Cork Chamber Weekly Business Update

Here in Cork Chamber, we are striving to reduce our carbon footprint and take on actions to reduce the Chambers’ impact on our Environment. Last year we introduced our Cork Chamber reusable cups to staff for using when we’re on the go. Since then we’ve been busily working on a number of initiatives, one of which is the EcoMerit certification.

It's Party Time!
27 July, in association with Viatel

What better way to say thanks to your amazing team for all their hard work than to treat them to a fabulous Summer Garden Party. This is the perfect occasion to socialise together without anyone having to worry about who is organising the party.

There's only one rule - no suits or business cards allowed!

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Empowering You

Upskilling You

Cork Digital Marketing Awards!
#DigitalCork18

Entries for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards are now open and are free to enter until 3 August. This theme this year is "All things Cork". All updates will be issued with #DigitalCork18 across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Proudly sponsored by Granite Digital and supported by Cork’s RedFM.

Check out this year’s categories here!

Introduction to Data Protection for Business (GDPR)
24 July - €120 for Chamber Members

You will be able to:

Identify key changes in the Data Protection legislation and how they will impact your organisation
Identify individual rights and your organisations obligations under the regulation
Obtaining consent and knowing your legal basis for processing
Awareness of liabilities and penalties under GDPR
How to effectively conduct a data audit for your business
Raising staff awareness

Places can be booked here

Connecting You

Cork Chamber Golf Classic, 6 September
In association with Jaguar Land Rover at Johnson and Perrott Bishopstown

Attention golf enthusiasts! The Cork Chamber Annual Golf Classic returns on Thursday 6 September and will be held in the spectacular surrounds of Cork Golf Club.

With a fourball scramble format, this event is always a fun, exciting day out - perfect for team-building, informal networking, corporate entertainment or just a really enjoyable round of golf.

Don't miss out

Transforming Cork

Representing You

Harley’s Street Bridge

Construction of the €5 million Harley’s Street Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge, linking the city centre and Victorian Quarter, is to start this month.

It’s expected that when fully operational, up to 11,000 pedestrians and cyclists, travelling between the city centre and the Victorian Quarter daily, will benefit from the improved connectivity and convenience provided by Harley’s Street Bridge. The Victorian Quarter includes Mac Curtain St and the surrounding area.

Public Affairs

Cork’s Future Bus Needs

Cork Chamber recently held a very productive meeting with representatives from Bus Éireann on future investment in Cork’s urban bus network in response to our city’s changing public transport requirements.

Enhancing Your Environment

Morrison’s Island Update

A high court challenge to the Morrison’s Island Flood Relief Scheme and Public realm upgrade has commenced.

Director of Public Affairs, Thomas Mc Hugh said: “It is disappointing to see vital flood defences and public realm for the City delayed at this stage. The plan for Morrison’s Island is overwhelmingly positive, protecting against 70-80% of the tidal flooding which affects the city centre island area and providing a comprehensive public realm upgrade to a corner of our city with great economic potential.”

€500 million Climate Action Fund

The Climate Action Fund is one of four such funds established under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 as part of Project Ireland 2040. The fund will support initiatives that contribute to the achievement of Ireland's climate and energy targets.

Growing your Business

Supporting You

Maximise Your Membership
20 July

Ensure you get the most from your Cork Chamber. Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Members Area (Member Information Centre.) Don't miss out on this essential session to ensure you get the most from your membership.

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Focus on Lithuania!
Enterprise Europe Network

Irish companies have a significant opportunity to find ways to enhance the trade and investment relationship between Ireland and Lithuania. Trade between the two countries was €110 million in total in 2013. Significantly, a number of Irish large Irish companies are already represented and doing business in Lithuania, including Smurfit Kappa Baltic, Ryanair, Grafton Recruitment and TaxBack.com.

Members Area