Cork City Enterprise Board offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in a variety of business neworking groups in Cork. We also provide opportunities to get involved in networking groups in other parts of the country and overseas.

Networking is an extremely important activity for any business professional, but particularly for entrepreneurs. Getting out there and creating and maintaining business contacts can be the difference between the success and failure of your business.

Benefits Of Participating In Business Networking Groups

• Meeting like-minded people
• Learning from the experience and knowledge of other business professionals
• Sharing ideas, experiences and problems
• Increasing your customer base
• An important social outlet for those working alone

Business Networking Groups In Cork

NEW: Cork City and South Cork Enterprise Boards established the Network of Enterprising Women (NEW) to give women the opportunity to develop their businesses through a progressive network.  NEW is a positive opportunity for Cork businesswomen to make effective business contacts, to develop new ideas and to be inspired and motivated by interactions with fellow members and by the inspirational speakers at meetings. NEW meets for four events per year. For more information on NEW click here. 

Plato:a business support forum for owners / managers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A group of local entrepreneurs are mentored by a senior manager from a larger local ‘parent’ company. For more information on ‘Plato’ click here.

National Business Networking Groups

Micro-Trade: a cross-border initiative that encourages small and medium enterprises, north and south of the border, to develop business relationships with each another. For more information on ‘Micro-trade’ click here.

International Business Networking Groups

Futurallia: an international networking group for SMEs. Membership of Futurallia is an ideal way for young entrepreneurs looking to break into new international markets to make important contacts. For more information click here.

Trading Link: an international networking forum. Trading Link provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to network with companies from other Trading Link partner regions such as Wales, Denmark and Sweden. For more information click here.

If you would like to participate in any of the above business networking groups in Cork, other parts of Ireland or overseas, please contact us for more information.