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bullet.png Finalists Out Now!
 
bullet.png Infrastructure and Biodiversity: Sustaining Cork's Future
 
bullet.png Shop & Social: Sustaining Yourself in Business
 
bullet.png Industry Insights - Is your Wealth your Health?
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
 
bullet.png Modern Teams: Leading with Confidence & Purpose
 
bullet.png ChatGPT for Marketing
 
bullet.png Talent Management in the Evolving World of AI: The Time is Now
 
bullet.png Intercultural Awareness - Webinar
 
bullet.png Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2024
 
bullet.png Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
 
bullet.png Unlocking Sustainable Cost-Saving Solutions for SMEs
 
bullet.png Open Streets and Culture Night
 
bullet.png New Free Service Makes it Easier for Irish Businesses to Access Supports
 
bullet.png Upcoming Consultations
 
bullet.png Mindfulness Conference 2024
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png New Members
 
bullet.png Member Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member Spotlight
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
Finalists Out Now!
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
 

 

The finalists for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024 have just been announced.

 

Share the good news by tagging @corkchamber and using #DigitalCork24

 

Tickets are now available for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards Ceremony.

Taking place Friday 11th October. Book a ticket or a table here.

 

In association with

AB Sales, Clancy, ClickDimensions, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence Digital Marketing, Munster Technological University, Osborne, Spéire

 

Media Partner

Irish Examiner

 
View Finalists HERE
 
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Infrastructure and Biodiversity: Sustaining Cork's Future
Tues 24th Sept | 11am-12.15pm | Fota Wildlife Park
 

Join us during SDG Week for this in-person Sustainable Cork Programme panel discussion where we will explore Cork's infrastructure and biodiversity and the opportunities that await business. 

 

Hear from Claire Quane, Head of Renewable Operations in ESB Generation and Trading, Michael Goan, Urban Design and Sustainability Manager at the Land Development Agency, Colette Shirley, Director of Sustainability at Bank of Ireland, and MC Maria Kirrane, Head of Sustainability and Climate Action at UCC.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Shop & Social: Sustaining Yourself in Business
Tues 26th Sept | 6.30pm-7.30pm | Kilkenny Design, Cork City
 

Join us for an evening of networking, shopping and meaningful conversation at Kilkenny Design.

You will have the opportunity to hear from Peigín Crowley, Founder, GROUND Wellbeing who will share insights on recognising and managing burnout - an essential discussion for anyone balancing a busy lifestyle. 

 

You'll also hear from Lisa Milward, Head of HR, Kilkenny Design who plays a key role in driving the People agenda at Kilkenny Design. Following the discussion there will be plenty of time to browse Kilkenny Design's collection and pick up unique pieces while mingling with Chamber members.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Industry Insights - Is your Wealth your Health?
Tues 8th Oct | 11am-12pm | The Metropole Hotel
 

Have you considered the impact of the Financial markets on your Employees’ health and overall wellbeing? In this session, you will hear from the expert team in Zurich, who will discuss how investment markets impact the financial performance of organisations, retirement funds and the impact of wealth on our wellbeing. 

 

Speakers will include Rose Leonard, Head of Corporate Distribution & CRM, Richard Temperley, Head of Investment Consulting and Maurice Ryan, Senior Distribution Manager, Zurich.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
Tues 26th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
 

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork.
 
The evening is an opportunity to establish new business connections, to strengthen existing relationships and to meet with peers from both city regions. During the evening, we will also present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2024.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Modern Teams: Leading with Confidence & Purpose
Member Price €70
 

Tue 17th Sept | 9.30am-3.30pm | 1 session | Online

 

This workshop is designed to empower team leaders and newly appointed managers with the essential skills and tools to enhance their leadership and teamwork abilities.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
ChatGPT for Marketing
Member Price: €50
 

Tues 17th Sept. | 4 Sessions | 2pm-4pm | Online

 

ChatGPT is the talk of the world right now. It is a revolutionary AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology that can be used in many ways with day-to-day business and marketing activities.

 

Attend this course and find out how you can use ChatGPT in your business to help with creating and implementing your digital marketing strategy.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Talent Management in the Evolving World of AI: The Time is Now
Free for members
 

Wed 18th Sept | 10am-12pm | In person | The Kingsley Hotel

 

Have you had the opportunity to truly think about what you should (not could) be doing now, to remain people-led, but become AI-driven? This 2 hour in person event will explore the evolving world of AI from a Talent Management perspective.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2024
Fri 8th Nov | 8:15am-11am | The Kingsley Hotel
 

Cork Chamber and the Cork Financial Services Forum invite you to attend our Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2024 in association with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.

 

Join us as we welcome industry members and financial services thought leaders from across Ireland for a morning of informative keynote speakers and panel discussions, as well as a unique opportunity to network with peers from the FS sector.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
Now open for your input and feedback.
 

The European Commission has launched three new public consultations for your feedback.

 

This is your opportunity to shape future legislative initiatives, streamline and harmonise administrative processes and reduce the costs for SMEs.

 
Read More
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Unlocking Sustainable Cost-Saving Solutions for SMEs
In-person event
 

Thurs 24th Oct | 8.30am-12.30pm | Republic of Work

 

This half-day event will consist of two sessions. The first session will set the stage by presenting cost-saving energy solutions and best practice case studies, followed by a networking opportunity. The event will conclude with a ‘Take Action’ panel, including a Q&A session, where attendees will learn about various grants available to SMEs through the Local Enterprise Office (Cork City), the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and EENergy. 

 
Find out more
 
Open Streets and Culture Night
Friday, 20 Sept. 4pm-10pm
 

We look forward to kicking off SDG Week with another Open Streets event on Culture Night! Closed to traffic from 4pm-10pm, North Main Street, Cornmarket Street and Patrick's Street will be full of animation for the evening. Expect music, dancing, games and more. 

 

Buses and taxis will still be operating as normal on Patrick's Street. All car parks will remain open and blue badge holder can access Patrick's street as normal. Access will also be facilitated for residents of these areas. 

 
Find out more
 
New Free Service Makes it Easier for Irish Businesses to Access Supports
National Enterprise Hub
 

Running a business isn’t easy, There are lots of things that can get in the way of success. Rising costs, increasing competition, struggling to find the right talent, and not having the time to focus on the important things. It’s not easy but accessing support should be. And it starts here.

 

Bringing together over 180 supports from 19 different departments and agencies, the new National Enterprise Hub is the single source for all government support for your business. With everything from grants to expert advice and training, the new website has all the information, all in one place. And don’t worry about not knowing what you need: the team of trained advisors available online or over the phone ((01) 727 2100) will guide you every step of the way. So, whether you’ve applied for supports before, or it’s your first time, the National Enterprise Hub is here to help you get started.

 
For more visit www.neh.gov.ie
 
Upcoming Consultations
Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:
 

Part 8 Planning Notice - Railyard Apartments (Housing Development)

 23 September Link Here

Cork Food Policy Council Draft Vision for a Food Strategy for Cork 2025-2030 

 30 November Link Here

 

If you have any feedback that can inform our submission please contact ashley@corkchamber.ie 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Crowleys DFK Announces Strategic Merger with MoyleRoe
  • James Byrne & Co Joins Forvis Mazars and Opens New Cork Practice
  • Leading Irish communications agency Springboard Communications has ranked in the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces
  • AIB Supports Businesses to Get Ahead of Upcoming Tax Deadline
  • Ørsted secures solar energy contract under Irish RESS 4 auctions
  • The Maryborough Hotel Awarded Prestigious 'Zero Waste to Landfill' Certificate
  • Support Cork Charity SERVE for Global Impact
  • Cork English College welcomes 15 education travel agents to Cork as part of the 2024 Select Ireland FAM Trip
  • ePower Secures Investments of 16 Million
 
All Member News
 
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New Members
In association with 3B1
 

A very warm welcome to our new members who joined us in August

  • BlueDawn Agency
  • Marsh Media
  • Anam Cara Parental and Sibling Bereavement Support clg
  • Claire Hurley Mediator & Facilitator
  • Coolagh Content Ltd
  • Ground Wellbeing
  • Fiona Casey Photography
  • Smurfit Westrock
  • Southgate Customs Clearance
  • Cliona Murphy Consulting
  • EBS
  • Stella Doradus Europe
 
 
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Member Job Opportunities
 
  • Travel Counsellors are looking for a new Senior Sales Executive to join their team at the Cork Office
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member Events
 
  • Conservator Dr Chiara Chillé, Caring for the Collection at Crawford Art Gallery – Friday 20th September
  • A one-day course on the do's and don'ts of how to stand up and successfully speak in public." with The Public Speaking Course – Saturday 21st September
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research - Challenge - Climb Carrauntoohil 2024 – Saturday 21st September
  • Why not get the girls together and join the #ShineTeam this year in the Women's Mini Marathon - 22nd September
  • Tech Industry Alliance & AIB Supporting Growth - Startups & Scale-Ups – Tuesday 24th September
  • DJI Dock 2 Demo at Munster Drone Services – Thursday 26th September
  • Join the Scale-Up Roadshow brought to you by The Innovation Exchange at Ludgate - Thursday 26th September
  • Expeditors Webinar - Incoterms® 2020: Your Essential Guide to Global Trade – Thursday 26th September
  • Arup webinar - Nature as a stakeholder in urban design – Tuesday 1st October
  • Sleep Out for Cork Simon – Friday 4th October
 
All Member Events
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • English evening classes with Cork English College- No registration fee
  • Brehon Hotel Vouchers, special offer. Buy over €1000 & receive a complimentary dinner or overnight stay
 
All Member Offers
 
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