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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.