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bullet.png Cork March on America
 
bullet.png Economic Trends - Q1 2023
 
bullet.png Housing Commission Public Consultation
 
bullet.png BusConnects Cork Consultation
 
bullet.png LEO Cork City - "Look for Local"
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Dermot Usher, Owner, Cork City FC
 
bullet.png Sporting Lunch
 
bullet.png Digital Marketing & Social Media for Business
 
bullet.png Project Management Essentials 
 
bullet.png IMI Essential Skills of Management
 
bullet.png Export early for Easter
 
bullet.png SOLVIT - Helping businesses when authorities break EU law
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Adare Human Resource Management
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offer
 
bullet.png Spotlight
 
 
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Cork March on America
Chamberlink Issue 1
 

Browse Chamberlink online and catch up on our busy March season of international relations activity, the productive schedule of training and events, and very focussed advocacy work we carry out on your behalf. 

 

Enjoy the updates, insights and news and book ahead for our upcoming activities designed to help you and your team to connect and grow. Chamberlink main sponsor is Vodafone Business.

 
Browse online here
 
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Economic Trends - Q1 2023
Sponsored by Permanent TSB
 

Economic Trends Q1 2023

 

In the first Economic Trends survey of 2023, Cork Chamber members report on their experience of the most recent business quarter, Q1 2023, outlook for quarter ahead - as well as providing insight into the ongoing business impact of high energy costs and skills gaps. 

 
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Housing Commission Public Consultation
Open now until 18 April
 
 
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BusConnects Cork Consultation
Open now until Thursday 25 May
 
 
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LEO Cork City - "Look for Local"
New database for business
 
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Business Breakfast with Dermot Usher, Owner, Cork City FC
Thurs 27th April | 7.30am-9am | The Metropole Hotel
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Dermot Usher who was officially announced as the new owner of Cork City FC in December 2022 after the fans group, FORAS, voted overwhelmingly in favour of the takeover.  

 

Dermot will speak about his journey to becoming owner of Cork City FC and his plans to enhance the experience for fans at Turners Cross and will discuss the importance of looking at the customer’s point-of-view when running a business and how he plans to incorporate this into the business plan for Cork City FC.

 

 
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Sporting Lunch
Wed 31 May | 12pm-2.30pm | Fota Island Resort
 

Join us for our Sporting Lunch to hear from Rory Best, former Irish Rugby Captain and other game changers.

 

Rory, joined by sporting stars will discuss the parallels between the world of sport and business, how to overcome adversity, the qualities needed to succeed and inspire the next generation.

Whether you're a sports fan or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, this is an event not to be missed. 

 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
Digital Marketing & Social Media for Business
Member Price €350
 

Tues 2  May | 9am-4:30pm | 5 sessions | Online

 

Develop a detailed, consistent, integrated digital marketing strategy for your business and have the necessary skills, tools and knowledge to be able to implement, manage and monitor your Digital Marketing & Social Media campaigns.

 
More details & booking
 
Project Management Essentials 
Member Price €450
 

Wed 3 May & 4 May | 10am-5pm | 2 sessions | Online

 

Based on the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), you will be taken through the entire project lifecycle and will be introduced to the knowledge areas needed to manage any project effectively.

 
Register here
 
IMI Essential Skills of Management
Member Price €1100
 

Mon 22 May | 9am-5pm | 2 days in person in Dublin & 4 days online  | Blended 

 

This IMI Essential Skills of management programme is ideal for developing managers who have 6 months or more experience and who would like to enhance their key management skills. It is being particularly targeted at middle management in SMEs

 
More details & booking
 
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Export early for Easter
 

Please be advised Cork Chamber will be closed on Friday 7th April (Good Friday) and Monday 10th April (Easter Monday). 

Export documentation service on Thursday 6th April will be available as follows:
- Full Service documents for collected before 3pm
- Counter Service will close at 3pm
- Online certification 9am-5pm

The Chamber office will close at 5pm on Thursday 6th April, re-opening at 9am on Tuesday 11th April. 

If you have any query or require further information please contact:
-Imelda on 021-4530130 / imelda@corkchamber.ie

-Leigh on 021-4530148 / ldelaney@corkchamber.ie

 

 
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SOLVIT - Helping businesses when authorities break EU law
 

SOLVIT is an informal problem-solving network launched by the European Commission in 2002. It was established to resolve certain types of problems experienced by EU citizens or businesses with public administrations in EU Member States.

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
Member Events
 
  • EY Webcast – Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement – Thursday 6th April
  • Superman The Movie at Triskel – Sunday 9th April – Wednesday 12th April
  • The Swinging Sixties presented by The Everyman – Sunday 16th April
  • Alpha Wealth – Free Webinar – Planning for Your KId’s & Grandkid’s Education Costs – Tuesday 18th April
  • The Mercy Foundation - ‘Dara gives back - Pedal for the POONS’ – Saturday 22nd April
  • Raise funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation - Abseil/Team Building event in Thomand Park – Thursday 4th May
  • The Hope Foundation Annual Cork Lunch – Friday 5th May
 
View all events here
 
Adare Human Resource Management
 

Retain and Thrive - How Employee Retention Drives Business Success

 

Employee retention is a critical aspect of business success in Ireland, where the workforce is highly educated and skilled, and there is intense competition for talent. Retaining top performers through innovative HR strategies that promote talent growth and skill transferability can help reduce turnover and hiring costs. Adare Human Resource Management shares some key industry trends and best practice guidance for Employee Retention. 

 
Find out more
 
 
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Member News
 
  • Alpha Wealth - Previously worked in the UK? You might be entitled to the UK State Pension
  • ‘Dara gives back - Pedal for the POONS’ aiming to raise €40k for Mercy Hospital Foundation
  • EirGrid - Next Phase of Works Commence for Critical Celtic Interconnector Project
  • Climb Carrauntoohil to help SERVE fight poverty
 
 
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Member to Member Offer
 
  • Career Training Internships - Host a fully funded international intern at your organisation
  • Get 10% OFF InflightFlix through April 5th, and see your business take off with Aer Lingus inflight entertainment
  • 20% Discount on your next Journey with GoBus
  • GRID Finance is giving SMEs in the B2B sector access to flexible finance from €10k-€100
  • Velocity Growth are delighted to announce our new tool - thoughtleadership.ai  with a 10% discount for Chamber Members
  • Special SPRING 2023 OFFER by Finance OTC Consulting Ltd – 15% discount on our Order to Cash Finance diagnostic to SMEs
  • Plus Promotions – Free consultation and 10 hours free on any project
  • Free 30-minute online introduction to the basics of Sustainability & ESG from Blue Planet Consulting Limited
  • Bunker Technology are delighted to offer fellow Cork Chamber Members a complimentary IT Security Assessment
 
View all offers
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Office Administrator/Receptionist required by MC2 Accountants
  • Glatt Ireland Ltd – require a Project Engineer
  • Backwater Artists Group seeks New Board Members
  • Coach/Bus Driver for Citylink
  • Ballyphehane Community Association require - Fundraising Associate (Part Time)
 
Further details can be found here
 
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Spotlight
Fota Island Adventure
 

 
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