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Special Mother's Day Gift
Cork Gift Card
 

There has never been a better time for us to show support for our local economy. This Mother's Day, indulge the Mammy, Granny or Great Granny in your life with a Cork Chamber gift card.

 

Operated by One4All, The Cork Chamber Gift Card will be valid for 5 years and can be spent in 100's of retailers across Cork.
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Member Offers
 

Promoting You
Member To Member Support
 

Member Spotlight
Update from the Department of the Taoiseach
 

The Department of the Taoiseach has requested that we bring your attention to the following assets, in particular the updated information posters which should replace previous information posters on COVID-19,

 

Governments National Action Plan, March 16th 2020: Download here

 

Updated posters for employers to replace previous collateral:

Public Information Poster - A3 English: Download here

Public Information Screen Poster: Download here

Public Information Poster - A3 Irish: Download here
Supporting You
A Message from the Export Team
 

We would like to advise clients that our Export Services are continuing to operate as normal. We understand that this is a challenging time and working together and keeping up communication is essential.

 

We ask that our Export Clients contact Imelda or Leigh to notify us of any changes in demand or any additional requirements, so that we can put in place a plan to support you.
Applications for innovative solutions to tackle Coronavirus outbreak
 

The European Commission is calling for startups and SMEs with technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing, monitoring or other aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak to apply urgently to the next round of funding from the European Innovation Council. The deadline for applications to the EIC Accelerator is 17:00 on Friday 20 March (New deadline).
Informing You
Message from Paula Cogan, Cork Chamber President

 

Paula Cogan on COVID 19

Please take a moment to answer the 8 short questions in our survey linked here

 
Enhancing Your Environment
Message from Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO
 

The past few days have brought much change to our lives. The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving, and Government has escalated controls in the interest of public health. We know there is much uncertainty right now, and while it is still relatively early days, we continue to work tirelessly to represent the interests of you, our members, and indeed the wider business community. Our community is resilient, and together we will get through this.

 

During this time, we will be providing you with frequent updates and resources. I want to share important details with you on how we are supporting our members, new resources we have made available and adjustments we made to our operations.

The past few days have brought much change to our lives. The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving, and Government has escalated controls in the interest of public health. We know there is much uncertainty right now, and while it is still relatively early days, we continue to work tirelessly to represent the interests of you, our members, and indeed the wider business community. Our community is resilient, and together we will get through this.

 

During this time, we will be providing you with frequent updates and resources. I want to share important details with you on how we are supporting our members, new resources we have made available and adjustments we made to our operations.

 

Chamber Operations

To protect the health of our employees and following Government recommendations we have activated a remote work policy for the team. Services such as Export Documentation and Reception are operating as normal from our office with the recommended social distancing rules being followed. This weekly e-bulletin will share updates on our online training and other support services available and is designed to keep you and your team connected and abreast of the relevant information needed to adapt to the changing environment. 

 

Advocacy and Representation

Our advocacy remains as strong as ever, and we are in daily contact with local and national government, and the key stakeholders about the impact this is having on every size of business. Together we are working to ensure you have programs and policies in place to help you through this difficult time. It is imperative that government support our business community and that policies are put in place that will ensure our employers can maintain operations and support employees in the best way possible.

 

What help do you need now in the short-term? Let us know

Cork Chamber have opened a survey today, which closes on Friday, seeking business opinion on measures to assist in this challenging time. Through our representation and advocacy the substance of this survey will provide direct insight for Government decision making. Please take a moment to answer the 8 short questions linked here

 

Conor Healy, 

CEO Cork Chamber
Upskilling You
MS Excel Intermediate Online
 

Tuesday 24 - 26 March, Price: €150

 

This online course is 3 x 1/2 days and is suitable for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle.
MS Excel Advanced Online
 

Thursday 26 March - 1 April, Price: €150

 

Participants can attend this live course at the times outlined below and will also have access to the recorded courses for 6 months after completion.
Representing You
Supports for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
 

Your guide to financial, employment and business continuity planning.

 

At Cork Chamber we are liaising with local and national government and key stakeholders to bring the resources and supports available to help you navigate this challenging time. See our online guide which will be updated as additional supports are made available.
Recognising Your Success
Submission made to Horgan’s Quay Improvement Scheme
 

With the extensive development of Horgan’s Quay ongoing, we will see a dramatic change in the profile and usage of the quay in 2020. This requires a transformation in how the Water Street and Horgan’s Quay corridor is managed and a balancing of multiple needs and usage patterns. Cork Chamber made a submission to this, outlining the benefits of a safe and connected cycle network, infrastructure and public realm for pedestrians to the long term development of this area and the City.
Joe Gantly Award
 

Congratulations to Sean Cahill, Student of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, who recently won first prize of the Gantly Award. The Joe Gantly Prize In Engineering, established by Cork Chamber, is awarded to the Best Student on the Work Placement module in the BE(Hons) Programmes.

 

Colm Power, Ciara O’Connor and Vincent Tierney also received prizes for their exemplary work. All the students should be very proud of their placements and how they communicated their experience to the panel.

Pictured here L to R are: Prof Jorge Oliveira, Head, School of Engineering, Philip Quinlan, Analogue Devices, Sean Cahill (winner), Student of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Thomas McHugh, Chamber.
Shortlisted for 6 Awards
 

Cork Chamber has been shortlisted for 6 categories in the 2020 Chamber Awards. Run by Chambers Ireland, the awards recognise excellence and innovation in the work of the Chambers network nationwide.

 

We are delighted to be shortlised for the following:

Best Chamber Marketing Campaign - Cork Chamber's Bicentenary Celebrations

Event of the Year - Networking at Cork City Gaol

Local Authority Collaboration - Ireland's Greenest Bus Fleet

Most Innovative Project -  The Sustainable Cork Fund

Most Successful Policy Campaign - The Viability and Affordability of Apartment Building in Cork City

Best Membership Initiative - Cork Chamber Pioneer Membership