Psyched is a collaborative initiative of Cork Healthy Cities and Counties, supported by Healthy Ireland, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, the Health Service Executive, University College Cork, and a network of community workplace partners.

Organisations are now invited to apply for Psyched Recognition by submitting their mental health and wellbeing activities carried out between 1 January and 31 December 2024. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase how your organisation prioritises and supports employee mental wellbeing, highlighting your commitment to creating a healthier, more supportive workplace.

Apply online today and celebrate the impact of your efforts.

Cork Chamber and the Cork Financial Services Forum are hosting a workshop, which will bring together key stakeholders from across the industry to shape a bold and compelling strategy for the future of our region's financial services landscape. 

This workshop is targeted towards specific sectors and has limited spaces available. Please contact grace@corkchamber.ie for more information.

Are you interested in exploring international markets and gaining more insight into Europe? The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber shares a selection of international partnership opportunities for Irish companies. 

For more information, contact our EEN advisor Mónica Valdés at monica@corkchamber.ie

The Ireland Sino Institute invite you to participate in their programme to attend the Global Sourcing & Investment Summit in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. This initiative includes:

• Business matchmaking with Chinese suppliers
• Exclusive meetings with government officials
• High-tech industrial zone tours in Hebei and Dalian
• Professional interpretation services
• Comprehensive support throughout the journey

Thurs 8th May | 9.30am -1pm | Online

This training blends evidence-based management theories, leadership psychology, and practical exercises to equip new managers with the tools needed to lead with confidence.

Tues 20th May | 10am -11.30am | Online

Learn to develop practical strategies, execute them efficiently, and address commercial factors that impact business success. This webinar will equip you with techniques for optimising strategy implementation to drive growth and profitability ensuring alignment with business goals.

Tues 27th May | 9.30am-5pm | Online

The main purpose of this Supervisory Management Programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role in a wide variety of organisations by instructing them in key areas such as their roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

Wed 28th May | 9am-5pm | Online

Through interactive activities and structured exercises participants will learn how to plan for and position change and you will be provided with the skills and tools to successfully introduce and implement change. You will also learn how to approach and deal with the barriers to change including culture and human dynamics.

This session will offer members the opportunity to learn how to make the most of your membership.

Find out practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility and use the Member's Area.

The HR Barometer is the most comprehensive research report analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland.

This event is an opportunity for HR Practitioners, Senior Managers, Business Leaders and those tasked with the responsibility for managing change within their organisation.

This event is exclusive to our Chamber Partners, Collaborate, Advance, Engage and Accelerate membership categories.

Join us for our in-person Sustainable Cork Programme 2025 event at Nano Nagle Place where we will discuss Circular Economy and how Irish businesses can drive competitiveness through sustainable design for circularity, repurposing waste as a resource and extending the life cycle of products. With opening remarks by The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle.

This is an EU Green Week Partner Event, as designated by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment. 

Navigating the support landscape for new and growing businesses can be challenging. The National Enterprise Hub (NEH) streamlines this process, offering easy access to over 250 resources, including grants, funding, training and expert guidance, all in one user-friendly website. If you're ready to start or expand your business, our website provides a comprehensive collection of resources designed for diverse sectors. Find the specific support you need from our extensive network of partners, dedicated to helping you succeed. Explore the possibilities for your business growth.

If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:

The National Public Procurement Strategy Roadshow is coming to Cork. With development of a new national public procurement strategy underway, the event will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share and discuss ideas about the new strategy. A public consultation on the strategy is also open for feedback until 20th May. 

• Quality Print – Special offer on Labels
• Exclusive Offer for Cork Chamber Members – 10% Off Meetings & Events at Cork International Hotel
• A unique one-day course on speaking in public to an audience of any size.10% discount for Cork Chambers
• 10% off first order for Cork Chamber Members from Southern Tapes & Packaging
• Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – Waiver of €50 Application Fee for the UCC CUBS MBA
• Cork Chamber members save €10 on Studyclix plans & add-ons
• Employflex are offering an exclusive 10% Discount for Cork Chamber Members

• Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 20 Years with Major Recognition as Business All-Star Travel Superteam 2025
• Rethink Ireland - €1.6 Million Fund Launched to Generate Greater Access to Employment for Young Adults
• RDJ expands Real Estate and Finance Practice with appointment of Erc Walsh in Galway

• Optionscard.ie require - Sales Account Manager - Gift Cards

• Bloom with BIOME at Hayfield Manor – Thursday 8^th May
• Allfresh Tastefest – 30^th Anniversary – Tuesday 13^th May
• Glatt - IDF Joint Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology & Recombined Milk Products – Tuesday 13^th – Thursday 15^th May
• TechFest 2025 – Thursday 15^th May
• Funding Advisory Service Workshop by Intertrade Ireland & Grant Thornton – Wednesday 21^st May
• Join NetApp for an AI Demystified Workshop – Thursday 22^nd May
• Michael Quane RHA & Johanna Connor Paper - Pencil - Chisel – Stone at Lavit Gallery – Thursday 22^nd May
• Alpha Wealth Leadership breakfast event - focusing on two critical areas Auto Enrolment and Employee Wellness – Tuesday 27^th May
• Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025 – Tuesday 27^th May – Monday 2^nd June
• Compliance Institute - The Southwest Chapter - Navigating the Revised Consumer Protection Code at Republic of Work – Wednesday 28^th May