• Wm. O’Brien Group is First Irish Crane Hire Company to Achieve ISO45001 Accreditation.
• Software firm Red Hat backs the ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation.
• Johnson & Perrott Volvo is now open in Bishopstown.
• Ballincollig GAA see support for 'Who wants to be a Thousandaire'.
• “Chef Takeover” fundraiser for Cork ARC Cancer Support.

• Johnson & Perrott Mahonpoint appoints new Dealer Principal.

24^th July | 9.30am - 4.30pm | The Kingsley Hotel

Most managerial positions have financial aspects to the role. This course will cover Business and Finance (the concept of risk and reward), Understanding Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Planning and many more facets that are needed to be a successful manager.

You will also learn the A-Z of Financial statements including interpreting them, Fundamental accounting concepts and the Annual Report. 

7^th Aug | 12pm - 2pm | Cork Chamber Office

This hands-on, interactive workshop will help participants navigate Canva, a platform that will help you create bespoke business and branding collateral.

The workshop will focus on helping participants use Canva with more confidence to create polished designs, save time, and save money.

Cork County Council have this week begun a survey of employee numbers on Little Island. The purpose of the study is to determine the number of both full-time and part-time employees in each business on the Island.  The data is being collected solely for the use of traffic and transportation planning and will be treated with full confidentiality. 

Representatives from the Council are to call to business premises on the Island and will produce their identification cards to confirm their bona fides. The survey commenced on Monday 15^th July and is envisaged to take approximately three weeks. 

Cork County Council has prepared a draft Climate Adaptation Strategy. Cork Chamber will be making a submission to this and welcome your comments.

Please ensure you submit your comments to Michelle O'Sullivan for consideration no later than Tuesday 6^th August.

• Matheson: Employment Law Masterclass Series 2019.
• NRG Store: Official Launch Event-Coffee, Breakfast Treats & Networking Event July 22nd.
• Dwyer's of Cork: Summer Spritz Pop Up Event 25th July.
• Brighter Communities Worldwide: Mountain Challenge August 17th.
• Triskel Arts Centre: Paul Dunlea & Cormac McCarthy Duo - Summer Jazz at Triskel 31st August.
• The Everyman:The Alternative – A Play for Ireland Presented by Fishamble 18th-21st September.

Cork Chamber hosted a delegation from New Jersey in early July. The delegation was led by Jose Lozano, President & CEO of Choose New Jersey and Tim Sullivan, President & CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
 
A round table discussion with key representatives from Choose New Jersey, Cork Chamber, Cork City Council and stakeholders from the wider Cork region was held to help build relationships and increase economic ties. Ireland and New Jersey are both advancing innovative economies and share similar key industries such as life sciences, medical devices, financial technology (FinTech), and food.

The EU/Mercosur trade deal and the EU/Vietnam trade deal have recently been negotiated by the European Union.

These documents provide information on the deals and highlight the opportunities for Irish business.

Guide to the EU/Vietnam Trade Deal 2019

Benefits of the Vietnam trade deal for Irish Business

Guide to the EU/Mercosur Trade Deal 2019

Benefits of the Mercosur trade deal for Irish Business

Fri 16th Aug | 7.30pm - 12am | Maryborough Hotel Gardens

Summer is here, which only means one thing…the return of our Summer Garden Party.
After the success of last year’s party, we've decided to bring you another Friday night filled with fun, fizz and fabulous food.

Thurs 29^th Aug | 7.00am – 2.30pm | Castlemartyr Golf Resort

Keeping with the same format of a champagne scramble, this event is always a fun, exciting day out perfect for team-building, informal networking, corporate entertainment or just a really enjoyable round of golf.

The second economic trends survey of 2019 reports on member experiences during April, May and June.

Q2 included a focus on Budget 2020 with survey responses on business priorities forming an intrinsic part in developing our Cork Chamber budgetary submission. Your views shape our agenda.

Hear our comment on the latest results in the short video clip below.