CORKMEET 2011 Partners
CORKMEET 2011 - DUBLINFORUM is funded and organised by Trading Link Cork, a partnership for business between Cork County Council, Cork County & City Enterprise Boards, Cork City Council and Cork Chamber, in partnership with Dublin County & City Enterprise Board and Plato Dublin and is part of Innovation Dublin 2011 which is taking place across Dublin between 17th October and 18th November, to demonstrate Dublin's capacity to inspire, interact and innovate.
Cork County Council
Cork County Council is the administrative authority for the region of Cork County. Cork County Council has been involved in organising business trading missions for the past number of years, recognising their potential economic benefits for Cork based business. In its commitment to sourcing international business opportunities for Cork companies, the County Council signed up as the Official Irish Partner for Futurallia (see information below) in Ireland.
In order to maximize access to this international networking forum for Cork companies, the County Council worked together with the Enterprise Boards of Cork City, South Cork, West Cork, and later Cork Chamber, to offer these opportunities to a wide network of Cork Companies. (North Cork Enterprise Board joined Trading Link Cork for CORKMEET 2009).
Cork County Council is also committed to marketing Cork for business and tourism around the World, and has worked to develop international relationships in this regard.
For more information on Cork County Council see: www.corkcoco.ie
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The Enterprise Boards of Cork City, South Cork, West Cork and North Cork have been actively involved in previous Trading Link Cork initiatives.
The Cork County and City Enterprise Boards are the first port of call for anyone wishing to start or expand a business in Cork. The Boards work closely with small businesses at every stage of development, from the initial idea, right through to growth and expansion.
Supports include:
- Business advice and mentoring
- Training and information services
- Management skills development
- Financial assistance (Dependant on the type of business activity)
- Business networking opportunities
The County and City Enterprise Boards were established by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in 1993. Co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union, Cork County and City Enterprise Boards are part of a network of thirty-five Enterprise Boards nationwide, set up to promote an enterprise culture and encourage entrepreneurship at a local level.
For more information see: www.corkenterpriseboards.ie
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Cork City Council is the democratically elected body that governs Cork City. In promoting the sustainable economic development of the City, Cork City Council works in partnership with a range of local, national and international organisations. In addition to providing direct services to business, Cork City Council also facilitates a range of initiatives which support and enhance economic activity within the city.
The Council recognises the critical role of networking and developing new business relationships in the continued growth and development of local companies, and has joined forces with the City and County Enterprise Boards, Cork County Council and Cork Chamber to support the CorkMeet Business Networking Forum.05.
For more information see: http://www.corkcity.ie/
Back To TopDublin City & County Enterprise Boards
The Enterprise Boards of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin have been actively involved in previous networking initiatives including PLATO Dublin.
The Dublin County and City Enterprise Boards are the first port of call for anyone wishing to start or expand a business in Dublin. The Boards work closely with small businesses at every stage of development, from the initial idea, right through to growth and expansion.
Supports include:
- Business advice and mentoring
- Training and information services
- Management skills development
- Financial assistance (Dependant on the type of business activity)
- Business networking opportunities
The County and City Enterprise Boards were established by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in 1993. Co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union, Dublin County and City Enterprise Boards are part of a network of thirty-five Enterprise Boards nationwide, set up to promote an enterprise culture and encourage entrepreneurship at a local level.
For more information see: http://www.enterpriseboards.ie/
Back To TopCork Chamber
Cork Chamber is a private membership organisation. It is the leading business organisation for the promotion, development and expansion of economic and commercial activity in the Cork Region. Membership of Cork Chamber allows companies to raise their profile, provide their business with PR, marketing and networking opportunities, and ensure that their organisation is represented on critical business issues, through the collective lobbying voice of Cork Chamber. The Chamber represents 1,000 member companies in the greater Cork region.
The Chamber is committed to promoting international opportunities to its members and does so via the contacts of the international network of Chambers of Commerce and the Enterprise Europe Network and also by working in Ireland with Embassies and international business development agencies.
The EU, Trade and Innovation Services section at Cork Chamber has worked with the Trading Link Cork initiative since 2007, promoting outward business missions to its members in order to stimulate business opportunities.
For more information see: http://www.corkchamber.ie/
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The Enterprise Boards of Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin have been actively involved in previous networking initiatives including PLATO Dublin.
Futurallia is a private French company dedicated to organising international networking events for business. This internationally recognized business to business match-making forum has successfully brought thousands of businesses together since its founding in 1990. Futurallia has developed a purpose-built software system, which allows participating companies to register a company profile online and request meetings with other participants.
Futurallia was the IT support partner of CORKMEET 2010.
For more information see: http://www.futurallia.com/
Back To TopMacroom E
Macroom E is strongly committed to supporting economic development in the Lee Valley region. The Macroom E Business Centre has 10,000sq.ft of enterprise space divided into office, workshop units and hot desks available to start-up and growing businesses.
It is the ambition that the E Business Park and E Centre will provide a supportive environment for companies to grow, generating industry and employment in the area.Macroom E is dedicated to enterprise development while promoting the benefits of environmental good practice through our involvement in a number of initiatives.
Macroom E was the project manager for CORKMEET2010
For more information see: http://www.macroom-e.com/
Back To TopInternational Partners
We would like to invite international delegations to CORKMEET 2011.
If you would like to bring businesses from your country to this event, we would be delighted to facilitate you in any way possible to bring a delegation to Cork. Please contact the CORKMEET team for further details.
If your business is based outside of Cork and you would like to participate in CORKMEET 2011, please click here to download A Guide for International Participants
Back To TopPrint Partner
B2B Print is one of the fastest growing business-to-business print and design companies in Ireland. B2B Print provides a complete end-to-end design and printing service for all your printed materials - from concept creation and graphic design through to printing, finishing and delivery.
They produce all types of corporate printed materials from newsletters and marketing brochures to corporate stationery, flyers and packaging. The hallmark at B2B Print is above all quality.
For more information see: www.b2bprint.ie
Back To TopSignage Partner
B2B Signs provides a complete range of signage solutions for businesses and organisations all over Ireland. Their core products include interior & exterior signs, vehicle graphics and display signs.
Their team offers a complete end-to-end service, from advising you on the best signage option for your business, through design, manufacturing and installation. Clients include many of Ireland's largest companies and public sector organisations as well as businesses in the small to medium sector.
For more information see: http://www.b2bsigns.ie/
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