Associationof Chartered Certified Accountantsin 2004 and has a Diploma inInternational Financial Reporting anda Certificate in International Auditing.In 2009 Deirdre became an Associateof the Irish Taxation Institute. Deirdrebrings with her over 10 years ofauditing and accounting experienceand is also experienced in CompanyLaw and Tax Consultancy includingcorporate and personal tax, stampduty and indirect taxes.Castle Hotel, MacroomAppoints New ManagerThe Castle Hotel, Macroom is pleasedto welcome on board Ronan Fahyas Hotel Manager and WeddingCoordinator. Ronan, formerly of theRochestown Park Hotel, has a wealthof experience in the hospitality sectorand is a valued addition to the CastleHotel Team. Ronan holds a BachelorDegree in Business and HospitalityManagement from CIT. He began hiscareer in 1998 in Jurys Hotel WesternRoad where he remained for fiveyears. His managerial experienceencompasses some of Cork’s besthotels, such as the Great SouthernHotel in Cork Airport and theSilversprings Moran Hotel.Support Science & Engineering StudentsThe Cork Chamber Bursary Scheme was launched four years ago by the Science, Research and Innovation Committee inresponse to national reports about the declining numbers of science and engineering graduates. Since the scheme started,eight Chamber member companies have committed to funding an undergraduate student through their four year scienceor engineering course in UCC or CIT. Companies that have already sponsored a student include: Bord Gáis, Carbon Group,ConocoPhillips, Eli Lilly, EMC, FMC International, RPS Consulting Engineers and Millipore.The Chamber is looking for ongoing support for theBursary Scheme. The requested commitment is as follows:• Companies interested in supporting the scheme areasked to contribute €1,500 per year for the durationof a four-year course (i.e. a total cost of €6,000 overthe course of four years). Alternatively, companiescan also share the cost of a bursary, with two partiescommitting €750 per year for four years (€3000total).• It is hoped that sponsoring companies will also beable to facilitate a period of work experience forstudents during their third year of study.For more information please contact katherine@corkchamber.ie.CHAMBERlink17

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