Q3 2012 Economic Survey Winner

Congratulations to Teschem Engineering Ltd, who recently completed the Cork Chamber Q3 2012 Economic Trends Survey and has won €500 of training courtesy of Biznetcork Skillnet, Business School @ Cork Chamber.  

Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission

The Chamber recently published its Pre-Budget Submission which sets out to Government the priorities of Cork’s business community in advance of Budget 2013.  The submission sets out proposals which will not increase the cost of doing business in Ireland but will instead stimulate key sectors of the economy, secure employment and reinvigorate the regional economy as a driver of national growth.  Further details can be found here. 

Employer Event – Department of Social Protection

The Department of Social Protection supported by Chambers Ireland will host an employer briefing event in the Clarion Hotel on Thursday 1st November at 8.30am.   Information will be provided on the full range of employment and financial supports available to businesses to assist in growing their workforce.  Attended by Joan Burton, T.D., Minister for Social Protection it is directed at managing directors, CEOs, Company Directors, HR Directors, HR Managers, SME Owner/Managers and Finance Directors/Owners.  Those who wish to attend or require further information should email employer@welfare.ie or can click here.