Economic Trends - Economic Trends

Economic Trends - Economic Trends - Q1 2020 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ en-us 07 Apr 2020 03:19:21 IST 07 Apr 2020 03:19:21 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber of Commerce) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Diversity & Inclusion Policies https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1ij7wibcge2?lang=en?rss=true Approaches to Diversity & Inclusion "In our Q1 2018 trends survey we had asked businesses about their organisational policies and approach to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In our latest survey, we asked these questions again, two years later. Overall, we see an increase in businesses responding with active policies, at 65% in 2020, up from 57% in 2018. From 2018 to 2020, the greatest increase in policy provision has been to facilitate working from home, employee assistance programmes and health and wellbeing programmes for employees. While challenges remain, it is positive to report the increased focus on this area in businesses, and the increase in activity, policies and supports which are key to ensuring diverse and inclusive workplaces." Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber 12 Jul 2019 12:00:00 IST 66b20f97b936230cde15b928b4b03fc9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200406-110821 <div>Approaches to Diversity & Inclusion</div> <div> </div> "In our Q1 2018 trends survey we had asked businesses about their organisational policies and approach to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In our latest survey, we asked these questions again, two years later. Overall, we see an increase in businesses responding with active policies, at 65% in 2020, up from 57% in 2018. From 2018 to 2020, the greatest increase in policy provision has been to facilitate working from home, employee assistance programmes and health and wellbeing programmes for employees. While challenges remain, it is positive to report the increased focus on this area in businesses, and the increase in activity, policies and supports which are key to ensuring diverse and inclusive workplaces." Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber Culture https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/en3x5p3qh4v?lang=en?rss=true 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT 54c85beaacb0b2e0bfee239f55cdfb6a ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200406-110821 <img src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/6c3139971d11de36fafe16b0/eco_trends_q1_2020_stats_02.jpg" width="1000" height="472" alt="" /> Diversity Matters https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/m2orws7c4og?lang=en?rss=true 06 Apr 2020 12:00:00 IST 6b79ab202226a1077f6f93546bcfd529 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200406-110821 <img src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/a06b212076c566e98c07afb2/eco_trends_q1_2020_stats_03.jpg" width="1000" height="444" alt="" /> iNTRODUCTION https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/bk3ocvqtk4h?lang=en?rss=true The first economic trends survey of 2020 captures the sentiment of the Cork business community at a time of unprecedented uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic shock. The survey which reports on member experiences during January, February and March asked the thoughts of the business community on their experience of Q1 and the outlook for Q2 2020 on business confidence, the overall operating landscape, skills, threats and opportunities. Of note the data was collected over a two-week period when the pandemic moved swiftly from a concern to a high level threat. The survey also explored the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace where we asked the business community their approach in this area. 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT b818c469bc309110d9247952b83d29a6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20190411-094627 The first economic trends survey of 2020 captures the sentiment of the Cork business community at a time of unprecedented uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic shock. The survey which reports on member experiences during January, February and March asked the thoughts of the business community on their experience of Q1 and the outlook for Q2 2020 on business confidence, the overall operating landscape, skills, threats and opportunities. Of note the data was collected over a two-week period when the pandemic moved swiftly from a concern to a high level threat. The survey also explored the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace where we asked the business community their approach in this area. THREATS TO BUSINESS https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/baponfm5dgo?lang=en?rss=true 1. COVID-19 2. Managing cashflow 3. Changing consumer spending / reduced orders Covid-19 received an overwhelming consensus amongst responding businesses. Of interest, Brexit has ranked consistently since 2018 as the number 1 threat to business growth. 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT b2e800dc54e30e5b577e83f565993136 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206862-20190411-101804 1. COVID-19   2. Managing cashflow   3. Changing consumer spending / reduced orders   Covid-19 received an overwhelming consensus amongst responding businesses. Of interest, Brexit has ranked consistently since 2018 as the number 1 threat to business growth. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/9fb8093b73af83780d0a2396/corona.jpg View Full Results https://www.corkchamber.ie/economic-trends/ Prize Winner https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1oyj4kl25az?lang=en?rss=true Thank You Our thanks to everyone taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback helps us transform Cork and Ireland for the better. The winner of our Q1 participants prize will be announced with the Q2 results. 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT 19bf0f57765283ef269a0d39dac509c1 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206862-20190411-101804 Thank You    Our thanks to everyone taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback helps us transform Cork and Ireland for the better.  The winner of our Q1 participants prize will be announced with the Q2 results.   Business Confidence https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1ul39caf31a?lang=en?rss=true There is a marked decrease in business confidence at 54%, down from 93% in Q4 2019. "These are extraordinary times. Through our first economic trends survey of 2020, we see the growing impact across the Cork business community. Of stark contrast with previous quarters, we saw a dramatic decrease in those reporting business confidence to 54% from a previous 93%, the first such dramatic shift of this scale since the survey commenced in 2009. While not surprising, this is incredibly concerning." Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber. 07 Apr 2020 12:00:00 IST 8a2b9b666c8430164a011ed4ba7a3867 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30206864-20190411-110315 There is a marked decrease in business confidence at 54%, down from 93% in Q4 2019.   "These are extraordinary times. Through our first economic trends survey of 2020, we see the growing impact across the Cork business community. Of stark contrast with previous quarters, we saw a dramatic decrease in those reporting business confidence to 54% from a previous 93%, the first such dramatic shift of this scale since the survey commenced in 2009. While not surprising, this is incredibly concerning."   Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber. Business Confidence https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1no439r6vsh?lang=en?rss=true [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/7dayenmywxz/external ] 06 Apr 2020 12:00:00 IST 4fce6d619efd264a77e635683796aef6 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30206864-20190411-110315 <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/7dayenmywxz/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img align="left" src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/c4d9f1bcf7db20aa43d9cd57/eco_trends_q1_2020_stats_04.jpg" width="643" height="183" alt="" /></a> Further Results: Net Profits & Turnover https://www.corkchamber.ie/economic-trends/ Employment Outlook https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/kfwk8m3olm1?lang=en?rss=true [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/m860p04by1u/external ] 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT e53e3413f113f38ae65f06b29977e566 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30206874-20190411-110611 <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/m860p04by1u/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/3edac7008828b0631b28a261/eco_trends_q1_2020_stats_06.jpg" width="580" height="297" alt="" /></a> Employment Outlook https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/np7vs1vllm1?lang=en?rss=true 16 % of respondents expect employee numbers to increase over the next 12 months, compared to 55% in Q4 2019. The latest quarter also reports 24% of businesses as having open vacancies. In the previous quarter this had been at 39%, while for context 51% of businesses had open vacancies for the same quarter in 2019. 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT 5c1079aba024561dcc3e572d6f41efa6 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30206874-20190411-110611 <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0px;"> </div> <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0px;">16 % of respondents expect employee numbers to increase over the next 12 months, compared to 55% in Q4 2019.</div> <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0px;"> </div> <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0px;">The latest quarter also reports 24% of businesses as having open vacancies. In the previous quarter this had been at 39%, while for context 51% of businesses had open vacancies for the same quarter in 2019.</div> <div style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0px;"> </div> More on Employment Outlook https://www.corkchamber.ie/economic-trends/ International Women's Day Breakfast https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/gdglekbrizs?lang=en?rss=true Fri 8th March | 7:30am–9.00am | The Montenotte Hotel Cork Chamber Skillnet are delighted to partner with Gillian McGrath of Change Grow Succeed to deliver this unique interactive breakfast event. Designed to empower women by identifying 3 ways in which women can re-purpose their thoughts and behaviours to maximise their talents and take the next step in the workplace. The theme of International Women's Day 2019 is #BalanceForBetter and is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Better Balance means Better Business. Places are limited, so register early! 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 0911fe0e4943e74aa4d7709c9698fbfb Free Event Fri 8th March | 7:30am–9.00am | The Montenotte Hotel   Cork Chamber Skillnet are delighted to partner with Gillian McGrath of Change Grow Succeed to deliver this unique interactive breakfast event. Designed to empower women by identifying 3 ways in which women can re-purpose their thoughts and behaviours to maximise their talents and take the next step in the workplace.   The theme of International Women's Day 2019 is #BalanceForBetter and is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Better Balance means Better Business.    Places are limited, so register early! http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/6fdffbf0d019a4461ec6b14d/womensday2019-balanceforbetter-banner_6.jpg Register Free https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/international-womens-day-breakfast-e-intention-shapes-change/ Productivity using MS Outlook https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/193cutbash5?lang=en?rss=true A course designed to revolutionise your productivity in your everyday work. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 0f287f9f7c70a5b8310101c38cbb3a45 Members €175/Non-members €195 A course designed to revolutionise your productivity in your everyday work. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/9acff24a3c0b5fd4998972f6/carl-heyerdahl-181868-unsplash.jpg Book Now https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/practical-productivity-using-outlook-2019/ March Business Breakfast https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1fi6ja4wa4f?lang=en?rss=true Thurs 7th March | 7:30am–9.00am | Cork International Hotel Cork Chamber is delighted to host Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director of Cork Airport as the guest speaker, in association with the Irish Examiner. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 654c1b6339fef724074dfae0f78d8906 Members €25/Non-members €50 Thurs 7th March | 7:30am–9.00am | Cork International Hotel   Cork Chamber is delighted to host Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director of Cork Airport as the guest speaker, in association with the Irish Examiner.  http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/13684257febaa0d37018843a/cork%20airport%20logo%20jap_6124%20_1_.jpg Read More https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/march-business-breakfast-2019-featuring-niall-maccarthy-cork-airport-15501 Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1uc3om0gvma?lang=en?rss=true Tues 12th March | 12.00pm–1.30pm | Glandore, City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork Set in the heart of Cork’s central business district, Glandore’s newest workspace is stylish, contemporary and ideally positioned. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 514d9969f71d0d22fe71b8aa27889411 Free for Cork Chamber Members Tues 12th March | 12.00pm–1.30pm | Glandore, City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork   Set in the heart of Cork’s central business district, Glandore’s newest workspace is stylish, contemporary and ideally positioned. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/6c84e6e22b3c6ce8d37f5a9e/glandore_city_quarter_clubroom_3.jpg Read More https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/networking-at-noon-at-glandore-s-new-office-space-15485 Brexit & Business https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1t3b0ha2vt0?lang=en?rss=true Brexit and Certificates of Origin Certificates of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries... where to Irish companies stand? Brexit Resources Information, seminars and contact points to help you be Brexit ready. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 881b787a90015497ad543eef42e76114 Special Weekly Series: 3 of 7 Brexit and Certificates of Origin Certificates of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries... where to Irish companies stand?   Brexit Resources Information, seminars and contact points to help you be Brexit ready. Brexit and Certificates of Origin We are informed that at present UK Customs authorities do not require Certificates of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries. Therefore Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/’no-deal’ are not likely to require a Certificate of Origin. However, companies in the UK may request a Certificate of Origin depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). If your company exports to the UK we encourage you to register with us now for Export Documentation.  Be export ready. Discuss your requirements with our Export Documentation Manager, <a href="mailto:imelda@corkchamber.ie">Imelda</a>.   Brexit Resources <ul> <li>Seminar, Revenue Commissioners: <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/sg16cwf8fkz/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Upcoming Brexit Information seminar</a>: Cork, Feb 26th</li> <li>Seminar, HSA: <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1rm1qc6coap/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Implications on Supply/Use of Chemicals, Machinery and Products</a> Feb 28th </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation: <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/18hqdk0zm3t/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Getting Brexit Ready</a></li> <li>Enterprise Ireland –<a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1nfv8vcuh8q/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Prepare for Brexit</a></li> <li>European Commission <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1ref4hjkblz/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brexit Preparedness Notices</a></li> <li>Chambers Ireland – <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/16jeak5ne4q/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brexit information</a></li> <li>UK Government - <a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/vdb99kxjgc6/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instructions on Classifications of Goods & Tarrifs</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/111517d34ceacf261d082239/uk%20export.jpg N40 | Dunkettle | N28 Progress Update https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1mcecxpnhce?lang=en?rss=true Updates on progress of the following road improvements Dunkettle Interchange Project. Advance Works at Silversprings. Advance Works at Little Island Interchange. N28 Works at Shannonpark, Raffeen Junction. N40 Intelligent Transport System. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 5fe676c5173c7d2eeeb1032ffc3b7622 Updates on progress of the following road improvements <ul> <li>Dunkettle Interchange Project. </li> <li>Advance Works at Silversprings.</li> <li>Advance Works at Little Island Interchange.</li> <li>N28 Works at Shannonpark, Raffeen Junction.</li> <li>N40 Intelligent Transport System.</li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/aa8e0003546faa1e01398875/dci%20logo.jpg Read More https://www.dunkettle.ie/newsletters Latest Member Offers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1chgxt139u3?lang=en?rss=true 10-20% Discount on Online Training for Cork Chamber Members [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/tq66316n9km/external ] Free €50 worth of Blue Credits when you join BlueBiz [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/lqljls9aabd/external ] Learn about Uillean Ceoil and read about their 10% Special Offer [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/194ly2tax0u/external ] All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 3621a494d30c80a933cc2c88f6915f84 <ul> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/tq66316n9km/external">10-20% Discount on Online Training for Cork Chamber Members</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/lqljls9aabd/external">Free €50 worth of Blue Credits when you join BlueBiz</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/194ly2tax0u/external">Learn about Uillean Ceoil and read about their 10% Special Offer</a></li> </ul> All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/0f2b9898cfe7d7db89b38cb0/chambers-539208133_50.jpg See all offers https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/hotdeals Upcoming Member Events https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/3tz6gr6btp5?lang=en?rss=true Pure Cork Industry Day: At Vienna Woods Hotel 27th February [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/14qifwglk1h/external ] The Health and Safety Authority: Brexit and the Implications on Supply and Use of Chemicals, Machinery and Products in Irish Businesses February 28th [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ut7v9jt67va/external ] UCC: Inaugural Musgrave Guest lecture on Food Authenticity 28th February [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/125426lrg3k/external ] Oesophageal Cancer Fund's: Lollipop Day- Oesophageal Cancer main fundraising event 1st-2nd March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/4tcsi4v077b/external ] The Metropole Hotel: Dress For Success Fashion Show March 1st [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/11pwxgv6yzl/external ] Triskel: Sonic Youth- 30 years of Daydream Nation for one night only 1st March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/asdyzvcvl1c/external ] Clayton Hotel Sliversprings: Cork arc Spring Ball in association with Sunshine and Umbrellas March 1st [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1hehita05e1/external ] EY: Future of Finance with EY, Ibec and Cliff Baty, CFO, Manchester United 5th March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ztajycvpdsm/external ] Elm Tree Glounthaune: Warm up to CHELTENHAM Event 6th March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/12gs8kq69vr/external ] Network Cork: The Business of Books 6th March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/15qgwdk7run/external ] National Recruitment Federation: NRF Conference 14th March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/128bkx2k6yq/external ] Cork University Business School: CUBS CONFERENCE 2019 - LEADING THE WAY 13th March [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1xywdv8anbq/external ] 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT b9055c54c152b2772cbdfa347d39c17e <ul> <li>Pure Cork Industry Day: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/14qifwglk1h/external">At Vienna Woods Hotel 27th February </a></li> <li>The Health and Safety Authority: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ut7v9jt67va/external">Brexit and the Implications on Supply and Use of Chemicals, Machinery and Products in Irish Businesses February 28th</a> </li> <li>UCC: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/125426lrg3k/external">Inaugural Musgrave Guest lecture on Food Authenticity 28th February</a> </li> <li>Oesophageal Cancer Fund's: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/4tcsi4v077b/external">Lollipop Day- Oesophageal Cancer main fundraising event 1st-2nd March</a> </li> <li>The Metropole Hotel: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/11pwxgv6yzl/external">Dress For Success Fashion Show March 1st </a></li> <li>Triskel: Sonic Youth- <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/asdyzvcvl1c/external">30 years of Daydream Nation for one night only 1st March</a></li> <li>Clayton Hotel Sliversprings: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1hehita05e1/external">Cork arc Spring Ball in association with Sunshine and Umbrellas March 1st</a> </li> <li>EY: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ztajycvpdsm/external">Future of Finance with EY, Ibec and Cliff Baty, CFO, Manchester United 5th March </a></li> <li>Elm Tree Glounthaune: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/12gs8kq69vr/external">Warm up to CHELTENHAM Event 6th March </a></li> <li>Network Cork:<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/15qgwdk7run/external"> The Business of Books 6th March </a></li> <li>National Recruitment Federation: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/128bkx2k6yq/external">NRF Conference 14th March</a> </li> <li>Cork University Business School: <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1xywdv8anbq/external">CUBS CONFERENCE 2019 - LEADING THE WAY 13th March </a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/b6ace595105473e8d4f7ef15/mhm_performancechampionship_001.jpg See full list of member events https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/ Member News https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/gu0ds4sup8c?lang=en?rss=true Translit Secures 500K Funding [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1b9sz5bwaat/external ] Visit Cork Tourism Industry Seminar at Vienna Woods Country House [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/biz63m5m4fq/external ] Marymount Announced as Cork Airport's 2019 Charity of the Year [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/mirelg488if/external ] Mardyke Arena UCC Nominated for Upcoming Nutramino Health and Fitness Awards [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1i1tw593zgf/external ] Cork University Business School Announce the Annual CUBS Conference 2019- Leading the way to a Brighter Future [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1y1rsn26a3v/external ] IHF Cork Reveal Results of Annual Cork Hotel Surveys [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/5d4st6hmprg/external ] 120 VMware Employee's give back to their Local Community [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/jv3la33nkkt/external ] Cork Airport hosts Top European Aviation Forum [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1s2uop4fukp/external ] Pimbrook Selected as Sage Partner of the Year 2018 [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1qmngl8t3rh/external ] 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 22900a8b8b538fbb7a10f15e54847dfc <ul> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1b9sz5bwaat/external">Translit Secures 500K Funding</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/biz63m5m4fq/external">Visit Cork Tourism Industry Seminar at Vienna Woods Country House</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/mirelg488if/external">Marymount Announced as Cork Airport's 2019 Charity of the Year</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1i1tw593zgf/external">Mardyke Arena UCC Nominated for Upcoming Nutramino Health and Fitness Awards</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1y1rsn26a3v/external">Cork University Business School Announce the Annual CUBS Conference 2019- Leading the way to a Brighter Future</a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/5d4st6hmprg/external">IHF Cork Reveal Results of Annual Cork Hotel Surveys  </a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/jv3la33nkkt/external">120 VMware Employee's give back to their Local Community </a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1s2uop4fukp/external">Cork Airport hosts Top European Aviation Forum </a></li> <li><a style="color: #333333;" href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1qmngl8t3rh/external">Pimbrook Selected as Sage Partner of the Year 2018 </a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/354dcaa626a3966a4b2d19e3/011%20echo%20boy%20statue%20original.jpg See more news https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/category/Member%20News Pure Cork Industry Day https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1s2e92ebpub?lang=en?rss=true Wednesday 27th February | 0:30am-1:30pm | Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire This an open invitation to any businesses involved in tourism in Cork and will include Pure Cork’s plans for 2019. Panel discussions will be chaired by Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications of Cork Airport. 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT e4fa7d60aa764c36d4eed53dc642fbab Wednesday 27th February | 0:30am-1:30pm | Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire   This an open invitation to any businesses involved in tourism in Cork and will include Pure Cork’s plans for 2019.   Panel discussions will be chaired by Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications of Cork Airport. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/5207d5bf8a50ba8d84fe013d/purecork.png Register Free https://purecork.clr.events/event/127935:visit-cork-industry-day Build Ourselves & Others https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/zpovq6l1hl9?lang=en?rss=true Build greater self-confidence, strengthen your people skills and enhance communication skills 21 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT 73d22e02aefb5e93e5b2fec392f5dc2e Members €1200/Non-Members €1400 Build greater self-confidence, strengthen your people skills and enhance communication skills http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/6d5f14695306bc5d27f047f0/presentations.jpg Book Now https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/build-ourselves-others-world-renowned-dale-carnegie-immersion-programme/ Leading High-Performance Teams https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1hcxvrmrf0h?lang=en?rss=true This 3-day explores leadership styles central to developing high performance teams. 21 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT e1d1f9a70db7b30f5d2edb1073932169 Members €685/Non-Members €735 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; border-color: #ebebeb; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;">This 3-day explores leadership styles central to developing high performance teams.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; border-color: #ebebeb; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">  http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/c25846a20adadc1388016ed6/cert.%20in%20training%20delivery%20_%20evaulation.jpg Read More https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/building-and-leading-high-performance-teams-2019/ No-Deal preparation for Irish Businesses https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/118q1htbvj0?lang=en?rss=true The heightening uncertainty surrounding a Brexit ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’ has regrettably amplified in recent weeks. With the possibility of a no deal becoming more tangible, Chambers Ireland have developed an information factsheet for business to help you navigate this unchartered territory. Read more 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT ea1d5548a11857073b908aaac3a872c8 The heightening uncertainty surrounding a Brexit ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’ has regrettably amplified in recent weeks. With the possibility of a no deal becoming more tangible, Chambers Ireland have developed an information factsheet for business to help you navigate this unchartered territory. Read more http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/files/1/8881/217439/6330165/7e201b0a576fa8e75edcbda3/brexit%203.jpg Read More http://www.chambers.ie/policy/chamber-manifesto-eu-elections-2019.html Q1 2019 Trends Survey https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1w4ru1jrdwa?lang=en?rss=true 08 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT 4eb3b8821425ed688fedbbc6a03a5fdd TOP 3 THREATS TO BUSINESS GROWTH https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/dwj8s5obhdq?lang=en?rss=true Very similar to the last quarter with the only variance being the replacement of cost competitiveness with changing consumer spending/ reduced orders. Brexit Managing cashflow Changing consumer spending/reduced orders 08 Apr 2019 12:00:00 IST b9b694d0062faec0a096737ffe97f34e Very similar to the last quarter with the only variance being the replacement of cost competitiveness with changing consumer spending/ reduced orders. <ol> <li>Brexit</li> <li>Managing cashflow</li> <li>Changing consumer spending/reduced orders</li> </ol> Employment Outlook https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/9au9wjd4yo4?lang=en?rss=true 11 Apr 2019 12:00:00 IST 09d31857249ce1f8632b708ed84fb861