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bullet.png REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
 
bullet.png Restructuring & Redundancy: Key Considerations & Risks
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Sandra Daly, CEO, Mater Private Hospital Cork
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Is Your Website Costing You Leads & Sales – And How To Fix It
 
bullet.png IMI Essential Skills of Management
 
bullet.png Have your say: Circular Economy Act
 
bullet.png EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025
 
bullet.png Vacancy & Dereliction Information Session
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Golf Classic 2025
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png CT Ireland
 
 
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EVENTS
 
 
REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
Thurs 11th-12th Sept | 9am-4pm | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Join us in Cork for this international conference on decarbonising European value chains, a key event led by the European funded co-project REEValue, bringing together experts, businesses, and policymakers to explore innovative energy solutions and collaborations across value chains.

 

Topics will include European insights, best practice case studies, ESG & CSRD reporting, financing opportunities and technology & innovation.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Restructuring & Redundancy: Key Considerations & Risks
Wed 17th Sept | 10am-11am | Online
 

Gain an in-depth look at the legal framework, compliance requirements and potential pitfalls associated with organisational restructuring and redundancy processes, ensuring you can navigate them confidently and effectively.

 

You will hear from Michelle McDonagh, Head of HR Consulting. Michelle seamlessly supports clients in the execution of strategic initiatives, employee relations, industrial relations and expansive human resources consulting projects.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Business Breakfast with Sandra Daly, CEO, Mater Private Hospital Cork
Wed 24th Sept | 7.30am-9am | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Join us to hear from Sandra Daly, CEO, Mater Private Hospital Cork as she shares valuable insights into healthcare leadership, business innovation and the evolving landscape of the private medical services in Cork and beyond.

 

Sandra will share her journey and how strategic thinking is shaping the future of healthcare as a core pillar of economic stability and thriving communities. 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
Tues 25th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
 

Join over 600 business leaders, influential policymakers and key stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the synergy and collaboration that fuels growth and innovation between Ireland's two largest cities, Dublin and Cork. 

 

The evening is a unique opportunity to establish new business connections, to strengthen existing relationships and to meet with peers from both city regions. This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Is Your Website Costing You Leads & Sales – And How To Fix It
Free for members
 

Thurs 4 Sept | 10am-11am | Online

 

Whether you already have a website, are considering a redesign, or don’t have one just yet, this workshop will give you all the practical insights you need into how websites (actually) generate the results that you are looking for.

 
More details & booking
 
IMI Essential Skills of Management
Member Price €1000
 

Wed 1 Oct | 9am-5pm | Online

 

This highly interactive six-day in person programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills. We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills.

 
More details & booking

 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Have your say: Circular Economy Act
Deadline: November 6th
 

Have you thought about how a stronger circular economy could benefit your business and the environment?

 

The European Commission is working on a Circular Economy Act to boost the use of secondary raw materials, encourage sustainable practices, and make it easier for companies to reuse and recycle resources across the single market.

 
Read More
 
EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025
Deadline for application: 12th September
 

EU SMEs and start-ups in the semiconductor sector, do not miss this chance and apply to the EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025 business mission before September 12! 

 

The EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025 will select up to 50 European SMEs to join the mission to Japan to kick-start their internationalisation path in Semiconductor sector. 

 
Apply Here
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Vacancy & Dereliction Information Session
Tues 9 Sept 11am-1pm
 

Cork City Council are holding a public drop-in vacancy & dereliction session in Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane aimed at informing members of the public on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, including the popular Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Almost 500 homes are availing of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in Cork city, with over €27 million in funding being progressed. 

 
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

 

Electricity and Gas Networks Climate Change Adaptation Plan

 

5th September

 

Commission for Regulation of Utilities: Price Review 6

 

11th September

 

Review of the Occupations List for Employment Permits

 

19th September

 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Travel Counsellors Announce Onboarding Dates as Demand for Flexible Careers Grows
  • Please vote for Saw Framed for the Best Irish Made Award with The Irish Country Magazine
  • SSE Airtricity awards over €160,000 to eight sustainability projects in Cork
  • Hays specialist Recruitment win a €250 voucher. Survey closing Mon,15 Sep, 9am
  • East Cork community groups receive over €820,000 from EirGrid Celtic Interconnector fund
 
View all news here
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • Enjoy 20% off your first month of social media services with RD Social
  • 15% Off All PrintSpace Services
  • Exclusive Twilight Dining at Hayfield Manor - early evening dining experience offers two courses for €42.00 or three courses for €49.00
  •  Enjoy a relaxing Full Body Aromatherapy Massage at Robin Hill House for just €80
  • Free Customer Retention Health Check & Growth Audit with Loyalty
  • Get 25% off a comprehensive security assessment from Advice Bytes
  • Change and Project Management Toolkit for Cork Chamber Members (50% off) from Marbral Advisory
  • 10% Off Event Equipment Hire with Creative Technology Ireland
 
All member offers
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Dance Cork Firkin Crane is looking for an Administration and Box office Assistant - CE Scheme contract (ref #CES-2406537)
  • Operations and Admin Lead (part time) at Graffiti
  • Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism have a position available for Additional Needs Assistant
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • Page Turners exhibition of artists’ books launches in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral -Thursday 4th September
  • New Irish Art at Lavit Gallery – Thursday 4th September – Saturday 27th September
  • Bon Secours Hospital Cork Mindfulness Conference 2025 - Saturday 6 September
  • Business to Arts Awards – Monday 8 September
  • Dublin to Cork HOPE Run. 250km – Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th September
  • Dr Con Murphy Golf Classic – Supporting CUH Charity – Thursday 11th SeptemberT
  • Better Workday Momentum Series – Monday 15th September
  • Closing the Sale — B2B Workshop with Dr Maria Coakley at Ludgate Hub – Wednesday 24th September
  • Quintas Capital EIIS Investor Events – Thursday 25th September and Thursday 2nd October
 
All member events
 
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