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Workforce, Reward, Gender Pay Gap & AI Trends for 2027
Wed 11th Nov | 11am-12pm | Online
Join us for this informative webinar that will provide fresh insights into the workforce, reward, Gender Pay Gap and AI trends shaping Irish organisations as they prepare for 2027.
Hear from Michelle McDonagh, Chief Client Officer and Amanda Finnegan, Head of Retained Services, Adare as they share key insights and benchmarks to support your decisions and strengthen your 2027 HR and People strategy.
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Build practical AI skills with OpenAI Academy | Cork
Fri 13th Nov | 9am-12.30pm
Join the OpenAI team for an interactive workshop built for SMEs. Discover practical ways to use ChatGPT to support real business outcomes and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to harness AI effectively.
You will gain access to guided instruction on using ChatGPT effectively & responsibly, real-life exercises to put new skills into practice on the day and peer learning and support from fellow Cork businesses facing similar challenges and opportunities.
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Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner
Tues 24th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
Join over 650 business leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders as we celebrate the collaboration driving growth and innovation across Ireland's two largest city regions. This year's guest of honour and keynote speaker is Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD.
Cork Chamber will also present the Outstanding Contribution to Business award to Gerry Wycherley, recognising five decades of entrepreneurship and commitment to Cork, from Marina Commercial Park and Cork Airport Business Park to tourism enterprise in West Cork and housing solutions for people at risk of homelessness.
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Business Breakfast: B Corp, B Cork
Wednesday 2nd Dec | 7.30am-9am | The Kingsley
Explore how Cork companies are using B Corp to build purpose, trust and long-term value.
Hear from local B Corps as they share their certification journeys and how it has shaped their strategy, people, operations, culture, resilience and growth.
Speakers will include Claire Morgan, Owner & Director, McWilliams Bags, Hilary O’Shea, Co-Founder & Chief Corporate Officer, Otonomee and Tom Noonan, Chief Operations Officer & ESG Lead, RDJ LLP.
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Cork Financial Services Forum: Annual Summit 2026
Fri 6th Nov | 8.30am - 10.30am | Clayton Hotel Cork City
Join Cork Chamber and the Cork Financial Services Forum for the Annual Summit 2026, a flagship gathering of financial services leaders and industry experts from across Ireland.
The summit promises a morning of thought-provoking discussions, industry insights and valuable networking opportunities.
A must-attend event for established and emerging leaders in the financial services sector.
Register today
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Enterprise Europe Network Annual Conference 2026
11th-13th Nov | Hybrid
The Enterprise Europe Network Annual Conference 2026 is nearly here!
On 11 to 13 November, Ireland will welcome the Network colleagues to exchange experiences and explore how to help SMEs stay competitive in a changing world.
We're looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new partners and discussing the next steps for SME support across Europe and beyond.
You can watch the opening plenary (Wed 11 Nov, 14:00-15:00) and the closing plenary (Fri, 13 Nov, 11:30-12:30) live online.
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International Business Opportunity
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity.
A Polish company offers satellite and field sensor monitoring for high-value crops and is seeking commercial partners.
To connect with this company, please contact monica@corkchamber.ie
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Final call for entries: Cork Celebrates Lifelong Learning Awards
Deadline Fri 06 November
Do you know someone whose commitment to learning has made a difference to their life, workplace, or community? The 'Cork Celebrates Lifelong Learning Awards' recognise the people, groups and organisations that champion learning and inspire others through their achievements. Whether you're nominating a colleague, a friend, a group, or even yourself, share your story.
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MS Copilot for Excel
Member Price: €50
Tues 10th Nov | 9am-10.30am | online
This hands-on training will help you to use Copilot in Excel to clean data, analyse information, and create formulas, visuals, and pivots using plain‑language prompts.
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Creativity & Innovation: Thinking Beyond the To-Do List
Free for members
Tues 10th Nov | 10am – 11.30am | online
In a fast-paced, AI-enabled workplace, it is easy to stay focused on tasks rather than thinking creatively about better ways of working. This webinar explores how professionals can re-engage their own thinking, experience, and insight to generate new ideas and solve problems differently.
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QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation
Member Price: €450
Tues 17th Sept | 9.30am-4.30pm | Online
The purpose of this 5-day programme is to provide training delivery personnel with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate their training programmes.
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Eurochambres Economic Survey
Results show business optimism, but cost concerns remain
The results of the 2027 Eurochambres Economic Survey have been published, gathering insights from businesses across Europe.
Results indicate high levels of confidence among Irish businesses, however concerns regarding cost pressures remain.
Browse the full results
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Public Consultations
As the voice of business in Cork, we welcome feedback from you, our members, to help inform our public consultation submissions.
To help shape our responses to the following, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
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Performance Management: Turning Year-End Reviews into Better Business Performance
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), performance management can sometimes feel like another task on an already lengthy to-do list. With limited time and competing business priorities, formal appraisals may not always make it to the top of the agenda. However, effective performance management does not need to be complicated, time-consuming or expensive. When approached practically, it can help business owners improve performance, develop Employees, address challenges early and build a more engaged workforce. As the year draws to a close, now is a good time for SMEs to reflect on whether their current approach is delivering real value to both the business and its people.
To support the development of new or revised Performance Management frameworks, upskilling Managers, and setting out a framework for success, please contact our team of experts in Adare Trusted People Partners who can advise and guide your Strategic HR interventions. Contact Details: Phone 021 486 1420 or email info@adarehrm.ie.
Further details can be found here
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Member Spotlight
Legal Island
Join Annual Review of Employment Law 2026 live online on Thursday 26 November, featuring Jennifer Cashman, Partner and Head of Employment Law at RDJ LLP, alongside other leading employment law and workplace experts.
Get guidance on pay transparency, retirement, AI-generated complaints and more, helping your business prepare for 2027.
- Choose sessions relevant to your business
- Put your questions to the experts
- Receive session recordings to revisit
In-person has sold out, but you can still join live online. Attend from your desk, with no travel required.
View the programme and book
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