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IN THIS ISSUE

Driving energy transition

Unveiling the Ripple Effect: Gender Balance and Workplace Dynamics

Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Performance

UCD Professional Academy Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business

Cert. in Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)

Energy Cork Conference

Become an SDG Champion

Upcoming Consultations

Local Enterprise Week: How to Plan for Export Success

Transport Research Arena (TRA)

Notice Regarding Solicitation Emails

Member to Member Offers

Job Opportunities

Adare Human Resource Management

Member Events

Member News

New Members

Crawford Art Gallery - A Matter of Time

TOP STORIES

Driving energy transition
Cork Chamber launches REEValue to support the decarbonisation of businesses

REEValue, hosted by Cork Chamber, is our new project that delivers advice to businesses aiming to become more energy efficient and invest in renewable energy sources. This free service, which is open to members and non-members nationwide, is being delivered through a wider European Commission funded project. REEValue focuses on the food, beverage and transport industries.

Find out more

EVENTS

Unveiling the Ripple Effect: Gender Balance and Workplace Dynamics
Thurs 14th March | 11am-12pm | Online

Join us for an enlightening webinar where we delve into the intricate relationship between gender balance, domestic care duties, and their profound impact on the business landscape.

We will be joined by Emmanual (Manny) Adeleke, Partner, Deloitte Ireland and Zoë Deverell, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lead, ESB as they discuss the ways in which businesses can implement effective policies and cultures that can catalyse positive transformations within the workplace, fostering a more inclusive and productive professional environment.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Performance
Free for members

Tues 12th Mar | 10am-11.30am | Online

Mindfulness is to focus what weight training is to building stronger muscles – it is an evidence-based skill that can be developed and strengthened through deliberate and consistent practice. This workshop examines the science underpinning mindfulness and how it can be applied in our daily lives to drive performance and enhance wellbeing.

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UCD Professional Academy Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business
Member Price €900

Tue 19th Mar | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | 12 sessions | Online

Discover the transformative role that Artificial Intelligence is playing in organisations and society today and learn how this technology connects to practical business needs. You’ll learn about the implications of AI from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective and gain insights on how to integrate AI technology in a way that blends seamlessly with your organisation’s people and processes.

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Cert. in Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
Member Price €650

Thurs 14th Mar | 9.30am - 5pm | 4 sessions | Online

Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Local Enterprise Week: How to Plan for Export Success
5 March | 2pm to 4:30pm | The Kingsley Hotel

Our friends at the Cork Local Enterprise Offices invite you to celebrate Local Enterprise Week at their "How to Plan for Export Success" event.

This dynamic event will show how you can begin your export journey, to ensure ultimate success in your chosen overseas market.

Featured Event

Transport Research Arena (TRA)

More Details & Bookings

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Energy Cork Conference
Career Opportunities in the Decarbonising World

8th March | 8:30-13:30 | National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), Ringaskiddy Cork

The event will hear from a range of speakers from the renewable energy, built environment, transport and marine sectors about how climate action is giving rise to new, sustainable and rewarding roles for those wishing to develop their careers. Speakers will include those from organisations such as: Cork ETB, ESB, Irish Solar Energy Association, MTU, NMCI, UCC, Orsted, Flex Power Solutions and more.

Become an SDG Champion

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is now seeking Expressions of Interest for participants in the 2024-25 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champions Programme. Applications will be accepted in written or video format up to 5:00pm on Monday, 1 April, 2024.

More info

Upcoming Consultations
Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:

Draft National Biomethane Strategy	05 March (EXTENDED DEADLINE)	Link Here
Ireland's Draft National Energy and Climate Plan	07 March	Link Here
RESS 4 Terms and Conditions	26 March	Link Here
Climate Action Plan 2024	04 April	Link Here

If you have any feedback that can inform our submission please contact fionaodonovan@corkchamber.ie or ashley@corkchamber.ie

NOTICE

Notice Regarding Solicitation Emails

It has recently come to our attention that some individuals have received unsolicited emails prompting them to purchase a Cork Chamber member list or distribution list. We wish to assure you that after thorough investigation, there have been no breaches that would allow unauthorised access to our member data. Should you receive any such email, we strongly advise you to delete it immediately and mark it as spam. Please rest assured that your data security is of utmost importance to us, and we are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard it.