We are proud to introduce the finalists in the Emerging Category for the prestigious Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025! These awards celebrate the vibrant spirit of Cork's business community, recognising innovation, resilience, and success across all sectors. The finalists in this category represent the future of our region’s economic landscape and are paving the way with their bold ideas and ambitious growth.

Thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and media partner The Irish Examiner for their continued support in making these awards a highlight of Cork’s business calendar. Watch the finalist videos below and discover their inspiring journeys on the Irish Examiner online <HERE>. #RecognisingYourSuccess!

 Wed 22 Jan | 9:30am-10:45am | Online

This course is suitable for users of classic Outlook. Every skill level is welcome and we will explore how to create a logical folder structure for storing / managing email.

Wed 29 Jan | 10am-12pm | In person, Kingsley Hotel

Aidan O’Brien will deliver an informative and empowering masterclass sharing practical insights & strategies that will show you how to create significantly more success in 2025 in your career or business.

Self-Directed Learning : Learn at your own pace over 12 months

As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.

This online session offers you the opportunity to learn how to make the most of your membership. 

Hear practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility and use the Member's Area to build your company profile through the Member Directory, share your member news, advice and supports and promote your member to member offers, job vacancies and upcoming activities/initiatives. 

This event in partnership with the Marketing Institute Cork will feature a panel discussion focused on Laya Healthcare’s commitment to elevating their brand with a community focus.

Speakers will explore cause-related initiatives, securing boardroom buy-in and demonstrating returns, all vital ingredients when measuring success in campaigns and marketing investment.

Cork Chamber Annual Dinner is the region’s largest flagship event of the year, bringing together business leaders, political decision makers and influencers for this black tie corporate event.

The winners of the 4 categories of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 will also be announced on the night.

This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland, the organisation with leadership responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland to overseas visitors.

Alice will discuss the role of overseas tourism in supporting economies and communities, collaborating to support Cork overseas and upcoming trends and initiatives to partner on.

As part of the Docklands redevelopment, Cork City Council has launched a consultation on road network improvements between the City Centre and the Docklands area, including changes to the public realm to facilitate sustainable transport methods.

If you have any feedback that can inform Cork Chamber's submission to the consultation, please contact Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie. 

Chambers Ireland and the International Chamber of Commerce are carrying out a survey to identify current challenges to global trade as the risk of tariffs on international trade grows.

Any members involved in trading good internationally can complete the survey before 17th January. 

Visit Cork want to hear how your business has developed its sustainability strategy and initiatives over the last few years, in areas such as Environmental, Social, Governance and Economic Sustainability. The deadline for applications is Thursday 9^th January and the winner will be announced at the Visit Cork Industry Day Conference taking place on Tuesday 21^st January 2025.

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is now accepting applications for the second call of the EENergy grant initiative. This EU-funded program offers €10,000 grants to 900 SMEs across Europe, empowering businesses to implement energy-saving measures and reduce their carbon footprint. 

Contact monica@corkchamber.ie for more information 

Have you questions which may be stopping you from exploring new markets? Do you need advice on specific trade requirements? 

InterTradeIreland offer one-to-one expert advice tailored to your needs.

• Make your meetings easy with Maldron Hotel South Mall’s all-inclusive meeting packages - rates exclusive to Cork Chamber members
• Cool Running Events - Up to 20% Off Alpine Iceskating.ie at Winterlee- SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• English evening classes with Cork English College- No registration fee until 21^st January

With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are being taken, in particular on their commute to work this morning.

• Springboard Communications Announces B Corp Certification

• The Public Speaking Course - A one-day course on the do's and don'ts of how to stand up and successfully speak in public – Saturday 18^th January
• Tech Industry Alliance and UCC’s School of Computer Science and Information Technology are pleased to bring you the first Tech Talk of 2025: Innovating Together - Cutting Edge Technologies for Industry – Tuesday 28^th January
• Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories at Triskel – Tuesday 4^th – Tuesday 11^th March
• How do you become more creative, organised and structured in all forms of writing – IMI Writing Dynamics Course – Wednesday 5^th and Thursday 6^th February
• IMI Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Monday 17^th February for 3 days