Connecting Cork is a Cork Chamber-led initiative that aims to create a greater international awareness of Cork as a top business and investment location, via engagement with our global business and diaspora networks. The initiative is supported by our local stakeholders and a number of industry partners, including: JCD Group, O’Callaghan Properties, KPMG, EY, PwC, Deloitte and Morgan McKinley.
For more information about Connecting Cork see online and check out our new video!
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Shine a Light
More than 7,500 people in Ireland are homeless and the crisis continues to deepen. Focus Ireland are moving people out of homelessness and into homes of their own every single day. One third of these is a child. That's why Chamber Policy Director Thomas Mc Hugh is taking part in Shine A Light Night and sleeping-out for Focus Ireland.
Please help Thomas raise vital funds by donating here.
The Irish Association of Barbershop Singers Convention returns to Cork this October 6th-8th and we are delighted to announce that there will be a number of performances on the Cork City streets on Friday 29th to celebrate Feel Good Friday! Loads of offers and activities to be enjoyed - see more online.
The weekend is bursting with things to do; everything from dancing along to cheesy classics at the Decades Festival to singing along with a spectacular line up of gifted musicians at the annual Cork Folk Festival so be sure to check them out!
Do you have 3 minutes? – Cork Public Bike Scheme Survey
Cork Chamber would like to ask your opinion in this survey of 11 questions as a commuter/ business owner/ service provider on a network expansion and the locations that you think would be most advantageous for further bike stations in Cork. Please click here to have YOUR OPINION included and we ask that you participate before the survey close on Friday 6th October. The survey should take no longer than 3 minutes of your time. The Cork Public Bike Scheme (Coke bike) scheme is funded and run nationally by the National Transport Authority and although there is no funding to expand the network in Cork currently, we at Cork Chamber and as part of the Transport and Mobility Forum for Cork hope to gather data to support ongoing and future efforts as we promote for the investment in the Cork network.
If you have any questions on this survey please contact the Michelle on 021 4530132 or email
Alarm bells should be ringing on data protection, according to the results of a new survey conducted by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber and it@cork. Local firms were asked about their preparedness for the introduction of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018. EEN at Cork Chamber and it@cork are this week running Get to Grips with Data Protection, a seminar to support SMEs get ready for GDPR and providing expert advice. GDPR relates to personal data and brings most companies into the sphere of regulation by the Data Protection Commission.
To help you and your business get ready for GDPR check out our upcoming GDPR training courses.
Date: Monday 2nd October Time: 12:30pm - 2pm Venue: Cork Chamber, Fitzgerald House, Summerhill North Cost: Free - registration essential BOOK HERE
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Cork Company of the Year Awards and we would like to invite all members to attend.
You will hear from past winners of the Cork Company of the Year on what the award means for their business, the value of the PR coverage to the impact it had at international levels with colleagues, clients and peers.
This event is open to all businesses who are interested in learning more about this prestigious award and what it can do to help your business connect and grow. You can learn more about the application process itself as our judges, including Vodafone representatives, along with past winners and finalists will be in attendance.
October Business Breakfast, Featuring Sinéad McSweeney, MD Twitter Ireland In association with the Irish Examiner
Cork Chamber is delighted to welcome Sinéad McSweeney, Managing Director Twitter Ireland as the guest speaker at our October Business Breakfast. As well as being MD of Twitter Ireland, Sinéad is also VP of Twitter's Public Policy and Communications team in EMEA. A Midleton native, Sinéad has been a key leader within the Twitter team since she joined the company in 2012. Sinéad is a qualified barrister and has a wealth of experience with former roles including Director of Communications for An Garda Síochána, Director of Media and Public Relations for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Special Adviser to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
Cork Chamber invite you to spend an extraordinary evening surrounded by the wonder and majesty of the ocean at our upcoming member’s evening hosted by the Glucksman, a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts.
On the evening you will have the chance to meet and connect with other members and if you need a break from talking business there will be plenty to say about the Glucksman’s current exhibitions Now Wakes the Sea and Deep Maps:West Cork Costal Cultures, both on display until 5th November.
Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2017 In association with EY
Date: Tuesday 21st November Venue: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
Tickets are now on sale for Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2017 which will be held on Tuesday 21st November at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.
Over the past six years this black tie event has grown to become one of the most popular and prestigious events in our calendar, attracting close to 600 business leaders, political decision makers and dignitaries. It offers the business community from both cities the chance to establish new connections and strengthen existing relationships as we all work towards the common goal of protecting our future growth and prosperity as a nation.
We are delighted to have the continued support of EY as the headline sponsor of the dinner and Kernel Capital as Networking Reception sponsor.
On October 17th, Cork Chamber will host a delegation from the State of Pennsylvania. The delegation will include Pennsylvania’s local government, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a number of companies who are keen to connect with Cork companies. See ‘read more’ for further information or contact Eimear.
Connect with Rhode Island
Following the visit of a Rhode Island delegation to Cork last week, a Providence-based marketing agency, NAIL Communications (NAIL) offers its services to Irish companies looking to grow or expand in the US. See ‘read more’ or contact Katherine.
Entering the USA – Your Legal Obligations
Cork Chamber member Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is a U.S. law firm, with significant experience advising Irish businesses on U.S. legal issues, including those related to expansion to the U.S. market. See ‘read more’ or contact Katherine for further details.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered as a judge for this years’ Cork Digital Marketing Awards!
The list of semi-finalists is now available here and judging is well underway to find out who has made it all the way to the Awards night on the 26th October next!
Communication Skills QQI Level 5 Starts October 25th - €400 for Chamber Members!
The purpose of this special purpose QQI Level 5 award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
Certificate in Training Delivery & Evaluation (FETAC Level 6) Starts 7th of November next - €565 for Chamber Members!
Set clear and specific training objectives for their programmes.
Explain the principles of group dynamics in a training environment.
Discuss the specific issues of equality, diversity and disability regarding training access and delivery in the context of current legislation.
Assess a range of models, techniques and approaches to evaluate training programmes effectively.
Produce an evaluation report for a training programme, highlighting the areas of success and the opportunities for improvement.
The Certificate in Training Delivery and Evaluation programme will provide training delivery personnel with the tools and techniques required to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate their training programmes.
Member News
Latest Member News
Chambers Ireland Welcomes CSO Figures Showing Continued Employment Growth - read more
Only one in four Cork firms confident of meeting the deadline for GDPR compliance - read more
BDM Boylan Solicitors marks recent growth with new appointment - read more
Swiss to Expand Zurich Service at Cork Airport for Summer 2018 - read more
Apply to IBYE today to win a share of the €150,000 investment fund available to Cork’s Best Young Entrepreneurs - read more
EY Welcomes Learning Cities Delegation From USA To Cork - read more
Business Interns Available - Department of Management & Enterprise, CIT - read more
CUH Charity Lip Sync Battles! The Countdown is on! - read more
Inaugural ‘International Service Design Experience’ forges the way in Service Design in Ireland - read more
The Mercy Hospital Anniversary Ball to celebrate 160 years of Mercy care in Cork - read more
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Members Offers
Do business with fellow members
Musgrave Marketplace: Staff pass and latest business essential deals - read more
DeepRed Productions: €300 for a website/social media/ or promotional video in September - read more
Admirror: 20% discount on Admirror advertising - read more
Clayton Hotel Cork City: 20% OFF Brochure priced treatments over €30 in Essence Spa (Tuesday - Sunday) - read more
Griffith College Cork: grant of 10% off Tuition Fees - read more
Spiralli Business Solutions Ltd: 10% off Professional Web Consultancy Services - read more
Hayfield Manor: September Dining Offers - read more
The Logiskills Group: FREE on-site skills needs analysis - read more
Do business with fellow Cork Chamber members through sharing an offer. Offers can be submitted through the Member Information Centre (MIC) and all current offers are displayed on our website.
