• RDJ Property outlook event explores opportunities for the future development of Cork.
• Dunkettle Progress Update
• Cork's 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon.

With a particular focus on international cooperation, Our Ocean Wealth Summit 2019 welcomes a myriad of international business and political leaders from around the world to Cork on 9 & 10 June.

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry will be a keynote speaker at the event, which discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of small island nations, island life and connections to the ocean. 

Network and meet marine sector partners and shape Ireland's blue economy.

Cork Chamber is working with the National Transport Authority - asking Little Island employers to contact Michelle O’Sullivan in the Cork Chamber team no later than the 21st May to participate in the NTA Workplaces programme.

The programme invites businesses to sign up, and kicks off with a commuter travel survey for business employees in Little Island. The survey seeks the active involvement of all businesses and commuters to the island to have their opinions heard on their current commuting experience and their preferences for public and sustainable transport commuting.

Please email Michelle for more information.

Cork Chamber is delighted to receive a certificate of recognition for the second year for our ongoing work in promoting mental wellbeing in the workplace.

PSYCHED is an initiative of Healthy Cities and Counties, supported by the Health Service Executive, University College Cork, Cork City Council, Cork County Council and community workplace partners. The aim is to get workplaces PSYCHED about mental health and wellbeing! This workplace mental health promotion awards scheme is the first of its kind in Ireland.

The Charter on a Psyched Workplace was also launched on the evening.

Detail of this €3.5bn transport draft strategy for Cork was revealed on Tuesday. This plan includes 8 new suburban rail stations, future light rail, Bus Connects and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure. This plan will transform commuting and life in Cork.

The plan is open for consultation for a 6 week period. Cork Chamber will be making a submission to the NTA and welcome your views. Please email Sarah Foley.

The full draft CMATS document, public consultation document and Cork Chamber comment can be viewed here.

• Backwater Artist Group: National Drawing Day May 18th.
• Carrigaline Court Hotel: Wedding Showcase May 19th.
• Spinal Injuries Ireland: The Tall Ships Challenge May 22nd-27th.
• The Kilkenny Shop: Wedding Jewellery Consultation Event May 25th.
• The Everyman: Dance Offering 2019 Presented by Alan Foley Academy of Dance May 25th.
• The Crawford Art Gallery: Create's Networking Day for the Collaborative Arts May 26th.
• Marymount: Rebel Rumble in Aid of Marymount June 1st.

Thurs 30^th May | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Republic of Work

For those interested in doing business with Australia, the panel of expert speakers at this event will answer key questions on the regulatory landscape, what to look out for and what sectors offer some of the most prominent commercial opportunities.

The briefing will give attendees an overview of the bilateral relationship between Cork and Australia both from a cultural and economic perspective, as well as providing insights on the outcome of the Australian Federal elections (to be held on 18th May) and how this could influence international trade relationships.

The Port of Antwerp, in conjunction with the Belgian Embassy and Flanders Investment and Trade, are hosting a Trade and Logistics Road Show event in Cork on 29^th May in the Port of Cork. 

With a focus on logistics, how to mitigate supply chain risks post Brexit and direct shipping routes to continental Europe, this event should be of particular interest to manufacturing companies and transport/logistics companies.

Fri 24^th May | 7.30am – 9.00am | Cork International Hotel

Cork Chamber is delighted to host Anne Graham, CEO, National Transport Authority as the guest speaker at our May Business Breakfast, in association with the Irish Examiner.

For first hand insight into the most significant transport strategy in the history of Cork, (Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy), join us for this exclusive breakfast briefing.

Weds 29^th May | 12pm - 2pm | The River Lee Hotel

Cork Chamber is delighted to be working together with GRENKE, to invite you to attend ‘Speed Networking’, a quick and proactive way of making new business connections for buying and selling.

This is a practical event for small and medium sized enterprises, giving you an excellent opportunity to hone your elevator pitch and make genuine new business contacts.

This unique 6 month leadership programme will give you the competencies, capabilities & confidence to help you grow individually and organisationally. The sessions will cover ‘Priming Yourself for Leadership’, ‘Leading on the Edge’, ‘Effective Leadership’, ‘Assertiveness & Communication’, ‘High-Performing Teams’, and ‘Delivering my Personal Best as a Leader’.

This course is a total of 6 x ½ day workshops between May and Nov