Lá na Gaeilge, or Irish Language Day, takes place this Friday, March 14th. It serves as a special occasion to celebrate and incorporate the Irish language, encouraging people to use their Cúpla Focal (few words) in everyday conversations. This event is supported by Cork City Council and the Cork Business Community, highlighting the importance of the language to our culture. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring a little Gaeilge into your workplace this Friday. Why not challenge yourself and your colleagues to use a few Irish phrases throughout the day. Bain triail as! – Give it a try! Whether you're greeting a colleague with “Dia duit” (Hello) or saying  Go raibh maith agat (Thank you), every little bit counts. To help you get started, check out this LINK for some well-used Irish phrases that you can easily use in the office. Let’s make this Friday a fun and engaging celebration of the Irish language! Go neirí libh! 

Join our SME Network, a new series designed to bring SME members together to connect, share insights and engage with the public affairs team at Cork Chamber.

Following registration and networking, members will get the latest updates on Cork's business community, hear about key public affairs activity and have the chance to share feedback on the issues that matter most to you.

Don't miss this Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar as we explore how businesses, whether SMEs or large corporations can implement realistic, measurable and resilient sustainability strategies.

Hear from Sinéad Treanor, Sustainability Analysis Manager, ESB Jim McGrath, Head of Finance, AbbVie Cork, Donal Quinn, Founder, ENSO and David Madden, Corporate Development Director, Cork Nature Network with MC Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue & Sustainability Lead, Cork Chamber.

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Kevin O’Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA as he shares insights into leadership, strategy and the evolving landscape of sport and business.

With a passion for driving success both on and off the field, Kevin will discuss the role of innovation, community engagement and commercial partnerships in shaping the future of Cork GAA.

Last week, Cork City’s leadership in climate action was recognised on the European stage at the Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) Conference & Mayors-Business Forum in Brussels. Cork received the award for "Most Local Green Deals signed in the ICC Programme with consistently high quality" for achieving the highest number of partnerships, among over 60 participating cities. At Cork Chamber, we are delighted to have enabled and assisted some members to engage with the Local Green Deals process while also delivering our own.

Tue 25 March | 2:30pm-4pm | Online

For HR and business leaders looking to address the challenges associated with intergenerational workplace dynamics. Moving beyond generational stereotypes, we will explore a career-stage approach that better reflects workplace behaviour and engagement.

Thurs 27 March  | 10am - 11am | Online

The greatest barrier between you and speaking success isn’t your audience, it is the conversation happening inside your head, and we will rewrite and rewire that internal dialogue.

Wed 2 April | 9.30am-5pm | Online

This 1-day programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to design and deliver effective training, both on-the-job and in the classroom. 

The Department of Rural and Community Development will hold a Cork Social Enterprise Regional Event on 20th March. The event will provide information on policies, funding and other opportunities for social enterprises in the Cork region. 

Applications are open for Chambers Ireland's 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The awards showcase best practice in sustainable development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes across Ireland. Applications close on 23rd April. 

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

Are you an EU-based SME or start-up in renewable energy looking to expand into Japan? 

Join the EU Info Day - Smart Energy Week Autumn 2025 edition to learn about the Business Mission to Tokyo, taking place from 15th - 19th September 2025. Selected European SMEs and start-ups will gain business matching opportunities, cultural and linguistic support, and financial assistance of up to €1,000 for tailored services, among other benefits. 

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Japanese market - register now! 

Are you are a Start-up or a Scale-up facing challenges in accessing private capital or selling across the EU Single Market? 

Start-ups and Scale-ups are essential for creating innovative solutions to global issues or community challenges, but they often face growth obstacles. While the strategy introduces policy, financial, and legislative measures to support them,gathering feedback is vital to ensure these measures meet their needs. 

• 10% off first order for Cork Chamber Members from Southern Tapes & Packaging
• English evening classes with Cork English College - €20 discount & pay no registration fee
• Procure.ie are offering a Free Energy Audit for all Cork Chamber Members
• Owen Jump Coaching - 10% discount for Staff Coaching packages for Chamber Members
• Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – 10% Off Meetings at The Address Cork
• Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – €50 Application Fee Waiver 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

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

• Greenman Investments
• MBE Design & Print
• RightLane Executive Travel & Tours
• Fragomen Ireland Limited
• Réalta Technologies
• Old Quarter Chartered Accountants
• Agent 4 Change Consulting
• Saw Framed
• Procure.ie
• Keohane Readymix Ltd
• Good Shepherd Cork
• Rowing Ireland
• Hannigan Facility Services
• Southern Tapes & Packaging
• Quintas Capital
• Nucleo

• Hayfield Manor Announces Breakthrough Cancer Research as Official Charity Partner
• Sporting Stars Gather to Explore the Mindset of Champions at Xeinadin Event
• Your Finest Hour for Marymount Hospice
• NBM Group announces leadership transition as Michael Galvin steps back after 40 years
• Popscene Cork Launches Summer Party Cruise Packages for Summer 2025
• OfficeMaster - Renowned Workplace Designer to Speak in Cork
• Arup is partnering with the World Bank Group to gather information on Ireland's business environment via specialist surveys

• The Crann Centre based in Ballincollig are seeking an experienced receptionist to join their team
• Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland – Digital Fundraising Lead

• The Public Speaking Course - A 1-day course on the do's and don'ts of how to speak in public – Saturday 15 March
• Finding the Shamrock at St Fin Barre's Cathedral – Monday 17 March
• Polar IceTech’s Dry Ice Cleaning Demo Day. Live demos on non-abrasive, eco-friendly cleaning – Wednesday 19 March
• Tech Industry Alliance, Deloitte & MTU present Diversity Matters Series: Empowering Employability for All Abilities– Thursday 20 March
• CUBS - Building Innovation Capability Series – Thursday 27 March
• Concert for Conservation - Wildlife Madagascar at Fota Wildlife Park – Saturday 29 March