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bullet.png Mark Your Calendar: Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Sustainability Shift: How Next Generation Supply Chain Leaders Can Impact Change
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
 
bullet.png Annual Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Seven Strategies to Multiply Your Success in 2025 with Aidan O’ Brien
 
bullet.png Outlook Email – Getting Back in Control
 
bullet.png EENergy: Second Call for Applications is Open!
 
bullet.png Sustainable Transition to the Agile and Green Enterprise (STAGE) Programme
 
bullet.png Public Consultation on Cork County Council's Corporate Plan
 
bullet.png Financial Support for Storm Bert Damages
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Christmas Gift Guide
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png The Hope Foundation
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Mark Your Calendar: Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
Proudly Sponsored by AIB
 

We’re already counting down to one of the most anticipated evenings of 2025 - the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner on Friday 7th February 2025, at Cork City Hall. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate, and share the evening with Cork’s business community in the heart of the city.

 

We’re delighted to partner with AIB as our event sponsor, bringing their dedication to sustainability and supporting businesses on this special night.

 

The evening will also feature the announcement of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025, a highlight not to be missed!

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, 6th December at 10am.

 
More event and booking details
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Sustainability Shift: How Next Generation Supply Chain Leaders Can Impact Change
Thurs 5th Dec | 11am-12pm | Online
 

Discover what it takes to embed environmentally and socially responsible practices at every stage of your supply chain.

 

The webinar will feature Ninni Bjerkøy, Vice President Sustainable Procurement, Statkraft , Chuvasen Govender, Supply Chain Director, HEINEKEN Ireland and Ingrid De Doncker, Head of Research and Innovation, Future Planet.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
Fri 13th Dec | 12.30pm-3.30pm | The Maryborough Hotel
 

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. 

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

Tickets on sale Friday 6th December at 10am.

 

This event is hugely popular and sells out online in a matter of minutes. We recommend you log on early and that you ensure your login details are up to date, if you need help with login details or need to set-up a new password please contact Vicky on the events team.

 
More info HERE
 
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
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
 
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
 
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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
 
Sustainable Transition to the Agile and Green Enterprise (STAGE) Programme
Next Cut-Off day: December 31st, 2024
 

The Sustainable Transition to the Agile and Green Enterprise (STAGE) is a unique support ecosystem dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability. It helps industrial companies transform into green leaders of the European economy.

 

As part of this initiative, eligible SMEs can receive a €25,000 lump sum grant to support the development of services essential for their sustainability transformation, as well as additional services needed to prepare an investment plan.

 
Read More
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Public Consultation on Cork County Council's Corporate Plan
 

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. 

 
Take the Survey
 
Financial Support for Storm Bert Damages
 

Small businesses impacted by Storm Bert can now apply for financial support to help with the cost of damages. The Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme is open until 9th January for small businesses with up to 20 employees to apply for assistance to help with the cost of repairs.

 
Apply here
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 

 

  • National Beauty’s Evelyn Mullane Wins Customer Experience Manager of the Year
  • RTE Final Leaders’ Debate 2024 Reaction by The Public Speaking Course
 
All Member News
 
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Christmas Gift Guide
 

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. 

  • Give that special gift this Christmas from the treasure trove that is Victoria’s Antiques
  • Elevate your gifting with our exclusive gift vouchers and packages at The Montenotte this Christmas — redeemable for all hotel experiences including exclusive stays, Bellevue Spa treatments and dining at Panorama
  • Give them a gift they'll love! A Vibes & Scribes gift card can be used online and in-store, on books, knitting supplies, crafting supplies and more!
  • Celebrate the season with a fun-filled event packed with team-building activities at Mardyke Entertainment Complex
  • Find the perfect Stocking Filler with toffee brittles and toffee popcorn from Second Street Bakeshop
  • Gift Doctrine Skincare this Christmas and elevate daily routines into luxurious, sensory rituals worth savouring
  • Cork Christmas Party Nights at Oriel House Hotel
  • Send delicious, ‘Shelly’s’ homemade baked treats nationwide this Christmas. Order online for a thoughtful, unforgettable gift
 
View Full Gift Guide HERE
 
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  •  A complimentary Work Practices Checklist Assessment with Sprintmodo
  • Cool Running Events - Up to 20% Off Alpine Iceskating.ie at Winterlee- SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
  • 30-minute free introduction to coaching with Owen Jump Coaching Psychology
  • Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace
  • BlueDawn Agency offering a Free Website Audit + 20% off when you purchase a new website or redesign
 
All Member Offers
 
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Member Events
 
  • Castlemartyr Resort Charity Gala Dinner supporting Cork Penny Dinners – Thursday 5th December
  • St Fin Barre's Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert – Saturday 7th December
  • Tech Industry Alliance - TechBrew: Internationalisation – Taking the First Steps – Tuesday 10th December
  • Join Hope Foundation to celebrate their Ho Ho HOPE Christmas Jumper Day – Thursday 12th December
  • Tech Industry Alliance and Deloitte bring you the next event in the Diversity Matters Series: Embracing Differences - The Power of Inclusion – Thursday 12th December
 
All Member Events
 
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 
The Hope Foundation
 

Hope Foundation

 
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