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IN THIS ISSUE

Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024

Cork Digital Marketing Awards Ceremony 2023

Ireland’s Energy Future And The Opportunity For Cork

Business Breakfast with Ann Doherty, Chief Executive, Cork City Council

Networking at Noon

End of Year Negotiation Strategies

IMI Essential Skills of Management

QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management

B2B Matchmaking Event: Marketplace Austria for Food & Beverages

Draft Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidelines for Planning Authorities

Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene

Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) Deadline

Member to Member Offers

Member News

Job Opportunities

Member Events

Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024
Now open for entries

For a quarter of a century, these awards have served as an exclusive platform for businesses in the region to celebrate their successes and gain recognition for their achievements. The four distinct award categories allow for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to enter so that the true diversity of the Cork business community can be celebrated.

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EVENTS

Cork Digital Marketing Awards Ceremony 2023
Fri 6th Oct | 6pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Silver Springs

Join host Sinead Kennedy to mark the very best in digital marketing in Cork as she announces the winners of each category along with the Overall Digital Marketing Legend 2023!

We look forward to showcasing the vibrant teams, projects and businesses digital marketing achievements over this past year. Gather your team for a night of fun and celebration surrounded by your fellow Digital Marketing Legends!

Ireland’s Energy Future And The Opportunity For Cork
Wed 11th Oct | 10.30am-12.30pm

Join us for the first IN-PERSON Sustainable Cork Programme panel discussion where we will explore Cork’s net zero energy future and the opportunities that await business.

Hear from our panellists Dr. Meadhbh Connolly, Future Opportunities Manager, ESB and Tom Spillane, Director of Operations and Founder, Spillane Brothers Transport & Warehousing and MC Dr. Paul Deane for a discussion on leading with conviction to drive real change in their sectors.

Business Breakfast with Ann Doherty, Chief Executive, Cork City Council
Thurs 12th Oct | 7.30am-9am | Cork International Hotel

Join us for our next Business Breakfast to hear from Ann Doherty, Chief Executive, Cork City Council.

Ann wlill provide an insightful and interesting perspective on the future of our city, including the overhaul of the city’s public transportation system through CMATS and the eagerly awaited rejuvenation of the Docklands area.

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Networking at Noon
Thurs 19th Oct | 12pm-1.30pm | Logitech, City Gate Plaza, Mahon

Join us for Networking at Noon at Logitech as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of their new sustainable office facility at City Gate Plaza in Mahon.

Break away from your desk to explore the impressive office space while catching-up with those you already know and meeting some new faces at this popular lunch-time event.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

End of Year Negotiation Strategies
Member Price Free

Wed 11th Oct | 10am-11.30am | Online

We will evaluate negotiation strategies and tools to navigate the world of salary discussions, as well as discuss how companies can thrive, including mitigating the inherent costs of recruitment and training by creating an optimal working culture for all.

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IMI Essential Skills of Management
Member Price €1,100

Thurs 12th Oct | 9am-5pm | Blended

This IMI Essential Skills of management programme is ideal for developing managers who have 6 months or more experience and who would like to enhance their key management skills.

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QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management
Member Price €650

Wed 25th Oct | 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. The course will cover subjects such as roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

B2B Matchmaking Event: Marketplace Austria for Food & Beverages
4th Oct | Hybrid

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber are co-organising the international B2B event for Austrain food & drink producers, retailers and wholesalers.

This hybrid event is a fantsatic opportunity for you to source new products, meet suppliers and exchange ideas with decision makers from around the world.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Draft Sustainable and Compact Settlement Guidelines for Planning Authorities
Public Consultation open until October 5th

The Draft Guidelines set out policy and guidance in relation to the planning and development of urban and rural settlements in Ireland, with a focus on residential development and the creation of sustainable and compact settlements. Cork Chamber will be making a submission and invite you to share your views and feedback with us by contacting ashley@corkchamber.ie.

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Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene
Applications open until October 31st

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is providing a grant to businesses that were impacted by significant increases in the price of kerosene during 2022.

Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene (BUSSK) is open for applications until the 31st October 2023, full details are available at bussk.ie

Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) Deadline
September 30th

Revenue wishes to remind eligible businesses that the deadline to submit claims for TBESS is this Saturday 30 September 2023. At present, there are a number of incomplete registrations and claims on ROS for TBESS. This scheme is a two-step process and businesses are reminded to fully complete the registration and claims process to access TBESS monies that may be due to them.

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