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Promoting You
Member Events
 
Spotlight
Spotlight
 

CHAMBERLINK is a long-running, premium, business-focused magazine which will be distributed quarterly during 2021 directly to the desks and screens of the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision makers.

 

Advertising and profiling opportunities are now available to promote your brand and offering through 2,500 print copies distributed to a targeted business audience gaining a readership of 7,500. The digital edition incorporating interactive content is circulated to the wider membership base across our many platforms and social media channels to 30k+ followers.

 

The next edition will land during July 2021 and there are limited opportunities available so please get in contact with Deirdre Griffin to discuss the best options and package for your business.


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Informing You
Chamberlink Issue 1 2021
Living City, Unlocking our Potential

 


We bring you insights on topics such as living cities, investment requirements for Cork and we also bring you views on international issues of the moment.  Stay connected, and browse our upcoming events, new members listing and read our members' news. Plan your training needs as you prepare for accelerated activity of Q2 and Q3


Supporting You
New Rules for the importation of Composite Products into the EU
 

The rules relating to Official Controls and health certification requirements for composite products have changed since the 21 April 2021.The requirements for the entry of composite products into the EU are no longer based on the percentage of ingredients of animal origin, but rather on the risks to public health posed by the composite product.


AHECS Annual Graduate Market Survey 2021
 

The Careers Service in UCC is asking employers to take some time to complete the Association of Higher Education Careers Service (AHECS) annual survey. AHECS conducts regular surveys of employers to research current graduate vacancy levels and starting salaries and to benchmark the latest graduate recruitment practices.


This research, conducted during April and May each year examines how many graduates' employers recruited in the current year and assesses their latest recruitment targets for the upcoming year. The purpose of the survey is to understand current trends in the graduate recruitment and placement market.  Your feedback will allow the HEI Careers Services to prepare students for their future careers. Last year's publication is available here.

 

<CLICK HERE to start the survey.>

 

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Dear Chamber Member,,

 

This is a week we both celebrate and value what employment means to us all in 2021.

 

We celebrate the exceptional finalists in the Cork Company of the Year 2021, with thanks to our sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner. The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 will take place on May 26th and we will announce the finalists for each category on Wednesdays, starting this week with the finalists in the emerging category. 

 

We also welcome the return of a limited number of outdoors activities, and the return of construction and retail cannot come too soon. It is essential also that..


Dear Chamber Member,,

 

This is a week we both celebrate and value what employment means to us all in 2021.

 

We celebrate the exceptional finalists in the Cork Company of the Year 2021, with thanks to our sponsors Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner. The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 will take place on May 26th and we will announce the finalists for each category on Wednesdays, starting this week with the finalists in the emerging category. 

 

We also welcome the return of a limited number of outdoors activities, and the return of construction and retail cannot come too soon. It is essential also that outdoor dining, entertainment and hospitality and travel are robustly addressed by Government and not shied away from, as other economies reopen with aplomb. Each step is welcome, however with large numbers of businesses still unable to open, it has to be acknowledged that there is still a long way to go. Risk must be managed, but people must work.

 

Over the coming weeks Government will plan the phasing out of Covid supports and payments. It is clear that any reduction of supports at the end of June will be premature and will impact those businesses that have already been worst affected. We will continue to liaise with Government to advocate for the continuation of supports. 

 

Focussing further on employment we’re launching the 2021 Sustainable Cork Programme webinar series this Friday 30th April @11am with our first webinar titled a ‘Focus on Youth Employment’. This webinar will encourage action, dialogue and collaborative solutions to address youth unemployment and social inclusion here in Cork. Business engagement on this issue is critical, so please take time to attend.

 

Contact me directly on 087-9471858 or by e-mail HERE to discuss any issues affecting your business. We are here to represent you.

 

Warm regards,

Conor Healy

CEO

Finalists "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year Award 2021

The finalists in the Emerging Category of Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 were announced this morning. Hear the stories from each finalist below. Finalists for the SME category will be published next Wednesday 5th May. The winner of each category will be announced on Wednesday 26th May at our virtual awards event link here. Thank you to our award sponsors Vodafone Ireland and Media partner the Irish Examiner. Full interviews can be read here.


Finalists "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year Award 2021
Altada

Altada: Finalist "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year 2021


Just for Men

JFM, Just for Men: Finalist "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year 2021


Legitfit.com

LegitFit: Finalist "Emerging" Cork Company of the Year 2021


Connecting You
Sustainable Cork Programme: Focus on Youth Employment
 

Fri 30 Apr | 11am-12pm

 

This session will feature Karen Hayes, Northside Community Enterprises, John Ruigrok, National College of Ireland, Marguerite Coleman and Ger Collins, Dell Technologies. Our speakers will address the issues around employment, social inclusion with a focus on youth unemployment and the opportunities for the business community to engage with Cork based organisations to address the growing trends here.


Connecting You
Cork Chamber CONNECTS with Galway Chamber
 

Thurs 13 May | 12pm-1pm

 

Join us for this interactive networking session online where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with Galway Chamber Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series. Don't miss this ideal opportunity to break away from the day to day tasks to network and chat with fellow businesses!


Future Forums
 

Are you a business owner?

 

To support our members during these times we are developing a number of "Future Forums" to act as a space for facilitated discussion, sharing of ideas and peer to peer support. We are currently rolling out a Business Owners Forum. To register your interest in either please email Lisa by COB today!


Enhancing Your Environment
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028
Have Your Say
 

The Draft Cork County Development Plan 2021 has been prepared and will replace not just the current County Development Plan, 2014 but also the current Clonakilty, Cobh, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Skibbereen and Youghal former Town Council Town Development Plans and the current 8 Municipal District Local Area Plans 2017. Cork County Council are looking for your views on the Draft County Development Plan, please see link here.

 

Cork Chamber will be making a submission to this consultation, and if you have suggestions to be considered in the Cork Chamber submission, please email Thomas McHugh HERE no later than 21 June.


Celebrating Your Success
Circular Bioeconomy Industry Innovation Sprint
 

A new programme, Circular Bioeconomy Industry Innovation Sprint, presents an opportunity for industry across the South-West region to engage with Master level students to solve challenges and accelerate solutions to support bioeconomy actions in their business.

 

Participating businesses will benefit by understanding new commercial opportunities as they navigate the transition to low carbon pathway while accessing a new skillset and fresh-thinking for their organisation in finding solutions to ongoing bioeconomy challenges. In addition, industry partners will become members of Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West cluster network and have opportunities to participate in future projects.


Representing You
Right to Request Remote Work Consultation Underway
 

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is conducting a public consultation on the introduction of a statutory right to request remote work. This consultation will inform new legislation for the right to request remote work, which is a key action under the National Remote Working Strategy, launched in January 2021. Cork Chamber will make a submission to this consultation. 

 

If you wish to share your perspective please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications on email HERE, by Wednesday 21 April


Advancing You
Guidance for using the UK landbridge
 

The United Kingdom exited the European Union on 31 December 2020. Since 1 January 2021 trading arrangements have changed significantly. Irish exporters, importers and supply chain operators still have the option to use the UK landbridge to transit goods to the EU and beyond.


Below you will find useful resources to assist with using the UK landbridge:

 

  • General info on the landbridge here
  • Specific info on exporting to France via landbridge here
  • Specific info on exporting to Belgium via landbridge here
  • Specific info on exporting to Netherlands via landbridge here
  • Specific info on importing via landbridge here
  • Further resources: Moving goods via the landbridge will need to follow transit requirements. Details here

Further information:  -  contact the Transit Unit.

Upskilling You
Maximise Your Wellbeing
Member Price - Free
 

Wed 12 May | 11am-12:30pm

 

Now more than ever our mental health and wellbeing are being tested to the limit. On completion participants will have an increased understanding of wellbeing in the workplace for themselves, for their colleagues and the overall organisation.


MS Excel for Beginners
Member Price €50
 

Mon 17 May | 11:30am-1pm

 

This course is suitable for those who are totally new to MS Excel. We will cover the essential functionality of Excel at a pace that is suitable for total beginners. If you have a good working knowledge of Excel, then our standard ‘Excel Webinar 1’ webinar would be better suited to your skill level.