• Tánaiste Simon Coveney Officially Opens Enable Ireland’s Newest Children’s Service Centre in Cork
• Rochestown Park Hotel Raising Dough for Marymount on the 10th of October
• William Fry launches Cork Office
• CAPPA Announced as new SSPC Collaborator
• Last Chance to NOMINATE for the Family Friendly Awards!
• The Everyman announces 'Everyman for Business' training and development programme for 2020
• GAA/TILDA organise 'How to Age Well' seminars

“In a sea of uncertainties, what course should a far sighted business leader plot? What will Brexit mean for you and your business?

With that in mind, EY are hosting 'Brexit and Beyond' on the morning of 22 October from 8.00 - 10.00am in The Maryborough Hotel with political and media correspondent, Ivan Yates, EY Ireland's Brexit Lead, Simon MacAllister and a panel of industry and practice leaders including Chamber President, Paula Cogan.

Cost: Free but registration essential. RSVP here by 17 October

Date: Wednesday 30th October, 2019
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: River Lee Hotel

Date: Tuesday 22nd October, 2019
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 12pm - 2pm  
Location: Republic of Work

Cork Chamber President, Paula Cogan, is asking you to help Focus Ireland raise vital funds and #ShineALight on homelessness.

There are over 10,000 people homeless in Ireland and that 1 in 3 is a child.

Please give what you can as every donation is greatly appreciated; together we can help to change the homeless landscape across Ireland and be a part of the difference in people’s lives.

The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2020 are open for applications until October 24th.   

The 4 award categories are:

• Emerging Cork Company of the Year (less than 5 years in business)
• Cork SME Company of the Year (less than 50 employees)
• Cork Large Company of the Year (50-200 employees)
• Cork Corporate of the Year (more than 200 employees

View our quick guide to entering here:

Recognised as being the most prestigious and esteemed business awards in the region, the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2020 are proudly sponsored by Vodafone with media partner Irish Examiner.

• Will Sliney Superheroes Takeover at The Crawford –until 28th October
• Workplace for All Breakfast Seminar: 16th October 
• BUILTINCORK: How Will the 2020 Budget Affect Your Business - 16th October
• Wilderland Film Festival at The Everyman - 17th October
• The Violinists Return to Triskel - 18th October
• KBC Launch of 'The Bank of you + Your Business' - 22nd October
• Cork Jazz Ball in Aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland - 26th October

To avoid disruption following the UK’s exit from the EU, traders, customs agents, hauliers and other intermediaries must take action and have the right paperwork in place to enable their goods to pass through controls at the UK and EU borders.

The UK Government Border Delivery Group (BDG) is arranging a series of webinars, targeted at EU businesses, which will help to provide clarity on what is expected of them, their clients and their supply chain as they look to trade goods across the border. This series of webinars will cover six specific sectors, to be repeated weekly.

Please choose the webinar you find most appropriate and register to confirm your attendance to avoid disappointment and to receive the webinar details.

The new flight route between Cork, Ireland and Valletta, Malta has opened up valuable opportunities for trade and relationship building between the two Islands. 

In December, the Malta Business Bureau is bringing a delegation of businesses in the ICT sector (AI, IoT, ICT, Blockchain and Finserv) to connect with leading cluster organisations and companies in the Cork region.  

Through a tailored programme of meetings and events over the course of two days (9-10 December), the Enterprise Europe Network and Cork Chamber will facilitate business partnering and collaboration opportunities across geographies and sectors.  

To find out more and to express your interest in meeting the visiting group of companies, contact: Margaret Kelly (mkelly@corkchamber.ie / 021 450 9044)

Tues Oct 15 | 7.30am – 9am | Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Colin Hunt is Chief Executive Officer of AIB plc. Speaking at our Business Breakfast, Colin will share his perspective on the Irish economy, Brexit and supporting Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Limited Places Available.

Tues 26^th November | 7:00pm – 11pm | Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road

Celebrating its ninth year, Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner has become a firm diary fixture for over 600 business leaders, political decision makers and influencers and this year is particularly special as we celebrate our 200 year anniversary.

We are delighted to announce Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. as our guest speaker.

This key event celebrates Ireland’s two biggest city regions. Internationally, cities are attracting more people and investment with Cork and Dublin leading this trend nationally.

Also on the night we will honour Anne O’Leary, CEO of Vodafone Ireland with the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award.

We are delighted to have the continued support of EY as the headline sponsor of the dinner and Kernel Capital as our Networking Reception sponsor.

€150 per person, €1500 per table

• Albert Diggin Appointed KBC Area Manager For Ireland South And West

• Celtic Anglian Water Announces a Number of New Appointments

• Chris Mee Group - 50% discount on Online Fire Safety Training
• Nano Nagle Place - 20% discount on our conference and room hire facilities
• Free €50 worth of Blue Credits when you join BlueBiz
• Free Consultation / Survey Of Heating System / Equipment with Proservice
• 20% off meeting room rates at Maldron South Mall

***** Congratulations to our recent Cork Chamber Skillnet survey winner Ana Vilao, who won dinner for 2 at the Cornstore Restaurant. Enjoy! *****

Reacting to the detail of Budget 2020, Cork Chamber has welcomed the Brexit package as an important measure to protect Irish businesses in the turbulent waters ahead.

Meanwhile, the failure by Government to meaningfully address historic high rents and the lack of viability of new apartment construction is a cause of concern.

Conor Healy, CEO, comments on the Chamber’s budget priorities in the context of Tuesday's Budget 2020 announcements.