We’re proud to share that Cork Chamber has been shortlisted in seven categories of the 2025 Chamber Awards. These nominations are more than just recognition of our team’s work, they are a reflection of your voices, your ideas and the collaborative spirit that defines our Chamber community.
Each of these projects was inspired by our members, shaped by your feedback and driven by our shared vision for Cork as a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable place to live and do business. We are honoured to represent such an engaged and forward-thinking membership.
Here are the shortlisted projects, each one a testament to what we can achieve together:
Hear from Colette Twomey, Managing Director of Clonakilty Food Co. as she shares the remarkable story behind one of Ireland's most iconic food brands.
With strategic vision and a deep commitment to quality and heritage, Colette has led Clonakilty’s expansion into markets across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and Australia - all while staying true to the company’s West Cork roots.
Join us for this in-person Sustainable Cork Programme event where we will discuss Circular Economy and how Irish businesses can drive competitiveness through sustainable design for circularity.
Hear from Rosie Fuller, Account Manager, FoodCloud, Robert O'Mahony, Head of Sustainability, Global Operations, Logitech and Dr. Blathnaid McPolin, Resource Use and Circular Economy Lead, ESB.
This event in partnership with Employment & Recruitment Federation will focus on Resilience and Talent.
Keynote speaker Heather Gordon, a plant-powered trail runner, entrepreneur & adventurer, Trails & Roots will share her insights on pushing limits & resilience. Followed by panel discussion and Q&A.
Cork Chamber is delighted to officially welcome new sponsor, Irish Life for our Leaders Lunch series, as we continue to bring together senior business leaders for conversations on leadership, innovation and impact. Yesterday's event featured Dana Daneshvari, VP & General Manager Biotherapeutics Site at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine."
Oisín O'Shaughnessy, Managing Director, Employer Solutions at Irish Life said "We’re proud to partner with Cork Chamber to support their Leaders Lunch series. Our mission in Irish Life is to be the driving force of Ireland’s financial, physical and mental wellbeing.Cork Chamber’s vision is to be the driving force in transforming Cork as a place to do business.There is a strong synergy across our organisations in terms of supporting businesses, as well as supporting employees to create and live better lives. Thus, making our partnership both strategically aligned and purposeful.”
The main purpose of this Supervisory Management Programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role in a wide variety of organisations by instructing them in key areas such as their roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.
Through interactive activities and structured exercises participants will learn how to plan for and position change and you will be provided with the skills and tools to successfully introduce and implement change. You will also learn how to approach and deal with the barriers to change including culture and human dynamics.
We will share success stories of Irish micro or small businesses that have effectively integrated AI into their operations. This AI centric webinar will appeal to Micro or Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts in Ireland.
Cork Chamber is delighted to be participating in European Maritime Day 2025, taking place May 22nd to 23rd at Cork City Hall.
Visit us at Stall No. 9 to learn more about our work in the maritime sector and discover how we're supporting growth and innovation in this vital industry.
JETRO and RDI Hub, in collaboration with the Global Economic Summit invite you to attend their event Innovate Japan: Ireland's Gateway to Opportunity.
This event will explore the Japanese market landscape, opportunities for Irish businesses, and open innovation success stories from companies operating across both regions.
Join Innovat&Match 2025, a three-day virtual matchmaking event bringing together companies, startups, universities, and research centres from across Europe. Organised by ART-ER and co-organised by EEN partners including Cork Chamber, this event is ideal for those looking to build partnerships in innovation, technology transfer, and EU-funded projects such as Horizon Europe.
Register now to arrange one-to-one meetings and explore collaboration opportunites across a wide range of sectors including digital, sustainability, health, and more.
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet, has launched a new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme, open to all trade effluent business customers. This fully funded initiative supports businesses in addressing trade effluent and water quality challenges, while also preparing for upcoming regulatory changes and trade effluent charges.
Nutty Delights' journey, from its beginnings in Georges St Arcade to worldwide shipping, is a testament to what's possible. With the support of the National Enterprise Hub (NEH), they scaled their business and achieved global reach. Ready to write your own success story? Explore the wealth of resources and support waiting for you – everything you need to take the next step. Unsure where to begin? Contact the dedicated Hub team today - turn your business vision into reality. Your journey starts now.
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
Are you an HR Specialist or Business Leader aiming to drive real business impact but find yourself caught in the daily grind? Many HR professionals get bogged down in transactional tasks, touch on transitional changes, yet struggle to reach the truly transformational stage. This guide, inspired by insights from Adare explores how to bridge that gap and align HR efforts with overarching business objectives.
