Welcome to issue 3 of our ChamberLink magazine. We reopened the doors of the historic Fitzgerald House this week following a comprehensive retrofit, and this forms part of our cover story which celebrates the important role of the SDGs in setting out guiding objectives for sustainable business. In other news we look ahead to Budget 2025, share content on policy, renewables, innovation, DEI and bring together valuable insights on international relations. We have plenty of events to browse, members news to share and a listing of new members we are delighted to welcome to the Cork Chamber network. Take time to sit back and enjoy the read.
Enter the Cork Chamber Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025! Apply now and highlight your achievements, innovation and dedication to excellence. Four categories for Cork Company of the Year Awards
Emerging Cork Company of the year (<5 years in business)
SME Cork Company of the year (<75 employees)
Large Cork Company of the year (>75 employees)
Cork International Company of the year
#RecognisingYourSuccess in association with Vodafone Ireland and media partner Irish Examiner
This session will examine how financial markets affect employee health and wellbeing, focusing on the relationship between investment markets, organisational financial performance, and the impact of wealth on overall wellbeing. Experts from Zurich, including Rose Leonard, Richard Temperley, and Maurice Ryan, will lead the discussion.
Join host Sinead Kennedy to mark the very best in digital marketing in Cork as she announces the winners of each category along with the Digital Marketing Legend 2024! This event promises an evening of excitement, with live music, interactive entertainment, and the chance to mingle with Cork’s top digital marketing talent.
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Ian Flanagan, CEO, Munster Rugby. Ian will discuss the future of Munster Rugby, outlining his vision and strategic plans to enhance competitiveness, drive commercial success and enhance community involvement. Hear how Munster Rugby is addressing the evolving landscape of professional rugby, from investing in player development to expanding global fan engagement.
Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork.
This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD.
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 workshop will cover stakeholder dynamics, trust-building, developing effective communication strategies, negotiation, conflict resolution techniques and methods for evaluating stakeholder relationships.
Cork Chamber and the Cork Financial Services Forum invite you to attend our Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2024 in association with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland.
Join us as we welcome industry members and financial services thought leaders from across Ireland for a morning of informative keynote speakers and panel discussions, as well as a unique opportunity to network with peers from the FS sector.
Ireland’s third annual SDG Week has arrived! Curious about how you can integrate these goals into your business strategy? Check out the Chambers Ireland SDG Toolkit for Business for practical insights and resources. Let’s use SDG Week as an opportunity to reflect on our contributions and work together towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
This half-day, in-person sustainability event will consist of two sessions. The first session will set the stage by presenting cost-saving energy solutions and best practice case studies, followed by a networking opportunity. The event will conclude with a ‘Take Action’ panel, including a Q&A session, where attendees will learn about various grants available to SMEs through the Local Enterprise Office (Cork City), the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and EENergy.
At PTSB, our Relationship Managers understand your business and can respond quickly with tailored business banking and asset finance solutions.
Whether you are a small business looking to manage your cash flow or need a loan to expand your agricultural business, our team are available for a better banking experience.
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