STEAM Education
Bringing the Global Tech world to Cork’s doorstep
STEAM Education Ltd. is a Cork enterprise that pairs and trains industry professionals with primary school teachers to co-teach our innovative 10 x 1-hour weekly classes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths to primary school students, to inspire the next generation!
In just 5 years of operation STEAM has grown from a staff of 1 to 9, and brought professional scientists, engineers and mathematicians from over 35 companies into diverse classrooms country-wide to motivate nearly 10,000 primary school students towards Irish STEM & Arts careers. Downloadable pdf here.
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Enhancing Your Environment
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Little Island Sustainable Transport Progress
“We welcomed the Little Island Transport Strategy earlier this year and the recent issuing of tender documents to deliver enhanced access for public transport and pedestrians and cyclists on the Island is very welcome", Director of Public Affairs, Thomas Mc Hugh.
Cork Chamber has welcomed the work of Cork County Council towards delivering sustainable transport options for Little Island.
Director of Public Affairs, Thomas Mc Hugh said, “We welcomed the Little Island Transport Strategy earlier this year and the recent issuing of tender documents to deliver enhanced access for public transport and pedestrians and cyclists on the Island is very welcome. Designs for access to the train station, East Gate Business and Retail Park will complement and enhance public transport and improve pedestrian/cyclist access on the Island.
“Connectivity to the Island will remain critical and progress on the Dunkettle Interchange, Glanmire and Carrigtwohill cycleways are also essential for the resilience of the Little Island and one of the key economic drivers of Cork and the southern Region.”
“The County Council are to be commended for working with the business community and National Transport Authority to drive a progressive agenda for an area without sustainable transport options.”
Offshore Wind – Can Ireland Join the Revolution?
The time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that can dramatically decarbonise our grid.
While Ireland has been slow off the mark, the market for offshore is now mature and proven and this represents opportunity for us.
Review of Sustainable Mobility Policy
Public Consultation
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has launched a public consultation to review Ireland’s sustainable mobility (active travel and public transport) policy. Cork Chamber will be making a submission to this consultation process, and welcome your comments, please no later than January 14.
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has launched a public consultation to review Ireland’s sustainable mobility (active travel and public transport) policy. Public consultation documents have been produced looking at various different aspects of sustainable mobility and setting out questions designed to help assist with developing the new policy framework. For more information click here.
The public consultation will conclude on 24st January 2020. Cork Chamber will be making a submission to this consultation process, and welcome your comments, please no later than the 14th January and in advance of the closing date to sufficient time for consideration amongst thematic areas. As always we encourage you to also make individual submissions.
Proposed Introduction of New Environmental Levies
Public Consultation
Following on from a review of the Environment Fund, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is seeking views on the proposed introduction of a range of environmental levies. Cork Chamber will be including a submission to this consultation process
Following on from a review of the Environment Fund, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is seeking views on the proposed introduction of a range of environmental levies.
Proposals include a coffee cup levy, a waste recovery levy and increases to the existing plastic bag and landfill levies. The public consultation will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2019.
Cork Chamber will be including a submission to this consultation process. As always we encourage you to contact us with any commentary for consideration, please no later than Monday 16th December. As always we encourage you to also make individual submissions. For further information click here.
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Diversity Matters
In partnership with The Institute of Banking
Fri Nov 29 | 3pm – 4.30pm | The Imperial Hotel
Keynote speaker, Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, followed by a panel of expert speakers.
Clock Out & Connect
Wednesday Dec 4 | 5.30pm - 7pm | The Kiln, Heineken
Visit the site steeped in Cork history and mingle with your fellow Chamber members and colleagues ahead of the festive break.
Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch
In association with O'Flynn Exhams Solicitors
Fri Dec 13 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Fota Island Resort
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Connect with Malta
10 December
Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is hosting a ‘Connect with Malta’ event in Cork city on Tuesday, 10th December to highlight opportunities in the Maltese market especially in light of Brexit and the growing importance of market diversification. This mission is focused on business services including software development, data analytics, cloud infrastructure and business advisory. Register to meet Maltese companies and find out more about valuable opportunities for your business.
Get ready for Japan
2-week training programme
Training dates: 18 – 29 May 2020
Application deadline: Thursday, 13 February 2020
The 2-week ‘Get Ready for Japan’ scheme offers EU managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements.
It is focused on business management and consists of a combination of lectures, case studies, negotiation role-play exercises with Japanese managers and company visits.
Training dates: 18 – 29 May 2020
Application deadline: Thursday, 13 February 2020
The 2-week ‘Get Ready for Japan’ scheme offers EU managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements.
It is focused on business management and consists of a combination of lectures, case studies, negotiation role-play exercises with Japanese managers and company visits.
The purpose of the mission in Japan is:
· to acquire a broad understanding of the Japanese business environment, business practices and Japanese-style personal communications in order to find ways to do successful business through a partner relationship;
· to become aware of the decision-making process inside Japanese companies and therefore gain a better understanding of their negotiation style and hierarchy;
· to give the opportunity to reinforce relationships with current Japanese customers and facilitate contacts with future ones.
The EU-Japan Centre covers all training-related costs such as speakers' fees, room rental, and transfers for company visits, for participants from SMEs. In addition, SMEs can benefit from a € 1200, - grant.
In order to ensure a high degree of personal attention, the number of participants is limited to 14 participants.
More information
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Cork North Central Bye Election
Our elected representatives are KEY to ensuring that the civic, transport and housing foundations are in place to realise the full potential of the future of Cork.
We ask voters and candidates to support a strong Cork by committing to the election priorities outlined in ourCork North Central Election Manifesto here.
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Outstanding Contribution to Business Award
The ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ 2019 has been awarded to Ms.Anne O’Leary, Chief Executive of Vodafone Ireland. Pictured with John Higgins, EY, Paula Cogan and Conor Healy of Cork Chamber at Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner on Tuesday evening.
“I am extremely proud and honoured to receive this recognition from the Cork Chamber. An organisation that, for the last 200 years, has been a force for such positive change in Cork and indeed further afield. [...] We know that the business environment is ever changing, and with change comes challenges and opportunities. It is therefore important that we equip ourselves with the tools to lead and drive performance in the dynamic world we live in. I look forward to continuing to work towards our ambition of ensuring Cork is a thriving, prosperous city and at the heart of business in Ireland.”
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