Newsletter - e-bulletin 22nd April

Newsletter - e-bulletin 22nd April https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ en-us 22 Apr 2026 03:55:49 IST 22 Apr 2026 03:55:49 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true SME WellBusiness Charter - National Workplace Wellbeing Day https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/b4k8yb48w0n?lang=en&rss=true Join us this National Workplace Wellbeing Day to hear from Gerry Hussey, Ireland's leading performance psychologist, as he provides practical guidance on how wellbeing comes to life across the workplace, the workday and within each of us. Speakers will also include Barbara Kelly, HR Manager, Serosep Limited, Dan Glynn, Mental Performance Coach, Founder of DGC Studios and Inside Out High Performance and Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations and Governance, Cork Chamber. 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST ea09c7e0cb0c1c3e5b7b527c4b4271b4 Two Column Articles - Hero Image Wed 29th April | 2pm-3pm | Online Join us this National Workplace Wellbeing Day to hear from Gerry Hussey, Ireland's leading performance psychologist, as he provides practical guidance on how wellbeing comes to life across the workplace, the workday and within each of us. Speakers will also include Barbara Kelly, HR Manager, Serosep Limited, Dan Glynn, Mental Performance Coach, Founder of DGC Studios and Inside Out High Performance and Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations and Governance, Cork Chamber. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/f1/be6255cdf1305e2d4598af.png Register FREE Here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/sme-wellbusiness-charter-national-workplace-wellbeing-day-online-37983 Business Breakfast with Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, Mr. James Lawless TD https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1cqtipggxym?lang=en&rss=true The Minister will discuss the importance of continued support for institutions such as University College Cork, Munster Technological University and Cork ETB in driving talent development, research and innovation. Along with the critical role of talent and skills in supporting Ireland’s economic competitiveness, with a particular focus on sustaining a strong pipeline of work-ready graduates in Cork. Hear directly from the Minister as he outlines the Government’s plans to keep talent, skills and R&D as key competitive advantages for Cork and Ireland. 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 607abeca2eaf7405b9cc36406fa4b219 Two Column Articles - Hero Image Thurs 14th May | 7.30am-9am | Clayton Hotel The Minister will discuss the importance of continued support for institutions such as University College Cork, Munster Technological University and Cork ETB in driving talent development, research and innovation. Along with the critical role of talent and skills in supporting Ireland’s economic competitiveness, with a particular focus on sustaining a strong pipeline of work-ready graduates in Cork.   Hear directly from the Minister as he outlines the Government’s plans to keep talent, skills and R&D as key competitive advantages for Cork and Ireland.  https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/4d/55f0474f1b3af759990fbc.png More Details & Bookings https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/business-breakfast-with-minister-for-further-higher-education-research-innovation-science-mr-james-lawless-td-37993 French Day in Cork https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/778y3spzk0c?lang=en&rss=true The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Ireland invite you to attend French Day in Cork. As Ireland prepares to host the European Presidency of the European Union in the second half of the year, Cork will be officially paired with France to strengthen local, cultural and economic ties. This event offers a valuable opportunity to highlight shared priorities, strengthen new partnerships and identify new avenues for trade and innovation. 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST de9ef8a8495765883a3960b20d3aa544 Two Column Articles - Hero Image Thurs 14th May | 4pm-6.30pm | The Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork. The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Ireland invite you to attend French Day in Cork.    As Ireland prepares to host the European Presidency of the European Union in the second half of the year, Cork will be officially paired with France to strengthen local, cultural and economic ties.   This event offers a valuable opportunity to highlight shared priorities, strengthen new partnerships and identify new avenues for trade and innovation. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/c8/f907f8e0299c894e4729db.png Register FREE Here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/french-day-in-cork-36936 Networking at Noon at Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/11glls48byy?lang=en&rss=true Join us for a trip west for this exciting opportunity to grow your connections while discovering the story of Clonakilty Blackpudding. The visitor centre gives you a taste of the history of black pudding and the town of Clonakilty, learning how the secret recipe was passed down to the Twomey family and the viewing gallery allows people a unique chance to see how it is made today. Whether you're catching up with familiar faces or looking to make new connections in a relaxed setting, this event creates the perfect environment to grow your network. 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 028721a2d8c0269812bc68c0210c8a3b Two Column Articles - Hero Image Tues 19th May | 12pm-1.30pm | Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre Join us for a trip west for this exciting opportunity to grow your connections while discovering the story of Clonakilty Blackpudding. The visitor centre gives you a taste of the history of black pudding and the town of Clonakilty, learning how the secret recipe was passed down to the Twomey family and the viewing gallery allows people a unique chance to see how it is made today.    Whether you're catching up with familiar faces or looking to make new connections in a relaxed setting, this event creates the perfect environment to grow your network.   https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/c2/67644aeed652e1fd927718.png Register FREE Here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/networking-at-noon-at-clonakilty-blackpudding-visitor-centre-37962 Building International Partnerships: How Irish SMEs Leverage the EEN https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/5vbkyvnlgeo?lang=en&rss=true Looking to grow your business beyond Ireland? Join us to hear how Irish SMEs are using the Enterprise Europe Network to build real partnerships, access new opportunities and take practical steps into international markets. Don't miss the chance to learn more about how EEN can help grow your business internationally! 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 464616e154efb020ed83a75ea1b4fd9e Feature Article Image Right May 12th l Cork International Hotel Looking to grow your business beyond Ireland?    Join us to hear how Irish SMEs are using the Enterprise Europe Network to build real partnerships, access new opportunities and take practical steps into international markets.    Don't miss the chance to learn more about how EEN can help grow your business internationally! https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/b3/98d178a6981f829c26711a.png Register Here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/building-international-partnerships-how-irish-smes-leverage-the-een-37992 Green Assist https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/n2sqtn59lfj?lang=en&rss=true Are you developing a green investment project and looking for expert support? The new Green Assist call offers SMEs tailored advisory support to help strengthen their projects and make them more investment-ready. With €3 million available, selected SMEs will work with experts to improve project maturity, financial structuring and environmental impact. Don’t miss the opportunity to take your green investment project to the next stage. For more information, contact Monica Valdes at monica@corkchamber.ie [ monica@corkchamber.ie ] 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0c390d682a3b53a46add7829545eb0ca Feature Article Image Right Deadline to apply: May 18th Are you developing a green investment project and looking for expert support?   The new Green Assist call offers SMEs tailored advisory support to help strengthen their projects and make them more investment-ready.   With €3 million available, selected SMEs will work with experts to improve project maturity, financial structuring and environmental impact.   Don’t miss the opportunity to take your green investment project to the next stage.   For more information, contact Monica Valdes at <a href="mailto:monica@corkchamber.ie">monica@corkchamber.ie</a>  https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/8c/16a50c320c2908acad1b10.jpg Member News https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1fh6f6pznx7?lang=en&rss=true Kieran Walsh, National Beauty Distribution [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/173ojcq96xu/external?lang=en ] named Business Director of the Year at PBHJ Awards [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/173ojcq96xu/external?lang=en ] Blue Mountain Acquires CompuCal [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1fhy0orukna/external?lang=en ] to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1fhy0orukna/external?lang=en ] Unitec [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/yzm429f60j5/external?lang=en ] Shortlisted for Three National Technology Awards at Tech Excellence Awards 2026 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/yzm429f60j5/external?lang=en ] Arlo [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1adfxky6wzi/external?lang=en ] Acquires Aloe Care Health, Expanding Arlo [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1adfxky6wzi/external?lang=en ] SaaS Platform to Support Aging in Place and Wellness Care [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1adfxky6wzi/external?lang=en ] 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 207301a0a45dd5df9c127ac2be2a9540 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220405-093006 <ul> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/173ojcq96xu/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kieran Walsh, National Beauty Distribution named Business Director of the Year at PBHJ Awards</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1fhy0orukna/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Mountain Acquires CompuCal to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/yzm429f60j5/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unitec Shortlisted for Three National Technology Awards at Tech Excellence Awards 2026</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1adfxky6wzi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arlo Acquires Aloe Care Health, Expanding Arlo SaaS Platform to Support Aging in Place and Wellness Care</a></li> </ul> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/8c/dc6ce79e4341f05aa25340.png View all news here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/category/Member%20News IMI Essential Skills of Management https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1cpmf4ge2xb?lang=en&rss=true Tues 19 May | 9am-5pm | 6 sessions | Online This highly interactive six-day online programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills. We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills. 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 02d38d8736119ab5c42fad7c463941c5 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20260325-125052 Member Price €1000 Tues 19 May | 9am-5pm | 6 sessions | Online   This highly interactive six-day online programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills. We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/3c/615554dc73f9ef06189ace.jpg Find out more https://www.corkchamber.ie/training/ Breaking Barriers: Navigating Bias, Belonging & Opportunity https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/v1ww1ovg49o?lang=en&rss=true Wed 20th May | 9.30am – 11am | Online The session will focus on building confidence, strengthening a sense of belonging, and encouraging individuals to contribute to fairer and more inclusive workplace outcomes. 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 7ca3b87f4a93f38be4aea1385de99e7a FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20260325-125052 Free for members Wed 20th May | 9.30am – 11am | Online   The session will focus on building confidence, strengthening a sense of belonging, and encouraging individuals to contribute to fairer and more inclusive workplace outcomes. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/45/3fa23ceade469de8142ca5.png More details & booking https://www.corkchamber.ie/training/ Bespoke Training for Your Organisation https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kuhlxqsibp5?lang=en&rss=true Tailored training designed specifically for your company’s needs. Up to 25% funding available, with programmes delivered in-person or online for maximum flexibility. If you’re interested in funded training for your organisation, explore our bespoke training options and get in touch to discuss your requirements. 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0d2a77cfad97561da17a0164f7fb6413 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20260325-125052 Tailored training designed specifically for your company’s needs. Up to 25% funding available, with programmes delivered in-person or online for maximum flexibility. If you’re interested in funded training for your organisation, explore our bespoke training options and get in touch to discuss your requirements. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/1b/dbd6f65890736f01852cb8.png Find out more https://www.corkchamber.ie/training/ Earth Day 2026 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1mg79fzokls?lang=en&rss=true Today is a reminder that protecting our planet doesn’t always require big gestures. Sometimes it’s the small, everyday choices that matter most. Dandelions, often seen as weeds, are one of the first vital food sources for bees each spring. By simply letting them flower, we can support pollinators, strengthen biodiversity and play our part in sustaining healthy ecosystems. This Earth Day, it’s worth rethinking the idea of the “perfect lawn” and instead embracing spaces that allow nature to thrive. Even the smallest patch left a little wilder can make a real difference. At Cork Chamber we champion a range of environmental initiatives to help businesses turn sustainability ambition into practical action, some of which we published in our recent ChamberLink magazine. Cork Chamhashta [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/m4becgygbdt/external?lang=en ] 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 996f0805cd25a3b04f76d324061ebf1c ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33383209-20230613-093149 Our power, our planet Today is a reminder that protecting our planet doesn’t always require big gestures. Sometimes it’s the small, everyday choices that matter most. Dandelions, often seen as weeds, are one of the first vital food sources for bees each spring. By simply letting them flower, we can support pollinators, strengthen biodiversity and play our part in sustaining healthy ecosystems. This Earth Day, it’s worth rethinking the idea of the “perfect lawn” and instead embracing spaces that allow nature to thrive. Even the smallest patch left a little wilder can make a real difference. At Cork Chamber we champion a range of environmental initiatives to help businesses turn sustainability ambition into practical action, some of which we published in our recent ChamberLink magazine.<span class="visually-hidden" style="box-sizing: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; outline: rgb(10, 102, 194) none 0px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Fira Sans', Ubuntu, Oxygen, 'Oxygen Sans', Cantarell, 'Droid Sans', 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: -1px; padding: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; white-space: nowrap; display: block; position: absolute; line-height: inherit; border: 0px;"><a class="sMoFxnUvRFhhNQEVePTHtfRkYCtZlsbHNAoxM" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; text-decoration-color: #0a66c2; font-weight: 600; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Fira Sans', Ubuntu, Oxygen, 'Oxygen Sans', Cantarell, 'Droid Sans', 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; touch-action: manipulation; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px rgb(10, 102, 194);" tabindex="0" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/m4becgygbdt/external?lang=en" data-test-app-aware-link=""> Cork Chamhashta</a> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/45/2318e2c701d9132dcc9de4.png Find out more https://issuu.com/chamberlink/docs/chamberlink_issue_1_2026_-_celebrating_excellence/s/159738492 Cork Lifelong Learning Festival https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/fh209nybb73?lang=en&rss=true The 21st Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is underway, bringing a week-long celebration of connection and opportunity across Cork city and county. This year’s festival features almost 400 free events, all open to the public. As a proud partner in Cork’s UNESCO Learning City, Cork Chamber is delighted to support this initiative, which showcases the power of collaboration between education, business, community and civic partners. Lifelong learning plays a vital role in driving inclusion, innovation and opportunity across our region. 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST ae35f842255f1d2ecf0f3d7a85c7d902 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33383209-20230613-093149 April 22nd–29th The 21st Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is underway, bringing a week-long celebration of connection and opportunity across Cork city and county. This year’s festival features almost 400 free events, all open to the public.<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> As a proud partner in Cork’s UNESCO Learning City, Cork Chamber is delighted to support this initiative, which showcases the power of collaboration between education, business, community and civic partners. Lifelong learning plays a vital role in driving inclusion, innovation and opportunity across our region.<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-size: auto; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); white-space: normal; line-height: inherit; border: 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/2a/cdc02cb70e888428390635.jpg Explore full programme https://publications.corkcity.ie/view/343840678/ Luas Cork Preferred Route https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/8tromjlgkkb?lang=en&rss=true The Preferred Route for Luas Cork has been published, with a public consultation on the revised route from Mahon to Ballincollig now open for feedback from the public until Friday, 12th June. There will also be a series of open days where members of the public can view drawings and the project team will be available to answer questions: 6th May, 12pm - 8pm: Kingsley Hotel, Victoria Cross 7th May, 12pm - 8pm: Páirc Uí Chaoimh 12th May, 12pm - 8pm: The Carraig Centre, Ballincollig 13th May, 12pm - 8pm: Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST d5bb75e1de7cb9804b484ee83ffcc0d9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694094-20230222-144235 Open for feedback until Friday, 12th June The Preferred Route for Luas Cork has been published, with a public consultation on the revised route from Mahon to Ballincollig now open for feedback from the public until Friday, 12th June. There will also be a series of open days where members of the public can view drawings and the project team will be available to answer questions: <ul> <li>6th May, 12pm - 8pm: Kingsley Hotel, Victoria Cross</li> <li>7th May, 12pm - 8pm: Páirc Uí Chaoimh</li> <li>12th May, 12pm - 8pm: The Carraig Centre, Ballincollig</li> <li>13th May, 12pm - 8pm: Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street</li> </ul> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/61/0a6b8c2e3faadc4112a38b.jpg Read more & have your say https://www.luascork.ie/en/ Public Consultations https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1iolnmbi34a?lang=en&rss=true If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie [ amoriarty@corkchamber.ie ]: Consultation Closing Date Draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026 - 2028 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ddyg8gu8td/external?lang=en ] 24th April Proposed Variation No. 3 (NPF Implementation) to the Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/jzzuhzx6wxg/external?lang=en ] 13th May Review of the Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Region and Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (MASP) for Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1dgbfh97a5h/external?lang=en ] 22nd May 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT 2b71c65a26f5e6736a152c50ae2e8b11 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694094-20230222-144235 If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, <a href="mailto:amoriarty@corkchamber.ie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">amoriarty@corkchamber.ie</a>:   <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: 148.202px; border-spacing: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(13, 23, 107);" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17.571px;"> <td style="width: 61.9647%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;">Consultation</td> <td style="width: 38.0353%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;">Closing Date</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 57.1591px;"> <td style="width: 61.9647%;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ddyg8gu8td/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026 - 2028</a></td> <td style="width: 38.0353%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"> 24th April </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 61.9647%;">   <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/jzzuhzx6wxg/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proposed Variation No. 3 (NPF Implementation) to the Cork City Development Plan 2022 - 2028</a>   </td> <td style="width: 38.0353%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"> 13th May </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 73.4716px;"> <td style="width: 61.9647%;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1dgbfh97a5h/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Review of the Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Region and Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (MASP) for Cork</a> </td> <td style="width: 38.0353%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"> 22nd May </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Member to Member Offers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nyzz58vc1ac?lang=en&rss=true GreenAer [ • GreenAer offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber ] offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber [ • GreenAer offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber ] Cuffe & Company Insurance [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1hlby76hs6x/external?lang=en ] - Free, no obligation risk review and report for your business [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1hlby76hs6x/external?lang=en ] CEC Cork English College [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1knb6s1z0lw/external?lang=en ] - €20 off course fees for our upcoming part-time Evening English Classes [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1knb6s1z0lw/external?lang=en ] Cork Chamber Members get 15% off all tickets for Killarney [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/npebc850bd0/external?lang=en ] May Racing Festival [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/npebc850bd0/external?lang=en ] 10% Off Ballymaloe Grainstore [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/88ij9tl0yk8/external?lang=en ] – A Versatile Event Venue in East Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/88ij9tl0yk8/external?lang=en ] To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Tigre Motor Club, [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1abatqiee30/external?lang=en ] we're thrilled to offer Cork Chamber Members a exclusive discount of €10 off our Drive Membership [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1abatqiee30/external?lang=en ] 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 IST 845a73517732d7694ac31a3f12bd7cdd FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20260325-135535 <ul> <li style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="• GreenAer offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber" rel="noreferrer noopener">GreenAer offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1hlby76hs6x/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cuffe & Company Insurance - Free, no obligation risk review and report for your business</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1knb6s1z0lw/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CEC Cork English College - €20 off course fees for our upcoming part-time Evening English Classes</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/npebc850bd0/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cork Chamber Members get 15% off all tickets for Killarney May Racing Festival</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/88ij9tl0yk8/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10% Off Ballymaloe Grainstore – A Versatile Event Venue in East Cork</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1abatqiee30/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Tigre Motor Club, we're thrilled to offer Cork Chamber Members a exclusive discount of €10 off our Drive Membership</a></li> </ul> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/54/d6727f6525b9e18badd699.png All Member Offers https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/hotdeals New Sponsorship Opportunity https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/zfflnv8x99v?lang=en&rss=true Cork Chamber events offer a valuable platform to communicate directly with Cork’s business community and to showcase your brand before a highly engaged audience. We have a new experiential sporting event sponsorship opportunity, scheduled for the summer and invite you to express your interest. To explore how this and other promotional opportunities could align with your marketing objectives and budget please email annie@corkchamber.ie [ annie@corkchamber.ie ] by COB Wednesday 29th April 2026. 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 9eba3a8b358b60a7696ac629ae54ecd8 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694094-20220405-093020 Cork Chamber events offer a valuable platform to communicate directly with Cork’s business community and to showcase your brand before a highly engaged audience.   We have a new experiential sporting event sponsorship opportunity, scheduled for the summer and invite you to express your interest.   To explore how this and other promotional opportunities could align with your marketing objectives and budget please email <a href="mailto:annie@corkchamber.ie" rel="noreferrer noopener">annie@corkchamber.ie</a> by COB Wednesday 29th April 2026. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/63/03c88aa27ce3b534a26c42.jpeg Adare Trusted People Partners https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/p94i1xcjfk1?lang=en&rss=true Recent fuel protests across Ireland created significant disruption for Employers and Employees alike. Many Organisations experienced increased levels of lateness and absence as Employees struggled to access transport or faced extended journey times. While such events are outside an Employee’s control, they present a timely reminder of the importance of having a clear, robust, and consistently applied absence management policy. 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 IST 77213d53731eef4e40a9429e9c9fd9f6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694094-20220405-093013 Absence Management in Unusual Circumstances: Balancing Consistency, Fairness and Flexibility Recent fuel protests across Ireland created significant disruption for Employers and Employees alike. Many Organisations experienced increased levels of lateness and absence as Employees struggled to access transport or faced extended journey times. While such events are outside an Employee’s control, they present a timely reminder of the importance of having a clear, robust, and consistently applied absence management policy.   https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/86/910e3c8cc922e91aa5ff1a.jpg Further details can be found here https://www.adarehrm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Absence-Management-in-Unusual-Circumstances-Balancing-Consistency-Fairness-and-Flexibility-Cork-Chamber.pdf Member Events https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1in9xlu0kf8?lang=en&rss=true Cork ETB [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kxarwzqhgmh/external?lang=en ] - How to be literacy friendly (Cork Lifelong Learning Festival) – Thurs 23 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kxarwzqhgmh/external?lang=en ] BoardMatch [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en ] Live Cork 2026 (previously known as Charity Trustee Speed Dating) – Thurs 23 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en ] April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en ] Join FIT [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1m0bz57oogd/external?lang=en ] (Fastrack into Information Technology [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1m0bz57oogd/external?lang=en ]) for Building Internal Cyber Capability – Thurs 23 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1m0bz57oogd/external?lang=en ] The Public Speaking Course [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tv4p9r340i/external?lang=en ] - One-Day Course: How To Stand Up And Successfully Speak In Public – Sat 25 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tv4p9r340i/external?lang=en ] Discover the Future of Work with Copilot from Tierney's [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/90zdugmksem/external?lang=en ] – Wed 29 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/90zdugmksem/external?lang=en ] Osborne [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/cagliuk6kx3/external?lang=en ] Complimentary Webinar - Leading in a F.R.A.G.I.L.E. world Order – Wednesday 29 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/cagliuk6kx3/external?lang=en ] The Address Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u0yqohgrw77/external?lang=en ] invite you to an evening of relaxed networking, great food, and Aperol Spritz on our outdoor terrace – Thursday 30 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u0yqohgrw77/external?lang=en ] Pathway to Innovate Clinic at Republic of Work [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/h4iox456r02/external?lang=en ] – Thurs 30 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/h4iox456r02/external?lang=en ] Ciseach: An Embodied Manifesto by Catherine Young Dance at Cork Dance Firkin Crane [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ntjcmwqnj5v/external?lang=en ] – Fri 01 May [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ntjcmwqnj5v/external?lang=en ] Connect with MTU's [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/j4qnmfwtcdg/external?lang=en ] Quantum Solutions for Industry Workshop – Tues 05 May [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/j4qnmfwtcdg/external?lang=en ] Intreo [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1w2fwto3gt0/external?lang=en ] - East Cork Recruitment and Training Fair at Talbot Hotel Midleton [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1w2fwto3gt0/external?lang=en ] - Wed 06 May 2026 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1w2fwto3gt0/external?lang=en ] Unitec [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1n0qfs7erjd/external?lang=en ] - Microsoft Copilot AI Event – Thursday 7 May [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1n0qfs7erjd/external?lang=en ] Clayton Cork City [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ao41uk1wip/external?lang=en ] – Free Cancer Prevention & Wellness Workshop – Mon 11 May [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ao41uk1wip/external?lang=en ] 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 IST bb1991120c38d7535da102e964b58ede FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220406-090940 <ul> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kxarwzqhgmh/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cork ETB - How to be literacy friendly (Cork Lifelong Learning Festival) – Thurs 23 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BoardMatch </a><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Live Cork 2026 (previously known as Charity Trustee Speed Dating) – Thurs 23</a><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/122tg077kzi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1m0bz57oogd/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) for Building Internal Cyber Capability – Thurs 23 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tv4p9r340i/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Public Speaking Course - One-Day Course: How To Stand Up And Successfully Speak In Public – Sat 25 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/90zdugmksem/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discover the Future of Work with Copilot from Tierney's – Wed 29 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/cagliuk6kx3/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Osborne Complimentary Webinar - Leading in a F.R.A.G.I.L.E. world Order – Wednesday 29 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u0yqohgrw77/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Address Cork invite you to an evening of relaxed networking, great food, and Aperol Spritz on our outdoor terrace – Thursday 30 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/h4iox456r02/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pathway to Innovate Clinic at Republic of Work – Thurs 30 April</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ntjcmwqnj5v/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ciseach: An Embodied Manifesto by Catherine Young Dance at Cork Dance Firkin Crane – Fri 01 May</a></li> <li style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/j4qnmfwtcdg/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Connect with MTU's Quantum Solutions for Industry Workshop – Tues 05 May</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1w2fwto3gt0/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intreo - East Cork Recruitment and Training Fair at Talbot Hotel Midleton - Wed 06 May 2026</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1n0qfs7erjd/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unitec - Microsoft Copilot AI Event – Thursday 7 May</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ao41uk1wip/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clayton Cork City – Free Cancer Prevention & Wellness Workshop – Mon 11 May</a></li> </ul> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/60/65502e99308df8f74be5e6.png All Member Events https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/search Member Job Opportunities https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2kq4f4wgm4p?lang=en&rss=true Springboard Communications [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1oykvx7ws4k/external?lang=en ] is looking for a dynamic and experienced Client Manager to join their team [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1oykvx7ws4k/external?lang=en ] Springboard Communications [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u1d9zycxhyj/external?lang=en ] are seeking an experienced Client Director to join their senior leadership team [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u1d9zycxhyj/external?lang=en ] Project Manager required at SE Systems [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1o3sjhk3kpf/external?lang=en ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1o3sjhk3kpf/external?lang=en ] 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 9c99c3a64c00552dc240e2d4b0b207d6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694094-20220405-092234 <ul> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1oykvx7ws4k/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Springboard Communications is looking for a dynamic and experienced Client Manager to join their team</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/u1d9zycxhyj/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Springboard Communications are seeking an experienced Client Director to join their senior leadership team</a></li> <li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1o3sjhk3kpf/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project Manager required at SE Systems</a></li> </ul> https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/90/d0957b294b16a6fffea8db.png View all jobs https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/jobs%20