Introducing the SME Category Finalists – Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025! The SME Category highlights the strength and diversity of Irish indigenous businesses, from dynamic startups to well-established enterprises driving growth and innovation. These companies are at the heart of Cork’s thriving economy, making a lasting impact across industries.
Thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and media partner The Irish Examiner for their continued support in making these awards a highlight of Cork’s business calendar. Watch the SME finalist videos below and discover their inspiring journeys on the Irish Examiner online <HERE>. #RecognisingYourSuccess!
SME Category Finalists Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
Climeaction
Climeaction takes the carbon out of business, with a return on investment.
National Beauty Distribution
National Beauty Distribution is the leading creator & distributor of hair & beauty consumer products in Ireland.
Reliance
Reliance empowers Ireland’s industries through innovation, automation, engineering and sustainability.
This course is suitable for users of classic Outlook. Every skill level is welcome and we will explore how to create a logical folder structure for storing / managing email.
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.
Cork Chamber Annual Dinner is the region’s largest flagship event of the year, bringing together business leaders, political decision makers and influencers for this black tie corporate event.
The winners of the 4 categories of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 will also be announced on the night.
This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.
This webinar will explore the main objectives of the EU Business Hub, the services offered by the programme, information on business missions, the eligibility criteria and the selection process for participating companies.
Learn more about the green, digital and healthcare sectors in Japan and in the Republic of Korea and explore the benefits and business opportunities offered by the EU Business Hub programme.
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland, the organisation with leadership responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland to overseas visitors.
Alice will discuss the role of overseas tourism in supporting economies and communities, collaborating to support Cork overseas and upcoming trends and initiatives to partner on.
Cork City Council's Clean Air Night 2025 takes place on 24thJanuary.
Guidelines are available for businesses and residents to take steps to reduce air pollution and the use of solid fuels as part of the Cork City Air Quality Strategy, helping to improve air quality across the region.
As part of the Docklands redevelopment, Cork City Council has launched a consultation on road network improvements between the City Centre and the Docklands area, including changes to the public realm to facilitate sustainable transport methods.
If you have any feedback that can inform Cork Chamber's submission to the consultation, please contact Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is now accepting applications for the second call of the EENergy grant initiative. This EU-funded program offers €10,000 grants to 900 SMEs across Europe, empowering businesses to implement energy-saving measures and reduce their carbon footprint.
Contact monica@corkchamber.ie for more information
Have you considered how a single market strategy could help your company scale up, compete globally, and provide citizens with greater opportunities?
The European Commission is aiming to promote the cross-border provision of services and goods while ensuring existing rules are implemented, regulatory and administrative barriers are removed, and new ones are prevented.
