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bullet.png Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
 
bullet.png Inside Track: Public Affairs Update for SMEs
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Golf Classic
 
bullet.png REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
 
bullet.png Industry Insights: Pension Auto-Enrolment Uncovered
 
bullet.png International Business Opportunity
 
bullet.png Building Habits of Critical Reflection and Self-Awareness - Webinar
 
bullet.png IMI Essential Skills of Management
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Survey: Help Shape Sustainability Support for Cork SMEs
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png New Members
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
Deadline for entries: Wednesday 9th July at 4pm
 

 
ENTER NOW
 
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Inside Track: Public Affairs Update for SMEs
Thurs 10th July | 11am-12pm | Cork Chamber
 

Join the Inside Track, a new series designed to bring SME members together to engage with our public affairs team and have their voices heard.

This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on the latest public affairs developments and government policy updates, from infrastructure and housing to economic growth, planning, sustainability and business supports. 

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber Golf Classic
Tues 26th Aug | 7am-2pm | Castlemartyr Resort
 

Cork Chamber’s Golf Classic returns this August to the picturesque Castlemartyr Resort. This renowned championship course offers the perfect setting for a day of golf, networking and friendly competition.

 

The 4-person team scramble includes goodie bags for all players, fantastic prizes and a Hole in One Charity Challenge with a chance to win a $33,000 Bucket List Golf Trip to Pebble Beach, California, thanks to O'Donovan Baker LLP Solicitors. 

 
More details & bookings
 
REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
Thurs 11th-12th Sept | 9am-4pm | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Join us in Cork for this international conference on decarbonising European value chains, a key event led by the European funded co-project REEValue, bringing together experts, businesses, and policymakers to explore innovative energy solutions and collaborations across value chains.

 

Topics will include European insights, best practice case studies, ESG & CSRD reporting, financing opportunities and technology & innovation.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Industry Insights: Pension Auto-Enrolment Uncovered
Tues 16th Sept | 12pm-1pm | Cork Chamber
 

This session will focus on the implementation of the pension Auto-Enrolment system, under the name My Future Fund and how it will become a reality for employers later this year.

 

You will hear from John Kearney, Director, Provest Pension Consultants, who has over 25 years' experience in the pensions and employee benefits industry. Hear expert guidance and gain clarity on the steps your business should be taking now to prepare.  

 
Register FREE Here
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
International Business Opportunity
A Malta-based marketing company seeking international partners
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity from a Maltese-based company specialised in marketing strategy, branding, web UX-UI design and development, graphic and motion design and packaging design. The company is looking for an international partners to expand their business. 

 

To find out more on how to connect with this company, contact monica@corkchamber.ie

 
Find More
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Building Habits of Critical Reflection and Self-Awareness - Webinar
Free for members
 

Thurs 26th June | 10am to 11.30am | Online

 

In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll explore a range of practical critical reflection tools, identify existing spaces in your week where reflection may naturally fit, and consider how AI (including ChatGPT) can act as a reflection partner.

 
IMI Essential Skills of Management
Member Price €1000
 

Wed 1st Oct | 9am-5pm | 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.

 
More details & booking
 
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SUSTAINABILITY
 
 
Survey: Help Shape Sustainability Support for Cork SMEs
 

Are you an SME? Have your say on sustainability integration in Cork SMEs in a short survey.

 

This is part of a UCC master's research project in collaboration with Cork Chamber, focused on sustainability approaches, barriers, enablers, voluntary reporting and support needs. Your responses will help to inform the development of resources to support businesses in their sustainability journeys. Participation is voluntary and responses will be anonymous. 

 

Contact Adriana Rivera to participate. 

 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
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

Transport Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II)

4th July

Marine Policy Planning Statement

7th July

National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles

7th July

 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Get 25% off a comprehensive security assessment from Advice Bytes
  • St. Patrick’s Distillery Tasting Experience - Buy 2 tasting flights and get 1 free when you book as part of the Cork Chamber Member Network
  • Change and Project Management Toolkit for Cork Chamber Members (50% off) from Marbral Advisory
  • 10% Off Event Equipment Hire with Creative Technology Ireland
  • 40% off The Future of Leadership - Leading without a title one day workshop with JVM Consultancy
  • 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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Adare Trusted People Partners
Common Summer HR Questions and How to Handle Them
 

Organisations face specific HR challenges over the summer season. In this article, our employment law experts will examine some of the key compliance questions that arise for Employers over the summer months.

 
Find out more
 
Member News
 
  • F zin Coffee Launches Ireland’s First Certified Home Compostable Coffee Capsules
  • Fragomen Grows Irish Operations with New Cork Office
  • Springboard Communications named PRCA Agency of the Year for the second time
 
View all news here
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Helium Arts is seeking a new member of the board of directors with a focus on finance expertise to fulfil the office of Treasurer
  • Fastrack into Information Technology - Computer Networking Apprenticeship - commencing November 2025
  • SE Systems are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor 
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • NOËL O’Callaghan – Reasons to be Cheerful at Lavit Gallery – Thursday 19th June – Saturday 12th July
  • The Beacon by Nancy Harris at The Everyman – Friday 4th July
  • Tech Alliance Industry - TechBrew – Angels and Mentors Supporting Tech Leaders – Thursday 26th June
  • The Beacon by Nancy Harris at The Everyman – Friday 4th July
  • Cork Super Cup, Celtic FC V. Cork City FC, SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh – Tuesday 8th July
  • Make Your Mark On Cancer Charity Walk – Sunday 13th July
  • What Wants to Emerge? A Quiet Leadership Gathering on Athrú Spike Island with Solution Coach – Thursday 24th – Friday 25th July
 
All member events
 
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