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IN THIS ISSUE
bullet.png Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 
bullet.png SME Category Finalists
 
bullet.png Annual Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Connecting EU Companies with Japan and The Republic of Korea
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland
 
bullet.png Outlook Email – Getting Back in Control
 
bullet.png Developing a Sustainability Strategy via the ENSO sustainability platform
 
bullet.png Clean Air Night 2025
 
bullet.png Docklands Road Improvement Consultation
 
bullet.png EENergy: Second Call for Applications is Open!
 
bullet.png Have your say: Single Market Strategy 2025
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png New Members
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Member Spotlight
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 

Introducing the SME Category Finalists – Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025! The SME Category highlights the strength and diversity of Irish indigenous businesses, from dynamic startups to well-established enterprises driving growth and innovation. These companies are at the heart of Cork’s thriving economy, making a lasting impact across industries.

 

Thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and media partner The Irish Examiner for their continued support in making these awards a highlight of Cork’s business calendar. Watch the SME finalist videos below and discover their inspiring journeys on the Irish Examiner online <HERE>. #RecognisingYourSuccess!

 
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SME Category Finalists
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 

Climeaction - SME finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

Climeaction

 

Climeaction takes the carbon out of business, with a return on investment.

National Beauty Distribution - SME finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

National Beauty Distribution

 

National Beauty Distribution is the leading creator & distributor of hair & beauty consumer products in Ireland.

 

Reliance - SME finalist, Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025

 

 

Reliance 

 

Reliance empowers Ireland’s industries through innovation, automation, engineering and sustainability. 

 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Outlook Email – Getting Back in Control
Member Price €25
 

 Wed 22 Jan | 9:30am-10:45am | Online

 

This course is suitable for users of classic Outlook. Every skill level is welcome and we will explore how to create a logical folder structure for storing / managing email.

 

 
More details & booking
 
Developing a Sustainability Strategy via the ENSO sustainability platform
Member Price €600
 

Self-Directed Learning : Learn at your own pace over 12 months

 

As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.

 
More details & booking
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Annual Dinner 2025
Fri 7th Feb | 7pm-11pm | Cork City Hall
 

Cork Chamber Annual Dinner is the region’s largest flagship event of the year, bringing together business leaders, political decision makers and influencers for this black tie corporate event.

 

The winners of the 4 categories of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 will also be announced on the night.

 

This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.

 
More info HERE
 
Connecting EU Companies with Japan and The Republic of Korea
Thurs 13th Feb | 10am-10.45am | Online
 

This webinar will explore the main objectives of the EU Business Hub, the services offered by the programme, information on business missions, the eligibility criteria and the selection process for participating companies.

 

Learn more about the green, digital and healthcare sectors in Japan and in the Republic of Korea and explore the benefits and business opportunities offered by the EU Business Hub programme.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Business Breakfast with Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland
Wed 26th Feb | 7.30am-9am | Cork International Hotel
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland, the organisation with leadership responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland to overseas visitors.

 

Alice will discuss the role of overseas tourism in supporting economies and communities, collaborating to support Cork overseas and upcoming trends and initiatives to partner on.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Clean Air Night 2025
 

Cork City Council's Clean Air Night 2025 takes place on 24th January.

 

Guidelines are available for businesses and residents to take steps to reduce air pollution and the use of solid fuels as part of the Cork City Air Quality Strategy, helping to improve air quality across the region. 

 
More Info
 
Docklands Road Improvement Consultation
 

As part of the Docklands redevelopment, Cork City Council has launched a consultation on road network improvements between the City Centre and the Docklands area, including changes to the public realm to facilitate sustainable transport methods.

 

If you have any feedback that can inform Cork Chamber's submission to the consultation, please contact Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie. 

 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
EENergy: Second Call for Applications is Open!
Applications close on February 28th, 2025
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is now accepting applications for the second call of the EENergy grant initiative. This EU-funded program offers €10,000 grants to 900 SMEs across Europe, empowering businesses to implement energy-saving measures and reduce their carbon footprint. 

 

Contact monica@corkchamber.ie for more information 

 
Learn More
 
Have your say: Single Market Strategy 2025
Deadline for the consultation: January 31st
 

Have you considered how a single market strategy could help your company scale up, compete globally, and provide citizens with greater opportunities?

 

The European Commission is aiming to promote the cross-border provision of services and goods while ensuring existing rules are implemented, regulatory and administrative barriers are removed, and new ones are prevented.

 
Learn More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • English evening classes with Cork English College- No registration fee until 21st January
  • Make your meetings easy with Maldron Hotel South Mall’s all-inclusive meeting packages - rates exclusive to Cork Chamber members
  • Cool Running Events - Up to 20% Off Alpine Iceskating.ie at Winterlee- SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
 
All Member Offers
 
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Member News
 
  • Griffith College Cork is searching for employers interested in taking on Computing Science placement students
  • Glamour, Giving, and Jet-Setting at the ‘Come Fly with Me’ MII Cork Ball 2025
  • Achieve Your New Year’s Career Goals with UCC’s Part-time Programmes
 
All Member News
 
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New Members
In association with 3B1
 

 

A very warm welcome to our new members who joined us in December

 

  • Re-View
  • Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours
  • Perpetual AI Solutions Ltd
  • Expressive Writing
  • Monarch Business Solutions
  • GrowVenture LTD
  • MyWealthManagement.ie
  • RHEA Family Funeral Care
 
Job Opportunities
 
  • Crawford Art Gallery is seeking an Accounts Administrator 
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • The Winter Exhibition at Lavit Gallery – up to 17th January 
  • The Public Speaking Course - A one-day course on the do's and don'ts of how to stand up and successfully speak in public – Saturday 18th January
  • Alpha Wealth Webinar - For anyone who has worked in the UK for 3 years or more-Financial Opportunity not to be missed – Thursday 23rd January
  • The Lord Mayor's Tea Dance, City Hall Cork - Sunday 26th January
  • Tech Industry Alliance and UCC’s School of Computer Science and Information Technology are pleased to bring you the first Tech Talk of 2025: Innovating Together - Cutting Edge Technologies for Industry – Tuesday 28th January
  • How do you become more creative, organised and structured in all forms of writing – IMI Writing Dynamics Course – Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th February
  • Holly Arboriculture - Understanding BS5837: Essential Tree Surveys for Planning Permission – Wednesday 12th February
  • IMI Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Monday 17th February for 3 days
 
All Member Events
 
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Member Spotlight
 

 
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