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bullet.png Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum Launched
 
bullet.png Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
 
bullet.png Golf Classic 2024
 
bullet.png Maximise Your Membership
 
bullet.png Developing your Digital Marketing Campaigns
 
bullet.png How to run your Home like a Business
 
bullet.png Hosted Buyer Programme: Food&Drink Mission to Sicily 2024
 
bullet.png Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
 
bullet.png N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project Update
 
bullet.png SEAI SME Survey
 
bullet.png Upcoming Consultations
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Endress+Hauser
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Launching the new Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum (CORIF) are Cathal McSweeney, Director of Public Affairs Cork Chamber, Catherine Sheridan, Chair of CORIF and Conor Healy CEO of Cork Chamber
Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum Launched
 

Cork Chamber has this week launched the Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum (CORIF), a new forum to drive the development of Cork’s offshore renewables sector. CORIF will bring together representatives of the offshore renewables industry to identify key policy and infrastructure enablers that will ensure Cork benefits fully from the development of offshore renewables.

 

Launching the new Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum (CORIF) are Cathal McSweeney, Director of Public Affairs Cork Chamber, Catherine Sheridan, Chair of CORIF and Conor Healy CEO of Cork Chamber

 
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EVENTS
 
 
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
Deadline for entries: Wednesday 10th July at 4pm
 

The Cork Digital Marketing Awards celebrate the teams, projects and businesses that have delivered real impact through their use of digital media. These awards are designed to be accessible to a wide variety of entrants across the Cork region from small to large businesses and organisations or from sole digital champions to teams of digital warriors.

 

In association with AB Sales, Clancy, ClickDimensions, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence, Munster Technological University, Osborne, Spéire

 

Media Partner: Irish Examiner    #DigitalCork24
 
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Golf Classic 2024
Thurs 29th Aug | 7am-2pm | Lee Valley Golf Club
 

Join us for the Cork Chamber's Golf Classic at Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, voted one of the top 100 Irish Golf Courses by Golf Digest. 

 

This will be a 4-Person Team event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network at one of Cork's picturesque Golf Courses.

 

Limited Tee Times available. Register your team now to secure your preferred tee time.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Maximise Your Membership
Wed 4th Sept | 10am-11am | Online
 

Join Cork Chamber’s 'Maximise Your Membership' virtual workshop to learn how to maximise your membership through our many promotional channels, particularly focusing on the Member's Area.

 

In this session, we outline practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility, use the Member's Area to build your company profile through the Member Directory and share your member news.

 

 
Register FREE Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Developing your Digital Marketing Campaigns
Member Price €50
 

Thurs 12th Sept | 10am-1pm | 1 sessions | Online

 

This workshop delivered by BE:Dynamic will give the participants the skills, tools and knowledge to be able to develop, implement and measure their digital marketing campaigns and be able to budget for the next 6-12 months.

 
More details & booking
 
How to run your Home like a Business
Free for members
 

Wed 28th Aug | 10am-11am | Online

 

If you feel like you don’t have time for self-care or struggle to manage the workload that comes with the home and family life, this webinar provides practical advice on how to navigate these challenges.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Hosted Buyer Programme: Food&Drink Mission to Sicily 2024
1 to 2 October | Sicily, Italy
 

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber are co-organising the third edition of the "Food&Drink Mission to Sicily 2024" event.

 

This two-day mission provides at least 14 international buyers the fantastic opportunity to avail of 100% free travel and accommodation, to meet with food and drink producers in the region.

 
Learn More & Register Here!
 
Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
Now open for your input and feedback.
 

The European Commission has launched three new public consultations for your feedback.

 

This is your opportunity to shape future legislative initiatives, streamline and harmonise administrative processes and reduce the costs for SMEs.

 

Consultation name:

Deadline for reply:

Link:

SME consultation on inland waterway transport.

30 September, 2024

Link Here

SME consultation on automated contracts.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

SME panel on business practices related to using customers' data.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

 

 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project Update
 

The confirmation of the M20 motorway has been published this week, including up to 100km of active travel infrastructure, transport and freight hubs, and enhanced public transport. The dual carriageway project is set to go to planning approval in 2025, subject to Government approval. This strategic infrastructure project addresses safety issues, promotes sustainability, and supports economic growth and decarbonisation.

 
More info
 
SEAI SME Survey
Biomass Perceptions 2024
 

The SEAI have noticed an increased interest in biomass options being discussed in all commercial sectors, in particular among SMEs. To further understand their target market, SEAI are carrying out a short survey on biomass to assess both the driving and limiting factors that affect the take-up of biomass options and to understand the current perceptions of biomass among SMEs. 

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

Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy

09 July 

Link Here

Draft Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan

19 July

Link Here

A Strategic Approach to Improving the Efficiency of Ireland’s Transport System

21 August

Link Here

 

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

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member Events
 
  • Crawford Art Gallery is delighted to host a Mindfulness Tour in their new exhibition From Source to Sea – Friday 28th June
  • A unique One-Day Public Speaking Course on the do's and don'ts of how to stand up and successfully speak in public to an audience of any size. Break through the fear and come along – Saturday 29th June
  • Three Little Pigs + Little Bo Peep Live at The Everyman – Saturday 29th June
  • Cork City FC Corporate Golf Day – Monday 1st July
  • Ring Of Kerry – Team Breakthrough Charity Cycle – Saturday 6th July
  • GPA Hurling & Camogie Legends Lunch for CUH Charity – Friday 19th July
  • Cork City FC Corporate Golf Day at The K Club – Monday 22nd July
  • Camino Ingles – Camino De Santiago Walk 2024 for the MSC - Monday 29th July – Monday 5th August
  • Lir Quartet at Triskel – Saturday 10th August
 
Further event details can be found here
 
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Adare Trusted People Partners
The Benefits of a Strategic Approach to Health & Safety Compliance
 

Running a successful business involves assessing and controlling risks of various kinds including health and safety hazards. Employers tend to treat their compliance obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 as a regulatory burden but there are real business benefits to gain from taking a more strategic approach to health and safety compliance.

 
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Job Opportunities
 

 

  • Retail Manager required for Rugs.ie 
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • Boyle Cleaning Services - 50% Off Initial Office Deep Clean when choosing our Contract Cleaning Services
  • Free consultation to identify opportunities to vehicle solution unique to your operations with Hibra Design
  • A complimentary Work Practices Checklist Assessment at Sprintmodo
  • Special offer for Cork Chamber members – Keyholding services for just €10/Month with Securitas
  • 20% discount for overnight stays at The Brehon Hotel in July 
  • NexGen Cyber are offering 50% off Cyber Security Audit
  • 20% Off Voodoo Summer Social Corporate Party Packages
  • Free 30-minute online introduction to the basics of Sustainability & ESG from Blue Planet Consulting Limited
  • UCC’s Campus Accommodation – 10% off all self-catering rates for Summer 2024
  • FREE Discovery call (1h) with Finance OTC Consulting Ltd
  • Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace!
 
All Member Offers
 
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Member Spotlight
 
Endress+Hauser
 

 
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