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bullet.png Chamber Partners 2025
 
bullet.png Maximise Your Membership
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Kevin O'Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA
 
bullet.png Building Resilience in the Multigenerational Workplace
 
bullet.png Speak Up, Stand Out: Strategies to Shine in every Speaking Situation
 
bullet.png 1 Day Train the Trainer
 
bullet.png Cork city wins European Commission award
 
bullet.png Cork City Council Painting Grant Scheme
 
bullet.png Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Have your Say on the EU's Future Budget!
 
bullet.png Featured Event
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member Spotlight
 
bullet.png New Members
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Cork Access Network - Access & Opportunity
 
bullet.png PTSB
 
 
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Chamber Partners 2025
 

Our Partner Programme brings together the collective voices of the largest employers in the region, to set the course for Cork’s economy and make Cork thrive for the benefit of all businesses.

 

Their active engagement, alongside the contributions of our wider membership, strengthens our ability to drive meaningful change.

 
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EVENTS
 
 
Maximise Your Membership
Thurs 20th Mar | 10am-11am | Online
 

Join this online workshop to learn how to maximise your membership through our many promotional channels, particularly focusing on the Member's Area.

 

Gain practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility and use the Member's Area to build your company profile.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Business Breakfast with Kevin O'Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA
Tues 25th Mar | 7.30am-9am | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Kevin O’Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA as he shares insights into leadership, strategy and the evolving landscape of sport and business.

 

With a passion for driving success both on and off the field, Kevin will discuss the role of innovation, community engagement and commercial partnerships in shaping the future of Cork GAA.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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SUSTAINABILITY
 
 
Cork city wins European Commission award
It highlights the power of collaboration in building a sustainable, more resilient city region.
 

Last week, Cork City’s leadership in climate action was recognised on the European stage at the Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) Conference & Mayors-Business Forum in Brussels. Cork received the award for "Most Local Green Deals signed in the ICC Programme with consistently high quality" for achieving the highest number of partnerships, among over 60 participating cities. At Cork Chamber, we are delighted to have enabled and assisted some members to engage with the Local Green Deals process while also delivering our own.

 
Cork Access Network - Access & Opportunity
Wed 9th April | 7.30am-9am | UCC
 

Join us for an inspiring morning celebrating the power of workplace learning and collaborations between employers, learners, and further education providers. This event will highlight real-world examples of access to employment through learning, upskilling, and partnerships that drive success.

Event Highlights:

  • Introductory Address – Prof. John O’Halloran, President of UCC
  • Insights from J&J Innovative Medicine,  Cork Chamber Company of the Year 2025 Winner
  • Bitesize Case Studies from businesses, education providers & employees
  • Networking Breakfast with industry leaders & educators

For more information & to register please click here 

 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Building Resilience in the Multigenerational Workplace
Free for members
 

Tue 25 March | 2:30pm-4pm | Online

 

For HR and business leaders looking to address the challenges associated with intergenerational workplace dynamics. Moving beyond generational stereotypes, we will explore a career-stage approach that better reflects workplace behaviour and engagement.

 
More Details & Booking
 
Speak Up, Stand Out: Strategies to Shine in every Speaking Situation
Free for members
 

Thurs 27 March  | 10am - 11am | Online

 

The greatest barrier between you and speaking success isn’t your audience, it is the conversation happening inside your head, and we will rewrite and rewire that internal dialogue.

 
More details & booking
 
1 Day Train the Trainer
Member Price €90
 

Wed 2 April | 9.30am-5pm | Online

 

This 1-day programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to design and deliver effective training, both on-the-job and in the classroom. 

 
More details & booking
 
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Featured Event
 

 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Cork City Council Painting Grant Scheme
 

Cork City Council has launched the 2025 Painting Grant Scheme for North Main Street. Commercial property owners can apply for grants of up to €1,500 for qualifying improvement works, including painting, minor repair works to rendering, gutters, downpipes etc. Applications can be made until 25th April. 

 
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Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards
 

Applications are open for Chambers Ireland's 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The awards showcase best practice in sustainable development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes across Ireland. Applications close on 23rd April. 

 
More Info
Public Consultations
 

If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:

 

Consultation Closing Date

 

Review of Large Energy Users Connection Policy (CRU)

 

4th April

 

EirGrid Biodiversity Strategy

 

9th April

 

Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route

 

10th April

 

Black Ash Bus Interchange

 

10th April

 

 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Have your Say on the EU's Future Budget!
Deadline for feedback: May 6th
 

Are you interested in sharing your feedback to help shape the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)?

 

The European Commission is gathering feedback on EU funding for the single market and cooperation between national authorities. 

 

This short consultation will help improve future funding by learning from past experiences. Share your thoughts to help create a simpler, more focues, and impactful EU budget for 2028 and beyond!

 

 
Learn More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Chamber Members receive a free spot on the “The Power of Gratitude" Lunchtime Workshop” Hosted Live By CRAOI 
  • 10% off first order for Cork Chamber Members from Southern Tapes & Packaging
  • English evening classes with Cork English College - €20 discount & pay no registration fee
  • Procure.ie are offering a Free Energy Audit for all Cork Chamber Members
  • Owen Jump Coaching - 10% discount for Staff Coaching packages for Chamber Members
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – 10% Off Meetings at The Address Cork
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – €50 Application Fee Waiver for the UCC CUBS MBA
  • 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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Adare Trusted People Partners
HR Barometer Survey Closing Soon and Gender Pay Gap eBook
 

Stay ahead of HR trends and make informed decisions by participating in Adare's HR Barometer. The survey will be closing on Friday, 21st March. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive an exclusive invitation to our HR Barometer virtual event in April and access to the full report findings.

 

Also, don’t miss our latest eBook on Closing the Gap: A New Era of Pay Equity – Understanding and Addressing the Gender Pay Gap.It provides a comprehensive guide to help businesses navigate pay equity, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations.

 
Further details can be found here
 
 
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Member News
 

 

  • Warren & Partners joins Xeinadin
 
All member news
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Part Time Opportunity for Interior Architecture Graduate with Sigma Homes
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • Tech Industry Alliance, Deloitte & MTU present Diversity Matters Series: Empowering Employability for All Abilities– Thursday 20 March
  • Irish Funds Emerging Tech & Innovation Speaker Series in Collaboration with the Funds Academy at MTU – Thursday 20th March
  • DeeptechFest Ireland 2025 at Republic of Work - Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March
  • The Intrapreneurship Series with The Open University – Driving innovation from within – Webinar 3 Making a Difference – Digital and AI – Wednesday 26th March
  • Nano Nagle Place - A Story of Home, a powerful exhibition exploring themes of migration, belonging, and identity – now until Monday 31st March
  • CUBS - Building Innovation Capability Series – Thursday 27 March
  • Concert for Conservation - Wildlife Madagascar at Fota Wildlife Park – Saturday 29 March
 
All member events
 
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PTSB
 

At PTSB, our ambition is to be Ireland’s best personal and business bank through exceptional customer experiences. Our team support businesses in communities across Ireland. Whether you are a business owner or working in the agricultural community, our dedicated team of Business Managers will take the time to understand your business, so we can respond quickly with tailored solutions. Our team are available to meet in one of our 98 branches or at a time and place that suits you.

 

Permanent TSB plc trading as PTSB and PTSB Asset Finance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

 
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