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Chamber Linkpartnered projects• Siobhán Finn, Cork innovatese: siobhan.finn@corkinnovates.com• Evelyn O'Sullivan, Cork Convention Bureaue: evelyn@corkconventionbureau.ieSiobhán Finn, Project Coordinator with Cork innovates (on right) with Mariam Jafri, parttimeMBA student and Len Middleton, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Ross Schoolof Business, University of Michigan.Evelyn O'Sullivan, Business Tourism Manager, Cork Convention Bureau and SeamusHeaney, Chairman of Cork Convention Bureau with Chairman of The Gathering TimO’Connor.Students analyse entrepreneurshipCork innovates recently played host to a team of graduatestudents from the University of Michigan MBA programmewhose remit was to engage with Cork innovates and itspartner organisations in order to offer a fresh and independentperspective; assisting Cork innovates analyse regionalentrepreneurial endeavors and activities which have the abilityto impact on sustainable job creation for the region.As seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds, theresearch team were supported by the university’s entrepreneurialadvisors Professors Len Middleton and Andrew Lawlor,research expert Thomas Marini and communications expertCindy Crawford. The team will also have access to extensiveinternational resources on an as needed basis in order to deliverthe best recommendation possible for the ongoing work of Corkinnovates.For more go to www.corkinnovates.comFollow us Twitter @CorkinnovatesJoin us on LinkedIn Group is Cork innovatesThe Gathering Chairman in CorkThe Chairman of the Gathering, Tim O’Connor, recently addresseda group of more than 45 multinationals and internationallytraded indigenous companies in Cork. The event was organisedby Cork Convention Bureau to highlight the importance ofbringing corporate meetings and events to Cork in the year of theGathering, and to launch their new dvd which aims to spread theword about bringing events and corporate gatherings to Cork in2013.Seamus Heaney, Chairman of Cork Convention Bureau said “Weare delighted to have The Gathering Chairman Tim O’ Connorwith us tonight. While we are currently focused on the Gatheringand attracting more corporate gatherings to the Region, andtogether we are building a legacy for the Gathering for Cork”.It is hoped that the Gathering 2013 and the Cork ConventionBureau will attract some real business for the Cork region. SeamusHeaney, Chairman quoted from recent statistics provided byTourism Ireland that show, on average, a business tourist spends4 times more than a leisure tourist. Over 25% of business touristsstay on in the location for an additional two days.New figures released recently by Cork Convention Bureau showedthat in 2012, the value of international conferences brought toCork as a direct result of the Cork Convention Bureau activityresulted in total revenue of €7.2 million for the Region.Save the Dates April 5 th -7 thWhat’s happening: Cork’s First Startup Weekend powered by theKauffman FoundationWhere:Western Gateway Building, UCCCost:€45.00 per personBook your tickets now on www.cork.startupweekend.orgFollow on twitterJoin LinkedIn Group@SWCorkhttp://www.linkedin.com/groups/StartUp-Weekend-Cork6

New initiative is key to unlocking funds for Cork enterpriseCork Foundation is a new not-for-profit funding organisationestablished by a group of leading business and public figuresto help drive social and economic growth throughout the Corkregion. It was launched at the Port of Cork, Custom House Street,Cork by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, SimonCoveney, TD and the Chairman of the Cork Foundation StrategicBoard, Sean O’ Driscoll, Chairman and CEO, Glen Dimplex.Acting as a catalyst to economic and social development,the Cork Foundation is the first of its kind in Ireland. With aninitial target to raise €5 million, the Foundation’s aim is toconnect contributors from home and abroad directly to Corkbusinesses and community enterprises. It will complementexisting enterprise support services by bridging gaps in currentfunding models, addressing many of the challenges facing Corkbusinesses and communities in accessing credit and bridgefinance. All returns on investments will be recycled back into theFoundation to fund further investment initiatives.A unique aspect of the Cork Foundation is that it will be selffundedafter year one through contributions from the Corkdiaspora, Cork-based businesses and philanthropists. With theGlobal Irish diaspora estimated at 70 million people, 3 millionof whom are Irish passport holders outside of Ireland, the CorkFoundation is confident that it will reach its target of €5 million.Seed capital for the Foundation has been provided by Cork County and City Councils’Economic Development Fund.Back Row: Barrie O’Connell, KPMG; Minister for Agriculture Food & the Marine, SimonCoveney TD and Enda McDonnell, Enterprise Ireland. Front Row: Conor Healy, CorkChamber; Aine Collins, TD North Cork West; Yvonne Barry, Partner Quintas ChairpersonCork Foundation; Paul Sutton, Cork County Council. (Photograph: Gerard McCarthy)Vodafone Ireland introduces Managed Tablet VodafoneManaged Tablet service enables businesses to seamlessly introduce tablets into their organisationVodafone Ireland recently introduced a new Managed Tablet service.Vodafone Managed Tablet is a suite of services that allows businesses toleverage the user benefits and innovation of tablets, while confidentlymaintaining visibility and control over company IT assets and data.According to Forrester Research, 25% of enterprises are now using,piloting, or planning to deploy tablets in business. This is driven by thedesire of organisations to move to new ways of working that providegreater flexibility to employees while improving customer engagement.Vodafone Managed Tablet provides businesses with:• A choice of tablet devices from all leading manufacturers• Data connectivity plans that meet the specific needs of the business• Configuration for the corporate environment, whether device isemployee or company owned• Security measure through Vodafone1 Secure Device ManagerLeo O’Leary, Head of Corporate & Public Sector at Vodafone Irelandsaid, “A key obstacle to tablet adoption by businesses has been theissue of retaining control of costs and managing data across a fleet ofdevices. This new end to end service from Vodafone offers the solutionsand security to address that. Coupled with our network performancewhich was independently certified for being the best network foriPad2, Vodafone Managed Tablet will enable businesses to seamlesslyintroduce tablets while addressing any potential security concerns theymay have.”Leo O’Leary,Vodafone Irelandworks for your business7

• Norma Lynch, Training Services Managere: norma@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530142• Aoife Dunne, Training Administratore: aoife@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530141Streamline your Business Now with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) TrainingCourse Dates: 4 th , 5 th , 25 th , 26 th April, 9 th , 10 th , 24 th May & 7 th JuneMember Rate: €900.00Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are vital assets to any business. Theyare key employees equipped with specialist tools to make these‘changes for the better’ happen. Utilising a vast array of tools,Lean Six Sigma focuses on improving speed and quality of aproduct or service, regardless of the industrial sector or size ofthe business, helping a business in becoming better and faster,providing a greater value product to the customer.Lean Six Sigma Green Belts are extremely flexible weapons inreducing costs. They can lead cost reduction projects, simplybe project team members or use Lean Six Sigma tools whilstperforming key everyday activities. Green Belts help a business inbecoming better and faster. Green Belts impact the bottom line.Green Belt Training includes Lean, Six Sigma and ChangeManagement tools and methodologies. The training focuseson utilising the most common Lean Six Sigma and ChangeManagement tools in the execution of medium complexityprojects. The format of the training will be tutor led. The trainingis very interactive thus there is a lot of emphasis on groupdynamics and ensuring the attendees participate and interactwith the trainer and each other. The training is conductedthrough presentations, simulations, role plays, group exercises,discussions and case studies.By the end of this course, trainees will:• Understand Continuous Improvement.• Understand Lean Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC.• Understand Change Management and tools used.• Understand how to use the most important tools in DMAICphases.• Identify sources of waste and variation within the business.• Use Lean Six Sigma as an efficient and effective costreduction strategy.Don’t hesitate to e-mail us for testimonials from our Green Beltgraduates.Course Date: 16 th AprilMember Rate: €130.00Upcoming New Course – Networking for SuccessNetworking is a powerful tool often underestimated. This one dayseminar will give participants the essential tools to develop and use corenetworking skills to develop core networking opportunities. The coursewill cover:• Why networking• Safe cross code to networking• Networking script• Adapting & Connecting• Working the Room• Before the event• At the event• After the event• Getting a return on your investment• Making networking funNetworking skills are critical to anyone keen on enhancing their business and financial strength, whether utilising skills to developinternal networking, conference networking or indeed looking for a job. Networking has an extensive rippling effect and it isimportant to understand how to harness opportunities to maximise your organisations opportunities.works for your business9

Chamber LinkinternationalAre you Ready for China?Tuesday 23 rd AprilThe River Lee Hotel8.30-12.30The Enterprise Europe Network, in association with the EU SME Centre in Beijing, is hosting a half-day seminarfocusing on the growing and influential global market that is China."By any standard, China’s economic performance over the last three decades has been impressive. GDP growthaveraged 10 percent a year and over 500 million people were lifted out of poverty. China is now the world’s largestexporter and manufacturer, and its second largest economy. Even if growth moderates, China is likely to becomea high-income economy and the world’s largest economy before 2030, notwithstanding the fact that its per capitaincome would still be a fraction of the average in advanced economies."*Targeting China is not going to be for every business, however given the increasing influence that the Chinesemarket is going to have on global economics in the next few decades, it is beneficial to anyone in business to gaina basic understanding of the Chinese culture and market. The developments that are happening in China mayindirectly influence your business, or might require you to change the way you do business, even if you are nottrading directly in/with the Chinese market.At the seminar attendees can expect to learn more about the following:• Supports available for Irish companies looking to do business in or with China, including the resourcesavailable through the Enterprise Europe Network, the EU SME Centre and other local organisations.• A general introduction to China’s macroeconomic framework and what it means for European SMEs• Specific opportunities by industry sector (please specify when registering if you areinterested in a particular sector)• Location considerations (Tier 1 vs. Tier 2/3 cities)• Knowing your partners in China (the importance of due diligence and how to go about it)• Drafting contracts in China: Do's & Don’ts• Sourcing products from China and exporting to ChinaCompanies will also have the opportunity to avail of one-to-one consultations with the speakers following theseminar.For more information contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie or register online at www.corkchamber.ie*Source: Enterprise Ireland, Access China-A Guide to Doing Business in China, 2012 (http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/Export-Assistance/Market-Research-Centre/Access-China-pdf1.pdf)10

• Katherine Fitzpatrick, EU Trade & Innovation Services Managere: katherine@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530137• Eimear O'Mullcane, EU Trade & Innovation Services Executive e:eimear@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530138• Imelda Mulcahy, Export Documentation Managere: imelda@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530130Clusters and Entrepreneurship insupport of Emerging IndustriesThe scope of this call for proposals is to support regions toadapt and change their industrial structures to unlock thepotential of clusters and entrepreneurship for regional economicdevelopment and for addressing societal challenges such asreducing CO2 emissions, improving resource efficiency andenvironmental protection. In particular, the aim is to bettercapitalise on all forms of creativity, new technologies and thetransformative power of innovation to shape new globallycompetitive value chains that may help to foster the developmentof emerging industries in Europe.The call invites interested regional organisations to submit a shortsummary of their views on how entrepreneurship in regions,through the use of clusters, can be maximised. For furtherinformation on this call, please contact eimear@corkchamber.iePartner OpportunitiesThe Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) was established to assistcompanies in the development of their business in new markets,to source or licence new technologies and to access EU financeand EU funding. With a network of over 600 partner operationsabroad, the EEN also offers a business partnering service forcompanies who wish to identify suppliers, distributors, agents orlong term collaborative partnerships abroad. Examples of profilescurrently in the database include:Last chance to register!The CORKMEET* database and catalogue closes on 28 th March,so register now and complete your profile to be in with anopportunity to avail of up to 16 opportunities to pitch yourproduct or service to potential partners or clients as well as toexpand your business networks.Programme:Wednesday 10 th April• Business Conference (chaired by Matt Cooper, Today FM)with international business speakers including: Deirdre OConnor (MD Goldman Sachs New York); Susan Hayes (ThePositive Economist); Bill Liao (Coderdojo) and David Levin(MOTHER London)• Gourmet Food Experience showcasing the best of local Corkproduce.Thursday 11 th April• Up to 10 pre-scheduled, 1- to-1 meetings• A series of group meetings on offer with procurementofficers from the local authorities who will advise companieson how to approach their public procurement strategy.• A number of large industry representatives will also beavailable for meetings, including Musgrave Group, BrittanyFerries, GE Healthcare, Heineken, ESB, eircom, Bord Gais,Cascade Design, TCH and Carbery Group.• A networking dinner and social activities at the CorkGreyhound Track.Friday 12 th April• Up to 6 pre-scheduled, 1-to-1 meetings• Closing ceremony and light lunchTo register and complete your online profile go towww.corkmeet.ie• A German company with over 200 years of experience inoptical solutions, including a range of microscopes andequipment, is looking for a business partner to promote theirmicroscopes in Ireland. [Ref: 20130301026]• A Belgian nanotechnology company specialized in themanufacture of innovative and protective coatings, antigraffiticoatings and other coatings for the ConstructionIndustry is looking for agents/distributors. Using its ownlaboratory and innovative methods of nanotechnology, theyproduce unique products. The company is seeking partnersfor commercial cooperation. [Ref: 20130222024]For further information about these profiles or other partneringopportunities, please contact eimear@corkchamber.ieCon Finucane, Oscon Telecom was first out of the traps to book his place for CorkMEET 2013.Con is pictured with his son Oisin and greyhound Lucky. (Photo: Clare Keogh)* Cork Meet is an initiative of Cork County Council, Cork County and City EnterpriseBoards, Cork City Council, Cork Chamber and Enterprise Europe Network, and issupported by InterTradeIreland, Futurallia, Irish Examiner and Today FM.works for your business11

Chamber LinkeventsHealthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Business“Good Health is Good Business”Dame Carol Black, Advisor on Work & Health,Dept of Health, UKCork Chamber is delighted to offer a ‘BusinessBootcamp’, in association with Aviva Health Insurance,a series of educational forums focussing on keylife skills to optimise the quality of your career andpersonal development.We all know the expression ‘healthy body, healthymind’ but have you thought about the directconsequences this can have on your business? Studieshave clearly shown that health in the workplace canhave a positive effect on company morale, increaseproductivity as well as reducing absenteeism andaccidents in the workplace.The series will be run across 4 sessions and cover topicsin diverse areas of Self Management, Communications,Lifestyle issues of Food and Sleep and Setting Goals foryou and your business.“Ready, Steady, Go”Wednesday 1 st May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Clarion Hotelwith Deirdre Cronnelly, AFRESH, Performance CoachExamine where you are now and how your current careerpath facilitates you achieving your life goals. Learn howto take a top level view of what you need professionallyand personally in order to be effective from 9-5 andbeyond.FREE for Cork Chamber members, register today!“Work, Rest, Success”Wednesday 8 th May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Clarion Hotelwith Lucy Wolfe, Sleep ExpertLack of sleep can directly affect your performance on aday to day basis, Lucy will demonstrate effective methodsfor that vital rest period. Learn how to separate work fromrest periods, so you awake refreshed and ready to switchyour mind back into “work” mode.FREE for Cork Chamber members, register today!“Fuel your Brain”Wednesday 22 nd May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Clarion Hotelwith Sarah Keogh , NutritionistbusinessBoot CampLearn how food can affect your mood and ways of usingfood to help you feel your best. Tips on how to eat tomanage stress, to boost your focus & concentration withthe right foods.FREE for Cork Chamber members, register today!“Create a Winning Business Mindset”Wednesday 5 th June, 5.00pm – 6.30pm, Clarion Hotelwith Kevin O’Keeffe, Action CoachBook the Series now onwww.corkchamber.ie/eventsto get Business FitIt has been said that our Altitude is determined by ourAttitude. So how do you acquire and keep a winningbusiness mindset and apply it on a daily basis to furtheryour career or help your business to grow and besuccessful? Kevin will facilitate an interactive session onmindset techniques to help you grow in the areas of time,team and money."FREE for Cork Chamber members, register today!12

• Leigh Gillen, Events Managere: leigh@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530133Upcoming Events - Book Now on www.corkchamber.ieBusiness Breakfast Briefing in association withCork Chamber is delighted to announce John Dolan, Senior Director for Global Support Services (EMEA, Japanand China) with VMware in Cork and winner of the Cork Chamber Company of the Year 2013.John was the first employee for VMware in Cork in 2005 and has seen the company grow to a 700 personoperation since then (13,000+ employees and 50+ locations worldwide).Guest Speaker: John Dolan,Senior Director for Global SupportService, VMwareTues 9th April7.30am – 9.00amImperial Hotel€20 members/€35 non membersVMware’s people-orientated culture, driving high performance in a collaborative environment, is whatmotivates John every day. To date, nearly 100 Work Placement Program candidates have been through theVMware program and help maintain the Cork centre’s outstanding performance levels.VMware is the leader in virtualisation and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable more than 400,000enterprise and SMB customers to thrive in the Cloud Era by simplifying, automating and transforming the waythey build, deliver and consume IT.John and his team have worked closely with CIT in developing a Cloud Degree and Masters programme and heis also a member of the BIS advisory board in UCC. He is a keen windsurfer and sports enthusiast with most ofhis weekends spent with his kids at their hurling & football.Make the most of this unique opportunity to hear about VMware in Cork and network with your fellow CorkChamber members.Business After Hours at Cork English CollegeCork Chamber’s April After Hours Networking Event will take place on Thursday25 th April at 5.30pm in the Cork English College, Camden Quay.5.30pm – 7.00pmThursday 25 th AprilCork English College, Camden QuayFREE for Cork Chamber membersCork English College is a centre of excellence for English Language teachingin Cork. A family Business established in 1978 and still jointly run by Marc andValery Cullen. With its reputation for being the safest city in Ireland, and thewarm friendly atmosphere, Cork is a very attractive education travel destinationand Cork English College welcome over 3,500 students through the doors of it’sbeautifully renovated historical building on an annual basis. The value of this type of travel to Ireland isworth in excess of €600,000,000 in revenue per annum. Cork English College is the only privately ownedcollege in Ireland authorised to test for Cambridge University and IELTS International exams.Join with your fellow Chamber members on Thurs 25th April for this FREE networking event which isa unique opportunity to see this historical building transformed into the headquarters of Cork EnglishCollege.Places for events are limited, please quote Purchase Order if required. Events Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to 72hrsbefore each event. After this all places will be charged. This policy applies to all events.Save the date!Cork Chamber Annual Conference, Thurs 30 th May,Fota Island Resort, 8.30am - 2.30pmThis year's conference will look to the UK as our nearest and largest trading partner, exploring the two-wayopportunities that exist between the markets. The Conference will host a series of industry leaders, advisorybodies and case studies and will include a lunch featuring H.E. Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador askey note speaker.Further information and booking details to follow.works for your business13

Chamber Linkevents“How Twitter Brings the World Closer”Cork Chamber and the Marketing Institute of Ireland workedtogether on the Twitter-related event “How Twitter brings theworld closer”, which featured Don O’Leary of Twitter. Such is theinterest in all things “Twitter” that it resulted in a full house withover 150 attendees on the evening, sponsored by Real Insights.For the first time ever, Twitter came to Cork to ‘bring the worldcloser’ and in addition to announcing new job opportunitieswith Twitter in Ireland, Don demonstrated the new advertisingplatform Twitter has to offer and also showed how Twitter andTV can be an ideal partnership in that hashtags are becomingincreasingly prominent in programmes and advertising to ensurean integrated approach for marketing campaigns across theworld.The event can be viewed by visiting the website below and bestpractices for businesses can be downloaded from the second link.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KqnZaWlKpaIhttps://business.twitter.com/en/basics/best-practices/John Mullins, President Cork Chamber; Colette Quinn, Real Insights, Market Research Solutions(Sponsor); Don O'Leary, Senior Sales Manager, Twitter Inc (Guest Speaker) and Jenny O'Flynn,Chairperson MII.Christine Moloney, Leisureworld; Denis O'Sullivan, Flogas and Therese Cadogan, St. JohnsCentral College.Leadership Forum in association with DeloitteCork Chamber and Deloitte partnered up for the Cork ChamberLeadership Forum, which was held in the Maryborough Hotel &Spa on Tuesday 5 th March and featured guest speaker MichaelCawley, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operations Officer ofRyanair.Michael gave the Leadership Forum group a very open andtransparent view of the current operation of Ryanair, its strengthsand weaknesses, and what the company now needs to do tomove forward and continue to be successful.Joe Fitzgerald, Bus Eireann Paschal McCarthy, GE Healthcare; Brendan Keating, Port of Corkand Ger Lyons, Deloitte. (Photographs: John Sheehan Photography)Michael Cawley, Ryanair; John Mullins, President Cork Chamber and Brian Murphy, Deloitte.14

• Leigh Gillen, Events Managere: leigh@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530133New Members Networking BreakfastCork Chamber and AIB have once again joined forces to host theCork Chamber New Members Breakfast Series in 2013.The first of the 2013 New Member’s Breakfasts took place onFriday 15 th February in the Imperial Hotel and over 40 companiesattended this event, each one showcasing their company to thecrowd as well as participating in a one minute “soapbox” – greatpractice for all aspiring networkers in the Chamber and a greatway to get to know your fellow new members. Cork ChamberAmbassadors also participated in this event, giving new membersthe benefit of their extensive experience and as always offering ahelping hand at events where needed.New Members also had an opportunity to display their brochuresand wares to the rest of the group, which is a great way to learnmore about what each company offers in terms of services andproducts. To join Cork Chamber please contact Patrick on T: 021-4530145.Conor Healy, Chief Executive and John Mullins, President Cork Chamber with John O'Doherty,AIB Bank. (Photographs: Ger McCarthy)Robert Kennedy, Sky Windows and Noreen Walsh, AIB Bank.Paudie Donegan, Lehane Motors and John Dooley, DriveGolf Performance.Keith Cruise, Cork Balloon Company and Clive O'Hagan,Adattsi Ltd.Mark Brosnan and Niamh Kearney from Xanadu.James Duggan, Funmanway and Kieran Kavanagh, Lumos Solutions.Laoise O'Hanlon and Jemma Sugrue from Voiceworks Studio with Valerie O'Sullivan, AIB Bank.works for your business15

spotlight• Barbara-Anne Richardson, Marketing & Commercial Services Managere: barbara-anne@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530140IT User Skills, Data Protection Compliance & IT ManagementICS Skills, the training and certification body of The Irish Computer Society, is widely recognised as the leading provider of IT Trainingin Ireland, having trained over half-a-million participants on a range of courses since 1997 and is one of the fastest growing providersof professional-level training. It has enabled small, medium and large companies in all industry sectors to improve performanceacross a number of crucial areas such as IT User Skills, Data Protection Compliance and IT Management. As the national operator andcertification body for ECDL, we offer courses through a network of over 900 skills centres.In ICS Skills we have a passion for learning and development and have an excellent proven track record in training. We can identifytraining and performance requirements and provide expertise in the following areas:Corporate TrainingUpskill your personnel to use technology more effectively – andget the bottom-line benefits of productivity gains and enhancedcompetitiveness in the marketplace. Our range of programmesincludes:• ECDL suite of programmes from beginners to advanced• IT Professional Training• Project Management Training• Extensive eLearning Portfolio• Customised Training SolutionsIT ManagementThe Irish Computer Society is the organisation for Chartered ITProfessionals in Ireland and has been driving IT professionalismfor over 45 years. We provide training in:• IT Capability Maturity Framework Training (IT-CMF)• IT Professional Training (IT Architecture, Business Analysis)• IT Professional DevelopmentData Protection TrainingICS Skills is a recognised centre of excellence for data protectiontraining and consultancy. We can quickly and accurately assessyour organisation’s state of data protection awareness andmaturity – and plan a route to where your organisation needs tobe. Our range of training and certification options ensure thatstaff are trained to an appropriate level and can go on to developand implement sound data protection practices. Our servicesinclude:• Data Protection Training & Consultancy• Outsourced Data Protection Officer Service• Data Protection Risk Assessments• Privacy Policy Statements• Crisis Management Support• Records Management ConsultancyWhether you need to improve staff performance, ensure you are compliant with current Data Protection legislation or would like todeliver tangible results through better IT Management practices ICS Skills can help you, by providing advice & consultancy on training& professional development specific to your organisation.As a Professional Development Consultant with ICS Skills, Fiona Sneddonhas been involved in providing IT certification and professional developmentsolutions, to a wide range of industries.Based locally in Cork, she has extensive experience of curricular developmentand ICT training delivery from beginner to professional level. She contributedto the Certified Training Professional Train the Trainer programme as a coursedesigner and tutor.Contact Fiona to discuss your organisation’s training needs. Tel: 0879690428 orE-mail: fiona@ics.ieworks for your business17

Chamber LinkpromotionNew AppointmentDavid McCoy, Comyn Kelleher TobinDavid makes Partner at CKTComyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) are delightedto announce the appointment of DavidMcCoy as Partner at the firm. Havingworked at CKT since 2004, Davidspecialises in the health services area,debt recovery and personal injurieslitigation, working on a broad client base.He advises on juvenile justice matterson general public law matters and is aleading Solicitor in the Child Care team.David qualified as a solicitor in 2002,having graduated from UCC with a BCL. Hepreviously worked in Dublin law firms.Appointment to Johnson &Perrott Motor Group BoardMr Michael Herbert has accepted aninvitation to join the Board of the Johnson& Perrott Motor Group as a Non-executiveDirector. Michael is the former CEO ofIreland’s largest motor group, WindsorMotor Group, selling over 12,000 retailvehicles per annum and with a staff of 450people. He is a former President of theSociety of the Irish Motor Industry andhas spent his entire 40 year career in themotor industry.18Michael Herbert, Johnson & Perrot MotorGroup.Amy Quilter, Keary's Motor Group.New Marketing Manager atKeary's Motor GroupKeary’s Motor Group is delighted toannounce the appointment of Amy Quilterto the position of Marketing Manager.Amy brings a wealth of knowledgeand expertise to her role. She holdsqualifications in Business Studies fromCIT as well as postgraduate qualificationsin Marketing Practice from NationalUniversity of Ireland Galway. Prior tojoining Kearys, Amy was the Sales &Marketing Co-ordinator at the RadissonBlu Hotel & Spa, Cork.Niamh Flynn, Fuzion Communications.New at FuzionNiamh Flynn is the newest employeeat Fuzion Communications and joinsthe team as an Account Executive inthe Dublin office. Niamh studied at theUniversity of The Creative Arts in the UKwhere she received a Bachelor of Arts inFashion Promotion. Niamh has a passionfor fashion and is bringing her styleexperience to the team. Niamh also hasa keen interest in social media and workson clients across the fashion, hospitality,leisure, lifestyle and corporate sectors.Chambers Ireland launchesAnnual Corporate SocialResponsibility AwardsApplications are now open for this year’sChambers Ireland CSR (Corporate SocialResponsibility) Awards. Now in their tenthyear, the Awards are run in associationwith the Department of Environment,Community and Local Government,partnered by Business in the Communityand kindly sponsored by BAM.These Awards recognise the commitmentof the Irish business community to thevalues of corporate social responsibility.Award categories include:• Excellence in Environment• Community (divided in Charity,Volunteering and CommunityProgramme)• International CSR• CSR Communications• Best SME• The Overall OutstandingAchievement in CSR AwardThe closing date for nominations isThursday 25 th April 2013.For further information and to applyplease visit www.csrawards.ie

• Barbara-Anne Richardson, Marketing & Commercial Services Managere: barbara-anne@corkchamber.ie or t: 021-4530140Members NewsThe Brehon wins GoldThe Brehon were awarded Gold Award at the IrishAccommodation Services Institute awards in Spanish Point, Co.Clare. Gary Curran, General Manager of The Brehon “This is amesmerising achievement by the accommodation team and I amdelighted that their hard work has been nationally recognised.Our aim is to ensure we serve all of our guests to the higheststandard possible and this award is testament to that aim”Des & Lisa McGahan from Ballinacurra House who won Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Yearwith Rory McDonald, WOL and Tara Fay, Xenna Productions.Ballinacurra House wins Venue AwardBallinacurra House Kinsale, won the best “Exclusive WeddingVenue of Year Award”, in the annual Weddings Online Awards2013 – Ireland’s largest wedding website where over 80% ofall engaged couples visit. The prestigious award comes as the“Strictly Private” venue celebrates 10 years in business andcoincides with the country’s other top site – “One Fab Day” –also nominating Ballinacurra House as one of Ireland’s top 100Wedding Venues – describing the venue as “an oasis of completeprivacy, with each room individually designed and decorated infantastical fashion with a surprise around every corner”.Clive Ahern, TaxAssist Accountants, Cork (centre) with Roddy Comyn and Alison McGinley,Directors, TaxAssist Accountants Ireland.Local firms enters top 20TaxAssist Accountants, a newcomer to the accountancy industryhas disrupted the status quo by entering the ranks of the top 20Accountancy practices in the country. Making it into the top 20is even more noteworthy given TaxAssist Accountants was set upjust 3 years ago. Since then, the network of ‘walk-in’ accountancyand tax advice shops has grown from 0 to 23 branches acrossIreland servicing over 3,000 small business clients.Colm O’Connell, O'Connell Group with Miriam O'Callaghan, master of ceremonies at theDeloitte Best Managed Companies Awards.O’Connell Group Best ManagedCompany once again!O'Connell Group has requalified as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies AwardsProgramme. O'Connell Group was first recognised as a BestManaged Company in 2012. The company, which demonstratedsuperior business performance for a second year running.The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme,in association with Irish Life Corporate Business, recognisesindigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland which areoperating at the highest levels of business performance.Ulster Bank Man of the match Gerry Hurley with Tom Leahy, Ulster Bank.Ulster Bank Club InternationalUlster Bank, continuing their support and dedication to IrishRugby, hosted a VIP pre-match customer event at Cork ConRFC before the Ulster Bank Club International Ireland XV versusEngland Counties match. The evening was a veritable showcaseof Ireland’s and Cork’s best and brightest both on and off thepitch. Billy Glynn, President of the IRFU and Tom Leahy, Head ofBusiness Banking of Cork at Ulster Bank, later joined Cork Con’sGerry Hurley to present him with the Man of the Match Award.works for your business19

Chamber LinkpromotionMembers NewsNiall Murray, GM Collins McNicholas with Alison Tait, Consultant; Joann McGlinchey, RegionalManager; Sheila Hurley, Consultant and Seamus Tobin, Consultant.Collins Black-Tie McNicholas Charity BallCollins A new McNicholas charitable trust & Purdy to offer Fitzgerald free advice Solicitors chari hosted a majorEmployment Law Breakfast Briefing in the Radisson BLU Hotel& Spa Cork where clients from within the multinational, Irishindigenous, SMEs and public sector from across the regionattended. The event covered key areas such as dealing withlegal issues around social media in the workplace, an updateon corporate bullying and retirement ages in the Irish context,selection criteria for redundancies and the use of the employmentlaw injunction provisions. Joann McGlinchey, Regional ManagerCollins McNicholas said they are delighted with the success ofthis annual employment legislation update – now more than everbusinesses of all sizes need to be aware what is happening withinemployment legislation in order to face any particular issues thatmay arise within the day to day operationsCanadian Ambassador visits CorkChris Mee Group (incorporating CMSE and Carbon Action),welcomed a visit by Canadian Ambassador, Loyola Hearn andSenior Canadian Trade Commissioner, Suzanne Cormie to furtherdevelop existing trade links between the Group and othercompanies in Cork. Chris Mee Group currently has an exclusiveagreement to provide the acclaimed Canadian StandardsAssociation training in Carbon Emissions throughout Ireland andUK. The Chris Mee Group has well over 100 people working inIreland and UK.HMSHost opens 'Last Call' at Cork AirportThe Last Call offers Cork Airport travellers the unique opportunityto get a slice of Irish culture in a very authentic and recognisableenvironment. The Last Call offers an all-day dining experience,featuring a wide array of beverages and delicious food, madefrom the freshest ingredients the country has to offer. Industrialelements suchas a large beerpipe installationabove the bar,large pendantlamps as well as afeature keg-wallgive the Last Callits contemporary,authentic touch.Cutting the cake are Orla O'Mahony, HMSHost Cork Airportand Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport Director.Professor Geraldine Boylan, Professor of Neonatal Physiology, Paediatrics & Child Health;Professor Fergus Shanahan, Chairman, Department of Medicine; Professor AlistairBorthwick, Head, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Professor Anita Maguire, VicePresident for Research & Innovation, UCC; Professor Paul Townsend, Head of Photonics,Tyndall National Institute; Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Head, Dept of Computer Science & ITand Professor Louise Kenny, Professor of Obstetrics.Major success for UCC research centresUCC is to lead four of the seven centres and to co-lead a fifthin Science Foundation Ireland's largest joint state/industryresearch investment (€300m) in Irish history. The Minister forEnterprise and Jobs, Mr Richard Bruton and the Minister forResearch and Innovation, Sean Sherlock, announced details ofScience Foundation Ireland’s largest joint state/industry researchinvestment in Irish history. State investment of €200m will bematched by a contribution of some €100m by the business sectorover the next six years. The Ministers announced that sevencentres will be funded, from more than 80 applications submittedin 2012.Barbara O'Sullivan, Microsoft with Tim Murphy, CEO and Eoin Mulligan from Strencom.Strencom "Lync" up with MicrosoftStrencom has launched Microsoft’s Cloud voice solution,hosted Lync. The unified communications solution promisesto bring businesses in Ireland a better way to communicate,manage productivity and drive cost efficiencies. Hosted Lyncpowered by Strencom streamlines the way businesses managecommunications, and includes features such as desktop sharing,presence, audio, web conferencing and other benefits known toenhance user productivity, reduce telephony and travel costs.The solution will be delivered by channel partners working withStrencom in Ireland and Northern Ireland.20

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