• Crawford Art Gallery recognised as allies to the Traveller community in inaugural awards
• Cork charity SERVE joins Cork Penny Dinners, Cork Missing Persons Search and Recovery, Scala, and Cork Life Centre to deliver aid to Ukraine
• Port of Cork Company needs the help of local pupils to Name its Cranes
• Air France flights from Cork are back! From 27 March to 29 October
• Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd have won the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project – Archaeological Services Contract
• DP Energy and Iberdrola appoint lead Environmental consultants for Shelmalere Offshore Wind Farm off the east coast of Ireland
• Tickets now on sale for the Cork dinner party you can’t miss

• Dermot Whelan – Mind Full at The Everyman – Sunday 20^th March
• Reliance Automation Collaborative Technology Roadshow – Monday 21^st March – Thursday 24^th March
• Ludgate Propeller Series Episode 4 – The Artform of Communication, of imparting news and information – Tuesday 22^nd March
• Grant Thornton Business Voice Webinar Series – Business Risk Management – Wednesday 23^rd March
• The Great Stuff Weekend Wellness Retreat – Ballycotton with East Cork Nutrition – Friday 25^th – Sunday 27^th March
• Triskel presents – David Power, Marja Gaynor and John Walsh – Saturday 26^th March
• Spring Flower Demonstration in support of Enable Ireland – Wednesday 30^th March

• Recruitment for The Everyman Board and The Everyman Development Committee (voluntary posts)
• Crawford Art Gallery require - Production Manager
• Crawford Art Gallery require - Curator of Collections & Special Projects
• Crawford Art Gallery require – Interim Registrar (Maternity Cover)

HR Barometer Survey 2022

As the Strategic HR Partner of Cork Chamber of Commerce, Adare Human Resource Management is calling on Chamber members to take part in the HR Barometer Survey 2022.

The HR Barometer Report is the most comprehensive research report analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape.

A vital source of insights and trends on the key issues and challenges, the analysis provides invaluable comparative information to support your decision-making on areas such as Pay & Benefits, Recruitment & Retention and Absenteeism.

We want to hear from Cork Chamber members. 

Participants will receive a copy of the final report.

• Cork Chamber members can avail of a 10% discount on a full website rebuild from Double Marvellous
• Nano Nagle Place - Join now for free membership - offer available until 31/05/2022
• Part-time Evening English Classes at Cork English College – book now and pay no registration fee
• Insight Insurance offer 10% off your Home Insurance

Tues 12 April | 930am-11am

This 90-minute webinar will guide you through best practices in developing a clean, clear, and structured onboarding plan for your new hire and equip them with the tools and information needed to become a productive member of the team.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our members, friends and colleagues at home and abroad.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday 17^th & Friday 18^th of March and will reopen at 9am on Monday 21^st March.

Join us for our first in-person Business Breakfast in over two years to hear from Dr Tara Shine, Director & Co-Founder of the award-winning sustainability advisory business, Change by Degrees Ltd, which engages businesses, communities, and organisations on sustainability, employee engagement and sustainability communications.

This event is for all members who want to make a positive difference and contribute to Cork’s sustainability agenda at the heart of a vibrant business community.

The next edition of the 'Greening our City' series will focus on Cork’s Blue Infrastructure and Freshwater Resources with a presentation from the Cork City Freshwater Monitoring Network. Formed in late 2021, the Network aspires to undertake a sampling programme to learn about the water quality and biodiversity of Cork’s urban streams using the Citizen Science Stream Index (CSSI). 

In addition the session will hear from a local project, Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) on their “Restore Our Waters” programme. 

As the war in Ukraine continues, we thank our members for the multiple initiatives they have undertaken in solidarity.

For information please see:

• An Urgent Call on Irish Business to Match Donations of Irish Public <read note here> - a joint call from the Irish Red Cross supported by Boyne Valley Food Group
• Cork Chamber Letters
  • to Government <link here> 
  • to the Ukranian Ambassador <link here>
  • to the Russian Ambassador <link here>
• International Chambers of Commerce Guidance and Position Statements can be viewed <here>
• International Chambers of Commerce Guidance What Can Business Do for Children and Families can be viewed <here>
• Recent remarks made by EU Commission Executive Vice President Timmermans at the press conference on the REPowerEU Communication can be viewed <here>

Cork City Council has drawn up new bye-laws following consultation with stakeholders. They aim to outline the rules for trading and the criteria for allocating pitches in order to promote the highest quality trading and ensure the vibrancy and viability of markets and public spaces. 

The new bye laws also aim to protect and enhance the historic Coal Quay Market area as a trading market and will also designate new casual trading areas, for example at Harley Street, Blackrock Village and some local parks. 

Cork Chamber's Quarterly Economic Trends Survey is now open for member responses. In this survey we ask questions on your experience of Q1 2022 and your thoughts on Q2 2022.

Thanks to your continued input, the Economic Trends, sponsored by Permanent TSB, continues to prove highly valuable in measuring business sentiment and the changing business environment. You can hear from other members here on why they participate in the survey.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for the implementation of trade sanctions in accordance with Ireland's international commitments and obligations as a member of the EU.

They have provided a Guidance Notice which summarises the key trade provisions of the EU sanctions which were adopted up to 9th March 2022.

Thurs 31 March | 2.30pm- 4pm | online

This workshop is designed to give a short but comprehensive overview of how to work effectively with Planner within MS Teams.

We will cover all essential functionality including creating plans, buckets and working with tasks.

Wed 5 Apr | 9.30am-1pm

Our Interview training programme is suitable for HR personnel and other employees involved in the recruitment and selection process. This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective interviews in an organisational setting. The course will provide participants with the tools and techniques necessary to ensure that the interview is well structured and the right person hired.

Why not use your Cork Chamber Gift Card to purchase something special for your loved one this Mother’s Day, Sunday 27 March.

Alternatively give her the gift of choice by purchasing a Cork Chamber Gift Card, allowing her to browse and treat herself through more than 450 participating retailers and businesses.

The Cork Chamber Gift Card is an initiative to drive the local economy and make Cork the best place for business. Operated by One4all, Ireland’s leading multi-store gift card, the Cork Chamber Gift Card is accepted by 100’s of retailers and businesses across Cork. Most importantly the card can only be used in the Cork region ensuring that local businesses and local jobs are supported.