We bring you insights into our participation in international representation of Cork, a snapshot of the top priorities for Cork businesses and look back to some recent events (including our stellar Cork Company of the Year Awards and Annual Dinner). The Next Gen Leaders Series and Innovation Series both return for 2024, offering you a unique glimpse into the journeys and experiences of others. See our upcoming events and training calendar to help you and your team stay connected and well informed. Browse our new members directory, read the members news and much more.
In the first Economic Trends survey of 2024, sponsored by PTSB, Cork Chamber asked members about their experience of the most recent business quarter and also for their views on the provision of childcare services in Cork and the impact it is having on their employees.
Top findings include:
63% of respondents either agree or strongly agree that childcare disproportionately affects women in the workforce
72% stated that policymakers need to take further measures to address the challenges associated with childcare provision
Skills availability remains the top threat to business growth
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Anne Graham, Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority.
Anne will discuss the pivotal role of the NTA in shaping Ireland’s public transport services, with a particular focus on the development of sustainable transport infrastructure and its implications for the future of Cork's economy.
Join us for Networking at Noon at OfficeMaster, a solutions-led partner for office furniture and equipment.
As OfficeMaster celebrates 50 years, we are delighted to bring attendees to their new Cork HQ at North Point Business Park to connect with fellow members surrounded by one of the country’s finest show spaces for office interiors.
Catch-up with those you already know, meet new faces and create long-lasting connections.
Thurs 18th April | 9am-5pm | In person | UCC Lapps Quay
This highly interactive six-day in person programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills.We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills.
Power BI is a business analytics service developed by Microsoft and provides interactive visualizations and business intelligence capabilities with an interface simple enough for end users to create their own reports and dashboards. In this training you will learn Data Connectivity and Visualisation, Dashboard and Report Creation, and much more.
You will be provided with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate your training programmes. You will gain practical experience and be recognised as trainers with certification.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber are calling for applicants for their new EENergy grant initiative. EENergy is an EU-funded project that provides 900 x €10,000 as a grant across Europe to SMEs that want to implement measures to reduce their energy consumption and therefore their carbon footprint. With a total budget of €9 million, EENergy actively supports against the backdrop of the effects of climate change, the energy crisis and the EU Green Deal.
On 30 April 2024, some of the processes to import products into GB will be changing under the border Target Operating Model. DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) will host information sessions in April.
This information session is relevant for all EU to GB importers of:
products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption
germinal products
composite products
animal by-products
This session will cover: border control posts; types of checks that take place at a border control post; and groupage and transits
Local Authorities are writing to all rate payers with information on how to register for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant. This includes a customer ID and PIN to access the ICOB portal. Eligible businesses will receive a once-off grant payment. Businesses should continue to pay their Commercial Rates bill as normal as this is not a Commercial Rates waiver.
Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards are now open for applications until the 23rd of April at 12pm. This a distinct opportunity for businesses to gain recognition for their commitment to sustainability and to showcase their positive environmental and social impact.
