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bullet.png Change Management: Change is Constant, Why not harness it?
 
bullet.png Networking at Noon at Moxy Cork
 
bullet.png Room Hire at Cork Chamber
 
bullet.png Sustainability Strategies: Driving Long-Term Success through Sustainable Action
 
bullet.png REEValue platform
 
bullet.png ChatGPT for Marketing
 
bullet.png Time Management – Personal Effectiveness
 
bullet.png Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
 
bullet.png National Tree Week
 
bullet.png Cork City Council Community Grants
 
bullet.png Have your Say: EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member Spotlight
 
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Change Management: Change is Constant, Why not harness it?
Fri 28th Feb | 10am-11am | Online
 

Join us for this informative session in association with Adare on the key elements of Change Management you could be using to unlock engagement, productivity, and effectiveness in your organisation.
 

Research shows that effective change management can increase productivity by 20%, enable cost reduction up to 10% and improve overall employee engagement. Change Management can be a true value creator if applied effectively in your organisation. Join us as we explore how to harness Change Management.

 
More details & booking
 
Networking at Noon at Moxy Cork
Wed 5th Mar | 12pm-1.30pm | Moxy Cork
 

Join us for Networking at Noon at Moxy Cork the new kid on the block, situated in the heart of Cork City, on Camden Quay. 

The Moxy façade is steeped in Cork history while the interior has nods to Cork dotted throughout. This dual brand development marks an exciting addition to Cork’s vibrant hospitality landscape, offering travellers an array of modern amenities, stylish accommodations and unique experiences. This is the ideal opportunity to break away from your desk and check the Moxy while networking with fellow Cork Chamber members.

 

This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list here.

 
Waiting List
 
Sustainability Strategies: Driving Long-Term Success through Sustainable Action
Fri 14th Mar | 11am-12pm | Online
 

Don't miss this Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar as we explore how businesses, whether SMEs or large corporations can implement realistic, measurable and resilient sustainability strategies.

 

Hear from Jim McGrath, Head of Finance, AbbVie Cork, Donal Quinn, Founder, ENSO and David Madden, Corporate Development Director, Cork Nature Network with MC Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue & Sustainability Lead, Cork Chamber.

 
Register FREE Here
 
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Room Hire at Cork Chamber
 

The board room at Cork Chamber's Fitzgearld House is now available for hire. Set in our beautiful historic building, at a premium location with beautiful views over the city centre. Walking distance from the train station and city centre. The room has been fully refurbished during our recent retrofit. Hire includes free Wi-Fi, access to a 98-inch professional digital display, Barco ClickShare, natural light, support of our onsite team and water.

 
More details & booking
 
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
ChatGPT for Marketing
Member Price €50
 

Begins Wed 5 March | 3 sessions | 2pm-4pm | Online

 

Learn how you can use ChatGPT in your business to help with creating and implementing your digital marketing strategy.

 
More Details & Booking
 
Time Management – Personal Effectiveness
Free for members
 

Wed 5 March | 10am-11am | Online

 

Explore how Effective Personal Effectiveness refers to the ability to manage time, resources, and tasks efficiently to achieve individual and organisational goals.

 
More details & booking
 
Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
Member Price €450
 

Wed 12 March  | 9.30am-5pm | 4 sessions | Online

 

Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.

 
More details & booking
 
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SUSTAINABILITY
 
 
REEValue platform
Unlock cost-saving energy solutions
 

Our new REEValue platform is designed to help businesses, particularly SMEs in food & beverage manufacturing, transport, and logistics, cut costs and carbon emissions. You can register and conduct a quick self-assesment that will help you identify savings opportunities, access tailored recommendations and green grants, as well as estimating your carbon footprint. 

 
REEValue tool
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
National Tree Week
 

National Tree Week 2025 takes place from 9th to 16th March, with Cork County Council offering native trees to schools, community groups and organisations to mark the occasion. National Tree Week is supported by the Tree Council of Ireland and requests for trees from Cork County Council must be submitted to corkheritage@corkcoco.ie by 28th February. 

 
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Cork City Council Community Grants
 

Cork City Council has launched two new community development grants, open to community groups seeking once-off programme grants or funding for community centre/building maintenance. Applications for the Cork City Council Small Scale Programme Grant 2025 and the Community Associations Capital Grants 2025 are open until 5th March. 

 
More Info
 
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If you have any feedback that can help inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please let us know by contacting Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie

 

Consultation Description Closing Date
ESB Networks Innovation annual consultation for 2025
Consultation on ESB's innovation plans and strategies.  4th March
Public Consultation on the development of the Department of Social Protection’s Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028
Consultation by the Department of Social Protection on their new strategy on income supports and employment services. 7th March

Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme

Cork City Council is seeking feedback on transport planning in the Docklands area.

10th March
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Have your Say: EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy
Deadline for feedback: March 17th
 

Are you are a Start-up or a Scale-up facing challenges in accessing private capital or selling across the EU Single Market? 

 

Start-ups and Scale-ups are essential for creating innovative solutions to global issues or community challenges, but they often face growth obstacles. While the strategy introduces policy, financial, and legislative measures to support them,gathering feedback is vital to ensure these measures meet their needs. 

 
Learn More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – 10% Off Meetings at The Address Cork
  • Fzin Ltd are offering Cork Chamber Members a 10% Discount on the Diva Espresso Machines and a 5% Discount on the Diva Compostable Capsules
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – €50 Application Fee Waiver for the UCC CUBS MBA
  • Make your meetings easy with Maldron Hotel South Mall’s all-inclusive meeting packages - rates exclusive to Cork Chamber members
  • Cork Chamber members save €10 on Studyclix plans & add-ons
  • Employflex are offering an exclusive 10% Discount for Cork Chamber Members
 
All member offers
 
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Member News
 
  • Hayfield Manor Recognised in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide as a Recommended Hotel
  • Cork GAA and PepsiCo Renew Successful Positive Action Partnership for 2025
  • Golden Award at the International Coffee Association Awards for the Diva Sophia Compostable Capsule by Fzin
 
All member news
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland – Digital Fundraising Lead
  • SE Systems have the following job opportunities available

    Community Solutions Coordinator

    Commercial Grant Application Manager

    Business Development Manager

 

 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • MII Cork ‘Come Fly with Me’ Ball 2025 at Vienna Woods Hotel, Saturday 1st March
  • Join Boyden for an engaging evening with Ireland's top business leaders, sharing authentic stories, practical insights and strategies for creating balanced, successful organisations – Thursday 6th March
  • Tesla Industry Insights Forum & Panel – bringing together industry leaders & policymakers together to discuss accelerating the EV transition – Friday 14th March
  • Tech Industry Alliance, Deloitte, and MTU present the next event in the Diversity Matters Series: Empowering Employability for All Abilities– Thursday 20th March
  • The Mercy Camino – making a difference, one step at a time – Sunday 27th April – Sunday 4th May
 
All member events
 
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Member Spotlight
 

 
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