Chamberlink Issue 1 2019 by Cork Chamber

chamberlink ISSUE 01 2019

Recognising Success Cork Company of the Year Awards

Cork Chamber 1819 Fund in partnership with Social Innovation Fund Ireland To mark our 200th anniversary at Cork Chamber we have launched a 6-month community fundraising drive to raise â&#x201A;Ź200,000, in partnership with Social Innovation Fund Ireland. We are calling on the Cork business community to support this initiative, which will ultimately help to fund innovative Corkbased initiatives with a positive social, environmental or economic impact on our region. Please contact Cork Chamber directly in relation to corporate donations or to make a personal donation to the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund online see: gofundme.com/cork-chamber-1819-fund Together we can make Cork a better place to live and work.

CON T EN T S COVER Story 6

Recognising Success - Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019

TRANSFORMING CORK

Advancing Cork

President’s Perspective

In the Chair with Brendan O’Regan

10 Advancing Cork

EMPOWERING YOU 11

Celebrating Cork - Annual Dinner 2019

Cork Chamber Skillnet - We can help at all stages of your career

Upcoming Events

Connecting You

Preparing for Brexit

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS 19

Setting the Standard

20 Members News 21 Affidea - Time is of the essence 22 New Members 24 On the move

Celebrating Cork

25 AIB Bank moves Business Banking Centre to South Mall 26 Vodafone Ireland helping Munster Rubgy outpace the competition

Welcome

to Issue 1 2019. In this issue of you will see the thread of celebration as we mark our 200 year anniversary. As a stalwart of the business community, Cork Chamber celebrates 200 years of championing the sustainable economic development of Cork. At our annual dinner over 1,000 members and stakeholders were joined by President Higgins in marking this momentous milestone. We launched a fundraising initiative, our 1819 Fund in partnership with Social Innovation Fund Ireland. We hope you will support this worthy initiative in the coming months. We announced Cork Company of the Year. The finalists were chosen following an intensely rigorous selection process. We take great pride in the integrity of this award and in championing the exceptional endeavours of the Cork business community. Together with Vodafone Irl, we were delighted to celebrate the best of Cork business and announce Zenith Technologies as Cork

Company of the Year 2019 with Verifish, O’Flynn Medical and Wisetek taking the honours in their respective categories. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our guests, speakers, award entrants and especially our sponsors for helping make this event so special. We also look ahead to our exceptional calendar of events and training. We’ve a few irons in the fire from an international relations and public affairs perspective too, relentlessly driving the agenda of Cork overseas and at home. Yet against this backdrop of positivity and progress, Brexit looms ever larger. Business confidence takes a 4 point dip to 92% in deference. It is still strong, but shows a waver of sorts. Most tellingly, 57% are reviewing operations in light of Brexit showing a marked increase over comparable surveys in 2018. So Cork is preparing for Brexit. And if you do not count yourself among this 57%, I cannot urge you strongly enough to get informed and get ready.

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In 200 years of trade and commerce, the Cork business community has weathered it’s fair share of adversity, identifying opportunity together and always striving to make Cork the best place for business. 2019 is no different and Cork Chamber is here to support you and your business every step of the way.

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Preside nt’s Pe rspec tive In 2019, as we celebrate 200 years of Cork Chamber, we reflect on our past to understand the immensity of our future.

Chamber 200…. 200 years - it rolls off the tongue quite easily but think for a moment all that has happened during that time. 100 years ago, as the Chamber celebrated its 100th birthday, World War 1 had just ended and Ireland was in the grips of our own War, the War of Independence, with City Hall burned to the ground 99 years ago during this conflict. 170 years ago, we were witnessing the end of the Great Famine which saw 1 million lose their lives and another 1 million forced to emigrate. The only positive result being the exceptional character and tenacity of the vast and patriotic diaspora, actively influencing the very business environment in which we operate today. 200 years ago, the Custom House on the Banks of the Lee was built and of course the Cork Chamber of Commerce was founded in a room overlooking Patrick’s Street. What then occupied the minds of successive Presidents of Cork Chamber as they incrementally influenced, collaborated and built the Cork we know today?

In 1850, President Lyons hopped on the first train from Passage to Cork. Light rail in the city actively supported by the Chamber from planning to delivery. In 2019 we wait impatiently for the delivery of Cork’s Transport Strategy. The much-needed detail that

matches our vision of a thriving city region enabled by public transport. In 1881, Charles Stewart Parnell became Chamber President, described by British prime Minister William Gladstone as the most remarkable man he had ever met. In the context of Brexit, this mutual respect born from persistent engagement in the most challenging of times gives pause for thought in the challenging weeks and months ahead. From 1883 to 1893 successive presidents lobbied Government to keep US and English mail routes open. There’s continuity to the theme. In 2015 the Chamber won a World Chambers award for its role in landing Tier 1 transatlantic fibre in Cork. In 1893, we lobbied for rail linking Waterford to New Ross. Today we must urgently assess the feasibility and economic value of High-Speed Rail to Dublin. Todays best isn’t good enough for tomorrow. In 1946, the Cork Town Planning Report was published. The beginning of modern planning. President McCarthy said that if they were serious about this whole question of town planning, they should tackle it piecemeal,

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We need absolute clarity and transparency on the delivery timelines for all projects in the capital plan and Ireland 2040 and we need them now.

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Speaking at the annual dinner, Chamber President Bill O’Connell reflects on the significance of 200 years championing business, the immense prospect of the next 200, and the immediate challenges that lie ahead.

completing it in stages of five or ten years. If they left the recommendations in front of them nothing would happen for a hundred years. Today I say that we need absolute clarity and transparency on the delivery timelines for all projects in the capital plan and Ireland 2040 and we need them now. In 1961, President Thompson got stuck into economic marketing distributing brochures to industrialists around the world extolling the opportunities of locating in Cork. A campaign that may have evolved ever so slightly but that hasn’t let up since. After all, …. We Are Cork. In 2009 and 2010, President O’Mahoney signed Memorandums of Understanding with Hangzhou Chamber, Shanghai Federation of Industry & Commerce and San Francisco Chamber. 2017 - The Public Relations Institute Award for Best Campaign in successful lobbying for the first transatlantic flights to Cork Airport. In 2018, after 199 years of championing Cork, Ireland 2040 finally acknowledged Corks scale and potential. Irelands fastest growing City Region. Endorsed not only by Government, but by ongoing private sector construction and investment

From Blackrock trains to transatlantic planes the changes in Irish life, business and society over 200 years are immeasurable.

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It is clear that we must display both the vision of those who came before us, but most critically their ability to deliver.

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But their significance will be measured in the fullness of time relative to events that have yet to unfold. Relative to how we shape our city region physically, culturally, economically, environmentally and socially. For Cork, as we continue to innovate, and our population grows, embracing all forms of diversity will play a key role in our success.

I spent 28 wonderful years in a company called EMC, now part of Dell Technologies. When I started there our idea of diversity was 2 fellas from North Cork and a woman from Dublin. When I left there were 42 different nationalities and 26 different languages spoken. I’m now in Apple for the past 2 years and there are no less than 100 different nationalities on the Cork campus. This reflects both the global outlook of Cork based companies and the global composition of Cork itself. It’s a reflection of the steady transformation of our society. But with a global outlook we must remember that we are on a global stage and we must act accordingly with both vision and delivery. From apartments and houses to roads and rail. From hospitals and cultural centres to bridges and public parks. The plans that are set out in Ireland 2040 offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to change Cork over the next 20 years but if they stay in print alone they are nothing but aspirations.

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Today I say clearly that the state must equally not say to the business community ‘thus far shalt thou go and no further’.

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amounting to an additional million square feet of office space and 10,000 jobs over the next couple of years alone.

The Taoiseach also quoted our past President Parnell saying ‘No man has the right to say to his country “thus far shalt thou go and no further’” Today I say clearly that the state must equally not say to the business community ‘thus far shalt thou go and no further’. We have the resources, the will, and the track record to realise our vision. Now I restate and reemphasise - let’s just do it, let’s make it happen. Together, let’s make Cork THE best place for business.

At our recent Dublin Dinner, our Taoiseach stated, “Cork must succeed if Ireland is to succeed.” Reflecting on our history, it is clear that we must display both the vision of those who came before us, but most critically their ability to deliver.

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Recognising Success 2019 marks the twenty-first year of the Cork Company of the Year Awards The most innovative of Cork businesses were presented with the prestigious Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019 at Cork Chamber’s sold-out Annual Dinner held in Cork City Hall. Run in association with Vodafone Ireland and Media Partner The Irish Examiner, the Awards involve a thorough four month judging process with an experienced mix of business professionals from across the business community. The overall Cork Company of the Year 2019 winner was awarded to Zenith Technologies, which powers patient health by delivering manufacturing software globally to the life science sector. Accepting the award on behalf of Zenith Technologies, Executive Chairman and Founder Brendan O’Regan, said: “This award reflects an overnight success twenty years in the making and is a tremendous recognition of the effort and quality of the whole team at Zenith Technologies. As a Cork founded company, and Irish multinational, it is truly an honour to be considered in the same league as previous winners and to be celebrated in our home city. I’d like to thank all my colleagues for making this happen

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The future is exciting for Cork city and county and I am excited to watch the city grow and thrive into the future.

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and I look forward to seizing new opportunities that undoubtedly will arise from receiving this award.” Other category winners include: •

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Cork Emerging Company of the Year 2019 was awarded to Verifish whose platform supports sustainability and food safety in seafood. Cork SME Company of the Year 2019 was won by O’Flynn Medical, who offer the sale, rental, service and decontamination of a wide range of quality medical equipment. Cork Large Company of the Year 2019 was won by Wisetek, a global service provider of I.T recycling, manufacturing and data sanitisation services. Cork Corporate of the Year 2019 and Overall Cork Company of the Year 2019 was won by Zenith Technologies.

Bill O’Connell, President of Cork Chamber, noted the remarkably high standard of entrants and shortlisted finalists, saying: “Cork Company of the Year Awards provide a wonderful platform for Cork’s most pioneering businesses to celebrate success. It has been a fantastic journey for all of us on the judging panel over the last few months, getting to meet an impressive and diverse mix of companies who are leading the way in innovating, transforming our business landscape, leaving a lasting mark on both Cork and the world. We would like to thank our longstanding award partners, Vodafone and our media partners the Irish Examiner for further amplifying these awards.”

Taken at the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019: Winner of SME Award T Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber; Winner of Emerging Company F

Debbie Power, Vodafone Ireland added, “We are excited to once again be part of the Cork Company of the Year Awards. This event showcases the very best of business talent in Cork each year by celebrating outstanding achievements within the local business community. Cork, like the rest of the world is embracing an exciting technological revolution which will be driven by the internet of things, artificial intelligence and data analytics.

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Tadgh O’Flynn, O’Flynn Medical; Debbie Power, IoT Country Manager, Vodafone Ireland; Corporate Winner and overall Cork Company of the Year Winner Brendan O’Regan, Zenith Technologies; Frank Fleming, Verifish; Bill O’Connell, President Cork Chamber and Winner of Cork Large Company Award Sean Sheehan, Wisetek. Picture: Darragh Kane

And it is set to transform this city. Underpinning all of this is gigabit connectivity and Vodafone is working very hard to support businesses all over Cork and the country through our joint venture with SIRO. The future is exciting for Cork city and county and I am excited to watch the city grow and thrive into the future. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate each and every one of the winners and wish them continued success in the future.”

The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019 finalists were: Emerging

SME

Large

Corporate

Republic of Work Tradeworkz Verifish

Cornstore O’Flynn Medical ProStrategy

Amarenco Johnson & Perrott Wisetek

Irish Distillers Pfizer Zenith Technologies

Cork Company of the Year 2019 Judging Panel: John Higgins, EY (Chair); Bill O’Connell, Cork Chamber President; Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Debbie Power, Vodafone; Mary Power, Westboro Partners; Paul Hands, Open Innovation Partners; Pat O’Flynn, Solvotrin Therapeutics; Frank Walsh, Enterprise Equity Venture Capital; David Owens, Solarwinds; Paula Cogan, Cork Chamber Vice President.

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with Brendan O’Regan, Executive Chairman and Founder, Zenith Technologies To begin, tell us a little about you and your background I’m a past pupil of the North Monastery and graduated in Instrument Physics from the RTC in Cork, which is now the CIT. I enjoy all things maritime and spend a lot of my time on or near the sea. I also am a passionate motorcyclist and undertake at least one motorcycle adventure trip a year. It’s a very different way to see the world! I experienced tremendous change in automation over my career, from controls using pneumatics for computation to the current Intelligent Automation systems that allow easy development of highly sophisticated control strategies. The only constant has been change. Describe Zenith Technologies? Zenith Technologies is a world leader in delivering manufacturing software systems that secure the supply of vital treatments to patients worldwide thus powering patient health. We specialise in implementing and supporting Automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Digital solutions that manage, control and optimise manufacturing plants to improve operational effectiveness. Operating across five continents, Zenith partners with leading Pharma and Biotech companies, providing performance improvements, stable and reliable software, reduced costs, & total compliance. We build long term partnerships with our customers and are focused on supporting the full system lifecycle. Founded in 1998, Zenith has 16 offices worldwide with over 900 skilled employees implementing and supporting manufacturing software to the life sciences industry. We deliver performance improvements, reduced costs, total compliance, and improved operator skills through customer partnership. Zenith Technologies is committed to contributing to the success of their customers. Zenith controls and optimises manufacturing plants across the full system life cycle, to improve operational effectiveness and ensure compliance. What is unique to your company in this sector? Zenith is unique in that the company is vendor and platform independent and can therefore offer a best

in class unbiased solution to the customer. With our deep domain expertise, we are fully aware of the pressure points in the delivery of automations solutions. We offer leading edge solutions that are technically robust and supportable throughout the life cycle of the solution. Because we have extensively Virtualised our business, we can leverage our capacity on a 24/7 basis to deliver true 24 hour working and rapid project delivery. We are also able to easily scale globally for multi-site and jurisdiction delivery with follow-on support locally and globally. What makes your company stand out? In a word, it’s the people! We put a lot of effort into the induction and training of our people in the technologies and methodologies we deploy. The Zenith Values of Collaboration, Respect, Quality, Innovation, Performance and Customer Centricity are deeply ingrained in our people. We also have invested heavily in global management platforms that provide accurate project management information in real time. This equips and supports our people well in dealing with the dynamic nature of project delivery. We operate with integrity and have a reputation for delivery without failure. We have been successfully selected as preferred suppliers for most of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies, which is testament to our expertise and delivery capability. What are the highlights of your work? One of the major highlights has been growing the business without external investors and using the cash generated to develop new business lines. Another highlight has been the successful growth and expansion into foreign and culturally diverse regions. Our first major expansion was into Singapore in 2002 and the experience gained facilitated the expansion into other regions such as India, China, USA, and Europe. Leading an organisation that constantly embraces change, both in technologies and work practices, is another key highlight. What has been your greatest business achievement and challenge? One of my greatest achievements was securing our first global preferred supplier agreement, when the company was quite small and faced

strong competition from international engineering companies. Proving that a small Cork company could be nimble and competent enough to meet the demands of major pharmaceutical multinationals, without compromising quality or technical delivery, was a major challenge. I have always cultivated an entrepreneurial spirit within the company from the start. This means that we have had a number of start-ups within the business. There is a director responsible for New Business Introduction inside the company which means that we are always listening to our customers to generate new ideas for services and business lines that add real value. The GE investment in 2017 was a game changer for the business and opened up new opportunities and technologies to us. What’s your business goal for the future? There in tremendous opportunity in the Life Science sector, as novel medicines are derived from the unlocking of the human genome. Manufacturing is going through enormous change and the whole area of personalised medicine is becoming a reality. Zenith, through its close industry alliances, is at the very forefront of supporting and managing these technologies. I expect the business to double in size in the next three years as a result. What’s your top business tip? The two top tips I have are: •

Embrace change and make it your constant -meaning that one never sits on one’s laurels and is constantly seeking new ways to do things and perfect the delivery to the customer, always striving to show value.

• “Stick to the Knitting” meaning that you stick with what you are good at and enhance that offer to provide tangible and real business benefit. This has translated into a sole focus on Life Science as an industry sector and development of deep domain expertise as a result.

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Above left: Paula Cogan, Vice President, and Bill O’Connell, President at the launch of Cork Chamber’s 200 year anniversary programme. Above right: Pictured at the launch of the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund are Terence O’Rourke, Chair Social Innovation Fund Ireland; Katherine Fitzpatrick, Director of International Relations, Cork Chamber; Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber and Pádraic Vallely, Business Development Manager, Social Innovation Fund Ireland. Pictures: Gerard McCarthy

Advancing Cork Cork Chamber’s 200 year celebrations include a series of events and initiatives celebrating your Chamber’s history at the heart of Cork business, while also looking to future opportunities for the region.

Cork Chamber 1819 Fund

in partnership with Social Innovation Fund Ireland

Cork Chamber is the first Irish Chamber to launch an initiative of this kind and has a fundraising target of €100,000, with the goal of a combined funding total of €200,000. The Department of Rural and Community Development matches all philanthropic donations to Social Innovation Fund Ireland.

drive with Social Innovation Fund Ireland is one of the cornerstones of our anniversary programme, marking 200 years by raising €200,000. Social innovation projects have a hugely important role to play in local communities and this project gives everyone a chance to become a philanthropist.”

Fundraising will take place over 6 months, after which an open call for applications will be made through Social Innovation Fund Ireland. New and established not-for-profit or social enterprises across Cork may apply for funding for projects that are innovative, sustainable and address a critical social issue such as health, inclusion, local economy and environment, among others. The successful projects will be announced in November 2019.

“We are encouraging businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals, to take ownership of this partnership and contribute to the fund, thereby making a personal investment in initiatives that will build community resilience and ensure longevity for the future, making Cork a better place to live and work as we start our next 200 year journey.”

Speaking about the partnership, President of Cork Chamber, Bill O’Connell said: “This funding

Those who wish to support the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund can do so by contacting the Chamber directly in relation to corporate donations or go to gofundme.com/corkchamber-1819-fund

Future Forms

Art initiative, in association with the Glucksman Gallery, UCC ‘Future Forms’ will see Cork schools, third-level students and community groups working with artists to create artworks that imagine what the city and urban environment will look like in 200 years’ time. Participants will explore future visions of Cork through a focus on active citizenship, encouraging all of us to think about ways in which we can get involved in positively influencing the form of our city. The artworks will go on display in a dedicated exhibition in Gallery 1 at the Glucksman, 13-17 March 2019. To book or for more details please email education@glucksman.org

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Ce le brating Cork Over 1,000 business leaders gathered at The Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2019 on February 1st for what is the region’s largest flagship business, social and networking event. The evening was a celebration of business growth across Cork and an opportunity to share our vision for the region’s future. This year is a huge milestone in Cork Chamber’s history as we mark our 200 anniversary. President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins delivered the keynote speech, referencing Cork’s vibrant past and drawing vision for the future. “For the first century of independence, your chamber has been an important advocate for the economic and industrial development of Cork, from the modernisation of Cork Harbour and

the construction of Cork Airport to the expansion of commercial education and support for new undersea cables.” “We need real regionalism with the capacity to ascertain possibilities and difficulties, establishing policy, make investment choices and be accountable to the people — that will be all the more important as we confront the uncertainty caused by the decision of the UK to leave the EU.”

Annual Dinner 2019

The sense of optimism for Cork’s future was palpable across the Concert and Millennium Halls as President Higgins noted “I know how important, vibrant and sustainable regions are for the health of our economy and the prosperity of our people.” Together making CORK the best place for business.

Annual Dinner Task Force Paula Cogan (Chair) Bill O’Connell Maxine Hyde Natasha Lynch Frank Boland

Holly MacIntosh David A. Power Lisa Dennehy Katherine Fitzpatrick Annie FitzGibbon

Naoimh Frawley Leigh Gillen Conor Healy

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1 Bill O’Connell, President Cork Chamber; Annie FitzGibbon, Director of Member Services Cork Chamber and Brian Bowler, The Montenotte Hotel and Headline Sponsor. 2 Neil Grant, Local Cork Chair - Irish Hotels Federation; Sean Kelly MEP; Paula Cogan, Vice President Cork Chamber and Richard Burke, Past President Cork Chamber. 3 Ann Doherty, Chief Executive Cork City Council with Brendan Keating, Chief Executive Port of Cork Company. 4 Mark Whitaker, Johnson & Perrott Motor Group Sean Michael Collins, Chair - The Executive Institute - Munster and Honor Moore, Deloitte. 5 Caroline Bourke and Michelle Johnson, A.S.A. Marketing Group with Eileen O’Donovan, President - Junior Chamber International Cork. 6 John Coleman (left) and Eoin Haberlin ProStrategy (seated) and Verona Coulter, Snap Printing and annual dinner attendees. 7 Frank O’Keeffe, Managing Partner EY Ireland with John Higgins, Managing Partner EY Cork and Chair Cork Company of the Year Judging Panel.

8 Carmel Lonergan, Cork International Hotel; Raymond Kelleher, Trigon Hotels; Joan Lucey, Vibes & Scribes and Judy Hopkins, Hopkins Communications. 9 Naoimh Frawley, Operations Manager and Katherine Fitzpatrick, Director of International Relations at Cork Chamber with (centre) Marie Arnold, TVM and Jonathan Healy, Healy Communications. 10 Attendees from AIB Conor O’Sullivan, John Doherty, Katherine Lynch, John Callahan, Noreen Walsh, Hugh Mansfield and Oonagh Connolly. 11 Attendees Irish Examiner/Evening Echo & The Irish Times. Seated: Karen O’Donoghue; Michael Sheehan, Caroline Counihan, Sean Murphy and Majella Gallagher. Standing: Maurice Gubbins, Liam Kavanagh, Ronan McManamy, Gemma Kelleher, Allan Prosser and Paul Cogan. 12 Standing: Finbarr McCarthy, Vodafone; Sean O’Keeffe, Landmark Media; Declan O’Mahoney, TracknStop; Regina Moran, Vodafone Ireland; Peter Creighton, Reliance; Pat McGrath, IMI and Marc Daly, Vodafone.

Seated: Adrienne Harrington, Ludgate; Catherine Evans, Fexco; Debbie Power, Vodafone Ireland; Billy Newton, Arnold Industries and Angela Walsh, CTM. 13 Maria Desmond, Enable Ireland; Paul O’Halloran, Head of Business, Kearys Motor Group and Louise Bunyan, SmartFox Digital Marketing. 14 Dave Barry, Conexion.ie; Colette Quinn, Real Insights and Eoin Kennedy, Zone Digital Ltd. 15 Susie Horgan, Ciara Flaherty and Maria Tracey from Springboard PR & Marketing with Darryl Broderick, Ronan Daly Jermyn. 16 Standing: Attendees from Bibby Financial Services (Ireland) Tom Leahy, Mark O’Rourke, Stephen McCarthy and Seanie McGrath; Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs, Cork Chamber; Padraic Vallely, Social Innovation Fund Ireland and Mark Foley, Eirgrid. Seated: Thérèse O’Connor, Liam Condon, Claire Power and President’s Security all Áras an Uachtaráin and John Coleman, Land Development Agency.

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Standing: Stephen Hackett, Iarnod Éireann; Frankie Whelehan, The Montenotte Hotel; Ana Alfageme, Blizzard; Sam Hunt, Everseen; Brian O’Connor, Dell EMC and Linda Tobin McAfee Ireland Ltd. Seated: Colette O’Regan, Zenith Technologies; Helena O’Brien, The Montenotte Hotel; Breda Byrne, Heinken Ireland; Mary Linehan, Sanmina; Brian Bowler, The Montenotte Hotel and Orla Flynn, Cork Institute of Technology.

Pictures by John Sheehan Photography & Darragh Kane Photography

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UPCOMING EVENTS Creating opportunities and sharing experiences by connecting with each other is central to growing our local economy. By attending events you will have the opportunity to meet with business leaders, network with your peers and develop meaningful business connections.

March Busin ess Br e ak fast

N etwo r k ing at N oo n

in association with Irish Examiner

at Glandore’s New Office Space

Date: Time: Venue: Cost:

Thursday 7 March 7:30am – 9.00am Cork International Hotel €25 Members/ €50 non- members

Cork Chamber is delighted to host Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director of Cork Airport as the guest speaker at the March Business Breakfast, in association with the Irish Examiner. As the Managing Director of Ireland’s second busiest airport, Cork Airport plays an important role in attracting a strong FDI presence to the region. Flying high under Niall’s leadership, Cork Airport has undergone a remarkable turnaround through steady growth in passenger numbers and the arrival of new airlines. With this, Cork has now become the State’s fastest growing airport and is on track to reach 2.6 million passengers in 2019. Most notably, Niall realised the Airport’s 50year long ambition of securing direct transatlantic flights from Cork with the arrival of Norwegian in 2017. Book now to hear from Niall MacCarthy and his plans for Cork Airport.

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm Venue: Glandore, City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork Cost: FREE for Members

Br e xit Wo r k sho p with HSA Brexit and the Implications on Supply and Use of Chemicals, Machinery and Products in Irish Businesses

We are delighted to be hosting our first Networking at Noon event of 2019 in Glandore’s New Cork Office Space on Tuesday 12 March.

Date: Thursday 28 February Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork

Set in the heart of Cork’s central business district, Glandore’s newest workspace is stylish, contemporary and ideally positioned.

This seminar aims to inform Irish companies, who use and supply chemicals, of the possible implications of Brexit on their business.

Founded by the Kelly family in 2001, Glandore take pride in providing a fully-fitted, flexible workspace for the companies and individuals they house, treating them as their own. Spread over two floors, it accommodates flexible workspace, coworking and private offices for up to 300 people. So, why not take a break from your desk and make some new connections while checking out the social, meeting and event space on offer at City Quarter.

The seminar will also address the issues that may arise in relation to supply and use of machinery and other products. The speakers are experienced Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) inspectors. The combined knowledge and experience of the speakers makes this seminar an opportunity not to be missed.

The seminar is free of charge but space is limited, please book on www.eventbrite.ie

o n e to Watch Tuesday 9 April Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner and in partnership with the Chartered Accountants Cork Society.

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Connec ting You N etwo r k ing Maste rclass 2019 This year’s sold-out Networking Masterclass offered members the perfect opportunity to shake off the January blues and kick-start 2019. Networking expert Caitlin O’Connor from Accelerating Performance imparted valuable tips and tools to help make the most of all networking opportunities and the key things to remember in building lasting relationships with your business connections.

Caitlin O’Connor, Accelerating Performance with Bill O’Connell, President Cork Chamber and Annie FitzGibbon, Director of Member Services, Cork Chamber.

Glenn McArdle, Fairways Design; Simon Tiso, Smart Routes and Mike Donovan, CareerWise Recruitment.

Fergus Chalk, Employmum; Helen Walshe, Employmum; Helen O’Connell Enguard and Garrett O’Donovan, RED FM.

Niamh O’Shea, LSC; Orna Fogarty, LSC; Gina O’Brien, LSC and Karina Taoughist, KT Confidence Coaching.

Michael Hanrahan, CareerWise Recruitment and Katie Sandham, UCC.

Th e E vo lutio n o f Safe ty, How Vo lvo E xce l s The Marketing Institute of Ireland Cork and Cork Chamber joined forces at the Cork International Hotel to discuss The Evolution of Safety, How Volvo Excels in a Premium Motoring Market. Sponsored by Johnson & Perrott our keynote speaker David Thomas, MD Volvo Car Ireland shared marketing insights to help attendees drive their brand forward.

Deirdre Griffin, Cork Chamber, and Louise Bunyon, SmartFox.

Fiona Ryan, Hopkins Communications, and Lisa Dennehy, Cork Chamber.

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George Mills, Managing Director Motor Dealerships with Johnson and Perrott; Ray Lougheed, Chairman of MII Cork; keynote speaker David Thomas, Managing Director Volvo Car Ireland; Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber and Mark Whitaker, CEO of Johnson and Perrott, event sponsor. Picture: Diane Cusack

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Pre paring for Bre xit With the UK scheduled to leave the EU on the 29 March, it is crucial that businesses take steps to prepare themselves, as best they can, for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. In a ‘no-deal’ scenario the UK will become a ‘third country’ under WTO rules. Customs, Tariffs & Admininistration

Chemicals/Machinery/ Product Regulatory Issues

Once the UK leaves the EU and customs union, any import or export moving to and from Ireland and the UK will require customs declarations.

The Health and Safety Authority advises that businesses review their supply chain links to the UK, including sourcing of products via distributors and in particular for chemicals.

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Businesses will be required to obtain an EORI number, which can be applied for through Revenue. Businesses can either apply themselves, or choose to engage with a customs agent, that files the declaration on their behalf. In addition, Revenue has outlined a number of ways that will help to ‘ease the customs burden’ and to make it easier for business trading with the UK. Customs duties will apply to goods moving to the UK from Ireland and, vice versa. Irish importers and exporters will be required to assign classification codes to their goods to determine the rate of duty. The rate of the duty will then depend on the assigned commodity code. Code classification will become a Brexit cost to trade that companies trading with the UK will become accustomed to. As the UK will no longer be a part of the customs union, additional administration requirements and resources may be required to deal with new border arrangements. Businesses should consider whether deliveries can be shipped prior to 29 March 2019 and whether extra supplies of key raw materials can be stored to avoid logistical uncertainties.

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We are informed that at present UK Customs authorities do not require Certificates of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/’no-deal’ to be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin.

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Companies in the UK may request a Certificate of Origin depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certificate of Origin - this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too.

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Unless able to source products from an alternative EU supplier, a business may become an EU importer post-Brexit with legal responsibility for the compliance of the product with EU law. Where a business uses notified bodies based in the UK to undertake any 3rd party conformity assessments required under relevant EU law, this will no longer be a service to rely on post Brexit. Businesses will need to source a notified body legally designated to carry out conformity assessments in the EU.

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Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Getting Brexit Ready – dbei.gov.ie Revenue Commissioners – Brexit, customs, traders and agents – revenue.ie Enterprise Ireland – Prepare for Brexit – prepareforbrexit.com European Commission Brexit Preparedness Notices - ec.europa. eu Chambers Ireland – Brexit Information – chambers.ie UK Government - Instructions on Classifications of Goods – gov.uk

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement.

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Founded in Cork almost a century ago, Reliance is a 4th generation family firm with its eyes firmly set on the future… Tánaiste Simon Coveney was in Limerick on Friday, January 11th to officially open Reliance’s state of the art new facility on the Ballysimon Road and to launch their new partnership with Universal Robots. The Tánaiste showed a steady hand as he controlled a UR Collaborative Robot (cobot) to cut a ribbon during the opening of the facility. Established in Cork in 1922 by Horace Rhodes Kenworthy, Reliance was registered as a business in 1925. Over 95 years later the Kenworthy family continue to lead Reliance forward while holding onto the special core values that are so unique to the Company. From its humble beginnings trading from the back of Model T truck, Reliance now has approximately 45,000 Sq of warehousing, operates nationwide from 3 key locations in (Cork HQ, Dublin, Limerick) and exports to European and non European counties. Commenting on the partnership with Universal Robots Tánaiste Coveney noted “Reliance has set the standard for what everyone wants to reach and surpass. Because of Brexit the Irish economy will look towards automation companies such as Reliance for guidance”

Reliance is the Irish distribution partner for Universal Robots and is currently working with companies of all sizes throughout Ireland to advise how repetitive industrial processes can be streamlined, to reduce cost, increase efficiency and improve reliability. Universal Robots are the world’s number one manufacturer of collaborative robots and are in use throughout the world. Cobots are different to standard robot arms in so far as they are designed to work side by side with people safely in practically any type of environment. No special safety caging is required and they are extremely user friendly to use. Speaking about their new partnership with UR, Mr. Creighton said, “It is our goal to be the leader to identify, learn about, and introduce these latest technologies as they evolve to continually help our customers to compete and grow in an ever competitive market place.” At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos IDA Chief Executive Martin Shanahan has said Ireland will see more robots being used in manufacturing over the next few years. He said that the development of robotics will see different jobs being created, as opposed to them being taken over.

Reliance is Ireland’s leading authorised technical distributor of industrial maintenance products, automation solutions, industrial services and agricultural mechanical components. Reliance exclusively represents many global leading manufacturers and as a valued partner to our customer base, it is our aim to continually introduce beneficial new technologies to help our customers grow and maintain their competitiveness.

A UR Cobot cuts the ribbon of Reliance’s new Limerick facility with the help of Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Peter Creighton, MD of Reliance. In addition to the manufacturing benefits of Cobots, they also exhibit some impressive Jedi moves. Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Peter Creighton dishing out pizza cut by UR cobot

In addition, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) estimate the integration of robots in manufacturing processes will see 135 million jobs created worldwide by 2022. Limerick Grand Opening Over 120 people, including media, politicians, rugby and GAA players, were welcomed into the impressive new Limerick facility by Managing Director of Reliance, Peter Creighton. Rugby hero David Wallace and Limerick hurlers Barry Murphy and Oisin O’Reilly attended. The Cobots performed a routine with light sabers to the Black Eyes Peas “Let’s get it started” and another cobot controlled by the Tánaiste, cut his ham and pineapple pizza into slices. Peter Creighton and his team at Reliance showcased six UR collaborative robots (cobots). Cobots assist businesses to carry out repetitive tasks and their special collaborative process frees up employees for more rewarding roles.

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Pictured at the announcement are Daniel Dixon, Ivan Lavelle, Olga Delaney, Wayne Scholtz.

Celebrating their recent opening, Robert McCarthy General Manager, Donna Mannion, Sales and Marketing Manager and Team at Maldron Hotel South Mall.

Forza! appointed as Nettl partner for Cork

New Maldron Hotel Opens For Business

Forza! Direct Marketing have been appointed as one of four regional Nettl partner agencies for Ireland. As Europe’s largest network of web design & digital marketing studios, Nettl partner agencies offer the most up to date online marketing technology, applications, and know-how. In addition to becoming a Google Partner company, the relationship will enable Forza! to acquire industry leading project management software, and to expand its service offering in areas such as eCommerce and search engine marketing.

The four-star Maldron Hotel South Mall of Cork city has officially opened for business. Owned and operated by the Dalata Hotel Group, the Maldron Hotel South Mall features 163 bedrooms, two restaurants, a bar, a café and five meeting rooms to cater for both leisure and business guests. Commenting, Maldron Hotel South Mall general manager Robert McCarthy said, “We are delighted to officially open Maldron Hotel South Mall and are especially proud that this addition to Cork city centre has resulted in the creation of 100 jobs, which will rise to 130 once The Italian Kitchen restaurant section opens later in the year.”

Ms Ann McKenna, Consultant Plastic Surgeon Bon Secours Hospital speaking at The Bon Secours Hospital, Cork annual GP STUDY DAY. Panel includes Harry Canning GM, Dr James O’Driscoll,Mr Rehan Gul, Dr Crochan O’Sullivan, Dr Susan O’Shea, Bon Secours Hospital.

Eanna Lenihan and Caitriona Fenton of Trend Micro with Charlie and Grace Naughton share their ideas on Trend Micro’s “Whats Your Story”.

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Bon Secours Hospital, Cork held their annual GP Study Day recently, with an attendance of 300 GPs & Consultants. The day provides an opportunity to update the GP community on the latest approaches and treatment options for patients across a wide range of specialties. Hospital Manager Harry Canning, briefed the attendees on the hospital’s €77m expansion due to open in July 2019, including the development of a state of the art Radiotherapy Department in partnership with UPMC.

Marking Safer Internet Day, global leader in cybersecurity solutions, Trend Micro, has launched its 2019 What’s Your Story? competition. Now in its eighth year, this year’s challenge to young people is to create an impactful video around the question, “If you could have one special power that would make life online better, what would it be?” Participants from Ireland will have until 30 April 2019 to submit their videos. See whatsyourstory.trendmicro.ie

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Affidea - Time is of the essence Just under a year ago Affidea Ireland invested €2 million in the opening of a new Expresscare Clinic in The Elysian building that treats a range of minor injuries and illnesses that don’t require a hospital setting. Promising fast turnaround times, Affidea ExpressCare in Cork is open from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. The consultant led medical team cares for minor injuries and illnesses such as fractures and sprains, cuts requiring stitches, sports and DIY injuries, minor burns and scalds, eye and ear injuries, insect and animal bites, infections and rashes. Children over the age of one can also attend the facility, meaning parents don’t have to attend a busy hospital emergency department with an injured child. David Corkery, Business Development Manager with Affidea Ireland and former Irish rugby International has had plenty of experiences of requiring medical intervention. As he said jokingly, he feels that he should have shares in the CUH because of the amount of hours, days and weeks he spent waiting in their A&E

department. Instead of attending a busy and stressful A&E environment in the CUH, people can now attend our ExpressCare Clinic in the city to have their minor injuries or illnesses treated. This clinic will significantly benefit the Irish healthcare sector by relieving the burden placed on Irish hospitals by large numbers presenting unnecessarily to A&E departments in the Cork area. During the summer we treated a vast amount of sporting injuries and because our Expresscare clinic is directly linked to our diagnostic centre, we could give these patients the speedy and prompt service they desired. The fantastic work that takes place in a hospital A&E department should be left for the more serious cases but in Ireland we clog up our hospitals as people have no alternative. Affidea provides an alternative option. About 40% of our footfall in Cork to date has been the treatment of children. We treat children over 1 years of age and we have received fantastic feedback from parents who have used our services.

Earlier this year we had a father come in with his young son who fell off a trampoline – he had just spent over 10 hours waiting in an A&E department for a suspected broken finger. By chance, he heard our radio ad while in A&E and brought his son into us. We had the patient registered, examined, x-rayed and treated in 55 minutes, with a follow up appointment for one of our orthopaedic surgeons prior to leaving the clinic. In total we have invested over €25 million in Irish healthcare in just 3 years. We will continue to invest in Irish healthcare and have plans for further clinics which will be announced in due course. Irish people aren’t that familiar with Affidea as a company, mainly because not everyone requires an MRI, X-ray, CT or an Ultrasound on a regular basis, however minor illnesses and injuries are very common. Why waste your precious time in waiting rooms when a prompt and exceptional service is on your doorstep in the heart of Cork city. There are two things that are priceless, your health and your time, here at Affidea we aim to give you both. So Why Wait?

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New membe rs We welcome the following new members

Abodoo Services A smart matching careers platform for people and companies interested in permanent remote, flexible, hybrid or coworking roles. T: + 353 858509999 E: info@abodoo.com W: http://abodoo.com Ag Eisteacht Charities Ag Eisteacht povides evidence based accredited training and advocates for frontline healthcare practitoners. T: 021 4536556 E: susan@ageisteacht.com W: www.ageisteacht.com Aircoach Transport Aircoach is Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator. T: 01 8447118 E: info@aircoach.ie W: www.aircoach.ie ARONA Retail ARONA is an Irish Branded solid perfume. It is made using all-natural essential oils and beeswax. It is alcohol and synthetic free. T: 087 9661026 E: irwin_nora@yahoo.ie Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics Logistics Atlantic Pacific is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading logistics solution providers with offices in Basildon, Stansted, Heathrow, Manchester and Cork. T: 021 2409270 E: info@atlantic-pacific.com W: www.atlantic-pacific.com Backwater Artists Arts Backwater Artists Group provides studios of a professional standard for visual artists. We also hold exhibitions, artist talks and events at our premises. T: 021 496 10 02 E: admin@backwaterartists.ie W: www.backwaterartists.ie

BeCompliant IT Services We build bespoke on line platforms for the SME market to enable them to manage their industry specific compliance obligations 365 on site or remotely. T: 087 9761281 E: eleanor@becompliant.ie W: www.becompliant.ie

Bicycle Solutions Ireland Services Bicycle solutions for the individual and companies, rental fleets street furniture and storage solutions, bikes parts supply and repairs service. T: 083 4850656 E: robertoriordan@gmail.com City Card Ltd Services City lifestyle card where businesses work together to reward the people of Cork. T: 021 4887707 E: info@citycard.ie W: http://www.citycard.ie Conexion.ie Management Consultants Bringing Companies Higher | Connecting culture, strategy & people to bring both company performance and Talent Management to next-level | Workshops & more with SMEs etc. T: 087 2804753 E: daveabarry@conexion.ie W: www.conexion.ie Corinna Kingston Management Consultants Life and Executive Coaching services geared at professional women looking to attain their private and professional goals with ease and balance. T: 087 9282849 E: kingstoncorinna@gmail.com W: www.corinnakingston.com CoWork Serviced & Virtual Offices A Modern CoWorking Space, with both private and shared offices, redundant high speed internet and office services. T: 022 69328 E: admin@coworkmallow.com W: www.coworkmallow.com Deaf Enterprises Charities Ireland’s only dedicated employer of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. T: 021 4294111 E: info@deafenterprises.ie W: http://deafenterprises.ie Employmum Ltd Recruitment/Executive Search Employmum is a flexible recruitment agency - we help companies obtain and retain the best talent supporting them with a flexible work strategy. T: +353 879722498 E: info@employmum.ie W: www.employmum.ie

Enguard IT Service Enguard is a provider of GDPR and Cyber Security services. We provide our clients with services including: GDPR Audits, Cyber Security Audits, Employee Training and Ongoing Cyber Security Protection. T: 081 8252052 E: info@enguard.ie W: www.enguard.ie Fairways Design Web Design We are a vibrant graphic and web design agency based in Midleton, Co Cork. We strive every day to create timeless, eye-catching designs for our clients. T: 085 8337768 E: glen@fairwaysdesign.com W: www.fairwaysdesign.com Forcepoint Software/Software Services Forcepoint is the global human-centric cybersecurity company transforming the digital enterprise by continuously adapting security response to the dynamic risk posed by individual users and machines. W: www.forcepoint.com Herbst Software Software/Software Services Herbst provides fully Integrated Business Management (ERP) Software that is Flexible, Modular and in Real Time. - Engineering, Manufacturing, Quarry, Aggregate, Food & Drink, Agri, Oil, Distribution. T: 021 4533596 E: sales@herbst.ie W: www.herbstsoftware.com Maldron Hotel South Mall Hotel 4 Star City Centre new build hotel offering accommodation, meeting & dining facilities in the Heart of South Mall. T: 021 2037000 E: info.southmall@maldronhotels.com W: www.maldronhotelsouthmall.com MamaBear Foods Ltd Food/Drink MamaBear Foods is a Cork based food production company specialising in the production of nutritious, functional and tasty food. T: 085 2898120 E: hello@mamabearfoods.ie W: http://www.mamabearfoods.ie

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Momentum Support Contracting Cleaning/Supplies Cleaning and Security solutions for business. T: 021 4967854 E: info@momenumsupport.eu W: momentumsupport.eu mytaxi Ireland Transport Transform business travel. mytaxi Business helps organisations save time, increase efficiency and lower costs through automated reporting, customisable travel solutions and 4 minute wait times. T: 086 3707707 E: c.keegan@mytaxi.com W: https://ie.mytaxi.com/welcome The Open University in Ireland Education/Training/Languages The Open University in Ireland is responsible for the delivery of core services to enquirers and students throughout Ireland. T: 01 6785399 E: ireland@open.ac.uk W: www.open.ac.uk/republic-of-ireland Post Partum Relief Healthcare Ltd. Medical Services/Supplies Post Partum Relief Healthcare Ltd. is a new innovative Irish company developing products to assist mothers in their recovery after they have given birth. T: 086 3513408 E: marian@pprhealthcare.ie W: www.pprhealthcare.ie Proaliant IT Services Proaliant helps technology companies develop and execute a comprehensive Go To Market strategy that builds, focuses, aligns and drives all parts of your organisation to deliver better sales results. T: +353 879369984 E: michael.young@proaliant.com W: www.proaliant.com Sanmina Manufacturers Provides end-to-end design, manufacturing & logistics solutions, delivering superior quality & support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical, industrial, clean technology, communications networks, computing & storage, defence & aerospace, multimedia & automotive sectors. T: 025 82400 E: info@sanmina.com W: www.sanmina.com

Sensational Kids CLG Charities A Child Development centre in Clonakilty. We provide early intervention (affordable and accessible) SLT, OT and Play Therapy for children with additional needs. All ages, all abilities, all means. T: 02388 78208 E: beth@sensationalkids.ie W: www.sensationalkids.ie SocialBee Communications Education/Training/Languages We deliver soft skills training for a digital world. Tailored workshops to make you more confident, competent and social in your workplace communications. T: 086 2127901 E: melissa@socialbeecommunications.com W: www.socialbeecommunications.com Social Enviro Ltd Advertising/Marketing/Market Research Social Media Business Catalyst: Helping Business Achieve Effective Social Media and Digital Marketing Results. T: 083 3459747 E: james@socialenviro.ie susanmanningcoach Ltd Management Consultants Leadership, Coaching and HR Consultancy. Supporting leaders in developing their high performing teams and creating a culture of excellence. T: 087 2756244 E: susan@susanmanningcoach.com W: http://www.susanmanningcoach.com Trabolgan Holiday Village Entertainment/Leisure/Tourism Trabolgan is at the heart of family entertainment. Facilities include: 172 selfcatering homes, a tropical pool paradise, a range of adventure sport activities and more. T: 021 4661551 E: reservations@trabolgan.com W: http://www.trabolgan.com Uilleann Ceoil Arts Irish traditional music group. Available for pre / post drinks receptions, weddings, conferences, céilí, private / corporate functions etc. T: 086 2533735 E: uilleannceoil@outlook.com W: www.facebook.com/UilleannCeoil/

Verifish Software/Software Services Software company providing software solutions to support certification and sustainability in the seafood industry. T: 021 492 8934 E: office@veri.fish W: www.veri.fish Version 1 IT Services Version 1 is trusted by global brands to deliver IT services and solutions which drive customer success. Visit their website for more. T: 021 4350073 E: www.version1.com Voxxify Limited IT Services Voxxify is a SaaS-based Employee Experience management platform for enterprise. T: 087 3723470 E: steve@voxxify.com W: voxxify.com

The Gift Card that keeps on giving! We would like to thank all the companies who supported the launch of the Gift Card in November and in the lead up to Christmas. ‘We are delighted to say that €170,000 worth of Gift cards were sold in two short months benefitting the hundreds of local retailers and business who have signed up to accept the Gift Card which can only be spent in the Cork!’ The Cork Chamber Gift Card will continue to be available into 2019 to drive local spending and help you to reward your teams! Available to purchase online, at Cork’s GPO and at other selected PostPoint locations For more info see CorkChamber.ie

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On the move

Paul O’Brien, Science Recruitment Agency Paul O’Brien, SRG’s newly appointed Associate Director for Ireland, brings with him experience of attaining the position and performance as a no.1 supplier of staffing solutions to companies right across Ireland. Paul will be leading SRG in Ireland via the Cork office where they aim to provide the best all round quality experience for candidates and clients alike right through the recruitment process.Through set budgets and timescales working with partners to deliver on projects and streamline staffing timelines. Customer service and delivery of clients requirements is his priority.

Brian Gallagher, Cork Airport Brian Gallagher has been appointed as the new Head of Aviation Business Development at Cork Airport. Brian has more than seven years of experience working in aviation development across daa, with his most recent role as Airline Business Development Manager for Dublin Airport. His new role at Cork Airport will involve overseeing the continued development of partnerships with airlines, tourism partners and business stakeholders, to deliver continued route expansion and positive growth into the future.

As one of Munster’s leading commercial law firms, our experienced team of lawyers are always on hand to offer you a truly modern legal service. From multinationals and financial institutions to corporates and SMEs, we pride ourselves on delivering consistently excellent advice. Contact: Richard Neville, Managing Partner • T 021 7301273 • E rn@ofx.ie O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors • 58 South Mall, Cork • E info@ofx.ie • T 021 4277788 •

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AIB Bank moves Business Banking Centre to South Mall

Commenting on the move of the Business Centre from Matthew House, Mark Fitzharris, Head of AIB Bank, Cork City said “we are fortunate to have an experienced SME team with a comprehensive understanding of our customers, their businesses and the Cork market to deploy into our Business Banking Centre”. He further commented that “AIB’s key focus in the SME market is to provide credit and financial backing to our customers and support employment in the City and County - this investment is substantially motived to support these twin objectives”.

AIB Bank in Cork is pleased to announce that it has moved its Business Banking Centre from Fr Matthew Street to South Mall. The bank traces it presence on the South Mall to 1822 when the Provincial Bank of Ireland opened its first office in Cork; the new Business Banking office will continue the tradition of maintaining strong relationships with the business community and will also compliment the banks network of 34 Branches and Business Centres across the City and County. The new office will support the full range of Business, Commercial and Corporate Banking services and is also aligned with the Banks team of Sector Specialists who have worked in both industry and banking. These teams work closely with the banks Business Advisor team to ensure quality customer engagements and to support the potential in the Cork Market. The offices are situated adjacent to the bank’s branch at 66 South Mall and are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00.

Main : Noreen Walsh, Senior Manager, AIB 66 South Mall and Eoin Gunn, Head of Business Banking, Cork City opening the door of the Business Banking offices at 66 South Mall.

Above: Eoin Gunn, Noreen Walsh, Mark Culligan and Aisling O’Flynn in the new offices.

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Vodafone Business Ireland helping Munster Rugby outpace the competition

Regina Moran, Enterprise Director of Vodafone Ireland, on their new technology partnership with Munster Rugby.

Munster Rugby is a team, but also a business that requires first-class digital support to enhance performance on and off the field. Vodafone Business works with organisations, like Munster Rugby, to match their strategy and goals with the best technology and help them realise their digital and connected ambition. As a small business that wants to grow internationally, but also an organisation with a lot of moving parts, travel requirements and employees based in different locations, connectivity, agility and mobility with the technology to enable them are essential for success. For Munster, they sought a leading global technology company to help them fulfil their strategic goals, which include growing the Red Army on a global scale and becoming the very best rugby club in the world with the very best and most connected fan base in the world.

How can Vodafone support this? This new partnership will see the rollout of Vodafone Business solutions across mobile, fixed and wireless broadband and the cloud to help Munster deliver results-based development

and performance and a people-focused connectedness. We understand that businesses are searching for communication service providers that offer them reliable and secure connectivity across these services.

Players, coaches and staff are availing of Ireland’s fastest mobile network with a population coverage of 99.6% and 4G coverage of 96%. The first to market with 3G, 4G, narrow band-IoT and a live 5G Network site for commercial trials in the Dublin Docklands, we are investing in Ireland and connecting businesses, no matter where they are. Munster Rugby will also avail of the very best data packages and access to our global network to support their regular international travel in Europe and South Africa. As with any organisation, connectivity and mobility are essential. To address this for a multi-location organisation like Munster Rugby, one-gigabit fibre broadband, though SIRO – our joint venture with the ESB – is being installed in Thomond Park. One Net Business – Vodafone’s cloud-based service that connects all business devices in a single call management and collaboration system – is being rolled out across their offices and training facilities in Cork and Limerick and for their staff who work remotely. This collaboration tool gives customers a simple, cost effective

Regina Moran, Vodafone Ireland Enterprise Director and Doug Howlett, Munster Rugby Head of Commercial and Marketing with Munster’s Arno Botha, Sammy Arnold and Tyler Bleyendaal. platform for the kind of anywhere, anytime teamwork that helps to drive performance and growth. Some of the benefits of One Net Business include the management and routing of calls remotely, the use of tablets and headsets to make and receive calls and running calls off a mobile network, if the physical line goes down. It gives everyone access to collaboration tools like, secure video conferencing and instant messaging to drive purposeful real-time conversations - so jobs get done quicker, even when people are working remotely. In addition, as we manage it through the cloud, there is no downtime when updates are required. Vodafone Business Ireland is excited about working with Munster Rugby and supporting them on their digital journey over the coming years. To find out more about One Net Business, go to Vodafone.ie/business

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