Now in their 25th year these awards recognise the diversity and vibrancy that exists in the Cork business community. These awards are highly competitive but offer entrants a valuable platform among peers, stakeholders, customers as well as employees.

Tues 11 Oct | 2:30pm-4pm | 5 sessions | Online

Suitable for those who are currently using MS Excel regularly but may not have attended formal training recently or may never have attended the training. This online course is for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle.

Tues 11 Oct | 10am-11:30am | Online

In this workshop managers/leaders will learn how to utilise different generational profiles to optimise performance and enable a motivated workforce.

Wed 12 Oct | 9:30am-4pm | 5 sessions | Online

The purpose of this Certificate in Training Delivery & Evaluation Programme (Train the Trainer) is to provide you with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate your training programmes. You will gain practical experience and recognised certification as a trainer. 

Tues 8 Nov | 9am-5pm | 6 sessions, 2 per month over Nov/Dec/Jan | Online

Essential Skills of Management is one of IMI’s most popular executive development programmes. This IMI highly interactive six-day programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills. We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills. It is comprised of 6 full days divided into 3 modules of 2 consecutive days each. Grant funding for this course is prioritised specifically for management development in SMEs with less than 250 employees.

Energy grants for businesses are available to help you reduce your energy costs:

• Support Scheme for Energy Audits - SEAI
• GreenStart Climate Planning Fund for Business - EI
• Support Scheme for Renewable Heat - SEAI
• EXEED Grant Scheme - SEAI
• Retailer Energy Schemes and Resources

The Chamber office is taking part in the Clean Air Together project to measure the air quality across Cork between Oct 3-27. It is a citizen science project where approximately 1,000 participants are recording levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) pollution in their local area. It is a joint project between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce.

Cork city centre retains its purple flag accreditation in recognition of the night-time economy offering covering areas of safety, ease of movement, cleanliness, and cooperation amongst stakeholders.

In May, homelessness figures surpassed 10,500, the highest figure recorded since before the pandemic due to a lack of affordable, secure housing in Ireland. But you can make a difference.

Thia Hennessy board member and honorary secretary Cork Chamber, is asking you to help Focus Ireland raise vital funds and #ShineALight on homelessness. Donate to Thia’s Sleep-Out which takes place on Spike Island Cork on Oct 14.

Are you a professional in the textile fashion industry and wish to develop new sustainable solutions? Meet potential customers, industrial or research partners, buyers and find new European customers and benchmark with other international suppliers by taking part in the above event on 21 Oct 2022.

The ICC's International Trade and Prosperity week will be held virtually from 17th - 20th Oct. This year's conference theme, "Building Resilience in Global Value Chains" will explore the latest global economic trends by sharing views from international boardrooms, an expert roundtable on the roadmap for digital trade in 2023, as well as dedicated sessions on the new global biodiversity framework being agreed this year.

• 200 MSD Brinny Employees Set Out For Return of Annual ‘Volunteering Day’
• The cost-of-living crisis: employee wellbeing with HSF health plan
• Abbvie Cork pharmaceutical worker features in national medicines innovation awareness campaign
• Crann Founder Kate Jarvey and volunteer Terry O’Neill are joint Cork Persons of the Month for September
• it@Cork – Tickets on sale for Leaders Awards 2022

World Menopause Day on 18 October is an opportunity to raise awareness of menopause and help provide an understanding of the health issues associated with the various stages of menopause.

Sarah Fagan, Managing Director at Adare Human Resource Management provides some advice on what employers can do to help support employees experiencing menopause in the workplace.

• Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story at The Everyman – Sunday 9^th October
• Finance OTC – World Credit Congress & Exhibition 2022 – Wednesday 11^th October
• it@cork & KerrySciTech Diversity Matters – Mini-Conference – Weds 12 Oct
• ASM Group - Safe Pass Training from Wednesday 12^th October until December
• Spinal Injuries – A Day in my wheels – Thurs 13 and Fri 14 Oct
• Alpha Wealth - Reduce Your Tax By €2,000 to €10,000 In The Next 4 Weeks – Webinar – Thursday 13^th October
• West Cork Music presents – Irish Chamber Orchestra Concert – Friday 14^th October
• it@cork & KerrySciTech Leaders Awards – Fri 4 Nov

• Corporate Headshots Offer to Chamber Members from AD32
• RDI Hub offers - Members Discount on Design Thinking for Innovation programme
• 10 % Off on – Explainer & Promo Motion Graphics/Animations with Get Visual

ISM Training Services specialise in Transport & Logistics, Working at Height, and Health & Safety Training. We are the leading provider of CPC Transport Manager and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor training in Ireland.

CPC Transport Manager Course | January 2023 | Live Online with Expert Transport Trainers

CPC Transport Manager online course gives the knowledge and skills required to become qualified to operate a Road Haulage or Passenger Transport business within the EU.

Talk to the ISM Training Manager | Paul Kenny | 087 320 0222 | paulkenny@ism.ie