With rising business costs in mind, Cork Chamber members are offering preferential rates to do business with fellow members. Member-to-Member Offers provide members with a way to market their business to the large corporate audience of Cork Chamber members very effectively, and we encourage members to do business with Cork Chamber members. Below are just some of the current opportunities on offer.
A specialist supplier of promotional products and point of sale materials based in Cork, is offering a 10% discount to all Cork Chamber members for all orders over €250 this summer.
Order over €750 and we will give you a free pull up banner to promote your business.
This offer will last until September 1st and just quote 'Cork Chamber' at time of order to avail of it.
File One, the Cork based office products supplier, is offering a special 15% discount to all new customers who are members of the Cork Chamber across it's 20,000 products catalogue this summer.
The offer will last until August 31st this year so the sooner you sign up the more you save.
Simply use discount code chamber on checkout at www.fileone.ie
Real HR Solutions is a human resources service provider dedicated to making people management, and the associated documentation easy for employers. In the current difficult economic environment when you need to focus on the business, Real HR Solutions will take the worry out of ensuring that your HR practices, procedures and documentation are up to date with current legal requirements by providing a cost-effective, hassle-free and legally compliant service supported by over 60 year's industry experience in the field.
In addition to enhancing the public perception of you as an employer and a service/product provider, research has shown that having people focused HR practices and procedures can improve shareholder value. The HR solutions we provide are easy to implement, are beneficial to both employer and employee and can reduce your risk of employment related litigation.
By way of introduction to our services, Real HR Solutions is offering fellow Cork Chamber members a free, no obligation, comprehensive HR Compliance Audit and feedback. This offer expires on 30th September 2010 and is subject to availability. To avail of this special offer, please contact Theresa Connolly, Chartered FCIPD, at 087-3135326 or Theresa@realhr.ie. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Resources.ie Group is delighted to announce that we will be launching a new recruitment division in the coming weeks. We provide a full range of highly effective and cost-efficient HR services to business examples including Training & Development, Recruitment, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Policies & Procedures and Redundancy. For a free HR Consultation please call our offices today at Cork (021) 4815325, Dublin (01) 6616299 or Lo Call 1850 21 31 31.
Whisper Consulting & Coaching believes you succeed in business by assessing your assets, segmenting the market, sizing-up the competition and ensuring you serve the customer. That's it in a nutshell. And that's the picture you need to paint. To make an impact it needs to include effective marketing. For a free 45 minute marketing consultation to assess how your business can benefit please give Fergal Keniry, B.Comm., MBA a call on 087 8279000 or eMail his office at info@whisper.eu.com.
Ryall Development are offering 10% discount on their 3 Day Leadership In Challenging Time Workshops. The purpose of the Workshops is to up-skill managers to deal more effectively with today's issues in the workplace. Managers now need to develop a better understanding of their employees' changing attitudes and behaviours, and how their management style can impact both positively or negatively. The key outcome being that managers need to develop the skills to ensure they protect the bottom line. Full details of the workshops can be obtained from john@ryalldevelopment.com or John Ryall on 086 8220180.
Pitman Training have just developed a course with the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) and will be launching this online ILM accredited Level 3 Award in Leadership and Team Leading on July 22nd. There will be limited places available on the course. The duration of the course is 16 hours and all course forums and chat rooms will be facilitated by Dr. Seamus O'Donovan (current President of Tralee Chamber) who holds a PhD in Leadership and Management. There is no previous experience required for acceptance on this course. Course price is €595 but we are offering €100 off for the first 20 Chamber members to sign up. For full course outline call Fiona on 021 4286 555 or email Fiona.walsh@fluirse.com.
McIlwraith & Associates provide the expertise and practical experience of a HR Manager/Director without the cost. Confidential support for MD's/Senior Management Teams. Strategic approach to business restructuring, redundancy, industrial relations issues, talent, human capital requirements & training where required! Initial consultation "Free" + attractive reduced rate card for chamber members - guaranteed to be attractive. Results focused! To book consultation contact: annenarie@avec.ie or phone (00353) 86 0483790 Please quote "Cork Chamber Offer".
Round Table Mediation & Training offers Chamber members a free initial consultation on conflict management in the workplace, putting together effective policies and procedures and using mediation to resolve complaints of bullying and harassment and workplace disputes. Contact Kaye Ronayne @ 021/4559729 or email kaye@roundtable.ie.
"Looking to reduce your payroll costs while increasing employee morale and performance?" HR Consult is offering the first 20 fellow Chamber members a free consultation to look at some unique government subsidised solutions aimed at assisting businesses to retain Staff while reducing costs and avoiding redundancies. To arrange your confidential consultation contact Donal Molloy HR Consult on 086-6002711 or Donal.molloy@hrconsult.ie and include Chamber M2M Offer in the subject line.
The Brehon - Ireland's highest graded four star hotel, has introduced a new dining option for visitors and locals alike for the Summer.
Monday, July 19th sees the arrival of the Marquee on the lawn of the Brehon, where it will remain and will be available for bookings for corporate hospitality, company social outings or private parties until September 6th.
Exclusively to Cork Chamber members, groups of 40 or more booked will receive a complimentary sparkling wine reception on arrival. Complimentary entertainment will also be provided.
Each Thursday evening, the Brehon has organized a delicious barbeque with entertainment provided and each Sunday, the Brehon will host a family fun day with bouncing castle for the kids, a Jazz band to entertain the adults and a selection of food designed to tempt every pallet. The Marquee is expected to be a huge hit with both visitors to the town and Killarney's many discerning diners.
"The Brehon Lawn is a beautiful setting for a barbeque and so we decided to make it a permanent fixture for the summer. Many of our wedding parties have opted to have their drinks reception on the lawn and we also have corporate clients opting for a pre-theatre reception before attending a show in the INEC," says Sean O'Driscoll, General Manager of The Brehon.
For booking enquiries, call Lorraine Salmon on 064 6623939 or email lorraines@thebrehon.com with your requirements and we will take care of the rest.
.....whatever the weather we've got you covered!
Companies can expect to experience something special and unique at Corks premier venue the Maryborough Hotel and Spa, having permanently set up the Maryborough Dome in the exquisite 300 year old gardens of the 4 star Hotel.
The Dome is the perfect location for a BBQ as it is set in the grounds of the hotel, looking out onto the beautiful panoramic gardens. Guests can sip cocktails in the surrounds of 300 year old listed gardens, and have exclusive use of the dome which holds from 30 to 250 guests at a time. It is the perfect way to take advantage of an outdoor setting in our unpredictable Irish climate while still having access to a great view.
The venue is one of Corks newest event spaces, ideal for company BBQ's & special family occasions.
BBQ menus from €15 per person, 10% discount for chamber members.
For more information call 021 4918309 or 021 4918310, email info@maryborough.ie or log on to www.maryborough.com
Summer Barbeque Offer:
Sports & Social, Family Occasions & Celebrations.
Private bar with decking area. All group sizes catered for.
Rates from €10.00 per person. (10% discount if you quote Cork Chamber of Commerce at time of booking.)
For more information contact Carmel Lonergan or Sandra Murphy on 021 4549800 or email conference@corkairporthotel.com
The Rochestown Park Hotel has recently undergone an extensive €18 million upgrade and our deluxe Four Star facilities offer an exquisite retreat within 11 acres of mature woodlands, with panoramic views of the Douglas Estuary just a short walk to Douglas village with a great restaurants, pubs and shops. Situated close to Cork International Airport and the City Centre and adjacent to the South Ring Road, we have direct access to all routes to/from Cork.
Accommodation: €89 including Full Irish Breakfast valid May 1st to August 31st 2010
Leisure Centre Membership: NO JOINING FEE Our new reduced Corporate Membership is €600 Individual or €1000 Couple (Groups of 10 people or more).
We have a selection of 150 luxury bedrooms designed and styled to the highest standards (45 Executive, 96 Superior, 8 Suites, and of course The Presidential Suite), 13 dedicated meeting, conference & banqueting rooms (catering for up to 700 guests), a new reception, restaurants and bars.
Call us today on 021 4890800 or check out our website www.rochestownpark.com for special offers.
Enjoy one night bed and breakfast and choose between the following Muckross Activities (Valid Sunday - Thursday):
All for only €99.00 per person.
2 night weekend offer: Enjoy 2 nights Bed and Breakfast and 1 Dinner in our GB Shaws Restaurant - €180 per person sharing.
Please call 064 6623400 or email reservations@muckrosspark.com.
Book your meeting, conference or event at the Cork International Airport Hotel during the months of March & April and receive complimentary accommodation for your booker or events co-coordinator. Quote Cork Chamber when booking this offer. For more information contact Carmel Lonergan on 021 4549800 or email clonergan@corkairporthotel.com (Terms & Conditions apply).
€60 ONLY per night including breakfast and an amazing 10% discount from our existing Special Offers! (See our website www.robinhillclinic.com) Robin Hill offers a perfect relaxing retreat to spend either one or two nights in a choice of accommodation. While staying at our homely retreat take advantage of a range of treatments to pamper Mum on her special day! Contact 021 4812222 for details and bookings.
€240 Midweek Special- One nights' accommodation in a Deluxe room overlooking Ardmore Bay, dinner in the Bar restaurant for two and full Irish breakfast the following morning.
€355 Weekend Special - One nights' accommodation in a Deluxe room overlooking Ardmore Bay, dinner in the One Star Michelin House Restaurant for two and full Irish breakfast the following morning. Please reference Cork Chamber for complimentary upgrade if available on both Specials. Call 024 87 800 or visit www.thecliffhousehotel.com
Club Vitae Leisure Centre at the Maldron Hotel Cork
Full annual membership ONLY €349 when you quote 'Cork Chamber' - Club Vitae facilities include: A fully equipped Gymnasium, Aerobics Studio
20m Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Spa Pool, Le Spa Vitae Beauty Treatment Room. Call 021 4529 200 or email llatno@maldronhotels.com
Leisure Centre Membership: No Joining fee. Our new membership is €500 for Single & €800 for couple.
Accommodation: Room only rates from €59.
The Montenotte Hotel enjoys a superb location overlooking Cork city. Unique in so many ways; extensive free customer parking, minutes walk to the city centre, bright elevated position set in the quiet residential area of ... 'Montenotte'. Our property incorporates:
Call us on 021 4530050 or www.themontenottehotel.com for further special offers.
Fota Island Resort have launched a new corporate lunch offer, which allows you 10% off your lunch when you pre-book the Amber Lounge in Fota Island Hotel & Spa. Please click here for more details and to avail of this special offer.
LeisureWorld Cork are offering ALL Chamber members the following corporate rates: For further information please contact Helena on 021 4346505
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PRICES
Membership - Pool Only
| Corporate Rate | Normal Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | € 385.00 | € 420.00 |
| Couple | € 538.00 | € 595.00 |
| Child | € 90.00 | € 99.00 |
| Joing Fee | Free | € 75.00 |
Membership - Pool & Gym
| Corporate Rate | Normal Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | € 485.00 | € 535.00 |
| Couple | € 675.00 | € 740.00 |
| Joing Fee | Free | € 75.00 |
Compass Logistics specalise in the movement of freight from every country in Europe direct into Cork Port. Our strongest and most competitive areas are Germany/Netherlands/Belgium/Eastern Europe. Compass own this service - we set the rates. Our minimum collection is 1 pallet up to a full load. We will offer all Cork chamber members 5% discount on both pallet lots and full load freight on first orders. (No expiry date on this offer / only valid on first order / valid for delivery to all 32 counties). You can check out our full range of services on www.cli.ie
Arachas, Ireland's leading independently owned insurance brokerage would like to put their services at your disposal.
We believe in being a business partner to our clients through regular communication & professional account management.
In recessionary times it makes sense to review the day-to-day costs you incur. We are offering Chamber members a free consultation on their general insurance programme. Our aim will be to create premium savings & identify cover improvements.
Contact - Jerry O'Brien on (021) 4270505 or e-mail insure@arachas.ie quoting "Cork Chamber"
Terence J. O'Sullivan Solicitors is a Cork City firm comprising entirely of Employment Lawyers and we provide contentious and non-contentious services to businesses and fellow Chamber members. With NERA prosecutions and fines increasing, this is the time to ensure your firm is complaint with all Employment Law legislation. For 2010, NERA are targeting the Retail Grocery trade among others, so to assist businesses that may already be struggling, we are offering a FREE Employment Law Audit to all members of Cork Chamber. For more information contact Terence O'Sulllivan or Sandra Moloney on 021-4223075, or email info@tjos.ie. To learn more about what we do, go to www.tjos.ie
Synergy Security Solutions are now Ireland's largest indigenous security & cleaning services provider. With over 800 staff, operating across all sectors of industry, we have experienced remarkable growth in recent times. As companies such as yours seek new opportunities to cut costs and take a closer look at the value they receive, we can offer innovative ways of utilising your budgets and seek maximum return on your spend through bundling our services, and to match your requirements. We are currently seeking the opportunity of meeting with you to assess your existing budgets and to take a fresh look at how we may be able to tailor our solutions to match your requirements. As an introductory incentive to Cork Chamber members, we are offering a free annual Keyholding - Retainer Service to all members, operating within a 20km radius of Cork City. Terms and Conditions apply. To receive more information on this offer, please call us today on Cork 021-4550200; Dublin 01-2945044 ; Lo Call 1890 374768 or email sales@synergysecurity.ie
Announcing Digital Marketing Training Workshop : Hands-on YOUR business. A customised Digital Marketing Workshop purely based on YOUR business. One-to-one Hands-on Workshop focused on what you need to do to promote Your business Online. You get to choose the venue, date and time. Cost: €540 (10% off for Chamber Members) For more details click here or Call 021-4871748 WSI Proactive e-Biz Ltd.
NeonSMS allows you to get closer to your customer & target market for less! Founded in 2003 and based in little Island, NeonSMS is a quality Bulk SMS Text Messaging provider, offering very competitive rates with no set up fees. SMS is an ideal tool for direct marketing and customer relationship building as low cost, efficient and an effective method of communication. Our service can be simply accessed via an easy to use web account or integrated API option. We wish to offer a 15% discount to Cork Chamber members on our standard services to celebrate the re-launch of our website and new brand. Check us out on www.neonsms.ie & take the opportunity to trial our service for free! For further information or to avail of this discount please call Margaret on 086 0465467 or e-mail Margaret@neonsms.ie.
Special Offer Exclusive to Cork Chamber Members we would like to offer a full IT Audit for a nominal fee. We will check all ICT equipment and also test the security of your network and your data by using 'hacker' tools to gain access to your network. A full written report will be provided upon completion. To avail of this offer please contact Rob on rob@tangarineit.ie or call 0871321099 / 0214833856
All prices are ex-vat
FREE consulation & 10% off. Is your Corporate Image attracting your best customers and making you stand out from your competitors? To hear how to achieve this call us to arrange a free consultation. (021) 4882291
Resources.ie Group (www.resources.ie) is a business services company that provides a wide range of HR and Health + Safety solutions to a diverse client base in Ireland and the UK. As our business grows we are expanding into newer areas and have recently added Marine, Energy and Software Solutions to our business portfolio. We are always looking for new business opportunities and based on our excellent reputation in both the Irish and UK market we were chosen in 2009 as Exclusive Business Partners for AVEVA PLC in Ireland (www.aveva.com). We are delighted to offer all members of Cork Chamber of Commerce FREE Health & Safety and HR Consultations, to receive more information please call us today on Cork 021 4815325 Dublin 01 661 6599 Lo Call 1850 21 31 31 or email info@resources.ie
SPECIAL OFFER, Exclusive to Cork Chamber Members NETWORK HEALTH CHECK For a nominal fee, we will check all your computer and network equipment and provide you with a written report on the state of said equipment. sales@LSS.ie or call 021 4817010
Save 60% on text costs with VoxPro, the customer contact management specialists. We are offering Cork Chamber members a special offer of NO MONTHLY FEE when using our Bulk SMS services. Our SMS service can help you get your message straight into your customers' hands and costs much less than other direct marketing mediums. For more info call 1850 71 72 73, email sales@voxpro.ie or visit www.voxpro.ie
Cut your foreign travel expenses by up to 25% with taxback.com
Did you know that EU legislation allows you to recover the VAT on expenses you incur while doing business overseas? 50% of companies do not recover this VAT because they are unaware of the opportunity. Make sure you are not one of them! Register today call us at Taxback.Com on 021-4948100.
Irish Relocation Services are offering Chamber members complimentary recycled packing boxes or crate rental when moving office or home with Irish Relo. Our moving dept. Echo Removals would be happy to arrange a no obligation quotation, on-site to assess your moving needs. For more information please call 021 7335789 or check our website www.echomoving.ie
The Money Clinic are offering a 5% discount to all Chamber members. We specialise in helping small business owners get the most out of their business and find credit facilities suitable for their working capital needs. We also offer services to the private individual and agricultural industry. To find out more about our services log on to www.moneyclinic.ie or alternatively call us on 1850 515 555.
Free Consultation to help Save Money for your Business in areas where it counts such as insurance, energy, telecoms and finance agreements. Call Inspire Financial now on 021 4279057 or visit our website www.inspirefinancial.ie or email sandra@inspirefinancial.ie
Eoin Barry Consulting would like to offer fellow chamber members a 10% discount on the following:
Please contact Eoin on 086-8503410, on email at info@ebconsulting.ie, or visit visit my web site at www.ebconsulting.ie.
Established in 1980, Chartered Accountants Tax Consultants and Business Advisors, provides a quality driven client focused advisory service to clients which is geared to exceed their expectations regarding timely and proactive service. We are delighted to offer new clients who are Chamber members a 20% reduction on our first's year fees and free use of our Boardroom. Our website address is www.parfreymurphy.ie Please email Seamus Parfrey or contact him at (021) 4310266.
DNM Technology would like to offer all chamber members a free management dashboard mockup, using your own data. Should you wish to proceed to an engagement, we offer a 10% discount on all software and training. Along with the constant pressure to keep control on costs, manufacturers are faced with the dual challenge of meeting customer needs whilst simultaneously remaining compliant with regulatory requirements. Built on deep industry knowledge and manufacturing best practices, DNM Technology enables you to reduce costs while adapting and improving processes to meet changing customer needs. With DNM, you can:
Cut your costs by reducing scrap, improve outgoing quality, increase yield and productivity
Analyse manufacturing and quality data in an efficient and meaningful manner thus allowing you to achieve your business improvement goals in productivity and quality.
Ensure compliance with your industry regulatory authorities by automating traceability and data protection processes thus giving you rapid and permanent access to vital product and process information.
DNM Technology has partnered with the industry's leading providers of analytics tools. Combined with our experience and in-depth industry knowledge means solutions are tailored to the exact needs of your business. Cost control, business improvement, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction. With DNM, you can have it all. Cost-effectively. As resources to do the mockups are limited, contact Jeremy at josullivan@dnm.ie, who will step you through the offer in more detail.
Word Perfect Translations Ltd are happy to offer all Chambers members a 10% to 20% discount (depending on the size of the document). Please call us on 021-4943991." Link to www.wordperfect.ie
A company's data is one of its most valuable assets. Customer records, vendor lists, financial records and similar information can be worth hundreds of thousands of euros. Loss of data can mean disaster. Ensure that your company has a reliable, secure and automated back-up solution in place by contacting Strencom today for secure, easy retrieval of files and corporate compliance for off-site data storage. Strencom is now offering a 40% Discount to Cork Chamber Members on Remote Data Back-Up. Contact us for more information.
As the sun is starting to shine, why not take advantage of our training courses and refresh and brighten up your Sage skills. We are now including Excel Integration training with our Sage 50 Report Designer and training on the Micropay Feature Pack which is now free to all Micropay users. Our training course will be on during July in Cork and Waterford. Chamber members will receive a 10% discount. We are running the the following training courses.
Sage 50 Beginners & Advanced
Sage 50 report Designer
Micropay Beginner & Advanced
Micropay Advanced Report Writer
Sage Instant
Sage Quickpay
For further information or a booking form please call Ciara or Gavin on 051-395900, e-mail sales@pims.ie or check out our website, www.pims.ie
Cork City now has its first Printing.com store! As an introductory offer to all Chamber members we are giving a 10% discount on all our products. Printing.com specializes in Printing, design, marketing & websites with prices 64% lower than others.
Check out www.ie.printing.com today to see our fantastic range.
At Gocar.ie are delighted to offer all Cork city chamber members a FREE membership to our car sharing service which we run in Cork city. This free offer will save you €100 and will allow you to immediately start using our service in your business.
Gocar.ie have 8 cars parked strategically in the Cork city area and they are available to members to book for as little as one hour and up to 24 hours. This means next time you have a meeting and need to get to it you will have access to one of our Gocars, it also means you can take public transport to work and you know you have access to a Gocar if the need arises during the day. Easy and convenient access to the benefits of a car without teh hassles of ownership and parking.
Our locations are Kent stations, College view, Angelsea and Wandesford, so if your business is 10 minutes walk or less from these locations, we suggest you sign up with us and join Gocar.ie.
Please contact us at marcrafferty@gocar.ie for this offer and would be delighted to call into your company and explain our service and benefits further to you.
Rail-Drive option - available at Heuston Station - this option is ideal for anyone travelling to Dublin with business to attend to in the Dublin area and require a vehicle just for a few hoursly-Drive option - available at all airports in Ireland - suitable for anyone travelling either on domestic flights or inbound from another destination.
Rest of the World option - i.e. anywhere Europcar is represented - this can be used for business or leisure travel - Van Hire - we have a large fleet of small, medium and large vans available for short or long term hire - available at all of our locations.
Visit our website for further details.
Medmark Occupational Healthcare offers 15% discount to all members on Health Screening (Executive Health) Examinations as well as on all Travel Vaccinations. All examinations and vaccinations are performed at our offices, situated at 28 Penrose Wharf. Health Screening Examinations include history and clinical evaluation, various blood tests, visual screening, hearing testing, lung function, exercise ECG, urine test and stool occult blood test. Vaccinations provided include those against Influenza, Hepatitis (A and B), Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Meningococcal Meningitis, Rabies, Diphteria, Tetanus and Polio.
Appointments can be made by telephone 021-455 0455, fax 021-455 0454 or e-mail terry@medmark.ie.
Global Properties Ltd Auctioneers and Estate Agents offer a free valuation and marketing proposal if you are thinking of selling/renting. Plus 20% off all other commercial @ residential valuations ie bank, legal, probate, seperation valuations. Contact Barry Nagle @ 021 4273038 /087 9025628 or email barry@globalproperties.ie.