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bullet.png Chamber of the Year Award
 
bullet.png Angel Investing Masterclass
 
bullet.png HR Leadership Forum
 
bullet.png Networking at Noon at Fitzgerald’s - The Imperial
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Golf Classic
 
bullet.png Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
 
bullet.png Bridging Generations: Rethinking Talent Through Evidence - Webinar
 
bullet.png IMI Essential Skills of Management
 
bullet.png Room Hire at Cork Chamber
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Asia Matters Agrifood Summit Cork
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png New Members
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
 
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Chamber of the Year Award
 

 

Dear Member,

 

I am delighted to share the news that Cork Chamber has been awarded Chamber of the Year 2025 at this year’s national Chamber Awards. This recognition is a significant honour for our organisation and one that we are incredibly proud to bring home to Cork.

 

In addition to the overall award, Cork Chamber also received two category wins, for Lobbying & Policy Campaign with our 2024: Year of Elections initiative and for Sustainability & Biodiversity with our work on Embedding Biodiversity in Business: Cork Chamber’s Commitment in Action. These projects reflect two core pillars of our strategy: advocating for a stronger voice for business and leading in sustainable, future-focused thinking.

 

These awards are a true reflection of you, our members. Everything we achieve as a Chamber is rooted in your insights, your engagement and your...

 
Read on
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Angel Investing Masterclass
Tues 17th June | 12pm-1.30pm | Online
 

If you're curious about angel investing but not sure where to start, this 90-minute Angel Investing Masterclass is your perfect intro!

 

We are delighted to partner with Awaken Hub and Tech Industry Alliance for this Angel Investing Masterclass with AwakenAngels. ​Learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded women, and gain the confidence to make smart, strategic investments. 

 
Register FREE Here
 
HR Leadership Forum
Thurs 19th June
 

This event in collaboration with our Strategic HR Partners, Adare is suitable for Senior HR Practitioners and HR Directors who are tasked with leading out on HR Strategy within their organisations, exploring emerging HR and sectoral trends and identifying strategic HR challenges within their organisation. 

 

This event is invite only and exclusive to our Chamber Partners and Collaborate membership categories.

 
More info HERE
 
Networking at Noon at Fitzgerald’s - The Imperial
Thurs 26th June | 12pm-1.30pm | The Imperial
 

Join us at the newly unveiled Fitzgerald’s at The Imperial. This beautifully transformed space blends the hotel's rich 200-year history with modern elegance, offering a fabulous atmosphere for members to connect and engage. 

 

This is an ideal opportunity to break away from your desk and network with fellow Cork Chamber members in a setting that exudes charm and history.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber Golf Classic
Tues 26th Aug | 7am-2pm | Castlemartyr Resort
 

Cork Chamber’s Golf Classic returns this August at 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. 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
Open for entries
 

Cork Chamber wants to celebrate the digital skills helping businesses grow and stand out. These awards recognise the talent, innovation and strategy shaping Cork’s digital marketing scene. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work and get recognised for your creativity and impact.

 

Deadline for entries is Wednesday 9th July at 4pm!

 

In association with

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

 

In Partnership with

Marketing Institute Ireland, Cork

 

Media Partner

Irish Examiner

 
View Categories & Enter Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Bridging Generations: Rethinking Talent Through Evidence - Webinar
Free for members
 

Thurs 19th June | 10am-11am | Online

 

This evidence-based webinar challenges common generational stereotypes in the workplace. Despite popular narratives about millennials, Gen Z or Boomers having distinct work values, the science tells a different story.

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

Wed 1st Oct | 9am-5pm | Online

 

This highly interactive six-day online 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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Room Hire at Cork Chamber
 

The board room at Cork Chamber's Fitzgerald House is now available for hire. Set in our beautiful historic building, at a premium location with beautiful views over the city centre. Walking distance from the train station and city centre. The room has been fully refurbished during our recent retrofit. Hire includes free Wi-Fi, access to a 98-inch professional digital display, Barco ClickShare, natural light, support of our onsite team and water.

 
More details & booking
 
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
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

 

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

 

20th June

 

South West EV Strategy Public Consultation

 

30th June



Successor to the 'Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025'

 

30th June

 

 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Asia Matters Agrifood Summit Cork
June 19th & 20th, 2025
 

Join the 12th Asia Matters Business Summit Cork on 19–20 June, where leaders from business, government and academia will explore the Future of Food and its global implications. The agenda features high-level panels on agrifood innovation, sustainability, and trade opportunities with Asia.

 
Register here
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Get 25% off a comprehensive security assessment from Advice Bytes
  • St. Patrick’s Distillery Tasting Experience - Buy 2 tasting flights and get 1 free when you book as part of the Cork Chamber Member Network
  • Change and Project Management Toolkit for Cork Chamber Members (50% off) from Marbral Advisory
  • 10% Off Event Equipment Hire with Creative Technology Ireland
  • 40% off The Future of Leadership - Leading without a title one day workshop with JVM Consultancy
  • Exclusive Offer for Cork Chamber Members – 10% Off Meetings & Events at Cork International Hotel
  • A unique one-day course on speaking in public to an audience of any size.10% discount for Cork Chambers
  • 10% off first order for Cork Chamber Members from Southern Tapes & Packaging
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – Waiver of €50 Application Fee 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
How to Manage Redundancy Risks
 

With Ireland’s open economy being highly exposed to changes in the global trade system, recent geopolitical developments signal that there may be increased uncertainty in the medium term impacting Irish Organisations and their Employees. Should these international trade issues influence domestic affairs, many Organisations may need to consider large or smaller scale restructures. To help Organisations prepare for this possibility, this article examines redundancy risks and why external expertise is often required to protect an Organisation during what is a difficult process for both Employers and Employees.

 

 
Further details can be found here
 
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Member News
 
  • Nature Network Ireland - A New Chapter for Nature Conservation
  • EirGrid welcomed French mayors to the Celtic Interconnector project in east Cork
  • MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025
 
View all news here
 
New Members
In association with 3B1
 

A very warm welcome to our new members who joined us in May

  • Triple Edge Energy Ltd
  • Killarney Racecourse
  • The Rose Hotel
  • St Patrick's Distillery Ltd
  • JVM Consultancy
  • Sorensen Civil Engineering Limited
  • Key2Biotics Ltd
  • The Event Hub Limited
  • Denise's Delicious Gluten Free Bakery
  • Advice Bytes
  • Green Saffron
  • REC Ireland
  • Halpin Wealth Management Ltd
  • SIX
  • META Learning t/a EDelia Learning
  • Irish Door Systems Ltd
  • Happy Weight
  • Focus Capital Partners
 
View Full Directory
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Helium Arts is seeking a new member of the board of directors with a focus on finance expertise to fulfil the office of Treasurer
  • Occupational Therapist (Adult Service) required at The Crann Centre
  • Fastrack into Information Technology - Computer Networking Apprenticeship - commencing November 2025
  • SE Systems are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor 
  • Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) required at The Crann Centre
 
Find out more
 
Member Events
 
  • Bark for Cork Arc – Sunday 1st – Monday 30th June
  • Osborne Recruitment Webinar - The Digital Revolution: A Focus On AI & Its Impact On Business Strategy – Thursday 12th June
  • Chartered Accountants Cork Society Golf Classic - Thursday 12th June
  • The National Maritime College of Ireland - Corporate Blood Donation Clinic – Thursday 12th June
  • Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill at The Everyman – Thursday 12th – Saturday 14th June
  • Join the Camino de Santiago to Support Breakthrough Cancer Research – Friday 13th – Sunday 20th June
  • Fort2Fort Charity Cycle for Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal - Saturday 14th June
  • IMI – AI for Sales – a one-day programme – Monday 16th June
  • Celebrate the opening of Fragomen’s new Cork office – Wednesday 18th June
  • Identifying Your HR and Health & Safety Needs: A Workshop for Business Owners at Ludgate Hub – Tuesday 24th June
  • The Beacon by Nancy Harris at The Everyman – Friday 4th July
 
All member events
 
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