Cork Chamber is proud to sign up as a supporting business member of the EPA’s Food Waste Charter, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. As part of the National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023–2025, we will be championing food waste reduction across our network and helping to raise awareness of the environmental and economic importance of tackling food waste.
Bring order to the chaos with this quick, hands-on 1.5hr webinar that will give you the tools to deal with problems creatively and effectively. This training will give you an introduction to creative problem-solving processes & methods, an understanding of the importance of problem solving, and a clearer picture of your organisations’ challenging landscapes. Bring a pen and paper for this highly interactive, highly sought-after webinar.
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.
Aimed at managing directors, founders and SME owners who want their website to do what it should: help their business grow, the 1-hour webinar will help you identify gaps in your website and where to start.
Government's announcement represents the largest ever capital investment plan in the history of the state.
While this is a significant milestone, the revised plans set out must be matched with greater detail and certainty regarding timelines and specific projects to receive funding.
The National Development Plan Review 2025 published by government can be accessed <HERE>.
The near 10% increase in non-domestic water tariffs announced last week will place additional strain on businesses already struggling with rising operating costs and global trade uncertainties.
Cork Chamber is engaging with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment through the Cost of Business Advisory Forum to advocate for measures that will mitigate the impact of the increased cost of doing business on SMEs.
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
Cork Chamber’s Golf Classic returns this August to the picturesque Castlemartyr Resort. This renowned championship course offers the perfect setting for a day of golf, networking and friendly competition.
The 4-person team scramble includes goodie bags for all players, fantastic prizes and a Hole in One Charity Challenge with a chance to win a $33,000 Bucket List Golf Trip to Pebble Beach, California, thanks to O'Donovan Baker LLP Solicitors.
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.
This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the Brittany Ferries flagship vessel, Pont-Aven, as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour.
We will wrap up your French experience with lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the French-Irish business community in Cork.
This session will focus on the implementation of the pension auto-enrolment system, under the name My Future Fund and how it will become a reality for employers later this year.
You will hear from John Kearney, Director, Provest Pension Consultants, who has over 25 years' experience in the pensions and employee benefits industry. Hear expert guidance and gain clarity on the steps your business should be taking now to prepare.
EEN Japan would like to invite you to the EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference Osaka 2025, taking place online from 24–26 September.
This event offers a unique opportunity for European and Japanese organisations in biotech and pharma to connect through targeted B2B meetings and networking.
Adare Trusted People Partners Talent Acquisition and Retention - How Do Organisations Maximise Their Attractiveness to Key Talent
In today's competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right people is crucial for organisations striving for long-term success. Adare’s HR Barometer Series 9.1 found that talent retention was the most common HR priority for 2025 with 43% of organisations prioritising retaining employees. Competing businesses are therefore looking for ways to stand out in a market where the demand for highly skilled professionals is at an all-time high. But what does it take to not just attract top talent, but to ensure that the talent you bring in stays engaged, productive, and loyal to your organisation?
