There is just over one day to go to apply for the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019. The strength of these awards lies in its meticulous, phased judging process managed by an experienced panel of business leaders coupled with the extensive profile the finalists receive across multiple print and digital platforms. The 4 award categories are Emerging, SME, Large and Corporate. Applications close Thursday 25th October @ 5.30pm.

For more details contact Naoimh Frawley here

During the midterm break the Lower Glanmire road will be closed at night to facilitate these essential works. The night time road closure will be in place from the junction of Water Street to Ferry Boat House from Monday the 29th October until Sunday 04th November. Signage and local diversions will be in place. The road will reopen during the day.

Works to tackle leakage and provide a more secure and robust water supply for thousands of Cork customers is underway in the Lower Glanmire Road area. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council is laying 1.6km of pipeline. These works are associated with the development of the Eastern Strategic Link watermain which will ensure a more secure supply for the city by providing the capacity to re-route supply from other areas in the event of a large burst or other unplanned incident.

It's time to get ready because Guinness Cork Jazz is coming. With craic, dancing and jazz around every street corner, this years festival has something for everyone. Click here to find out more

Cork University Business School (CUBS), in association with the 30% Club, has established this scholarship to help promote women in taking on leadership roles within companies and organisations. The 30% Club is a collaborative business-led effort aiming towards 30% female representation in senior management by 2020.The scholarship consists of 100% of tuition fees for the UCC Executive MBA 2019/20 programme for one successful female applicant. Find out more here

• Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams: Tickets will go on sale on Friday, 2^nd November.
• Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2019: Tickets will go on sale on Friday, 7^th December.

On Thursday, our members met with transport consultants Systra and Cork County Council to discuss the draft Little Island Transportation Study as it opened for public consultation. This consultation phase is your opportunity to submit your views relaying support, concerns or new suggestions. Here is the link to the section of the Cork County Council website with the information around the strategy and submission details. The closing date is November 16th. A submission can be as short as a few paragraphs, or can be several pages. Cork Chamber will be making a submission and welcome your thoughts and comments on the strategy. Share your voice by emailing us any commentary by Friday 9th of November.

Claire Byrne Live will be linking up with BBC's Nolan Live for a one-off special to discuss Brexit and the impact it will have on Ireland and Britain.

The show airs live on  Monday 12th November from 10:30pm to 11.30pm at RTÉ Television Studios, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

If you are interested in attending please email here to book tickets. These tickets are free of charge. 

Cork County Council is inviting applications from Community and Voluntary groups under the Community Development Initiative 2018. The €1.5million fund is an opportunity for community groups to access funding for capital projects to enhance facilitates in their areas or to kick start, advance of complete their projects. Click here for more information.

Check out Cork Airports new online brochure which launched today and includes all you need to know about their winter schedule. 

Click on link here and plan your next trip!

The EU and Vietnam have concluded a new trade deal, eliminating 99% of all tariffs, meaning more opportunities for Cork exporters.

Sectors to benefit from new trade opportunities include:

• Diary
• Pharmaceuticals
• Machinery
• Chocolate

Find out more about this deal and how it can help your business here

Despite talks of an imminent Brexit, 2018 marks 25 years of the EU single market - the world’s largest market, where people, goods, services and capital can move freely. Using the single market, EU companies, large or small, have access to 500 million potential customers and can offer their products and services across borders.

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber helps ambitious SMEs innovate and grow internationally in the EU and beyond. The network is active in more than 60 countries worldwide and it brings together 3000 experts from more than 600 member organisations, all renowned for their excellence in business support.

• Madra Mór Productions Creative Package
• IConnect Lifestyle Ltd Special Price Deal
• Grandons Toyota Carrigaline Service Deal 
• NRG Exclusive Chamber Member Offer 10% Discount on Heating Services

All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website.

• Get into the Swing of All Things JAZZ at the 2018 Guinness Cork Jazz Fringe Festival
• Cork Hospitality HR round Table 3rd Year Runnning 
• German Ambassador Deike Potzel Visits Pilz Ireland
• The Carrigaline Court Hotel and Leisure Centre Celebrates 20 Years in Business 
• Tourism Dinner will Celebrate Cork as a Global Village
• Cork's Newest Comedy Club Opens its Doors this November

Don't forget to share your news with us through the Members Area!

• Triskel: ECM Weekend at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 26th-28th October
  
• Irish Management Institute:  High Impact Leadership 30th October
• The Everyman: Legally Blonde- the Musical 1st 2nd 3rd October
• Republic Of Work: Lunchtime Learning: The 10 Pillars of Self Confidence 6th November
• De Care Dental: Wellness That Works! 8th November
• MusgraveMarket Place: Christmas Party Event 8th November
• Mercy Hospital Foundation: It's a Mans thing 9th November
• Enable Ireland: Lavanagh Ladies Lunch 14th November 
• Tell It Talks: Against All Odds Conference 15th November 
• Irish Heart Foundation: 2018 Cork Heart Luncheon 16th November

The Cork Jazz Ball in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland is set to take place at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel in Cork on Saturday 27^th October 2018. The event will be a jazz best/black tie affair and will feature a prosecco reception, a four-course meal with wine, prizes, music and dancing until the early hours. Tickets are €100 each. 

Currently, Spinal Injuries Ireland provides support to 221 people and their families in Cork and over 1,800 people nationwide. SII provides a range of services to people living with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) including its Community Connect service. 

For more information or to book tickets please click here