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IN THIS ISSUE
bullet.png Luas Cork Briefing
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber AGM 2025
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Colette Twomey, Managing Director, Clonakilty Food Co.
 
bullet.png Sustainable Cork Programme [in-person]
 
bullet.png Strategic Execution and Commercial Impact: Turning Plans into Business Growth
 
bullet.png QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management
 
bullet.png IMI Change Management
 
bullet.png B2B Software Days: The Future of Digital Business
 
bullet.png German-Irish Business Forum on Renewable Energy
 
bullet.png Assessing the Impact of Global Trade Developments on the Irish Economy
 
bullet.png New Training Initiative for Uisce Éireann's Business Customers
 
bullet.png Designist's Success: Powered by Community and the National Enterprise Hub
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Cork Opera House
 
bullet.png New Members
 
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Luas Cork Briefing
Wed 21st May | 1.30pm-3pm | The Metropole Hotel
 

Don't miss this in-person briefing with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to explore the proposed route and planned developments for Luas Cork, running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point.

 

The Panel, including Sarah O’Donnell, Project Manager Luas Cork, TII ,Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Projects TII and Eamon Scullion, Project Manager Luas Cork, Jacobs Engineering will outline the main considerations and key aspects of the proposed development.

 
Register FREE here
 
Cork Chamber AGM 2025
Mon 26th May | 6pm-7pm | Imperial Hotel
 

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork Chamber, will take place at the Imperial Hotel, Cork on Monday 26th May at 6pm.


If you would like to attend, please email Naoimh Frawley here to register your attendance by close of business Wednesday 21st May 2025. 

 

 
More details
 
Business Breakfast with Colette Twomey, Managing Director, Clonakilty Food Co.
Wed 4th June | 7.30am-9am | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Hear from Colette Twomey, Managing Director of Clonakilty Food Co. as she shares the remarkable story behind one of Ireland's most iconic food brands. 

 

With strategic vision and a deep commitment to quality and heritage, Colette has led Clonakilty’s expansion into markets across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and Australia - all while staying true to the company’s West Cork roots. 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Sustainable Cork Programme [in-person]
Wed 4th June | 11am-12.30pm | Nano Nagle Place
 

Join us for this in-person Sustainable Cork Programme event where we will discuss Circular Economy and how Irish businesses can drive competitiveness through sustainable design for circularity.

 

Hear from Rosie Fuller, Account Manager, FoodCloud, Robert O'Mahony, Head of Sustainability, Global Operations, Logitech and Dr. Blathnaid McPolin, Resource Use and Circular Economy Lead, ESB. 

 
Register FREE here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Strategic Execution and Commercial Impact: Turning Plans into Business Growth
Free for members
 

Tues 20th May | 10am -11.30am | Online

 

Learn to develop practical strategies, execute them efficiently, and address commercial factors that impact business success. This webinar will equip you with techniques for optimising strategy implementation to drive growth and profitability ensuring alignment with business goals.

 
More details & booking
 
QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management
Member Price: €450
 

Tues 27th May | 9.30am-5pm | Online

 

The main purpose of this Supervisory Management Programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role in a wide variety of organisations by instructing them in key areas such as their roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

 
More details & booking
 
IMI Change Management
Member Price: €400
 

Wed 28th May | 9am-5pm | Online

 

Through interactive activities and structured exercises participants will learn how to plan for and position change and you will be provided with the skills and tools to successfully introduce and implement change. You will also learn how to approach and deal with the barriers to change including culture and human dynamics.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
B2B Software Days: The Future of Digital Business
Mon 19th-Wed 21st May I Vienna City Hall, Austria/Online
 

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the 8th International B2B Software Days 2025. This global event will gather 1,200+ participants from around the world to explore emerging trends, drive innovation, and build meaningful connections across the software industry. 

 
Register Here
 
German-Irish Business Forum on Renewable Energy
Wed 28th May | 9am | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin.
 

The German-Irish Chamber invite you to attend their Business Forum on Renewable Energy. This half-day forum will explore how Ireland and Germany can work together to address shared challenges in the energy transition. The programme features two panel discussions with insights from government, business and academia. 

 
More details & registration
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Assessing the Impact of Global Trade Developments on the Irish Economy
Seminar with Vasileios Madouros, Deputy Governor of Central Bank
 

Wed 21st May | 1pm-2pm | UCC Aras na Laoi_G26

 

Members of Cork Chamber have been invited to attend this interactive seminar with the Deputy Governor of Central Bank, Vasileios Madouros. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to outreach@centralbank.ie

 
New Training Initiative for Uisce Éireann's Business Customers
Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for Trade Effluent Customers Now Open
 

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet, has launched a new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme, open to all trade effluent business customers. This fully funded initiative supports businesses in addressing trade effluent and water quality challenges, while also preparing for upcoming regulatory changes and trade effluent charges. 

 
Find out more
 
Designist's Success: Powered by Community and the National Enterprise Hub
 

 

Dublin's much-loved design store, Designist, has not only navigated business hurdles but continues to flourish, thanks to their loyal customers and the vital support received from the National Enterprise Hub. A go-to for unique, design-led gifts, Designist's story highlights the power of community and accessible resources. Want to empower your business for similar success? The new National Enterprise Hub (NEH) offers a wealth of tailored support. Explore over 180 resources, including grants, funding, expert advice, and training, all designed to help your business thrive and overcome challenges. The NEH's intuitive website makes it easy to find the perfect fit for your needs. Unlock your business's potential.

 
Discover supports
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

 

National Public Procurement Strategy Development

 

20th May

 

Public Consultation on draft Renewable Transport Fuel Policy Statement 2025-2027

 

23rd May

 

Public Consultation on the Feasibility of Transitioning Ireland's Waste Collection Market from its Current Side-by-Side Licensing System to a Franchise Tendering System

 

4th June

 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Quality Print – Special offer on Labels
  • 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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New Members
In association with 3B1
 

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

  • Analog Devices International UC
  • Financefair
  • Creative Technology (Audio Visual) Ireland Ltd trading as CT-Ireland
  • ResultsCX Ireland Limited
  • The Fork & Wheel
  • Fastrack into Information Technology
  • Courtstown Finance
  • Edwin O'Sullivan Training Solutions
  • Tom Phillips and Associates Ltd
 
Further details can be found here
 
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Member News
 
  • Mater Private Network Cork officially opens its Heart Centre facility following €12 million Investment
  • First Events Announced for Cork on a Fork Fest 2025
  • Mercy University Hospital opens state-of-the-art Seminar, Skills and Simulation Classroom to enhance healthcare training
  • Six West Aviation - Cork Based Father & Aviation Entrepreneur to Run 4,000km Across Australian Outback for Youth Mental Health
 
All member news
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • The Crann Centre require a Centre Co-Ordinator
  • SE Systems are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor 
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • TechFest 2025 – Thursday 15th May
  • Meet Fastrack into Information Technology at TechFest 2025 – Thursday 15th May
  • Funding Advisory Service Workshop by Intertrade Ireland & Grant Thornton – Wednesday 21st May
  • Join NetApp for an AI Demystified Workshop – Thursday 22nd May
  • Michael Quane RHA & Johanna Connor Paper - Pencil - Chisel – Stone at Lavit Gallery – Thursday 22nd May
  • Alpha Wealth Leadership breakfast event - focusing on two critical areas Auto Enrolment and Employee Wellness – Tuesday 27th May
  • Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025 – Tuesday 27th May – Monday 2nd June
  • Compliance Institute - The Southwest Chapter - Navigating the Revised Consumer Protection Code at Republic of Work – Wednesday 28th May
  • La Voix Humaine at The Everyman – Thursday 5th June
 
All member events
 
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Cork Opera House
 

 
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