The Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards aimto recognise the work being carried out by Irish and multinational companies to improve the lives of their employees and to enhance the civic environment in which they operate.This is a unique competition that offers the business community a chance to promote their efforts in CSR and gain recognition for best practice.

The Chambers Ireland website has lots of helpful information for applicants including:

• Category Descriptions 2018
• Terms and Conditions for entry
• CSR Awards FAQs
• Tips on writing a great application

Click HERE for further information.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 17^th of April.

Virgin Media Business Ireland will be holding the finals of their VOOM 2018 business pitch event on Wednesday, 23^rd of May. VOOM 2018 is a pitch event that focuses specifically on providing new opportunities for small and medium businesses across Ireland through allowing applicants to pitching business ideas to Sir Richard Branson himself.

Virgin Media Business Ireland have partnered with some of today’s biggest disruptors to provide the tools, funding and time to develop your business idea. Over €1 million in prize money for successful pitches will be available.

The deadline for applications to pitch your business idea is Tuesday, the 15^th of May.

For more information, visit the official VOOM 2018 website, by clicking here.