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bullet.png Election 2024 - Business Priorities to Shape Cork’s Future
 
bullet.png HR Barometer Report
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
 
bullet.png Developing a Sustainability Strategy via the ENSO sustainability platform
 
bullet.png Intercultural Awareness - Webinar
 
bullet.png Business Mission: Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025
 
bullet.png Scotland – Ireland Networking Workshop
 
bullet.png Power Up Grant for Retail & Hospitality
 
bullet.png New Corporate Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Envisage
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Election 2024 - Business Priorities to Shape Cork’s Future
 

Dear Chamber Member,

 

2024 has already been a year of significant political change, both at home in Ireland and abroad, with more still to come. Cork City and County, too, are in the midst of a considerable evolution, with a growing population that requires a renewed focus on infrastructure and housing delivery, on sustainable urban development, on talent availability and competitiveness.

 

 
Read our election priorities
 
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EVENTS
 
 
HR Barometer Report
Fri 22nd Nov | 10am-11am | Online
 

The HR Barometer is the most comprehensive research analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland. This session will provide timely information that will help you to re-align and re-imagine your HR & People Strategies and move the dial on your strategic goals.

 

You will hear from Sarah Fagan, Managing Director, Michelle McDonagh, Head of HR Consulting, Amanda Finnegan, Head of Retained Services, Adare.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
Tues 26th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
 

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork. This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD.

 

Also on the night, we will honour Jim Barry, Managing Director, Barry Group with our Outstanding Contribution to Business Award for 2024.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
Fri 13th Dec | 12.30pm-3.30pm | The Maryborough Hotel
 

This event has always been 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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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
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
 
Intercultural Awareness - Webinar
Free for members
 

Tue 12 Nov | 9.30am-11am | Online

 

Dignity and respect are at the heart of intercultural awareness, and each of us can take personal responsibility to help create a place of belonging within our place of work.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Business Mission: Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025
Deadline for application: 15th November
 

The EU Business Hub - Japan and Korea, an EU-funded programme, supports SMEs in the green, digital, and healthcare sectors to enhance exports and build sustainable value chains. Over four years, it will run 10 business missions in each market. This next spring, 50 European SMEs will visit to the Republic of Korea to explore opportunities in the healthcare and medical equipment sectors.

 
Learn More
 
Scotland – Ireland Networking Workshop
13th November I Dublin Chamber of Commerce
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is proud to co-organize a networking workshop led by Dublin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Inverness Chamber of Commerce. The event will bring together nine Scottish companies exploring opportunities in Ireland, offering a valuable chance for Irish and Scottish businesses to connect, share insights, and build new partnerships. 

 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with leading Scottish companies and industry experts.

 
Register Here
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Power Up Grant for Retail & Hospitality
 

Retail and hospitality businesses can now apply for the Power Up Grant, with €4,000 available for each eligible business. Applications must be submitted before the 8th November deadline. 

 
Find Out More
 
New Corporate Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
 

The Department of Enterprise,Trade & Employment has published a new set of FAQs on the implementation of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, providing businesses with guidelines on compliance following the regulation's entry into force earlier this year. 

 
Read More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Quintas Wealth Management and Tynan Dillon Wealth Management combine to launch Xeinadin Financial Services
  • Leading Cork LegalFirm J.W. O’Donovan LLP Announces Expansion Plans
 
All Member News
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • 30-minute free introduction to coaching with Owen Jump Coaching Psychology
  • Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace
  •  A complimentary Work Practices Checklist Assessment with Sprintmodo
  • 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
 
  • Cork lnternational Film Festival 2024 – Friday 8th – Sunday 17th November
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research Winter Ball – Friday 8th November
  • Fota Wildlife Park Concert for Conservation - Big Cat Conservation – Saturday 9th November
  • Cyberskills - Smart Maritime & Offshore Wind Event – Monday 11th November
  • Ludgate Hub presents - Skillnet Innovation Exchange: Scale-Up Roadshow, Navigating Business Growth – Tuesday 12th November
  • EURES Ireland Business Lunch- Are you interested in recruiting from within Europe? Let EURES Ireland assist you – Tuesday 12th November
  • “MUSICAL STORIES” Schools Concerts Series 2024 Evelyn Grant Cork Pops Orchestra, City Hall, Cork - Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th November
  • Cork Careers Fair, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh – Thursday 14th November
  • BHAA Event - Clearstream / Deutsche Börse Cork - Celebration of Life 5K Run – Sunday 17th November
  • Champagne Evening at Hayfield Manor – Thursday 21st November
  • Building Resilient Brains in the Workplace with SAOL Workplace Wellbeing – Friday 22nd November
  • The Hope Foundation’s Snow Ball – Have your Christmas Party with us – Saturday 23rd November
  • IMI Change Management Programme – Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th November
  • NetApp Exclusive Christmas Market Event – Thursday 28th November
  • Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 2024 – Friday 29th November
 
All Member Events
 
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 
Envisage
 

 
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