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IN THIS ISSUE
bullet.png Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 
bullet.png Emerging Category Finalists
 
bullet.png Maximise Your Membership
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber & MII Cork: Elevate Your Brand with a Community Focus
 
bullet.png Annual Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland
 
bullet.png Outlook Email – Getting Back in Control
 
bullet.png Seven Strategies to Multiply Your Success in 2025 with Aidan O’ Brien
 
bullet.png Developing a Sustainability Strategy via the ENSO sustainability platform
 
bullet.png Docklands Road Improvement Consultation
 
bullet.png Global Trade Challenges Survey
 
bullet.png Visit Cork launch 2024 Green Award for the Tourism Sector
 
bullet.png EENergy: Second Call for Applications is Open!
 
bullet.png Fully Funded Trade Health Check
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 

We are proud to introduce the finalists in the Emerging Category for the prestigious Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025! These awards celebrate the vibrant spirit of Cork's business community, recognising innovation, resilience, and success across all sectors. The finalists in this category represent the future of our region’s economic landscape and are paving the way with their bold ideas and ambitious growth.

 

Thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and media partner The Irish Examiner for their continued support in making these awards a highlight of Cork’s business calendar. Watch the finalist videos below and discover their inspiring journeys on the Irish Examiner online <HERE>. #RecognisingYourSuccess!

 
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Emerging Category Finalists
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 

Ground Wellbeing - Emerging finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

Ground Wellbeing

 

Ground Wellbeing creates sustainable, inclusive wellness products designed for mindful self-care.

 

Kwayga - Emerging finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

Kwayga

 

Kwayga’s AI-powered software streamlines supermarket sourcing, saving them time and costs.

 

Wiistream - Emerging finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

 

Wiistream

 

Wiistream – The creators of custom streaming solutions so sporting associations have a home for their live and on-demand content.

 

 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Outlook Email – Getting Back in Control
Member Price €25
 

 Wed 22 Jan | 9:30am-10:45am | Online

 

This course is suitable for users of classic Outlook. Every skill level is welcome and we will explore how to create a logical folder structure for storing / managing email.

 

 
More details & booking
 
Seven Strategies to Multiply Your Success in 2025 with Aidan O’ Brien
Free for members
 

Wed 29 Jan | 10am-12pm | In person, Kingsley Hotel

 

Aidan O’Brien will deliver an informative and empowering masterclass sharing practical insights & strategies that will show you how to create significantly more success in 2025 in your career or business.

 
More details & booking
 
Developing a Sustainability Strategy via the ENSO sustainability platform
Member Price €600
 

Self-Directed Learning : Learn at your own pace over 12 months

 

As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.

 
More details & booking
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Maximise Your Membership
Wed 15th Jan | 10am-11am | Online
 

This online session offers you the opportunity to learn how to make the most of your membership. 

 

Hear practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility and use the Member's Area to build your company profile through the Member Directory, share your member news, advice and supports and promote your member to member offers, job vacancies and upcoming activities/initiatives. 

 

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber & MII Cork: Elevate Your Brand with a Community Focus
Tues 21st Jan | 6pm-8pm | Laya Healthcare, Little Island
 

This event in partnership with the Marketing Institute Cork will feature a panel discussion focused on Laya Healthcare’s commitment to elevating their brand with a community focus.

 

Speakers will explore cause-related initiatives, securing boardroom buy-in and demonstrating returns, all vital ingredients when measuring success in campaigns and marketing investment.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Annual Dinner 2025
Fri 7th Feb | 7pm-11pm | Cork City Hall
 

Cork Chamber Annual Dinner is the region’s largest flagship event of the year, bringing together business leaders, political decision makers and influencers for this black tie corporate event.

 

The winners of the 4 categories of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 will also be announced on the night.

 

This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.

 
More info HERE
 
Business Breakfast with Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland
Wed 26th Feb | 7.30am-9am | Cork International Hotel
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland, the organisation with leadership responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland to overseas visitors.

 

Alice will discuss the role of overseas tourism in supporting economies and communities, collaborating to support Cork overseas and upcoming trends and initiatives to partner on.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Docklands Road Improvement Consultation
 

As part of the Docklands redevelopment, Cork City Council has launched a consultation on road network improvements between the City Centre and the Docklands area, including changes to the public realm to facilitate sustainable transport methods.

 

If you have any feedback that can inform Cork Chamber's submission to the consultation, please contact Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie. 

 
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Global Trade Challenges Survey
 

Chambers Ireland and the International Chamber of Commerce are carrying out a survey to identify current challenges to global trade as the risk of tariffs on international trade grows.

 

Any members involved in trading good internationally can complete the survey before 17th January. 

 
Complete the Survey
 
Visit Cork launch 2024 Green Award for the Tourism Sector
 

Visit Cork want to hear how your business has developed its sustainability strategy and initiatives over the last few years, in areas such as Environmental, Social, Governance and Economic Sustainability. The deadline for applications is Thursday 9th January and the winner will be announced at the Visit Cork Industry Day Conference taking place on Tuesday 21st January 2025.

 
Apply Now
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
EENergy: Second Call for Applications is Open!
Applications close on February 28th, 2025
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is now accepting applications for the second call of the EENergy grant initiative. This EU-funded program offers €10,000 grants to 900 SMEs across Europe, empowering businesses to implement energy-saving measures and reduce their carbon footprint. 

 

Contact monica@corkchamber.ie for more information 

 
Learn More
 
Fully Funded Trade Health Check
InterTradeIreland
 

Have you questions which may be stopping you from exploring new markets? Do you need advice on specific trade requirements? 

 

InterTradeIreland offer one-to-one expert advice tailored to your needs.

 
Learn More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Make your meetings easy with Maldron Hotel South Mall’s all-inclusive meeting packages - rates exclusive to Cork Chamber members
  • Cool Running Events - Up to 20% Off Alpine Iceskating.ie at Winterlee- SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
  • English evening classes with Cork English College- No registration fee until 21st January
 
All Member Offers
 
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Adare Trusted People Partners
Adverse weather recommendations for Employers
 

With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are being taken, in particular on their commute to work this morning.

 

 
Further details can be found here
 
 
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Member News
 
  • Springboard Communications Announces B Corp Certification
 
All Member News
 
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Member Events
 
  • The Public Speaking Course - A one-day course on the do's and don'ts of how to stand up and successfully speak in public – Saturday 18th January
  • Tech Industry Alliance and UCC’s School of Computer Science and Information Technology are pleased to bring you the first Tech Talk of 2025: Innovating Together - Cutting Edge Technologies for Industry – Tuesday 28th January
  • Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories at Triskel – Tuesday 4th – Tuesday 11th March
  • How do you become more creative, organised and structured in all forms of writing – IMI Writing Dynamics Course – Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February
  • IMI Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Monday 17th February for 3 days
 
All Member Events
 
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 

 
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