The Q2 2024 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experiences during April, May and June. Sponsored by PTSB, this survey provides a snapshot of business experiences and priorities ahead of the upcoming Budget 2025.
Welcome to Issue 2 of Chamberlink. We have no shortage of updates for you with our new President, changes to our Board of Directors and a huge array of content from our public affairs activities, ESG projects, international relations, events past and future. We have insightful contributions to our 'innovation series' and 'next generation leaders' and a selection of member news.
This is a jam packed edition, so sit back and enjoy the read.
Entries close today at 4pm! Make sure to submit your achievements and gain recognition for your digital expertise and success!
In association with AB Sales, Clancy, ClickDimensions, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence, Munster Technological University, Osborne, Spéire
Join us for the Cork Chamber's Golf Classic at Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, voted one of the top 100 Irish Golf Courses by Golf Digest.
This will be a 4-Person Team event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network at one of Cork's picturesque Golf Courses.
This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ferry as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour. Your three-hour French escape will begin from the moment you step on board, with an Apéritif drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois.
You will enjoy a lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the France-Irish business community in Cork.
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University.
Hear about the role MTU plays in nurturing talent to meet the evolving demands of industry along with the university’s commitment to innovation and collaboration to drive economic and social advancement.
Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork. The evening is an opportunity to establish new business connections, to strengthen existing relationships and to meet with peers from both city regions. During the evening, we will also present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2024.
If you feel like you don’t have time for self-care or struggle to manage the workload that comes with the home and family life, this webinar provides practical advice on how to navigate these challenges.
This workshop delivered by BE:Dynamic will give the participants the skills, tools and knowledge to be able to develop, implement and measure their digital marketing campaigns and be able to budget for the next 6-12 months.
In episode 5, Paul Hegarty, now the head of National Maritime College of Ireland, at MTU has a fascinating discussion with Fiona O'Donovan of Cork Chamber about his maritime career, the role of the NMCI and how we can enhance our maritime economy.
The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive was signed into Irish law on 5 July and is now in effect. All large companies and all listed companies, except listed micro-enterprises, will be required to report on sustainability information in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
Budget 2025 - Call for member input Representing you
Cork Chamber is drafting a budget submission to government ahead of Budget 2025. As members, you have the opportunity to share your business priorities and views on issues such as housing, business supports, renewable energy, cost of living, infrastructure investment and more.
All of your responses are valuable and support us as we advocate on your behalf. Share your views with our Director of Public Affairs, cathal@corkchamber.ie.
Upcoming Consultations Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:
Adare Trusted People Partners New Legislation Regulating Collective Redundancies Following Insolvency Now in Operation
The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (the Act) quietly came into effect on 1st July 2024. The core aim of this legislation is to bolster the protection of Employees in collective redundancy situations.
