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Keep Discovering Cork
We continue to support our members in the hospitality, tourism, leisure and retail sectors by enjoying staycations, relishing new gastro experiences, soaking up the atmosphere in the city, exploring the great outdoors and supporting local.
Check out the official tourism website for Cork - www.purecork.ie
Here are some members’ news, offers and events in this sector:
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our new members who joined us during June & July
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Stay active for 30 days for SERVE
On September 1st - 30th, SERVE will host Active 30, a 30-day fundraising campaign to raise €3000 for young people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique who are pursuing entrepreneurship goals.
Join and fundraise €100 to help cover the operating costs of an Entrepreneurship Hub which includes electricity bills, internet access, computers, workstations and more. Sign up yourself or your team and hike, bike, cook, draw, or do any other activity to help make the dreams of young people come true while keeping your mind and body active this September
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Free trade Agreements (FTA)
The EU negotiates trade agreements on behalf of the member states – including Ireland. These agreements deal with preferential duty rates on the shipment of goods between the EU and countries around the world.
Irish Exporters are encouraged to evaluate what the different FTA's have to offer for them, as there is potential to expand their offerings.
Trading Between Ireland and the UK? Get Ready for Next Planned Phase
Take a look back on the webinar with Louise Byrne, Head of Brexit and International Trade Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, as she reflects on the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and discusses the next phased requirements on a range of agri-food products from Ireland transiting the GB landbridge including Transit Health Certificates.
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Chamber calls on Government for Clear Pathway to Tackling Climate Crisis
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Dear member,
I was delighted this week to announce the results of a community fundraising initiative created in partnership with Rethink Ireland. €100,000 was raised by Cork Chamber and the local business community, which was then matched by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The fund of €200,000 which marked the Chamber’s 200th Anniversary in 2019 was allocated to three projects working across diverse social causes but which share a common vision of making Cork city and county more sustainable, both socially and environmentally. All three awardees - Nasc, NCE Outreach, and Refill Ireland, received cash grants and non-financial supports to the value of €50,000. Together the organisations reached 125 participants and delivered 918 workshops while the Sustainable Cork Fund itself directly supported 5 jobs in these organisations. You can find out all about their progress through the initiative in this Impact Report.
Dear member,
I was delighted this week to announce the results of a community fundraising initiative created in partnership with Rethink Ireland. €100,000 was raised by Cork Chamber and the local business community, which was then matched by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The fund of €200,000 which marked the Chamber’s 200th Anniversary in 2019 was allocated to three projects working across diverse social causes but which share a common vision of making Cork city and county more sustainable, both socially and environmentally. All three awardees - Nasc, NCE Outreach, and Refill Ireland, received cash grants and non-financial supports to the value of €50,000. Together the organisations reached 125 participants and delivered 918 workshops while the Sustainable Cork Fund itself directly supported 5 jobs in these organisations. You can find out all about their progress through the initiative in this Impact Report.
If we have learned anything through the pandemic, it is that when tackling our greater social and economic issues, and the environmental crisis now facing us, nothing short of a herculean, collective effort is acceptable. Through the pandemic Government provided clear pathways to progress and communicated what was needed from all of society. And now, in addressing our climate crisis the same model must be applied. Government must step into the position of leadership on these issues and drive an unrelenting agenda if we are to create change in our society and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
This fundraising initiative demonstrates that people are keen to take action for the betterment of our communities. Social innovation initiatives have the power to promote social cohesion and build more resilient communities, and we are delighted with the support that our fund received from businesses and individuals, whose donations all contributed to advancing this vision. Their work demonstrates how commitment, creativity and collective action can make Cork more resilient and a better place to live and work.
We must all respond together and ensure that future generations look back with pride and admiration on how we rose to the challenge to safeguard their futures.
Warm regards,
Paula Cogan,
President, Cork Chamber
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Cork City Development Plan: A Discussion with Fearghal Reidy, Cork City Council
Thurs 26th Aug | 12pm | Online
The draft Cork City Development Plan ‘Our City, Our Future’ has been launched by Cork City Council. It aims to provide a transformative blueprint for Cork as the city embarks upon an exciting phase of growth and change – with sustainability, quality of life, social inclusion, and climate resilience aiming to be at the plan’s core.
Fearghal will share a presentation, thoughts, and insights on the future direction of Ireland’s ever evolving and fastest growing City. Following this discussion members will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A.
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Golf Classic 2021 in association with Lexus Cork
Thurs 2nd Sept | 7am | Lee Valley Golf & Country Club
Limited Tee Times Remaining
Cork Chamber's Golf Classic will be held at the picturesque, championship golf course Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, located only 15 minutes from Cork City. We are delighted to have Lexus Cork continue as the title sponsor.
The format for the day will be a 4 Person Champagne Scramble. This event is always a fun, exciting day out - perfect for socially distanced team-building, informal networking, corporate entertainment or just a really enjoyable round of golf. Register your team now to avoid disappointment and to secure your preferred tee time.
4 Person Champagne Scramble: €400
Business Breakfast Live: In Conversation with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D
Thurs 9th Sept | 8am | Online
Join us bright and early as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D discusses his role, the global economic landscape, his perspectives on a fruitful economic model for Ireland, and his vision for the development of Cork.
In this time of extreme adversity including a pandemic, Brexit and climate change assailing economic and societal norms we are creating a legacy with every decision made. With a brief that cuts across all government departments and aspects of state led investment, the Minister holds a position that is nothing short of defining for our short and long term future.
Sustainable Cork Programme: Design for Sustainability - Future Ways of Living
Fri 24th Sept | 11am | Online
This webinar will look to local examples of the New European Bauhaus concept in action - the European environmental, economic and cultural initiative launched in January 2021 which seeks to combine innovative design with concrete actions tackling climate change, to make our future living spaces more sustainable, affordable and accessible.
This conversation is timely as Cork city embarks upon an exciting phase of growth and change with sustainability, quality of life, social inclusion, and climate resilience aiming to be at the core of the recently published Cork City draft development plan.
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Record levels of companies looking to upskill their workforce
In-house bespoke training in high demand
As working environments become more complex, developing people is an essential strategy to achieve business goals. Last year Cork Chamber Skillnet experienced a significant increase of in-house bespoke training sessions, a trend which has continued into 2021.
The wider national Skillnet Ireland network upskilled 81,895 people in 2020, supporting over 21,600 companies in the process. The network boasted 9,110 diverse subsidised training programs which have been a valued resource for Ireland’s indigenous and international companies.
See upcoming training HERE
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Re-Energise Your Workday
Member Price: Free
Tues 7th Sept | 9:30am-11:00am
This 90 minute webinar aims to give you the relevant information and tools to re-energise your workday. You will leave with a fresh perspective and renewed focus, allowing you to be more productive while always supporting your wellbeing.
Project Management Essentials
Member Price €330
Wed 8th Sept | 9am-12.45pm | 4 mornings
This course provides you with a foundation in professional project management principles. Based on the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, you will be taken through the entire project lifecycle and will be introduced to the knowledge areas needed to manage any project effectively.
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Design Pop - Cork's architecture, design and food festival
27-29 August
Cork Chamber is pleased to sponsorDesign POP again this year. The architecture, design and food festival taking place on 27-29 August celebrates creativity, collaboration and Cork city. Design POP seeks to expose the public to architecture, food and design through a series of architectural pavilions, events, talks and conversations over a weekend.
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Only a few days left to GO RED FOR CORK ahead of Sunday's All Ireland Final! Join the challenge and show your support for the Cork team by proudly flying flags, lighting your workplaces in red, wearing jerseys or however else you would like to show your support!
Post your pics online this week in the build up to the match using #LimerickvCork and tagging @CorkChamber and @LimerickChamber
From all of us at Cork Chamber and our members, we wish the Cork Hurling team the very best of luck!
#LimerickvCork #UptheRebels
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