2019 is a special year for Cork Chamber as we celebrate 200 years of activity. We look forward to celebrating this milestone and we see no limit to what we can achieve over the next 200 years .

We invite you to engage in all our activities through 2019 and remind you that Cork Chamber is here to support you. We are YOUR champion!

Empower your team at our upskilling courses, networking events and stay informed with our information channels.

Grow your business with our support and promotional offerings, and access our international and Enterprise Europe Network Services.

Be part of the Transformation of Cork as we represent you, driving enhancements to the environment and recognising your success in business.

Cork Chamber is here to support you through 2019 and beyond.

Cork Chamber President, Bill O’Connell, reflects on 2018 and poses the challenges for Cork in 2019.

Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is continuing to replace problematic cast iron water mains in Cork City to improve security of supply and reduce leakage.

Start 2019 the right way with this Microsoft Excel Course. Our highly skilled trainers will work through the basics of Excel with you including shortcut keys and some less familiar formatting options.

You will then move onto more intermediate topics such as working with, and linking multiple worksheets, creating charts, managing lists, and much more.

January 24th, Cork Airport Hotel

€150 for Chamber Members

“It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are….” Denis Waitley. The Advancing Leadership programme helps participants develop the qualities needed to achieve successful relationships with workplace colleagues and progress in the workforce.

The programme includes: Understanding & Using the Coaching Model, Questioning & Listening, Building a Coaching Relationship, Building Personal Effectiveness as a Coach and Managing a Coaching Programme.

February 26^th, The Radisson Blu Cork

€795 (incl MBTI Personality Assessment & certification costs)

• Enguard- 10% of All GDPR Services to Cork Chamber Members
• 10-20% Discount on Online Training For Cork Chamber Members- Chris Mee Group 

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

• Enguard Welcomes Helen O'Connell to the team 

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

• Focus Ireland: Nollaig na Mban - Afternoon Tea 6th January
• The Everyman: Frances Black & Kieran Goss- Reunion Tour 6th January 
• Cogans Carrigaline: Toyota Hybrid Roadshow 9th January
• Triskel Arts Centre: Network Cork January- Driving it Forward 9th January 
• Griffith College Cork: Open Evening 10th January 
• The Hazelton Clinic: Anger Management Work Shop 12th January 
• Karina's Coaching: Self-Confidence Boot Camp- Workshop begins 12th January 
• Cork Foundation Challenge Event: Team Challenge Process 15th January 

Date: Wednesday 16^th January

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Where: The Imperial Hotel

Cost: €20 per person

Kick-start 2019 at our hugely popular annual Networking Masterclass.

Expert Caitlin O’Connor from Accelerating Performance will teach you how to fully utilise any networking opportunity. You will learn about building valuable networks and key things to remember in building lasting business connections.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. 

Date: Thursday 17^th January

Time: 6pm

Where: Cork International Hotel

Cost: €15 for MII & Chamber members, 

          €25 for non-members 

Buckle up this January as Cork Chamber and MII Cork invite you to hear David Thomas, MD of Volvo Ireland share insights on Volvo’s 2020 Vision, the strategies underlying this vision and how Volvo will communicate it in the years ahead.

David will also discuss the future of mobility, infotainment; autonomous cars and a subscription model for car sharing.

New years resolution? If you pick just one, inform yourself on how Brexit may impact your business. You can always go to the gym afterwards.

In the New Year, the Cork Chamber Enterprise Europe Network will offer a series of themed seminars to help build SMEs’ capacity and awareness of international opportunities.

This series aims to support companies kick start or grow international strategy and activity. Avail of this opportunity to develop an informed approach to internationalising and lay a good foundation for future success.

13^th February:  Market analysis – target the right international markets

27^th February:  Communication to boost international business relationships

13^th March:      Build the right international market partnerships

Finalists for Cork Company of the Year 2019 will be announced in the Irish Examiner as follows:

Emerging Cork Company of the Year - Monday 7th January

Cork SME of the Year 2019 - Monday 14th January

Cork Large Company of the Year 2019 - Monday 21st January

Cork Corporate Company of the Year 2019 - Monday 28th January

Thank you to our sponsors Vodafone and media partner the Irish Examiner.