Nominees Announced!
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
 

 

The nominees for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024 have just been announced.

 

Share the good news by tagging @corkchamber and using #DigitalCork24

 

Semi-finalists announced Wednesday 21st August at 4pm.

 

In association with

AB Sales, Clancy, ClickDimensions, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence Digital Marketing, Munster Technological University, Osborne, Spéire

 

 

Media Partner

Irish Examiner


 
 
 
Resilient Cork Fund
 
 

The Rethink Ireland Resilient Cork Fund is now open for applications from non-profits from Cork city and county. The fund is dedicated to supporting organisations in Cork that tackle inequality and assist socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities and will support projects that promote social inclusiveness and mental health resilience.

 

Initiatives like this are key to making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Cork. As SDG Champions we are proud to support an initiative that is directly contributing to SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals.


 
 
 
Golf Classic 2024
Thurs 29th Aug | 7am-2pm | Lee Valley Golf Club
 
 

Join us for the Cork Chamber's Golf Classic at Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, voted one of the top 100 Irish Golf Courses by Golf Digest. 

 

This will be a 4-Person Team event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network at one of Cork's picturesque Golf Courses.

 

 Limited Tee Times available. Register your team now 


 
 
 
The Importance of a Wellbeing Strategy: Supported by a Culture of Health & Safety
Thurs 5th Sept | 10am-11.15am | Online
 
 

Join us for this informative webinar on the key principles to consider when designing an Organisation Wellbeing Strategy and why Health & Safety processes can boost employee welfare.

 

Adare Consultants will discuss the key principles to be considered when reviewing an existing or developing a new Wellbeing Strategy.

 


 
 
Networking Lunch on Board the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
Sat 14th Sept | 12pm-3pm | Ringaskiddy Port
 
 

This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ferry as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour. Your three-hour French escape will begin from the moment you step on board, with an Apéritif drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois.

You will enjoy a lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the France-Irish business community in Cork.


 
 
Business Breakfast with Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University
Wed 25th Sept | 7.30am-9am | The Kingsley Hotel
 
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University.

 

Hear about the role MTU plays in nurturing talent to meet the evolving demands of industry along with the university’s commitment to innovation and collaboration to drive economic and social advancement.


 
 
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
Tues 26th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
 
 

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork.
 
The evening is an opportunity to establish new business connections, to strengthen existing relationships and to meet with peers from both city regions. During the evening, we will also present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2024.


 
 
 
Simplify sustainability & gain a competitive advantage
Free for members
 
 

Tues 3rd Sept | 10am - 11am | Online | 60 mins

 

Sustainability is now a must have for businesses who want to grow and scale. This webinar will showcase all of the opportunities associated with sustainability and show you that it can be approached in a manageable and cost-effective way for your business.


 
 
Management practices for high team performance
Free for members
 
 

Weds 4th Sept | 10am-11:30 am | Online | 90 mins

 

In this 90-minute webinar we will explore the 20 Momentum Needs of high team performance that all people managers should be aware of, and the data around why they matter. Then we will provide data-backed Tangible Actions that you as people managers can already take that will help bring out the best in your teams.


 
 
 
Upcoming Business Missions to Japan and the Republic of Korea
 
 

The EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea invite you to participate in their new programme and upcoming business missions.

 

The EU Business Hub is an EU-funded programme which supports EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies; digital solutions; and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the two Asian markets by organising 10 business missions to Japan and 10 business missions to the Republic of Korea over the next four years.


The EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea invite you to participate in their new programme and upcoming business missions.

 

The EU Business Hub is an EU-funded programme which supports EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies; digital solutions; and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the two Asian markets by organising 10 business missions to Japan and 10 business missions to the Republic of Korea over the next four years.

 

Each business mission will allow a group of selected 50 cutting-edge companies to benefit from extensive business coaching throughout their participation. The EU Business Hub business missions offer a series of benefits to selected EU SMEs and startups, such as:

  • Strategic coaching on market opportunities and local business culture.
  • Individual matchmaking with a personalised schedule of B2B meetings with local companies.
  • Targeted promotion through the exhibition of the company's products and services.
  • Logistical support and assistance throughout the mission, from exhibition setup to promotional materials.
  • Financial support with a maximum EU contribution of €1,000 for accommodation costs (4 nights, one room per company).
  • Optional co-financed customised services that range from legal advice to printing and translations.

EU SMEs and start-ups complying with the programme eligibility criteria can already apply for the first two business missions.

  1. Digital Solutions Korea 2024 - Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2-6 December 2024- More information: - Deadline for applications: 9 August
  2. EU Business Hub @Semicon Japan 2024 - Tokyo, Japan, 9-13 December 2024- More information:- Deadline for applications: 16 August

Please contact grace@corkchamber for more information.

 
 
Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
Now open for your input and feedback.
 
 

The European Commission has launched three new public consultations for your feedback.

 

This is your opportunity to shape future legislative initiatives, streamline and harmonise administrative processes and reduce the costs for SMEs.

 

Consultation name:

Deadline for reply:

Link:

SME consultation on inland waterway transport.

30 September, 2024

Link Here

SME consultation on automated contracts.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

SME panel on business practices related to using customers' data.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

 


 
 
 
Eurochambres annual economic survey
Open for submissions
 
 

Cork Chamber welcomes your contribution to this annual economic survey coordinated by Chambers Ireland and Eurochambres. This is designed to identify the challenges faced by the business community across the 27 member states to shape our policy recommendations at European level. It takes 1 minute to take this survey.


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

A Strategic Approach to Improving the Efficiency of Ireland’s Transport System

21 August

Link Here

National Planning Framework

12 September Link Here

 

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


 
 
 
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