As we continue to support our members in the hospitality, tourism, leisure and retail sectors over the coming months, why not join us.Enjoy staycations, relishing new gastro experiences, soaking up the atmosphere in the city, exploring the great outdoors and supporting local.

Here are some members’ news and offers in this sector

• Art Gifts - Cork Midsummer Festival
• The Metropole Hotel Father's Day Man Box
• Cork International Film Festival Film Club 2021 Presents: KONTORA + Q&A
• Explore Cork - Check out Cork's new tourism app
• ‘Rebuilding the hospitality sector’ Irish Hospitality Institute welcomes Brian Bowler FIHI as 29th President
• Crawford Art Gallery welcomes the Zurich Portrait Prize & Zurich Young Portrait Prize 2020 until July 11th
• The Saviour by Deirdre Kinehan at The Everyman – June 19 & 20th

• Fastnet - The Talent Group is currently seeking Senior Talent Consultants to join their growing team
• Ag Eisteacht are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant

• Serve’s Flip Flop Appeal Thank You
• Careerchanger.ie Enhancing Teamwork and Employee Engagement - A new approach
• Trócaire's Gaza Crisis Appeal
• Peninsula looks at how best to return employees to the workplace
• Glenveagh Homes become new title sponsors of LGFA’s Gaelic4Girls programme
• Lennox awarded Dublin Fire Brigade tender

• ProStrategy Webinar – Drive Project Success and Profitability with Microsoft’s New Project Operations Solution – June 16
• Savings & Investments Made Simple Zoom Webinar with Oaktree Financial – 16 June
• Upcoming Public Accredited First Aid For Mental Health Course with DTA – June 18
• How to Win Customers Without Spending More On Marketing – Webinar with BBCS – June 24

The Grant Thornton Virtual GT5K will return on Wednesday 8^th September. This year we’re asking you to #DoItForDementia as the registration fee will be split between Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and supporting up and coming Athletes in Athletics Ireland’s junior programmes.

We invite you to register as a team or an individual, run your best 5K at any point on the 8th September, register your time, then watch the leaderboard to see how you’re getting on.

Do it for Dementia!

The Due Diligence Helpdesk on EU Sanctions has issued a briefing note on the current status of trading with Iran. Almost all trade is permitted with Iran at present - with some exceptions. 

The European Movement Ireland, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs, wish to invite citizens and members of Cork’s business community to take part in an online discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing Europe, as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe process taking place across the EU.

This process aims to speak to a diverse, representative cross section of Irish society and feed their ideas into the greater European discussion. 

Register at <EuropeanMovement>

Your experiences, and perspectives are crucial to informing the recovery of our city region. Your participation in the Cork Chamber Economy Trends Survey is an opportunity for you to share your views, which in turn, inform the public affairs, communications and lobbying activity of Cork Chamber.

Dear Chamber Member,

As we enter the Summer season, I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well, and beginning to enjoy the easing of restrictions. We are entering a defining business quarter and our support of our local economy is more important than ever, in both our business and personal purchase decisions.

We are working daily with Government and local/national stakeholders representing your voice and lobbying on your behalf. Your experiences and perspectives are crucial to informing and shaping our agenda in that activity. Please share your views and experiences through our quarterly Economy Trends Survey here, so that you can influence and help shape your city region...

Thurs 17 June | 12pm-1pm

This new virtual world we are navigating means geography and travel restrictions are no longer a barrier to making meaningful connections with other businesses and like-minded individuals outside of our region. Join us for this interactive networking session online where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with County Kildare Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series!

Thurs 24 June | 12pm-1pm

Join us for this interactive networking session! Members can log in from wherever they are and e-network with fellow members and North-West businesses in Sligo Chamber, whether you wish to make valuable connections, stay in touch with those you already know or would like to get an insight into how others are doing during this time. This is the perfect way to break away from the day-to-day tasks and make new connections.

Friday 25 June |11am-12pm

Join Philip Jackson, Director Academy of Urbanism and Associate Director, Scott Tallon Walker Architects, Denise Cahill, Co-coordinator, Cork Healthy Cities and Stephen Purcell, Director & Co-Head Future Analytics, KPMG for this webinar focusing on key ingredients of resilient and sustainable cities and communities, and the opportunities to lead. Speakers will discuss how urban spaces can be used, and designed, to promote diverse activities and mobility types to enhance the character, vibrancy and ability of a location to flourish and thrive.

Tues 29 June | 2.30pm-4pm

Join Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor, School of Resource and Environmental Management (Planning), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada as she shares results of a Canadian study entitled “ Our Home, Our Food, Our Resilience" applying a citizen science led food asset mapping with participants from Indigenous and diverse communities in the City of Vancouver to spark food for thought for a more just and sustainable for system.

Wed 30 June | 2.30pm-3.30pm

Our ‘Global Conversations’ will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from Irish business leaders in cities and regions all over the world, including representatives from the DFA and Irish state agencies who make up 'Team Ireland' abroad. The discussions will highlight how members of the Irish diaspora are positively impacting the cities and regions they now call home.

This checklist has been prepared to provide employers with a quick way to navigate the adoption of remote working arrangements.

This checklist covers the key areas of consideration for remote working based on official guidance. Further information can be found at the Guidance for Working Remotely webpage <HERE>

The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) is now open for a second round of applications from both SMEs and microenterprises. Businesses that received the grant in the first round can receive a second grant provided they are still eligible.

Following on from a recent Government decision, businesses operating from non-rateable premises, such as a home office or hot-desk are also eligible to apply. This SBASC is open for applications at all Local Authorities’ websites around the country.

The Draft Cork County Development Plan 2021 has been prepared and is now open for consultation up to midnight on Thursday 1st July 2021. Submissions can be made directly on-line HERE or in writing to: Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Cork County Council, Floor 13, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road.

Cork Chamber will be making a submission and should you wish to share your view please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications HERE, or Fiona O'Donovan Public Affairs & Communications Executive HERE

Cork Chamber Skillnet can support you to upskill your workforce via funding from Skillnet Ireland.

In an increasingly competitive climate, workforce planning, people development and strategic innovation has never been more important.

• Virtual Training Delivery, Bespoke Online Training, Public Online course offerings and Free Learning and Development Online Webinars

For further information contact the training team by email <HERE> 

Wed 23 June | 11am-12.30pm

Participants will better understand how the new Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect impacts an Organisation both from the employees and employer’s perspective. Participants will be equipped to develop a practical approach to the application of the code of practice as well as having an understanding of managements role in its implementation.

Employability Cork work hand in hand with the HSE Mental Health teams to support the career aspirations of their clients and build enduring relationships with local employers. They provide support to overcome recruitment and hiring challenges and champion the benefits of a diversified and inclusive workforce. 

Individual Placement & Support Service (IPS) is an evidence- based approach that supports people in mental health recovery into main- stream employment.

We are delighted to have signed up as a business supporter to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. As the first Chamber of Commerce in Ireland to have signed up, we pledge to carry out pollinator friendly actions on our grounds for the next 5 years.

The Government launched this plan a few weeks ago as pollinators are now in decline. For more information on how to get involved please click here