Newsletter - e-bulletin Apr 7 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ en-us 07 Apr 2021 04:29:57 IST 07 Apr 2021 04:29:57 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Member News https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/y01pyui2axl?lang=en?rss=true Kearys [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nxljpqnrx5k/external ] Hyundai are here to help your business switch to Electric [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nxljpqnrx5k/external ] Discover Corks best kept secret Virtually-Nano Nagle Place [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tc7pp8ijfu/external ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tc7pp8ijfu/external ] Employment law consultant Peninsula [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rrv4laq9d6p/external ] discusses new Right to Disconnect [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rrv4laq9d6p/external ] 11 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT 1ab9908e07be63e18ad6c623a6a7a047 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206889-20190312-144523 <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nxljpqnrx5k/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kearys </strong>Hyundai are here to help your business switch to Electric</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1tc7pp8ijfu/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover Corks best kept secret Virtually-<strong>Nano Nagle Place</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rrv4laq9d6p/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Employment law consultant<strong> Peninsula </strong>discusses new Right to Disconnect</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/4b/706de85ae18dd04cff6c2c.jpg Member News https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/category/Member%20News Member Events https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/173cnzea7ae?lang=en?rss=true Republic of Work [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nfb9jfwcq6h/external ] Webinar – Making Your Message Heard Amid the Noise – 13 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nfb9jfwcq6h/external ] CITY by John McCarthy – Presented by John McCarthy, in association with The Everyman [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/7team4wu902/external ] – 16 – 25 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/7team4wu902/external ] Spero Quartet Online from Triskel [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4r3ke3n6lns/external ] – 16 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4r3ke3n6lns/external ] Network Naturally taster session with SocialBe [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2ihukgf4m61/external ] – 22 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2ihukgf4m61/external ] IGNITE [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/tyskp0ruzx3/external ] Awards & Showcase Spring 2021 Event – 22 April [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/tyskp0ruzx3/external ] 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT 2891cb8cda040b3bbc2805af5d150c94 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206890-20180405-150424 <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/nfb9jfwcq6h/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Republic of Work</strong> Webinar – Making Your Message Heard Amid the Noise – 13 April</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/7team4wu902/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CITY by John McCarthy – Presented by John McCarthy, in association with <strong>The Everyman</strong> – 16 – 25 April</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4r3ke3n6lns/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spero Quartet Online from <strong>Triskel </strong>– 16 April</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2ihukgf4m61/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Network Naturally taster session with <strong>SocialBe </strong>– 22 April</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/tyskp0ruzx3/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>IGNITE </strong>Awards & Showcase Spring 2021 Event – 22 April</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/5b/5c43545c267b9776fbdc3e.jpg View All Events https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/ Kearys Hyundai https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1kiek0yqde3?lang=en?rss=true Make the big switch with Kearys Hyundai to an electric vehicle for your business. With many vehicles to offer, the Hyundai KONA and IONIQ are real sustainable showstoppers. Kearys Hyundai are delighted to announce an extra special offer to Chamber members, friends and family, with huge savings up to €6,000 off a 211 Hyundai KonaEV or Ioniq as well as a 7 day returns policy – if you don’t love your new EV, we’ll take it back! 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT aa616476e90a46b5b9b1239a2b6a08ae ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206890-20180405-150456 <p>Make the big switch with Kearys Hyundai to an electric vehicle for your business. With many vehicles to offer, the Hyundai KONA and IONIQ are real sustainable showstoppers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kearys Hyundai are delighted to announce an extra special offer to Chamber members, friends and family, with huge savings up to €6,000 off a 211 Hyundai KonaEV or Ioniq as well as a 7 day returns policy – if you don’t love your new EV, we’ll take it back! </p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/f2/55a611ac922c186f412334.png https://www.kearys.ie/hyundai/new-car-offers/-go-electric/ Member Offers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/j72en2j8ks9?lang=en?rss=true Switch to Electric with Kearys Hyundai [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xsv802y70x/external ] PLUS receive an additional €250 for Cork Chamber Members [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xsv802y70x/external ] Careerchanger.ie [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pptoo9cxdp/external ] is offering a complimentary 30 minute taster coaching session to all members [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pptoo9cxdp/external ] Nano Nagle [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/bwnt7mq202c/external ] place – Bespoke Virtual Tours 10% discount [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/bwnt7mq202c/external ] 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT 511f31984c3f521c8f84073be6b2d3f6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206889-20190311-200805 <ul> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xsv802y70x/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Switch to Electric with <strong>Kearys Hyundai </strong>PLUS receive an additional €250 for Cork Chamber Members</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pptoo9cxdp/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Careerchanger.ie</strong> is offering a complimentary 30 minute taster coaching session to all members</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/bwnt7mq202c/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nano Nagle </strong>place – Bespoke Virtual Tours 10% discount</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/48/f686f29ad6c0474d4d66e6.jpg View Member Offers https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/hotdeals Corporate Social Responsibility in Irish SMEs and Start-ups https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/fry5ner5k97?lang=en?rss=true The European Commission are assessing the uptake of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR- the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society) and sustainability practices amongst European SMEs and start-ups. Ireland is one of the countries selected for this study. The results of this survey will be used to support the European Commission and the Irish government to better understanding the needs of businesses in terms of CSR and sustainability. The final study will be complemented by tools for SMEs to facilitate CSR activities. 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 7ca4f86e158b195a8a823f1d8aaaceb8 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206863-20190319-204414 Share your experience! <p>The European Commission are assessing the uptake of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR- the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society) and sustainability  practices amongst European SMEs and start-ups.   </p> <p> </p> <p>Ireland is one of the countries selected for this study. The results of this survey will be used to support the European Commission and the Irish government to better understanding the needs of businesses in terms of CSR and sustainability. The final study will be complemented by tools for SMEs to facilitate CSR activities.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/87/49380bcce0b9b25f109e15.png Take the survey here https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6173207/CSR-survey-for-SMEs Code of Practice on Right to Disconnect https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/aqzay1483t3?lang=en?rss=true The code of practice for employees and employers on the right to disconnect has been published. For further information read and download here. 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 2b70df13cf0a3eafe2dcdfbd74f9d43f ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20190320-134158 <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: #ffffff; float: none; display: inline;">The code of practice for employees and employers on the right to disconnect has been published.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>For further information read and download here.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/85/7e6ade8828717294f3fd3d.jpg Read & download here https://workplacerelations.ie/wrc/en/what_you_should_know/codes_practice/code-of-practice-for-employers-and-employees-on-the-right-to-disconnect.pdf Trade Policy Day https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1g3x2p3339f?lang=en?rss=true The EU Trade Policy Day is taking place on 26th April 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the new EU Trade Strategy and to hear directly from, Executive Vice-President for an economy that works for People and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, and also World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on their take on resolving global trade issues. Registration details to follow. 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 87e0649538c2087648b0f9c32c80b944 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206863-20190325-155653 <p>The EU Trade Policy Day is taking place on 26th April 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the new EU Trade Strategy and to hear directly from, Executive Vice-President for an economy that works for People and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, and also World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on their take on resolving global trade issues.</p> <p> </p> <p>Registration details to follow. </p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/68/50c0e5c6abff7eb1286e40.jpg Read More https://twitter.com/Trade_EU?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=119831842&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9MfO9F_IPF4mC3om6j3xSjofyV_AQcUmkJFUTDVNd5Bozhbhk4bsUR9vV3sDhvU88yssnas6yK4jEmr3H5J2qa7Km05w&utm_content=119831842&utm_source=hs_email Glandore https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1f6hfui3pav?lang=en?rss=true [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/6dm51qjwosf/external ] 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT d682c2ee569d1c5dfbb26df742496579 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20201109-141249 <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/6dm51qjwosf/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img align="center" src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/61/1afbcce5001c242f58dd1d.jpg" width="726" height="90" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" /></a></p> Collaboration https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1wiwtazdqcf?lang=en?rss=true Dear Chamber Member, I hope as we move towards the phased lifting of restrictions that you, your family and colleagues are keeping well. This past year, the power of collective and collaborative efforts in achieving common goals has become irrefutable. Cork Chamber has continued to harness its clarity of vision to represent our membership, and as a result we have positively influenced change through the year on issues ranging from improved business supports, to the continued progression of key infrastructural projects for the region. This work continues with vigour and intensity as the needs of our members, continue to evolve in light of our external environmental factors. The inimitable spirit of our city region remains both a guiding principle and driving force in our work. Our engagement with stakeholders from Government to TII, the NTA and representative groups across the region.. 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT 799831941a4fdf3b075912cf80eb0ff3 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20200826-104813 <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dear Chamber Member,</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I hope as we move towards the phased lifting of restrictions that you, your family and colleagues are keeping well.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This past year, the power of collective and collaborative efforts in achieving common goals has become irrefutable. Cork Chamber has continued to harness its clarity of vision to represent our membership, and as a result we have positively influenced change through the year on issues ranging from improved business supports, to the continued progression of key infrastructural projects for the region. This work continues with vigour and intensity as the needs of our members, continue to evolve in light of our external environmental factors. The inimitable spirit of our city region remains both a guiding principle and driving force in our work.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Our engagement with stakeholders from Government to TII, the NTA and representative groups across the region..</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dear Chamber Member,</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I hope as we move towards the phased lifting of restrictions that you, your family and colleagues are keeping well.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This past year, the power of collective and collaborative efforts in achieving common goals has become irrefutable. Cork Chamber has continued to harness its clarity of vision to represent our membership, and as a result we have positively influenced change through the year on issues ranging from improved business supports, to the continued progression of key infrastructural projects for the region. This work continues with vigour and intensity as the needs of our members, continue to evolve in light of our external environmental factors. The inimitable spirit of our city region remains both a guiding principle and driving force in our work.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Our engagement with stakeholders from Government to TII, the NTA and representative groups across the region continues, and over the coming weeks we will meet with cabinet ministers, senior management of our local authorities and from our universities, Cork ETB, our Port, Airport, EI and IDA- advocating on your behalf, collaborating to enhance the vitality of our region. It is encouraging to see that Phase 1 of the Dunkettle Interchange upgrade will open later this year, a project that we engaged deeply on, as it enhances multi-modal local access to Little Island, Glanmire and Glounthuane as well as improving movement of vehicles through one of Ireland’s busiest junctions. Meanwhile in the city centre the ‘Reimaging Cork’ programme takes another step forward with works to permanently pedestrianise 17 streets commencing next week – a positive move for traders in the city, as well as shoppers, visitors workers and investors. Every opportunity to invest in our city region must be taken to support the recovery of our local economy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We welcome your continued input. Your sharing of the  insights and issues affecting your business shapes our agenda. We are guided by you.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In parallel, our international team is available to support you as you seek out opportunities to grow or navigated the changed structures of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I hope to see you at one of our many spring/summer networking or upskilling events which are running online.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Warm regards,</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Paula</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Paula Cogan</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">President of Cork Chamber</span></p> <p> </p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/3b/398fbcfe7558d9b9657c14.jpg Cork Chamber CONNECTS Series https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1n31qs56e28?lang=en?rss=true 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 Limerick Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series. A benefit of the 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. Now they are just a click away! 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT 7341e23a9b1badca089193ee4ee816ad ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205346-20200218-120152 Connect with Limerick Chamber Members <p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">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 Limerick Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A benefit of the 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. Now they are just a click away!</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/7e/ec339b465aaa5b38c46454.png Book Your Spot Here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/cork-chamber-connects-with-limerick-chamber-23265 Public Consultation: Shaping Your Electricity Future https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/vr7prcamu1e?lang=en?rss=true Tues 20 Apr | 2.30pm-3.30pm From transport to heating, electricity is becoming increasingly central to our energy usage. To be ready for this, EirGrid are undertaking their largest ever nationwide virtual consultation and engagement programme to reach as many stakeholders as possible. The perspective of the business community will help guide the Eirgrid approach to 2030. Have your say in this interactive public consultation and help shape our electricity future. 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 IST 78724ea2dd1be5ef86d61223d9625e20 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 <p>Tues 20 Apr | 2.30pm-3.30pm</p> <p> </p> <p>From transport to heating, electricity is becoming increasingly central to our energy usage. To be ready for this, EirGrid are undertaking their largest ever nationwide virtual consultation and engagement programme to reach as many stakeholders as possible. The perspective of the business community will help guide the Eirgrid approach to 2030. Have your say in this interactive public consultation and help shape our electricity future.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/cc/3439bb78b6eba1342dc9fc.png Limited Places Available https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/catgid/1014 Business Breakfast Live with Jason Hawkins, Group Chief Executive Officer, Carbery Group https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1ayyhwbds8t?lang=en?rss=true Wed 21 Apr | 8am-9am Our next Business Breakfast Live will feature Jason Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer of Carbery Group. You will hear insights into the impact of Brexit and international markets to the dairy sector, how Carbery has Brexit proofed their business along with the importance of climate change and the actions Carbery is taking to become carbon neutral by 2035 across all its locations. 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 IST 7fd40bd67087c9422502f96a223b5afe ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">Wed 21 Apr | 8am-9am</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">Our next Business Breakfast Live will feature <strong>Jason Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer of Carbery Group</strong>. You will hear insights into the impact of Brexit and international markets to the dairy sector, how Carbery has Brexit proofed their business along with the importance of climate change and the actions Carbery is taking to become carbon neutral by 2035 across all its locations.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/6a/d1ee665c99371c5c119818.png Register here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/catgid/1014 Greening Our City: Making City Growth Sustainable and Just https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/352yhkoj2p2?lang=en?rss=true Tues 27 April | 2.30pm-4pm This webinar will provide an introduction to the idea of Doughnut Economics and will feature Dr. Declan Jordan of Cork University Business School. Declan will discuss a broad view of “greening” and focus on the approach of ‘Doughnut Economics’ and its application at city level along with the many challenges of implementing it. Taking examples from cities in Europe and America in seeking to implement this vision at city level. 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 50c53c4aeb4b825f64647d67629957d3 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20200407-110946 The Doughnut Economics <p>Tues 27 April | 2.30pm-4pm</p> <p> </p> <p>This webinar will provide an introduction to the idea of Doughnut Economics and will feature Dr. Declan Jordan of Cork University Business School. Declan will discuss a broad view of “greening” and focus on the approach of ‘Doughnut Economics’ and its application at city level along with the many challenges of implementing it. Taking examples from cities in Europe and America in seeking to implement this vision at city level.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/29/72f0ad6590015468b5e186.png Register FREE here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/catgid/1014 Pedestrianisation of 17 Cork City Streets https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4yu9abyvmiy?lang=en?rss=true Cork City Council will begin works next week to facilitate the permanent pedestrianisation of 17 city centre streets. The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these streets. Thank you to our members who shared their views as part of our submissions on pedestrianisation during 2020. 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 7adece0ccefcc6df8ec2878a595c29f4 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20190304-225914 <p>Cork City Council will begin works next week to facilitate the permanent pedestrianisation of 17 city centre streets. </p> <p> </p> <p>The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these streets.</p> <p><br />Thank you to our members who shared their views as part of our submissions on pedestrianisation during 2020.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/c6/5909e9ab4fc70fb40697d4.jpg Find out more https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/news-room/latest-news/works-to-begin-on-pedestrianisation-of-17-city-streets.html New Grant Supports for Climate Action & Sustainability https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/qfttc6dv33p?lang=en?rss=true Wed 14th April | 1pm-1.45pm Did you know that there are a range of new grant supports available to businesses and organisations to support climate action and sustainability? Harry O’Farrell (Commercial Director Energy Services, Vice Chair Energy Cork) will take you through the range of supports available to Enterprise Ireland client companies, IDA client companies, and SEAI supports available to the wider community, outline what the supports can be used for, how to access them, and how to get the most from each support in terms of advancing your organisations decarbonisation goals. 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST e18f03aeae8f3965095c2fb270c337e6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20190304-225914 Next Energy Cork Online Lunchtime Briefing <p><strong>Wed 1</strong><strong>4th </strong><strong>April | 1pm-1.45pm</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Did you know that there are a range of new grant supports available to businesses and organisations to support climate action and sustainability? Harry O’Farrell (Commercial Director Energy Services, Vice Chair Energy Cork<strong>)</strong> will take you through the range of supports available to Enterprise Ireland client companies, IDA client companies, and SEAI supports available to the wider community, outline what the supports can be used for, how to access them, and how to get the most from each support in terms of advancing your organisations decarbonisation goals.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/45/c4fb638a89225222686f5a.jpg More Details & Registration https://supportforsustainability.eventbrite.ie Right to Request Remote Work Consultation Underway https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/y3lp1moeinw?lang=en?rss=true The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is conducting a public consultation on the introduction of a statutory right to request remote work. This consultation will inform new legislation for the right to request remote work, which is a key action under the National Remote Working Strategy, launched in January 2021. Cork Chamber will make a submission to this consultation. If you wish to share your perspective please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications on email HERE [ thomas@corkchamber.ie ], by Wednesday 21 April. 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 IST 2207e32dcc6fb356f92488f50f3db475 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200520-124712 <p>The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is conducting a public consultation on the introduction of a statutory right to request remote work. This consultation will inform new legislation for the right to request remote work, which is a key action under the National Remote Working Strategy, launched in January 2021. Cork Chamber will make a submission to this consultation. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you wish to share your perspective please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications on email <a href="mailto:thomas@corkchamber.ie">HERE</a>, by Wednesday 21 April.</p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/bf/8ce5f4c743dea17e0c2668.jpg Consultation details here https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/1aaac-public-consultation-on-the-introduction-of-a-right-to-request-remote-work/ MS Excel Intermediate https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1rkj4z4oqsu?lang=en?rss=true Mon 19 Apr | 14:30pm-16:00pm | 5 afternoons This course is suitable for those who are currently using MS Excel regularly but may not have attended formal training recently or may never have attended the training. This online course is for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle. 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT adfe65fffbd689755f93a78ed78dad6b ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20190429-152727 Member Price €150 <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">Mon 19 Apr | 14:30pm-16:00pm | 5 afternoons</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">This course is suitable for those who are currently using MS Excel regularly but may not have attended formal training recently or may never have attended the training. This online course is for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/eb/a8e2c7a373dc6dc9468af1.jpg Find out more https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/ms-excel-intermediate-2/ MS Powerpoint https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/11mkv9y560l?lang=en?rss=true Thurs 22 Apr | 09:30am-11:00am | 4 mornings This course is suitable for those who are totally new to MS PowerPoint. We will cover the essential functionality of PowerPoint at a pace that is suitable for total beginners. All participants will be given access to a recording of the webinars by way of an email along with relevant files and user reference guides. 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT bdcb9ad109a4e84f2d4b7c4f43dd5501 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20190429-152727 Member Price €150 <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">Thurs 22  Apr | 09:30am-11:00am | 4 mornings</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #0e0e0e;">This course is suitable for those who are totally new to MS PowerPoint. We will cover the essential functionality of PowerPoint at a pace that is suitable for total beginners. All participants will be given access to a recording of the webinars by way of an email along with relevant files and user reference guides.</span></p> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/37/48487c4f7e74b3a6927d6f.jpg Find out more https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/ms-excel-beginners/