Cork is driving growth, investment and innovation at a national level, but continued success requires infrastructure and public investment that keeps pace with the region's growth and economic contribution.
Read Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy's latest interview in the Business Post on why investing in Cork is an investment in Ireland's future.
Cork Chamber welcomes the announcement of government approval for the preliminary business case for the Cork Docklands Infrastructure Programme. As the largest regeneration project in the country, the Cork Docklands is a critical enabler of the city region's population growth, economic development and overall competitiveness. Cork Chamber has advocated consistently for the timely delivery of key elements of the Docklands project and the funding approved this week will play an important role in enabling housing for up to 25,000 people, supporting 25,000 jobs and enhancing the region's competitive offering.
As the voice of business in Cork, we welcome feedback from you, our members to help inform our submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ship as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour.Your three-hour French escape will begin from the moment you step on board, with an Apéritif drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois.
We will wrap up your French experience with lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the French-Irish business community in Cork.
Cork Chamber wants to celebrate the digital skills helping businesses grow and stand out. These awards recognise the talent, innovation and strategy shaping Cork’s digital marketing scene. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work and get recognised for your creativity and impact.
Get your entry in before Wednesday 1st July at 4pm!
This event is designed to support members at any stage of their Chamber journey and provides an opportunity to catch up with fellow members, meet the Cork Chamber team and gain a clearer understanding of the wide range of supports, services and opportunities available through membership.
Over coffee and conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their business to the room, learn more about the chamber and begin building valuable connections with fellow members.
This will be a 4-Person team scramble 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.
Each player will receive a complimentary goodie bag and have the chance to compete for a range of exciting prizes throughout the day.
Adding to the excitement, our Hole-in-One Charity Challenge, sponsored by O'Donovan Baker LLP Solicitors, offers an incredible prize of a Bucket List Golf Trip for Four to Pebble Beach, Monterey, California, valued at $33,000. One perfect shot could see you and three guests enjoying one of the world's most iconic golfing destinations.
This 90-minute practical webinar will show entrepreneurs, marketers and coaches how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT to save time, enhance productivity and create new business opportunities. Participants will learn how AI can support content creation, marketing, customer communication and operational efficiency, while applying these tools in a practical, responsible and commercially focused way.
This course will benefit team members and operational staff who constantly interact with data and need professional data literacy skills to enable them to handle, interpret, and communicate data to support innovation, strategy development and data-driven decision making.
Develop the strategic judgment to govern AI responsibly in your organisation. This intensive one-day programme builds board and executive understanding of EU AI Act obligations, data privacy intersections, and vendor risks. Contact garrett@corkchamber.ie or call 086 7777737 for further details.
Through the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027, two Cork City businesses will receive a support package worth up to €10,000, including flights, accommodation and tailored business introductions in Cork's sister city. Harness the value of the connections built through key partnerships and help your business to grow internationally. Applications are now open and close on 28 August 2026.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting mission opportunity to Mexico City. European agri-food companies and producers are invited to join the EU Agri-Food Business Delegation to Mexico, accompanying EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, from 16-19 November 2026.
The mission aims to support European agri-food exports, strengthen business relations with Mexican partners and help companies explore new opportunities arising from a newly modernised EU-Mexico Trade Agreement. The programme will include market access briefings, B2B meetings, networking events, retail and field visits, and sector-specific discussions with the Commissioner.
