This week we profile the 3 the finalists in the LARGE category of our Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024. These are Irish owned companies, operating in varying industries from high tech, conservation and experience to food and beverage. Many thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and our media partner the Irish Examiner for their continued support.
Watch the videos of each large category finalist below and read their profiles via the Irish Examiner online <HERE>.
Everseen's computer vision AI technology is trusted by over half of the world’s top 15 retailers to mitigate and reduce 'shrink', streamline operations, and help to deliver a better customer experience.
Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park is a conservation charity, located on 100 acres at Fota Island and has an annual attendance of approximately 460,000 visitors.
West Cork Distillers
West Cork Distillers is Ireland’s oldest and largest independent distillery - it operates 24/7 producing the equivalent of 60M bottles of whiskey per annum.
Join us for our first Business Breakfast of 2024 to hear from Professor John O'Halloran, President, University College Cork, an academic leader with an ambitious vision for the future of higher education, an advocate for inclusivity in education, focused on the transformative power of collaboration and forging a sustainable future.
Hear about UCC’s strategic ambition, its civic society engagement, and the impact on Cork and the Munster region, emphasising the significance of regional investment.
Are you interested to learn more about the offshore wind sector in the UK?
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in collaboration with Innovate UK welcome you to join our virtual trade mission, to bring Irish and UK companies from the offshore wind industry together.
This is a unique opportunity to generate valuable business contacts and contracts, focusing on current and future developments in the Irish and UK market.
This Economic Trends Q4 2023 captures a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape in a period which saw a stream of investments as well as expansion announcements from some of the biggest employers in the region. In response to skills availability posing a significant threat to business growth, the Q4 survey asked about skills gaps breakdowns to gain deeper insights into business needs.
Last week the EU Parliament passed new rules to combat greenwashing and ensure consumers have access to accurate information about the sustainability of products. The new directive cracks down on companies making false or exaggerated environmental claims about their products. The newly adopted law, poised to be officially approved by EU countries and the parliament's plenary assembly, is set to make a real impact from 2026. With a two-year transition period, EU countries will have the time to integrate these crucial changes.
The Digital Creative Industries Roadmap 2024–26 was launched last week. The Programme for Government acknowledges the immense economic potential in unleashing the digital creative industries. This Roadmap aims to elevate Ireland as a leader in fostering commercial success and export growth in design, digital games, and broader content creation sectors, crucial for our economy.
Cork City Council is inviting city residents to play a part in reducing air pollution on Clean Air Night by reducing solid fuel burning in their stove or fireplace, or by lighting fires a little later in the evening. Clean Air Night is a great opportunity for residents to explore other non-polluting means of heating their homes during winter months. Join in and take a pledge to improve air quality across the city!
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.
Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.
Wed 21st Feb | 12.30pm-1.30pm | 4 sessions | Online
Brought to you by award winning Sustainability Strategist, Pat Kane of Pragmatica, this practical four part webinar series will introduce your businesses to sustainability and increase capabilities on your team so you can start to consider what it is you need to do in 2024 and beyond with practical tips for your business.
The European Commission have published a new consultation on textile labelling rules. This initiative revises EU textile labelling rules by introducing rules by introducing comprehensive requirements on the physical and digital labelling of textiles and related products.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber are co-organising the international "Meet the Buyer Event" for the food and beverage industry.
With a host of Ireland and Europe's most innovative and rapidly scaling food and nutrition companies set to attend, and some of Europe and the UK's leading industry buyers present, join us at the MERITS Innovation Thinkspace, Kildare to connect and transact with international stakeholders.
At Adare Human Resource Management, we are noticing an increase in Employers seeking guidance on delicate issues such as Employees sharing their personal views on social media, relating to a variety of issues from politics to medical beliefs to side hustles. Companies are seeking to better understand and effectively manage social media use by Employees to maintain a positive and productive work environment.