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IN THIS ISSUE
bullet.png Gift Trees
 
bullet.png Sustainable Cork Programme [in person]
 
bullet.png Networking at Noon at Padel Tennis Ireland
 
bullet.png Lead with Impact: Navigating the Transition to Management
 
bullet.png QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management
 
bullet.png IMI Change Management
 
bullet.png Housing key for Cork’s continued evolution
 
bullet.png Housing Activation Office Launched
 
bullet.png Unlock Government Support to Grow Your Business
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png SOLVIT - Solutions to problems with your EU Rights
 
bullet.png European Maritime Day
 
bullet.png The Next Chapter: Shaping the Future of Cork's Financial Services Sector
 
bullet.png Global Sourcing & Investment Summit
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Cork University Business School
 
bullet.png Maximise Your Membership
 
 
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SUSTAINABILITY
 
Gift Trees
Final reminder!
 

 

We’re delighted to be gifting indigenous crab apple tree saplings as a gift to Cork Chamber members and friends today Wednesday, 30th April. These trees will be available for collection today, free of charge, from our car park until 5pm on a first-come, first-served basis. This initiative reflects our continued efforts to deepen and expand our environmental impact.

 
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Sustainable Cork Programme [in person]
Wednesday Jun 4th, 11am-12.30pm
 

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. 

 
More details & booking
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Networking at Noon at Padel Tennis Ireland
Thurs 8th May | 12pm-2pm | Padel Tennis Ireland
 

Step off the sidelines and join us for Networking at Noon at Padel Tennis Ireland. 

 

Whether you want to try your hand at the sport or catch-up with fellow members, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to grow your connections in a fun and engaging environment.

 
Register FREE Here
 
Maximise Your Membership
Wed 14th May | 10am-11am | Online
 

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.

 
Register FREE Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Lead with Impact: Navigating the Transition to Management
Free for members
 

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.

 
More details & booking
 
QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management
Member Price: €450
 

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.

 
More details & booking
 
IMI Change Management
Member Price: €400
 

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.

 
More details & booking
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Housing Activation Office Launched
 

A new Housing Activation Office has been established in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which will work to identify barriers and actions required to speed up the delivery of housing. A new Housing Activation Delivery Group will also be set up to support the work of the Housing Activation Office in developing a coordinated programme of public infrastructure and investment. 

 
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Unlock Government Support to Grow Your Business
Proudly supported by the Government of Ireland
 

 

Starting or expanding your business? Discover the new National Enterprise Hub (NEH), designed to simplify access to government resources. The NEH provides a single platform for over 250 supports from 30 government bodies. Our website features a user-friendly search tool to connect you with the grants, funding, training and expert advice you need. Plus, our dedicated Hub team is ready to provide personalised assistance online or by phone on (01) 727 2100.

 

 
Learn more online
Public Consultations
 

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

 

Consultation Closing Date

 

Public Consultation on the Research and Development Tax Credit and Options to Support Innovation

 

19th May

 

National Public Procurement Strategy Development

 

20th May

 

Luas Cork - Emerging Preferred Route

 

9th June

 

 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
SOLVIT - Solutions to problems with your EU Rights
 

SOLVIT is an informal problem-solving network launched by the European Commission in 2002. It was established to resolve certain types of problems experienced by the EU citizens or businesses with public administration in EU Member States. SOLVIT can help resolve issues in areas such as: 

  • Social Security
  • Visa 
  • Residency
  • Recognition of Professional Qualifications 
  • Taxation
 
Learn More
 
European Maritime Day
 

European Maritime Day is taking place in Cork from 21st to 23rd May. Registrations for workshops and events are now open to all those interested in attending. The annual event brings together maritime professionals, EU and Irish government representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss developments in the maritime space. Registrations are open until 10th May. 

 
More Info
 
The Next Chapter: Shaping the Future of Cork's Financial Services Sector
22nd May 2025
 

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

 

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

 
Global Sourcing & Investment Summit
June 15th-21st, 2025 | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei-Dalian
 

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
 
More details & registration
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • 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
 
All member offers
 
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Member News
 
  • PepsiCo Announces Local Charity Partnership with Rainbow Club Cork
  • EHS International Announces New Partnership to Tackle Rising Compliance Demands
  • Fzin Coffee’s Diva Sophia Capsules Win Platinum Medal at International Coffee Tasting 2025
  • Mercy Hospital Foundation funds new ceiling-mounted hoists
 
All member news
 
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Adare Trusted People Partners
Embedding Employee Well-being as a Core Driver of Sustainable Performance in Irish Organisations
 

For Irish businesses navigating today's complex landscape, long-term growth and sustainable performance aren't achieved by chance. They are the result of strategic choices. Increasingly, the evidence confirms that one of the most critical investments leaders can make is in the holistic well-being of their people. This isn't about peripheral perks; it's about embedding a culture of health that directly fuels innovation, productivity, and resilience.

 

 
Further details can be found here
 
Job Opportunities
 
  • Chairperson of the Governing Body - Munster Technological University
  • STP Group Division - Down2Earth Materials require an Area Sales Manager
  • Optionscard.ie require - Sales Account Manager - Gift Cards
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • Bloom with BIOME at Hayfield Manor – Thursday 8th May
  • Glatt - IDF Joint Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology & Recombined Milk Products – Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th May
  • TechFest 2025 – Thursday 15th May
  • Funding Advisory Service Workshop by Intertrade Ireland & Grant Thornton – Wednesday 21st May
  • Join NetApp for an AI Demystified Workshop – Thursday 22nd May
  • Alpha Wealth Leadership breakfast event - focusing on two critical areas Auto Enrolment and Employee Wellness – Tuesday 27th May
  • Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025 – Tuesday 27th May – Monday 2nd June
 
All member events
 
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Cork University Business School
 

 
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