The newest edition of ChamberLink is now available, showcasing the achievements and ambitions of Cork’s business community. This issue celebrates milestones like the recognition of Jim Barry’s exceptional leadership at our Dublin Dinner and provides key insights into what businesses can expect following Ireland’s general election.
You’ll also read about our international delegations to Brussels and China, where we advocated for Cork’s vision on a global stage. With features on sustainability, lifelong learning, and fostering innovation across diverse sectors, this edition reflects how Cork continues to lead as a hub of growth, inclusion, and opportunity.
This event continues to be a social highlight of the festive season attracting over 300 attendees annually. With plenty of festive food and drink, music, raffle prizes and much more, it is the perfect seasonal event for entertaining clients and colleagues.
This year we are excited to welcome bestselling author, comedian and broadcaster Colm O'Regan.
This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.
This online session offers members 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The EU Business Hub- Japan and the Republic of Korea Programme, an EU funded initiative, helps SMEs in the green, digital, and healthcare sectors to boost exports and establish sustainable value chains. Over four years, the programme will organise 10 missions in each market. This coming spring, 50 European SMEs from the digital sector will visit Japan, marking the beginning of their internationalisation journey.
Cork County Council's new Corporate plan for 2024 to 2029 is now open for public consultation. You can share your views on the future of Cork County Council by completing a short survey before 13th December.
An updated Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status has been published by the Department of Social Protection, providing clearer guidelines for employers and workers on classifications for employees and self-employed contractors, including more detailed criteria on the nature of working relationships.
Discover Cork’s Christmas Gift Guide – your go-to source for unique local gifts, festive experiences, and holiday offers. Explore and enjoy a magical Christmas while supporting local businesses and creating lasting memories.
For Adare’s last two HR Barometer Reports, talent retention has been highlighted as a top priority for Organisations. While Ireland’s labour market remains persistently tight, retention is a clear concern driving Organisations to review and redefine their strategy for retaining Employees in 2025.
This article will explore why tracking specific HR metrics as part of a strategic approach to talent retention is the best way to retain talented Employees and to reduce turnover numbers.
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Our team are available to meet in one of our 98 branches or at a time and place that suits you.
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