Empowering the Next Generation of Women Business Leaders with Veronica Canning

Veronica Canning really hit home with her Thrive not Survive speech. The meeting was attended by over 50 members and guests who were very impressed by Veronica's approach.  To find out more about Veronica’s speaking experience or to see a video of
“Shoeisms the Cards” please go to www.veronicacanning.com

How to get the best out of Networking with Martin Brennan

What a turnout - Our second meeting of the year focused on networking skills. Martin Brennan went through some useful networking tips and techniques with us on the evening and made it fun. Martin's presentation on the night was very well received by both members and visitors.

4 March 2009

How to be Successful in Business - Keeping Your Ducks in a Row
The Network Business Awards will be launched in March and we will have Jill Hincks of Passion for Creative advertising agency as well as Network National President Una Murphy on hand to help us promote ourselves and our businesses more effectively whether it is for a press release or a CV.

www.passionforcreative.com

From Super Model to Super Businesswoman . via Best Dressed Woman of the Year!
Celia Holman Lee's story is fascinating and she will show us how she has overcome many obstacles to be the success she is today.

www.holmanlee.ie

Annual Lunch

This year's annual lunch will be held at Jacob's on the Mall and our speaker will be Patricia Callan of the Small Firm's Association. The Network Business Award winners will be announced on the day. Non-members are very welcome. Places are limited and tickets are available from Sandra Maher (sandra@inspirefinancial.ie).

UCD Smurfit School - MBA Open Evening

UCD Smurfit School is holding an MBA Open Evening in Cork City on Monday 25th May from 6-8pm. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for potential MBA students to gain an insight into our programmes. The event will feature a presentation on the programme content (both full and part-time options) and the admissions criteria. Alumni speakers will share their experiences of doing the UCD Smurfit School MBA and the impact it has had on their careers. For more information and to register visit www.smurfitschool.ie/mbaroadshow

Priority Management International

Our June meeting will be a seminar on Best Practice Productivity Techniques given by Priority Management International. Their aim is to help with time management techniques using new technologies and they will also spend time explaining 'tech' issues that many business owners and employees would like more information about.

www.prioritymanagement.com

Challenges for Women in Ireland in these difficult Economic Times, Conference & Networking Event, Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork @ 7pm

Commissioner Margot Wallström, Vice President of the European Commission invites you to join her at a conference and networking event chaired by Olivia O'Leary. She will be accompanied by a panel of representatives from women’s groups and business, to discuss some of the main concerns facing women in the current economic climate.

There is no charge to attend this event but attendees must register, as places are limited. The conference will be followed by complimentary drinks and an opportunity to network.

Please call 01 6341107 or email noirin.ni-earcain@ext.ec.europa.eu to reserve places.

Green Saffron Curry Night @ Ballymaloe Cookery School

Our June outing will be a great night of learning about spices and curry from the fabulous Green Saffron team who will give a cookery demonstration. There will be plenty of food and drink on the night for all to enjoy! Tickets are €60 and include a bus to and from Ballymaloe. Tickets are on sale now from Rebecca Birchall (rebecca@keanes.ie) and they will also be available to buy at the June meeting.

www.greensaffron.com

Informal Summer Breakfast Meeting @ Nash 19, Prince's St.

The first of our informal summer breakfast meetings takes place on Wednesday 15th July from 8.00am. We will be there until 9.30am so come along at whatever time you can make it. We look forward to catching up with everyone and seeing some new faces too!

'Big Maggie' Dinner & Theatre Night, Thursday 16th July

Network Cork is organising an evening at the Theatre with dinner in Greene’s Restaurant on Thursday 16th July. Big Maggie is currently running in The Everyman Palace Theatre. Network member and this year's Highly Commended Businesswoman of the Year, Catherine Mahon-Buckley, plays the role of Big Maggie in this production. Contact Mary at mary@oriordaninteriors.ie for details.

Informal Summer Breakfast Meeting @ Nash 19, Prince's St.

The second of our informal summer breakfast meetings takes place on Wednesday 15th July from 8.00am. We will be there until 9.30am so come along at whatever time you can make it. We look forward to catching up with everyone and seeing some new faces too!

From Bread Line to Front Line: Growing a Success Story from Scratch with Jenni Timony of Doolittles, Maryborough House Hotel @ 6.15pm

We are delighted to welcome Jenni Timony of Doolittles to talk to us about building her business and brand, from a micro-enterprise in Donegal to a nationwide business.

Jenni, who started the business in 2001, has won several awards including O2 Business Woman of the Year finalist, Irish Independent Business Achievers Award in 2006, Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (emerging) in 2007. 

Women of Concern Supported by Network Cork

Women of Concern is a new initiative by Concern Worldwide to help improve the lives of women living in extreme poverty around the world. This initiative which is supported by Network Cork is being launched in Cork at the Heineken Brewery Hospitality Suite on 7th October. Some of Concern's Ambassadors and Supporters including Darina Allen, Nora Owen, Amy Huberman, Rachel Allen, Cathy Davey, Ivana Bacik, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Marian Keyes, Catherina McKiernan, Miriam O'Callaghan and Terry Prone are due attend on the evening. All Network Cork members will receive invitations to this event.  www.concern.net

9 October 2009

Network Ireland National Conference
Knockranny House Hotel, Westport
www.networkireland.ie

Wine Tasting Event, Maryborough House Hotel @ 6.15pm

Our October meeting will be a wine tasting event with Stuart from the recently launched company From Vineyards Direct Ltd. Stuart will talk us through wines from various regions and there will be discounts on offer for wines ordered on the night.

www.fromvineyardsdirect.ie

'The Explosion of Social Media and how it can benefit our business' with Krishna De, Maryborough House Hotel @ 6.15pm

Krishna De is an expert in the field of social media and she will talk us through how it can be used to benefit our businesses. She will deal with sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube etc. These networking sites can be of huge benefit to our businesses and can be a very cheap form of 'advertising'. www.krishnade.com

From Vineyards Direct Christmas Party, 6.30pm, Glucksman Gallery, UCC

Network Cork Members are invited to attend From Vineyards Direct's Christmas Party to taste 25 of their best selling wines.

SFA Speed Networking, Clarion Hotel, Lapp's Quay, Cork @ 6pm

Another great upcoming event which is open to Network members is Speed Networking organised by the Small Firms Association in the Clarion Hotel. This event will be facilitated by Tricia Murphy from TIC Alliance who is known as Ireland's Queen of Networking! This is a free event but places are limited so you must register in advance to be sure of a place. www.sfa.ie/events

Network Cork Annual Christmas Lunch, 12.30pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Lapp's Quay

Our annual Christmas event will start with a champagne reception at 12.30pm followed by lunch. Tickets cost €40 (members) and €50 (non-member guests). Tickets are available by contacting info@networkcork.com

Network Cork AGM,6.15pm, Maryborough House Hotel, Cork

Our AGM will take place on Wednesday 9th December. We will have a brainstorming session where all members can submit ideas for Network Cork meetings etc for 2010.