Operating under the remit of the Cork Education and Training Board, Cork Training Centre delivers an extensive range of programmes to a diverse range of clients. Targeted, funded courses are designed to meet the needs of identified industries with a view to meeting the demands of the national skills strategy. (Funded by the “Skills to Advance “Initiative )
See link to our website for the full list of courses running between now and the end of the year
Members of Cork Chamber are invited to contact Industry liaison officer, Carole Carey to discuss your specific training requirements and funding available to support these. carole.carey@corktrainingcentre.ie
The Skills to Advance initiative aims to Support:
Employers who need assistance in developing their workforce.
Employees in the Irish workforce, particularly those who have lower skill levels and who need more opportunities to advance in their working lives.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, T.D. has extended the deadline for applications to the €9,000 ‘Ready for Customs’ grant scheme, allowing businesses to continue to apply for help until 31st August, 2021.
The grant is administered by Enterprise Ireland and provides up to €9,000 for each new employee hired into a customs role.
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Dear Chamber Member,
This week we have the pleasure of announcing the three exceptional finalists in the INTERNATIONAL category of our Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021. This completes the list of finalists across the four categories and I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us next Wednesday, May 26th as we announce the winners and celebrate their successes this last year. Thanks to our sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner for their support of Cork's most prestigious awards. RSVP<HERE>.
The reopening of non-essential retail has boosted the city and towns over the past few days. This is a very welcome and...
Dear Chamber Member,
This week we have the pleasure of announcing the three exceptional finalists in the INTERNATIONAL category of our Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021. This completes the list of finalists across the four categories and I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us next Wednesday, May 26th as we announce the winners and celebrate their successes this last year. Thanks to our sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner for their support of Cork's most prestigious awards. RSVP<HERE>.
The reopening of non-essential retail has boosted the city and towns over the past few days. This is a very welcome and much anticipated moment and I wish all who are opening their doors, and returning to work, the very best as they welcome customers old and new across their thresholds once again.
The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) eligibility will be extended and will now include businesses and sole traders operating from non-rateable or remote premises, which will be a great relief to those now in line for the financial support towards fixed costs. However, there is still considerable uncertainty surrounding the duration of other essential supports such as the wage supports, rates waivers and debt warehousing. We will continue to engage with political representatives on these issues to support a successful and sustainable recovery.
Aer Lingus yesterday announced the temporary closure of its Cork base from September to late November this year, and complete closure of its Shannon crew base. This is very distressing news for the employees who will be temporarily laid off, and it is a negative development for the region's direct connectivity to the US, Europe and beyond. If we are to protect the attractiveness of Cork as a destination for international investment and as a desirable location for business, Government must provide substantial support for regional Airports well in to 2022. These are issues that affect the whole of the region, and need a robust response from Government.
I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and welcome you to contact me directly on 087-9471858 or by e-mail HERE to discuss any issues affecting your business. We are here to represent you.
Warm regards,
Conor Healy
CEO
Finalists "INTERNATIONAL" Cork Company of the Year Award 2021
The finalists in the International Category of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 have been announced. Congratulations to Eli Lilly, Pepsico and Qualcomm. Hear the stories from each finalist below.
The winner of each category will be announced next Wednesday 26th May at our virtual awards ceremony which will stream live on IrishExaminer.com. You are invited to attend and can RSVP here
Thank you to our award sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner
Finalists "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year Award 2021
The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 in association with Vodafone Ireland and Media Partner Irish Examiner recognise and celebrate the success of Cork Businesses over the past year. The winner of each of the 4 categories (Emerging, SME, Large & International) will be announced next Wednesday 26th May at our virtual awards ceremony which will stream live on IrishExaminer.com.
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 Waterford Chamber members, as part of our CorkChamber CONNECTS series!
This webinar will explore the EU Green Deal and what this means for us as individuals and as businesses. You will hear from Karen Ciesielski, CEO, Irish Environmental Network and Quentin Dupriez, Policy Analyst, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission who will discuss what the EU Green Deal means at European, national and local level, the opportunities, our role in combatting environmental and biodiversity decline, and the importance of a Just Transition.
Don’t miss this exciting Business Breakfast live featuring Ernest Cantillon, Director of Kinsale Spirit Co, Sober Lane & Electric. Ernest will discuss the challenges and successes he has faced, being in the hospitality trade in Cork for many years, along with his new ventures with Kinsale Spirit Co and newly launched, DramEx, a whiskey trading marketplace at the intersection of the whiskey and cryptocurrency worlds.
Hear updates from the team across a range of topics: Economic Recovery and Resilience; Quality of Life infrastructure; International and Regional Connectivity; Mixed mobility infrastructure (road, rail, bus, cycle and walk); City Living and the economic potential of the Renewable Energy sector. The team will discuss the work ongoing, the priorities for Cork and recent engagements, our work shaping public policy, and the activities that support the advocacy work that we do
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD has published updated guidance on ventilation, vaccinations and antigen testing to protect workers and help people get back to work.
The updated Work Safely Protocol reflects the most up to date public health advice for the workplace. It sets out the range of measures required to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace, including information on how to approach the use of antigen testing.
Eligibility for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) has been extended.
The following are now eligible for the €4000 grant towards fixed costs
Businesses operating from a non-rateable premises such as a home office or hot-desk now eligible for help with fixed costs
Self-employed working from home, wedding planners, on-course bookmakers, travel counsellors & photographers among those expected to benefit.
(SBASC) is for businesses which are not eligible for CRSS or other sector specific grants, that are down 75% or more of turnover. Further details, including the go-live date for Phase 2, will be announced shortly
The Micro Enterprise Assistance Scheme will be relaunched through the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) to help businesses, whose turnover is below €50,000, with fixed costs.
The Scheme will provide assistance of up to €1,000 to businesses who meet the criteria and will be funded by up to €5m as part of the SBASC allocation.
As part of this new partnership, both membership organisations will work together in supporting each other’s activities for attracting investment and local business development, and will collaborate on promoting local and international activities such as bilateral trade missions, cross-networking workshops and annual business awards.
In recognition of shared ambitions to facilitate opportunities for members to grow connections to support business growth between Cork, Scotland and Northern Ireland, Cork Chamber is pleased to announce a new partnership with Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange.
As part of this new partnership, both membership organisations will work together in supporting each other’s activities for attracting investment and local business development, and will collaborate on promoting local and international activities such as bilateral trade missions, cross-networking workshops and annual business awards. These events will facilitate networking and open up opportunities for Irish-Scottish business relationships to be developed, with a view to enhancing trade on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Speaking about the partnership, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Director of International Relations at Cork Chamber, said: “The Chamber is committed to developing relationships with diaspora, trade and business networks across the globe, that will give our members access to potential new clients and contacts in new markets. Following the publication earlier this year, of the Ireland-Scotland Joint Bilateral Review document, both governments have committed to enhancing our relationship in the areas of community and diaspora; culture; academic and research links, as well as the development of an Ireland-Scotland Trade Taskforce. By creating deeper links with organisations such as Causeway, Cork Chamber hopes to play our part in strengthening the connections between the business communities in both regions.”
Explaining more about the partnership with Cork Chamber, Causeway Chair Mr David Greenlees said: “From Cork to Coatbridge, our Causeway membership is growing across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, and we recognise that key to the success of our network is partnering with organisations with similar activities, goals and ambitions to give added value and enhanced networking opportunities for our shared members.
“With ambitions to grow our membership network further in Ireland, we recognise working in collaboration with Irish Chambers of Commerce is key, and we are delighted to be formally partnered with the Cork Chamber and look forward to collaborating to promote business in Cork and shared opportunities that support and improve trade across the Irish Sea.”
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Notes to Editor:
About Cork Chamber Cork Chamber is committed to making Cork the best place for business. As the leading business organisation in the south of Ireland, it supports and represents the interests of almost 1,200 businesses employing over 100,000 people across the region. Founded in 1819, Cork Chamber is one of Ireland’s largest and longest established Chambers and is the nation’s No.1 regional lobby group. Supporting sustainable development in the region, Cork Chamber is championing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, through which the Chamber priorities and activities are framed. For more on Cork Chamber visit www.corkchamber.ie, follow on Twitter @corkchamber and Linkedin @cork-chamber
For further information on Cork Chamber contact Katherine Fitzpatrick, Director of International Relations, katherine@corkchamber.ie / 087 9792023
About Causeway
Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is a not-for-profit membership organisation that facilitates business connections from both sides of the Irish Sea.
Its members are based in Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland and share an interest in boosting professional relationships across all three regions.
Causeway provides a valuable and proven platform for our members to meet, cooperate and collaborate through networking events; conferences; round table discussions; awards nights.
Causeway also delivers a valuable forum for entrepreneurs and companies that either currently operate or seek to expand in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Causeway acts as a facilitator to engage businesses with representatives from the Irish and Scottish governments.
For further information about Causeway contact Events and Communications Manager Aoife O’Sullivan on aoife.osullivan@causewayexchange.net or at 078 7055 6486.
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