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Snapshot of our e-series
A SNAPSHOT OF OUR E-SERIES
Take a look back at some of our recent online activity with topics such as Networking, HR, Cyber Security and much more. Virtual events have now become a part of our everyday routine as we continue to create valuable content and work with an array of speakers to deliver high quality virtual events and reliable resources for you our members.
BUSINESS BREAKFAST LIVE
Business Breakfast Live with Elaine Laird, Head of Global Supply Chain and Site Lead at Logitech Cork
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney joined us for our first Business Breakfast Live of the year, on 27th January. Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber and Minister Coveney had a wide-ranging conversation which gave the audience of almost 300 some direction in a time of uncertainty, discussing covid recovery for businesses, the impacts of brexit on supply chains, along with the opportunities with the US to come under the new President Biden administration.
On 3rd March we were joined by Elaine Laird, Head of Global Supply Chain and Site Lead at Logitech Cork on the 25th anniversary of our Business Breakfast series!
Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber and Elaine discussed Logitechs expansion plans, the history, culture and the future vision of the company and touched on the many ways they are implementing diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.
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NETWORKING MASTERCLASS
Networking Masterclass: Networking in a Changed World
We kicked off our year of events on 21st January with Networking expert, Kingsley Aikins for an insightful and valuable session. "It's not what you know, it's not even who you know, but who knows you!" Kinglsey shared his methods for building a strong and diverse network and gave members the tools to be ready to take on any situation in the virtual networking world and to ensure they are prepared for when the time comes again for in-person events.
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NEW MEMBERS BREAKFAST LIVE
New Members Breakfast Live
On 25th February our first New Members Breakfast Live of the year brought together 25 new members to pitch their business while learning more about their fellow members, the Chamber and the resources available for them. As always there was a diverse range of businesses online, from Consulting to Design, Coaching and Recruitment.
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A Toast To Marketing in the Drinks Industry
On the 4th February we teamed up with the Marketing Institute Cork to welcome Michael Barry, Managing Director of Ireland’s largest Independent Premium Drinks Distributor, Barry & Fitzwilliam. Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber addressed participants with Fiona Ryan, Chair, MII Cork facilitating the discussion. Michael brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise and discussed the challenges and successes he has experienced with the many brands he has worked with over the past 40 years!
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Cyber Security is Everybody's Business: From Health to Quantum
Along with Enterprise Europe Network we teamed up with Cyber Ireland, Cyber Skills, Munster Technological University, Business Finland, Finnish Information Security Cluster and the Embassy of Finland in Ireland to run this virtual session on Cyber Security in Ireland and Finland on 26th March.
Professor Donna O'Shea, Munster Technological University moderated expert discussions with Mikko Hyppönen, F-Secure and Professor Linda Doyle, Trinity College Dublin. Followed by a panel discussion with Jorma Mellin, SSH Communications Security, Silke Holtmanns, AdaptiveMobile Security and Brian Padden, McKesson with a closing address by Ambassador Raili Lahnalampi, Embassy of Finland in Ireland.
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HR Strategy Planning Workshop
Unlock the Potential of Microsoft Teams
On 10th February, we teamed up with Adare Human Resource Management to hold a HR Strategy Planning Workshop for Senior HR Leaders, HR Managers and Senior HR Practitioners with Derek McKay, Managing Director and Ronan Mac Giolla Phadraig, HR & Employment Law Manager at Adare Human Resource Management facilitating the interactive session.
With members now relying on communications platforms like Microsoft Teams now more than ever to keep in touch, we collaborated with Kevin O'Regan, Director of Business Development at Radius Technologies to run an informative session on the 24th February. We were also joined by Jonathan Eustace, SMB Lead at Microsoft Ireland, who gave members an insight into the future of Teams and announced some upcoming new features.
THOUGHT LEADERS COUNCIL LIVE
Thought Leaders Council Live with An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D
On 5th March, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D joined Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber to discuss pressing issues including the impact of Covid-19 on society and business, international connectivity and The National Development Plan along with government action on sustainability and renewable energy. Chamber partners also had the opportunity to directly influence Chamber Public Affairs Priority Agenda by taking part in the interactive workshop. Topics such as Economic Recovery, Housing and Infrastructure, Sustainability and Business Connectivity were some of the key priorities and goals discussed for 2021.
