A Major Step Forward for Cork
M28 Approval

The An Bord Pleanála ruling approving the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway has today been welcomed as critical for the future development of Cork.
 
Director of Public Affairs, Thomas Mc Hugh, commented: “The M28 is a key infrastructural project needed for all of Munster and for Ireland. Not only is the M28 required to underpin the social and economic future of Cork by opening up more IDA lands and facilitate safer commuting, it is also the key link to facilitate the Port of Cork’s move to Ringakiddy, opening up 220 hectares of lands in the Docklands to be developed for new housing, civic amenities and commerce.”
Upskilling You
Cork Digital Marketing Awards!
#DigitalCork18
 

Entries for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards are now open and are free to enter until 3 August. This theme this year is "All things Cork". All updates will be issued with #DigitalCork18 across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

 

 

 

 
People and Performance Management
19 July - €150 for Chamber members
 

A truly effective team will be one that is better managed through better planning and better communication.

The successful team will also benefit from playing to the strengths of individual members, whilst contributing to overall achievement.

 

 

 

 
Latest News
Member News
 

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Do business with fellow members
Member Offers
 

 

All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website.
Supporting You
Get the most from the Member's Area
6 July
 

Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Members Area (Member Information Centre.) Don't miss out on this essential session to ensure you get the most from your membership. 

 
Focus on Lithuania!
Enterprise Europe Network
 

Irish companies have a significant opportunity to find ways to enhance the trade and investment relationship between Ireland and Lithuania. Trade between the two countries was €110 million in total in 2013. Significantly, a number of Irish large Irish companies are already represented and doing business in Lithuania, including Smurfit Kappa Baltic, Ryanair, Grafton Recruitment and TaxBack.com.

Opportunities for SMEs to explore prospects with Lithuania

 

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) based at Cork Chamber is one of over 600 network partners across the EU and beyond. Cork’s EEN is international in its focus and it helps SMEs to find international business partners through introductions, brokerage events, providing market information and insights as well as assistance with EU legislation and information on EU funding.

 

A key tool for Irish SMEs is the EEN’s database of international business opportunities. The following are some highlights from SMEs in Lithuania ready to do business with Irish companies.

Check out live opportunities by clicking through the reference codes below or browse all opportunities in the Enterprise Europe Network database here. 

 

Food & beverage

  1. BOLT20180102001 - A Lithuanian family-run winery, specializing in natural fruits and berries wine production using 150 years old winemaking traditions is looking for distributors under distribution services agreement. 
  2. BOLT20170712001 -   A Lithuanian company specialized in manufacturing of sugar and chocolate decorations for confectionery products is looking for distributors and offers manufacturing agreement.

Packaging

  1. BOLT20171130001 - A Lithuanian company specializing in manufacturing of packaging materials is looking for partners under distribution services agreement.
  • BOLT20170711001 - A Lithuanian PET blow molding machines and PET tare producer is looking for commercial agents and offers manufacturing agreement.

Furniture

  1. BOLT20180228001 - A Lithuanian ship accommodation furniture manufacturing company is looking for subcontracting, manufacturing or services agreements in different countries.
  2. BOLT20171214001 - A Lithuanian company, specialized in furniture manufacturing, is looking for distributors under commercial agency, manufacturing or subcontracting agreement.

For more about information and support from the Enterprise Europe Network, contact Margaret Kelly by email   / 021 4530138

               
Connecting You
Celebrate Summer
27 July, in association with Viatel
 

This July we’ll be rolling out the bunting and letting down our hair for the brand new Summer Garden Party in the Maryborough Hotel Gardens. We will have chilled cocktails, smooth Summer sounds, fabulous fusion food, G&T's and brewskis on ice as well as plenty of entertainment and magical surprises. All we need is a cool Summer vibe and you!                   

 

 

 
Photo Gallery
 

Check out the photo gallery online from our recent 'Clock out and Connect' networking event at the Franciscan Well. 

 

 

 
Representing You
Our Focus
 

Our agenda is shaped by you, for you. From listening to you, we know the issues that are relevant to business in Cork. And we make sure your voice is heard across all levels of Government. See more online from our Public Affairs team. 
Informing You
Tariff Suspension / Quota Scheme
 

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has announced (1 July 2018) a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU.  

 

 

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has announced (1 July 2018) a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU.  

 

Closing date and time for the receipt of the next round of applications is 5.30p.m. on Friday, 27th July 2018. 

Applications should be sent by e-mail here 

 

The suspension of duties on these applications, if they are successful, will come into effect 12 months after the application is made.

 

Further information on the Tariff Suspension or Quota Scheme may be found here
ChamberLink Magazine
 

Check out Issue 3 of ChamberLink magazine online filled with all the latest business news from across our region.