• Lavit Gallery seeks New Board Members
• FREE NOW & Irish Wheelchair Association present ACCESS NOW
• Introducing a new chapter for the oldest Travel agency in Ireland – Barter’s Travelnet
• Visit Cork to hold first in-person Tourism Industry Day post Covid
• Presentation Brothers College students compete for EirGrid climate award
• Cliona O’Donoghue has joined Alpha Wealth as Director of Business Development
• Health Innovation Hub Ireland launches Open Call 2022

• Student of the Year at Lavit Gallery – 03 February – 12 February
• Visit Cork Industry Day at Fota Island Resort – 10 February
• Spero Quartet – Spring String Series 2022 at Triskel – 12 February
• ProStrategy Webinar – Save 40% on Financial Close – 16 February
• Learn ‘How to protect your largest asset – your income’ – Alpha Wealth webinar – 16 February
• Teamwork Catalyst Incubator Programme at Republic of Work – from 14 February – 15 August
• The Crucible by Arthur Miller – presented by Bolt Productions at The Everyman – 23 February

• CEC – Cork English college require a Business Development & Marketing Executive
• CUH Charity is seeking a Donor Care and Digital Executive 
• St Michaels Credit Union require a Marketing and Digital Business Developer
• Member Services Officer - St Michaels Credit Union
• SECAD Partnership CLG require an ICT Project Officer
• Director of Public Affairs, sustainability & Communications at Cork Chamber
• Cork Chamber require a Public Affairs & Communications Executive
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Executive at Cork Chamber

• 5% off your car insurance with Insight Insurance
• 10% off Home Insurance with Insight Insurance

Read the latest bulletin from the UK Cabinet Office that provides the latest news from the [UK] Government relating to UK borders following the introduction of full import controls on 1 January 2022 and ahead of the SPS controls being introduced from 1 July 2022.  Read full Bulletin <HERE>

Our Business Owners Forum creates the space and opportunity for peer to peer sharing of insights, knowledge and supports, with monthly meet ups and diverse topics covered. If you are a business owner and would like to join please email your interest to Vicky@corkchamber.ie by February 11.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.

This informative session in association with Adare Human Resource Management will feature HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety experts as they discuss the Adare HR Barometer survey report findings in detail, explore practical considerations, answer key questions and provide guidance for businesses on what they should consider in this area.

Attendees will benefit from a rounded discussion and review of the new ways of working and the legal considerations to support key decision making and mitigate risks around implementation of more permanent working models.

This session will look at The KinShip Project at Tramore Valley Park led by artists Lennon Taylor (Marilyn Lennon and Seán Taylor), in partnership with Cork City Council. The KinShip Project will provide a programme of artistic residencies, the design and building of a sustainable Eco Lab and series of creative exchanges and knowledge exchanges. All these elements will put the local community at the centre of the project.  

We will be joined by Siobhán Clancy, Community Arts Coordinator at Cork City Arts Office. Siobhán provides support to Lennon Taylor on behalf of Cork City Council as lead partner of The KinShip Project. 

Take part in session one of the Capacity Building Webinar Series and learn some tips from the experts to direct and protect your SME before entering China. The first webinar will take place on 15th February and will pinpoint the trends that will shape the future of this huge market. 

Tue 15 Feb | 9.30am -1pm 

Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.

Wed 23 Feb | 9.30am-1pm | 8 mornings

The purpose of this Certificate in Training Delivery & Evaluation Programme (Train the Trainer) is to provide you with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate your training programmes. You will gain practical experience and recognised certification as a trainer.

Wed 9  March | 9.30am-1pm | 2 mornings

Participants will be guided through the video production process from planning to uploading. The workshop gives attendees the chance to apply what they’re learning to their own objectives. This includes filling out online workbooks, a filming assignment at the end of workshop 1, and a detailed editing demonstration.

In the final Economic Trends survey of 2021, Cork Chamber asked members about their experience in the most recent business quarter, Q4 2021 as well as the business outlook for the new year, the first quarter of 2022. Click below to browse the survey results on:

• Recruitment & employment trends
• Business confidence
• Turnover and net profit

As part of Budget 2022, Government agreed the future of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS), including the graduated step-down in subsidy rates payable, with a view to bringing the scheme to an end by April 2022. This means that with effect from Tuesday Feb 01, most businesses availing of support under EWSS moved to the reduced weekly rates of support of either €203 or €151.50 per employee (depending on the gross weekly wage paid) for the month of February. For March and April 2022, a weekly flat rate subsidy of €100 per employee will be payable.

However, last month, the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D.,  announced that businesses availing of EWSS that were directly impacted by the public health restrictions in operation from 20 December 2021 to 22 January 2022 will receive additional support under the scheme to assist them as they fully reopen.  

The Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme is run nationally with the support of and in partnership with Chambers Ireland and Local Authorities.