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bullet.png Business Breakfast with Evelyn Moynihan, CEO, Kilkenny Design
 
bullet.png Networking at Noon at OfficeMaster
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber at The Cork Proms
 
bullet.png ChatGPT for Marketing
 
bullet.png QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation
 
bullet.png SOLVIT - Solutions to problems with your EU Rights
 
bullet.png EENergy grant applications closing soon!
 
bullet.png Economic Trends - Q1 2024
 
bullet.png Open Streets for Cork
 
bullet.png National Report on Succession Intentions in Family Business
 
bullet.png Upcoming Consultations
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Adare Human Resource Management
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Fitzgerald House Upgrades
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Fitzgerald House Upgrades
 

Starting from May 1st the Cork Chamber office at Fitzgerald House will undergo renovations to the building, primarily to improve the accessibility and efficiency of our beautiful building. Full Cork Chamber business will continue to operate as normal while we avail of co-working space at Republic of Work. We look forward to the completion of our works and showcasing our upgrades.

 
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EVENTS
 
Business Breakfast with Evelyn Moynihan, CEO, Kilkenny Design
Wed 22nd May | 7.30am-9am | The Metropole Hotel
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Evelyn Moynihan, CEO, Kilkenny Group, champions of premium Irish craft and design, operating across 18 retail outlets and a thriving e-commerce site.

 

She will share the company's story and its ambition to grow internationally by investing in their omnichannel experience and collaborating with over 250 Irish designers, including partnerships with renowned designers Lennon Courtney.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Networking at Noon at OfficeMaster
Wed 29th May | 12pm-1.30pm | OfficeMaster
 

Join us for Networking at Noon at OfficeMaster, a solutions-led partner for office furniture and equipment.

As OfficeMaster celebrates 50 years, we are delighted to bring attendees to their new Cork HQ at North Point Business Park to connect with fellow members surrounded by one of the country’s finest show spaces for office interiors.

 

Catch-up with those you already know, meet new faces and create long-lasting connections.

 
Register free HERE
 
Cork Chamber at The Cork Proms
Wed 12th June | 6.45pm-10pm | Cork Opera House
 

​We have teamed up with Cork Opera House to offer members a discounted rate to experience the magic of The Cork Proms. 

 

Members will have the opportunity to mingle, network and share their passion for music at a pre-show networking reception before proceeding to the auditorium to celebrate all things brilliant about Irish Rock music. An evening that promises to be nothing short of legendary! 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
ChatGPT for Marketing
Member Price €50
 

Thurs 9th May | 9.30am - 11.30am |  Online

 

Attend this programme and find out how you can use ChatGPT in your business to reduce costs and time spent on day-to-day tasks. This programme will give the attendees a detailed overview of ChatGPT and other AI systems and enable them to streamline processes and tasks using AI.

 
More details & booking
 
QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation
Member Price €650
 

Tues 21st May | 9:30am - 4:30pm | 5 sessions | Online

 

The purpose of this Certificate in Training Delivery & Evaluation Programme (Train the Trainer)  is to provide you with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate your training programmes. You will gain practical experience and recognised certification as a trainer. 

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
SOLVIT - Solutions to problems with your EU Rights
 

SOLVIT is an informal problem-solving network launched by the European Commission in 2002. It was established to resolve certain types of problems experienced by EU citizens or businesses with public administrations in EU member states.

 

SOLVIT can help resolve issues in areas such as:

  • Social security
  • Visa
  • Residency
  • Recognition of professional qualifications
  • Taxation
 
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EENergy grant applications closing soon!
Applications close 15th May
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber are calling for applicants for their new EENergy grant initiative. EENergy is an EU-funded project that provides 900 x €10,000 as a grant across Europe to SMEs that want to implement measures to reduce their energy consumption and therefore their carbon footprint. With a total budget of €9 million, EENergy actively supports against the backdrop of the effects of climate change, the energy crisis and the EU Green Deal.

 

Contact grace@corkchamber.ie for more information.

 
For more info
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Open Streets for Cork
 

Exciting News! A series of "Open Streets" events are coming to Cork city this summer, the first of which will take place on Sunday 19th May to coincide with Bike Week. 

 

We are encouraging people to walk, cycle or take public transport into town on Sunday, May 19 to enjoy a colourful and lively programme of dance, music and street performances on Cornmarket Street, North Main Street and St. Patrick’s Street.  These streets will be closed to private cars between 1pm and 5pm to facilitate the events, creating a safe and people-friendly atmosphere.  All city car parks will remain open during this period and parking and access for blue badge holders will be facilitated as normal.

 

 
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Upcoming Consultations
Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:
 

New Tourism Policy Framework

26 April

Link Here

Shared Mobility Hubs Issues Paper

03 May

Link Here

Cork City Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy

20 May

Link Here

 

If you have any feedback that can inform our submission please contact ashley@corkchamber.ie 

 
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Cork-based TV Production start-up, Great Island Productions, has launched a crowdfunding campaign
  • Snap Ireland has been awarded the Franchise of the Year Award at the esteemed InBusiness Chambers Ireland Recognition Awards 2024
  • SolarWinds Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Excellence in IT Management and Innovation
  • FASH Forward wins two awards at the Ignite Awards & Showcase April 2024
  • Cyclists of all abilities encouraged to join Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2024 raising vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation
  • Chart a Course for Volvo Cork Week 2024 this July
 
All Member News
 
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Member Events
 
  • Join Alpha Wealth in celebrating their 10-Year Anniversary – Friday 26th April
  • Home in Ireland: Cork World Book Fest at Triskel Art Centre – Saturday 27th April
  • Emma Doran returns to The Everyman with her new show, Dilemma – Saturday 27th April
  • Walk the Camino Finisterre for Breakthrough Cancer Research – Monday 13th – Monday 20th May
  • TechFest 2024 – Tuesday 14th May
  • Ireland Japan Association’s Annual Dinner 2024 – Friday 17th May
  • Boardmatch - Charity Trustee Speed-Dating at Clayton Hotel – Find your charity board role – Thursday 23rd May
  • Château Pesquié Wine Evening at Hayfield Manor – Thursday 23rd May
 
Further event details can be found here
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Digital Marketing Assistant required by Barter's Travelnet
  • Exciting opportunity available to work at Cork Chamber as Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Executive
  • Barter’s Travelnet require a Leisure Sales Consultant
  • ePower are hiring Electricians
  • Employer Engagement Officer required at Cork Simon Community
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • Boardmatch are offering a 33% discount for Charity Tickets at their Charity Board Recruitment Event
  • 15% discount on SAOL platform access for Cork Chamber Members
  • Secure Onsite Shredding 5 x 240 litre bins of payer or 20 hard drives only €100 + VAT (13. %) from DGD Shredding
  • Citylink are offering corporate discounts on their Cork routes
  • Keniry Advisory Services - Power & Energy Conference 2024 - 25% discount for Cork Chamber members
  • Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace!
  • Hibra Design are offering a Free Consultation to identify opportunities to vehicle solutions unique to your operations
  • UCC’s Campus Accommodation – 10% off all rates for Summer 2024
  • Reveal Your Business’s Future: Free 1-Hour Strategy Session and Focused on Exit Planning with D&C Investors Group
 
All Member Offers
 
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