• PM Group announce the appointment of Derek Mowlds and Pat Ryan to its Board
• SERVE Flip-Flop Appeal
• Careers Fair for Smaller Companies and Business Owners MTU Cork Campus Virtual Event 03 June 2021

• Guide Dog Day, 7 May 2021 - Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
• UCC School of Law presents an online conference – European Law and Policies against Hybrid Threats – 20 and 21 May
• ART by Yasmina Reza – Presented by The Everyman – 20 May
• Careers Fair for Smaller Companies, Business Owners MTU 3 June 2021 - Virtual Event
• Free Workshop with Socialbe – Impactful Communication – 03 June

Acorn Business Centre was established in 2003 to cater for the growing requirement for serviced office space within the Cork region.

The centre provides flexible serviced office space, virtual office services and meeting facilities to suit any businesses requirements.

Acorn Business Centre clients include multinational organizations, SMEs and start-up companies.

The centre is unique in having an onsite self-storage facility that many of our clients avail of.

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MEP's in the European Parliament have voted to ratify the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation (TCA) deal nearly four months after the Brexit deal came into effect. Though the move is largely symbolic the vote concludes the years-long Brexit process and opens a new era of potential close collaboration between Brussels and London. 

The Findings in a recently published report by Copenhagen Economics, and commissioned by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has found that EU FTA's have a positive effect on the Irish Economy by increasing trade, firm productivity, GDP and national income.

SMEs grappling with improving their sustainability often struggle to find funding, targeted support programmes and personalised assistance tailored to their needs. Read our latest blog with a sample listing of current funding opportunities and supports available for SMEs

The Careers Service in UCC is asking employers to take some time to complete the Association of Higher Education Careers Service (AHECS) annual survey. AHECS conducts regular surveys of employers to research current graduate vacancy levels and starting salaries and to benchmark the latest graduate recruitment practices.

Dear Chamber Member,

This week, we look forward with hope and determination to a strong business period ahead. Recent job announcements, business expansions and relocations are encouraging and signals that Cork maintains a strong reputation as an excellent location for business, and that confidence remains strong in the market despite the current challenges.

We announce the three exceptional finalists in the SME category of our Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021, with thanks to our sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner. The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 will take place on...

The finalists in the SME category of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 have been announced. Congratulations to 2020 Glazing, Crowley’s Opticians and Granite Digital. Hear the stories from each finalist below.

Finalists in the Large category will be published next Wednesday 12 May. The winner of each category will be announced on Wednesday 26th May at our virtual awards event link here. Thank you to our award sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner <linked article here>.

Tues 18 May | 2.30pm-4pm

This webinar will look at the Implementation of the Doughnut Economics Model in Amsterdam with Jennifer Drouin, Coordinator of the Amsterdam Doughnut Coalition. As the community manager of the Amsterdam Doughnut Coalition, she has made it her mission to take the people of the region of Amsterdam on a journey to become a socially just and environmentally safe community within the boundaries of our planet.

Thurs 13 May | 12pm-1pm

Join us for this interactive networking session online where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with Galway Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series. Don't miss this ideal opportunity to break away from the day to day tasks to network and chat with fellow businesses!

Thurs 27 May | 12pm-1pm

Join us for this interactive networking session online where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with Waterford Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series!

The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment has proposed a further call for Online Retail Scheme applications in response to the continuing need for retail companies to activate change in online capability.

The purpose of this fund is to enable Irish-owned retailers to enhance their digital capability and to develop a more competitive online offering. Successful applicants will be awarded funding to support a maximum of 80% of the project eligible costs with a maximum grant of €40,000. Typical elements involved in developing a sophisticated and transactional online presence include research, consultancy costs for strategy development, implementation and training. Call closing date is Tuesday May 25 at 12pm.

The delivery and installation of 27.5m bridge beams over the Cork to Middeton/Cobh Railway line marks a significant milestone for the DKI Upgrade Scheme. Night works will continue as to avoid traffic and rail disruptions. You can keep up to date with the progress in the newsletter linked below.

An ATA Carnet is like a 'passports for goods'. It allows fast, trouble free temporary export and importation into over 75 countries belonging to the Carnet scheme.  They can be issued for multiple trips and are valid for one year. Without an ATA Carnet it would be necessary to go through each country's Customs procedures for the temporary admission of goods. Temporary admission under cover of ATA carnets applies to goods, which will be re-exported in the same state in which they were imported.

You can use an ATA Carnet for the following categories of goods:

• Commercial samples
• Professional equipment
• Goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions

Contact the <Imelda> for more information

Wed 12 May | 11am-12:30pm

Now more than ever our mental health and wellbeing are being tested to the limit. On completion participants will have an increased understanding of wellbeing in the workplace for themselves, for their colleagues and the overall organisation.

Mon 24 May | 11:30am-1pm

This course is suitable for those who are new to using MS Word and may never have attended the training. We will cover the essential functionality of Word at a pace that is suitable for total beginners.