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Newsletter - e-bulletin Oct 14 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/ en-us 14 Oct 2020 04:29:55 IST 14 Oct 2020 04:29:55 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Member News https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1f9a7e878kx?lang=en?rss=true Health Innovation Hub Ireland [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1p91qog62mf/external ] new tech solution for scheduling hospital visiting hours goes “live” at Cork hospital [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1p91qog62mf/external ] “Cheap Irish Homes” is back on RTE with Season 2 and Kieran McCarthy from KMC Homes [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4v8j11dyo0i/external ] is thrilled to be involved [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4v8j11dyo0i/external ] Focus Ireland [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/194ljcy8cs2/external ] and Bord Gais Energy [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/194ljcy8cs2/external ] calls on the people of Cork to sleep-out in the fight against homelessness [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/194ljcy8cs2/external ] 11 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT 9571972a65bb4239295e035f3f59bbd1 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206889-20190312-144523 <ul> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1p91qog62mf/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Health Innovation Hub Ireland new tech solution for scheduling hospital visiting hours goes “live” at Cork hospital</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/4v8j11dyo0i/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Cheap Irish Homes” is back on RTE with Season 2 and Kieran McCarthy from KMC Homes is thrilled to be involved</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/194ljcy8cs2/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Focus Ireland and Bord Gais Energy calls on the people of Cork to sleep-out in the fight against homelessness</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/1e/66371fbdc4d950a298267b.jpg Member News https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/category/Member%20News Member To Member Support https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/rqzj10bsssa?lang=en?rss=true IGNITE [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/9gf1sn15p6c/external ] Autumn Awards & Showcase Virtual Event [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/9gf1sn15p6c/external ] Personal Pensions – An Overview with Oaktree Financial Services [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/3uqgymw8vb7/external ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/3uqgymw8vb7/external ] Post-Covid Financial Planning Advice for Business Owners – Republic of Work Webinar [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pezjrtfbbj/external ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pezjrtfbbj/external ] 10% off your order with Print Shark [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1mso0k0lv1j/external ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1mso0k0lv1j/external ] 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT 4ce3f29fb03101cd2e7fa8e8ef3cc78b ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206890-20180405-150424 <ul> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/9gf1sn15p6c/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IGNITE Autumn Awards & Showcase Virtual Event</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/3uqgymw8vb7/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Personal Pensions – An Overview with Oaktree Financial Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1pezjrtfbbj/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Post-Covid Financial Planning Advice for Business Owners – Republic of Work Webinar</a></li> <li><a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1mso0k0lv1j/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10% off your order with Print Shark</a></li> </ul> http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/e0/3665a86b350fafa4384217.jpg View All Supports https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/hotdeals Corporate Gifting or Employee Rewards https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1wmzdsmivc2?lang=en?rss=true The Cork Chamber Gift Card is ideal way to support local through your corporate gifting or employee rewards this Christmas. Importantly, the Cork Chamber Gift Card, supports the local economy by ensuring that the money stays within the Cork region, and this has proven to be very popular among the business community. Since its introduction in 2018, the Cork Chamber Gift Card has contributed approximately €900,000 directly to the local economy. The Cork Chamber Gift Card is operated by One4All, Ireland’s leading multi-store gift card, the card is accepted by 100s of retailers and businesses across Cork city and county. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 5dbb6ec952696081ac9f629f2774c7a4 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206890-20180405-150456 More Than Just a Gift Card The Cork Chamber Gift Card is ideal way to support local through your corporate gifting or employee rewards this Christmas.   Importantly, the Cork Chamber Gift Card, supports the local economy by ensuring that the money stays within the Cork region, and this has proven to be very popular among the business community. Since its introduction in 2018, the Cork Chamber Gift Card has contributed approximately €900,000 directly to the local economy.   The Cork Chamber Gift Card is operated by One4All, Ireland’s leading multi-store gift card, the card is accepted by 100s of retailers and businesses across Cork city and county. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/70/37a26205d2b82cb5e06ace.jpg Find out more https://www.corkchamber.ie/cork-chamber-gift-card/ Export Advice and Documentation https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/yboxs8af74z?lang=en?rss=true Key employees are encouraged to get in contact with our International team, if they have queries about customs procedures and formalities, particularly to those that are exporting or importing goods into the UK post 31 December 2020. 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST ae23ec714330a7e33f37f6c40a42823d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206863-20190325-155653 Key employees are encouraged to get in contact with our International team, if they have queries about customs procedures and formalities, particularly to those that are exporting or importing goods into the UK post 31 December 2020.    http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/d4/413915b99acf8fb70182b2.png Read more here https://www.corkchamber.ie/advancing-you/export-advice-and-documentation/#toggle-id-1-closed Facebook Grants for SMEs https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/xbqbm223tkk?lang=en?rss=true Facebook is now sharing the eligibility criteria for its Small Business Grants programme, the grants to invest in a number of eligible businesses across Ireland who: Employ between 2 and 50 employees Have been in business for over a year Experienced challenges from COVID-19 Are in or near a location where Facebook operates The application deadline is 15 October. 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 1ea560dfc459aef63e843fa6d2933ab7 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206863-20190325-155653 Facebook is now sharing the eligibility criteria for its Small Business Grants programme, the grants to invest in a number of eligible businesses across Ireland who:  <ul> <li>Employ between 2 and 50 employees</li> <li>Have been in business for over a year</li> <li>Experienced challenges from COVID-19</li> <li>Are in or near a location where Facebook operates</li> </ul> The application deadline is 15 October. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/7d/6fd13887f5be55caada3ee.png Find out more https://www.facebook.com/business/small-business/grants?ref=alias Ambitious and Thorough: Budget 2021 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1vymqnjo53g?lang=en?rss=true Dear Chamber Member, I hope you, your families and colleagues are well. As we all make efforts to normalise our experience of this pandemic, and as we prepare to encounter the challenges of Brexit first hand, it is clear that this and the next few budgets and the management of our national finances thereafter will define the prospects of a generation. Government must be commended for producing an ambitious and thorough budget for 2021, and we will continue to work with Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for Cork. Infrastructure The commitment to an increase of almost €2 billion in capital expenditure bringing spend to €10.1 billion will be essential to provide some degree of continuity to the construction sector over the coming year, and most importantly to give assurance to... 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 IST eb7be035b96a533782dc6af016710a42 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30205334-20200826-104813 Dear Chamber Member,   I hope you, your families and colleagues are well.   As we all make efforts to normalise our experience of this pandemic, and as we prepare to encounter the challenges of Brexit first hand, it is clear that this and the next few budgets and the management of our national finances thereafter will define the prospects of a generation. Government must be commended for producing an ambitious and thorough budget for 2021, and we will continue to work with Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for Cork.  Infrastructure The commitment to an increase of almost €2 billion in capital expenditure bringing spend to €10.1 billion will be essential to provide some degree of continuity to the construction sector over the coming year, and most importantly to give assurance to...   Dear Chamber Member,   I hope you, your families and colleagues are well.   As we all make efforts to normalise our experience of this pandemic, and as we prepare to encounter the challenges of Brexit first hand, it is clear that this and the next few budgets and the management of our national finances thereafter will define the prospects of a generation. Government must be commended for producing an ambitious and thorough budget for 2021, and we will continue to work with Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for Cork.  Infrastructure The commitment to an increase of almost €2 billion in capital expenditure bringing spend to €10.1 billion will be essential to provide some degree of continuity to the construction sector over the coming year, and most importantly to give assurance to the business and wider community that a positive legacy of functional infrastructure will be put in place while this pandemic wears on. For Cork it is essential that there is a strong visual infrastructural legacy in place by the time Budget day comes around again. Commitment to the Dunkettle interchange will be valuable to the Cork economy. Further progress must be made in areas such as CMATS implementation urban accommodation, and education. Tourism, Arts and Hospitality Clarity for Cork Airport in relation to capital and cashflow supports is positive but more will be required. However beyond today, firm commitment to EU travel standards and testing and the ability to implement without delay is essential. Without a functioning Airport, supports for tourism and hospitality such as the VAT reduction while welcome can only be partially successful at best. A widening of the tax free voucher system from €500 to €1000 would have provided a great boost to the drive for local spend in retail, arts and hospitality and it is disappointing that such a straightforward measure could not be taken. However, a €50 million increase in Arts Council funding to €130 million, €50 million for live entertainment, an additional €55million tourism support scheme, and €5m for Tourism Product Development will undoubtedly be helpful. Business Supports Continued funding for the EWSS throughout 2021 is a significant action that will provide continuity for business. The rates waivers extension is a key pillar of the business support matrix, and it must be further extended into 2021. The addition of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) for businesses that effectively cease trading as a result of restrictions is practical but as ever the focus for everyone must be on ensuring that we do not find ourselves in deeper levels of restriction. Furthermore, the €1.1bn in additional funding to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment will undoubtedly have a positive and proactive impact on the ground by supporting local enterprise, SMEs, further funding for R&D, the Credit Guarantee Scheme and the Future Growth Loan Scheme. For SME’s it is essential that the effectiveness of business supports are kept under constant review. It is not appropriate to simply draw a line in the sand for 12 months and the €2.1bn contingency fund is important in this regard. We will continue to work with Government to ensure that what we have is fit for purpose. The UK-EU withdrawal will undoubtedly prove economically damaging, in some instances hitting businesses that have weathered the pandemic well. The additional €3.4billion buffer, may prove essential. However, government could have done significantly more to invest in the affordability of childcare which will remain a critical factor that defines the diversity of our workforce. Climate Action The emphasis on climate action for 2021 is progressive. Given the significance of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Bill, is essential that more is done to support decarbonisation over forthcoming budgets. The competitive nature of the first round of Renewable Electricity Support Scheme shows the pent up developer market awaiting activation and the business community is increasingly aware of its legacy and the necessity to make the switch in order to be relevant to an increasingly conscientious and mobile talent pool. The acceleration in this space is incredible and it is essential that Ireland does more to keep up. As we now look ahead to the closing weeks of 2020, it is clear that we must do our utmost as a community to contain the spread of the virus. For those who can work from home, I urge you to do so. It is only through our collective efforts that we can protect our communities and build economic resilience for Cork.    We continue to represent the interests of our members in Cork and I encourage you to engage with the Chamber team, sharing your feedback and the issues relevant to your business. #CorkTogether   Warm regards,   Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/05/785d6e5b098dc8086c32f7.jpg Maintaining Performance Under Pressure in partnership with NRF https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/7g92ahoqhpv?lang=en?rss=true Thurs 15 Oct | 9.30am-11am | Online Cork Chamber is delighted to partner once again with the National Recruitment Federation for their Cork Conference chaired by Bryan Hyland, NRF Cork Regional Chair with Cork Chamber President, Paula Cogan giving an overview of Cork Business. The event will touch on topics such as Brexit, Remote Hiring & On boarding with discussions from industry experts. 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST b9d5af452b942a60664edef72bc73e98 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 Thurs 15 Oct | 9.30am-11am | Online   Cork Chamber is delighted to partner once again with the National Recruitment Federation for their Cork Conference chaired by Bryan Hyland, NRF Cork Regional Chair with Cork Chamber President, Paula Cogan giving an overview of Cork Business.   The event will touch on topics such as Brexit, Remote Hiring & On boarding with discussions from industry experts. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/f2/bb36dcdd9563a4a33c486e.png Register free here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gMwzi_QxS1-XPaVFPJX8QQ Business Breakfast Live with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/n6bi2rsxgfb?lang=en?rss=true Thurs 22 Oct | 8am-9am | Online As head of our Government, Chair of Fianna Fáil and TD for Cork South Central, An Taoiseach will share his vision for business, for Cork and for Ireland as we seek to use this pandemic to enhance our competitiveness, resilience and sustainability to further distinguish Cork as a great place to live and to do business. Join us together with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD at this exclusive Cork Chamber member event. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST f321d606f2c7242b99c50ad80a94fb98 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 Thurs 22 Oct | 8am-9am | Online   As head of our Government, Chair of Fianna Fáil and TD for Cork South Central, An Taoiseach will share his vision for business, for Cork and for Ireland as we seek to use this pandemic to enhance our competitiveness, resilience and sustainability to further distinguish Cork as a great place to live and to do business. Join us together with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD at this exclusive Cork Chamber member event. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/2a/f5ca56587e2d7652b82fe3.png Register free here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/business-breakfast-live-with-an-taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-td-23055 Boost your Business with Facebook https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/l2tqy5r0168?lang=en?rss=true Tues 20 Oct | 12pm - 1:45pm | Online This webinar in partnership with Facebook promises to give you an insight into their Cork office and how organisations can utilise the platform to grow their business and drive results. You will hear from a Local Small Business Panel, hosted by Aoibhín Garrihy, Actress, Influencer & Businesswoman and Matt Evans, Facebook Community Trainer. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 6ae69ce3f3e5b786df378ff72b9f0a7c ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 Tues 20 Oct | 12pm - 1:45pm | Online   This webinar in partnership with Facebook promises to give you an insight into their Cork office and how organisations can utilise the platform to grow their business and drive results. You will hear from a Local Small Business Panel, hosted by Aoibhín Garrihy, Actress, Influencer & Businesswoman and Matt Evans, Facebook Community Trainer.  http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/5a/280a3a160b7271de4d8b1e.png Register free here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/boost-your-business-with-facebook-23056 Sustainable Cork Programme with Dr. Tara Shine and Madeleine Murray of Change by Degrees https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1p5ogwuc0zk?lang=en?rss=true Fri 6 Nov | 11am-12pm | Online Our third webinar of the series titled 'Business Resilience in an Uncertain World: How Sustainability Can Help' will feature Dr. Tara Shine, Environmental Scientist and Madeleine Murray, Media Strategist, Change by Degrees who will discuss the importance of understanding risk and how to manage it to build resilience in an uncertain world. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST cc45d1cc4bdb3209f2ed63813e0f7293 ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20180522-154053 Fri 6 Nov | 11am-12pm | Online   Our third webinar of the series titled 'Business Resilience in an Uncertain World: How Sustainability Can Help' will feature Dr. Tara Shine, Environmental Scientist and Madeleine Murray, Media Strategist, Change by Degrees who will discuss the importance of understanding risk and how to manage it to build resilience in an uncertain world. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/99/3619016e9bf6bc43612424.png Register free here https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/details/sustainable-cork-programme-with-dr-tara-shine-and-madeleine-murray-of-change-by-degrees-23057 Ready for Customs Grant from Enterprise Ireland https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/9itvryc5y1z?lang=en?rss=true As part of the Government's Brexit Readiness Action Plan, a new "ready for customs" grant has been launched by Enterprise Ireland. The new grant provides companies with financial assistance to cover the costs of taking on much needed additional customs clearance staff. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST ab3d3fdd4ee32a89f22a87235ebf2ba5 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206862-20200408-115033 As part of the Government's Brexit Readiness Action Plan, a new "ready for customs" grant has been launched by Enterprise Ireland. The new grant provides companies with financial assistance to cover the costs of taking on much needed additional customs clearance staff. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/fa/4a814a4d254c02a68232da.png Apply Here https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/funding-supports/Brexit/Ready-for-Customs/Overview.html Microsoft Teams https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/bxr1ts55nqb?lang=en?rss=true Thur 22 Oct | 9am-11:30am This webinar is designed to give a comprehensive overview of how it is possible to work remotely as a team using Office 365, specifically using Microsoft Teams. It is especially relevant now, as many must work from home but must still be productive and must function effectively as part of a team. 08 Sep 2020 12:00:00 IST 5e70567f4c698c9d4f1f4ad22a3fbd4a ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20190429-152727 Member Price €50 Thur 22 Oct | 9am-11:30am   This webinar is designed to give a comprehensive overview of how it is possible to work remotely as a team using Office 365, specifically using Microsoft Teams. It is especially relevant now, as many must work from home but must still be productive and must function effectively as part of a team. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/c4/ecf56dd4ae2d3ab165d896.jpg More Details & Booking https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/teams/ Presentation Skills https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/9j6dcwd6zcq?lang=en?rss=true Weds 28 Oct | 2pm-3:30pm | 3 afternoons This interactive presentation skills training course will give you the skills, knowledge and tools to plan, design and deliver effective memorable presentations. It will enable you to make fearless presentations in the future and have the confidence to equip you with the preparation techniques needed to set yourself up for successful presentations. 22 Sep 2020 12:00:00 IST f6ad794cc568daab26562fd7a29017eb ARTICLE_2_COLUMN-clone-30205350-20190429-152727 Member Price €180 Weds 28 Oct | 2pm-3:30pm | 3 afternoons   This interactive presentation skills training course will give you the skills, knowledge and tools to plan, design and deliver effective memorable presentations. It will enable you to make fearless presentations in the future and have the confidence to equip you with the preparation techniques needed to set yourself up for successful presentations. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/94/0471a83abcc7408b88e556.jpg More Details & Booking https://www.corkchamber.ie/course/presentation-skills/ CDMA https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/bq87hyg0aty?lang=en?rss=true 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST c798a0a5479e331fe47ba59a37780165 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206872-20200408-115630 <img align="center" src="http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/f5/022a5b7da1f21e28e9d9ba.jpg" width="588" height="392" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" /> Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2020 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/17e6ap9bu1w?lang=en?rss=true "In a year like no other, digital skills have come to the fore, and it is a pleasure to recognise the pivotal work delivered by digital marketing teams, and declare the winners for all the Cork Digital Marketing Award Categories", Paula Cogan,President of Cork Chamber said at the awards ceremony. This year saw The Montenotte Hotel declared as Cork’s overall Digital Titan 2020. On receiving the award, Brian Bowler, General Manager of The Montenotte Hotel said: "We are really delighted to win such a prestigious award at a time when the world of Digital Marketing has never been more important to not just ours but to every industry. We are fortunate to have a Hotel that is full of features and personality which gives us lots of opportunities to be present across our digital platforms.” 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST e8095b3a0986ac9d331ea33adc831e03 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206872-20200408-115630 Winners Announced "In a year like no other, digital skills have come to the fore, and it is a pleasure to recognise the pivotal work delivered by digital marketing teams, and declare the winners for all the Cork Digital Marketing Award Categories", Paula Cogan,President of Cork Chamber said at the awards ceremony.   This year saw The Montenotte Hotel declared as Cork’s overall Digital Titan 2020.   On receiving the award, Brian Bowler, General Manager of The Montenotte Hotel said: "We are really delighted to win such a prestigious award at a time when the world of Digital Marketing has never been more important to not just ours but to every industry. We are fortunate to have a Hotel that is full of features and personality which gives us lots of opportunities to be present across our digital platforms.” Browse all Winners https://www.corkchamber.ie/recognising-your-success/cork-digital-marketing-awards-2020/ Deposit Return Scheme Consultation https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/7qimqfkyejw?lang=en?rss=true The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) is looking for your views on how this Deposit Return Scheme should operate in Ireland. The consultation document outlines possible options and poses some questions in this regard - submissions can be made to Wastecomments@DCCAE.gov.ie [ Wastecomments@DCCAE.gov.ie ]. The closing date for submissions is 5pm Thursday 12 November 2020 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 6cde0a02136a42b34a28e65a7a2947a1 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200916-132340 The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) is looking for your views on how this Deposit Return Scheme should operate in Ireland. The consultation document outlines possible options and poses some questions in this regard - submissions can be made to <a href="mailto:Wastecomments@DCCAE.gov.ie">Wastecomments@DCCAE.gov.ie</a>. The closing date for submissions is 5pm Thursday 12 November 2020 http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/83/bc53d2e6d0d0c9280e4ee6.jpg View Consultation Document https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/cf94c-deposit-return-scheme-consultation-on-potential-models-for-ireland/ SME Climate Hub Now Live https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/69daq7xgn3o?lang=en?rss=true The SME Climate Hub was the central focus of the New York Climate Week’s opening ceremony in September and featured across a range of major events the UN General Assembly, including the Exponential Climate Action Summit. You can follow the SME Climate Hub across these social media channels #SMEClimateAction, and your SME can make a Climate Commitment today. 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST b7f2f2c3963d0c4794e2d9ba5940e502 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200916-132340 The SME Climate Hub was the central focus of the New York Climate Week’s opening ceremony in September and featured across a range of major events the UN General Assembly, including the Exponential Climate Action Summit. You can follow the SME Climate Hub across these social media channels #SMEClimateAction, and your SME can make a Climate Commitment today. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/30/d8c90a2dcfb932a4d3e506.jpg Find out more https://smeclimatehub.org/sme-climate-commitment/ SEAI's Energy Academy for Business https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/63y3b3entfh?lang=en?rss=true SEAI's Energy Academy, the free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy costs, has launched 5 new modules, bringing the total number of training modules freely available to sixteen. These new modules offer learners the opportunity to learn about eco-driving, electric vehicle charging, sustainable transport and deliveries, heat pumps, and gas and oil bill analysis. 13 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 5b3c0a228360b2c5db69811bc8a14c54 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200916-132340 SEAI's Energy Academy, the free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy costs, has launched 5 new modules, bringing the total number of training modules freely available to sixteen. These new modules offer learners the opportunity to learn about eco-driving, electric vehicle charging, sustainable transport and deliveries, heat pumps, and gas and oil bill analysis. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/8b/1084bbf7066e9c54421f0f.png Find out more https://www.seai.ie/energyacademy/ Ardu - A Street Art Initiative https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1h0wre267hx?lang=en?rss=true Ardú takes to the streets and alleyways of Cork city 12-31 October. Ardú Street Art Initiative arrives with the intention of injecting colour, vibrancy, and life into the city. The festival programme welcomes 7 of Ireland’s most respected and renowned street artists: MASER, Shane O’Driscoll, Deirdre Breen, Peter Martin, James Earley, ACHES, and Garreth Joyce, to create works inspired by the 1920 Burning of Cork at Harley’s Street, Wandesford Quay, The Kino, Anglesea Street, 61 North Main Street, Kyle Street, and Henry Street. 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 IST 448f901cb142dace20a1407bede918d4 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-30206873-20200916-132340 Ardú takes to the streets and alleyways of Cork city 12-31 October. Ardú Street Art Initiative arrives with the intention of injecting colour, vibrancy, and life into the city. The festival programme welcomes 7 of Ireland’s most respected and renowned street artists: MASER, Shane O’Driscoll, Deirdre Breen, Peter Martin, James Earley, ACHES, and Garreth Joyce, to create works inspired by the 1920 Burning of Cork at Harley’s Street, Wandesford Quay, The Kino, Anglesea Street, 61 North Main Street, Kyle Street, and Henry Street. http://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v2files/shard1/8881/83/9a60ac8381d0151747b56a.jpg