Join the Inside Track, a new series designed to bring SME members together to engage with the public affairs team and have their voices heard.
This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on the latest public affairs developments and government policy updates, from infrastructure and housing to economic growth, planning, sustainability and business supports.
Join us for an exciting Networking at Noon at the recently opened Arthur's Bar, Clancy's. Right in the heart of the city, making it easy to join us for a quick but valuable networking session.
Arthur's Bar is a celebration of one of Ireland’s most iconic drinks, brought to life through immersive storytelling, memorable pours and signature Cork charm. Take a break from your desk and brew up some connections!
This session will highlight the growing importance of communicating sustainability with clarity and credibility in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Speakers will include Dr. Jamal Miah, Principal Consultant ESG & Sustainability, DNV, Susie Horgan, Managing Director, Springboard Communications and VP of Cork Chamber, Laura Lahiff, Sustainability Lead, Munster Rugby and moderater, Dr Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue & Sustainability Lead, Cork Chamber.
This highly engaging masterclass equips busy professionals with practical strategies to maximise productivity without burning out. Participants will learn how to manage workload effectively, eliminate productivity drains and build routines that support consistent high performance.
This CPD accredited session introduces Microsoft 365 Copilot in plain English, showing where it fits into everyday work, how to access it safely, and how to get reliable results using practical prompting techniques.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is running a free online workshop on Thursday 12th March 2-4pm, teaching the basics of implementing energy management within your business.
This workshop will be delivered by a leading energy experts and will take you through the six steps to creating an energy action plan, which will help you implement energy management practices in your business, save money, become more energy efficient and resilient to rising energy costs.
Cork Chamber is proud to support the EPA’s Food Waste Charter and the National Stop Food Waste campaign, taking place from 1st - 7th March 2026.
This year’s campaign highlights bread as one of the most commonly wasted foods, with the EPA reporting that 48% of people identify bread as the item they waste most often. A range of practical supports is available to help businesses take action and reduce food waste, including a food waste measurement tool and sector-specific guidance materials.
Supported by the Shared Island Fund, InterTrade Ireland offers a suite of funded programmes designed to support women entrepreneurs at every stage, from early ventures to scaling businesses. Participants gain access to mentorship, workshops and networking opportunities to accelerate growth.The scheme supports the delivery of new programmes and supports for businesses across the island of Ireland in the areas of Women’s Entrepreneurship, Clustering and Sustainable Enterprise.
Applications for the WeGrow and WeBuild schemes are open until 11th March and 23rd March.
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
As part of our Connecting Cork international engagement programme, Cork Chamber will sponsor and attend the Irish Funds US Seminars in Greenwich and New York on the 10th and 12th March.
Participation in these events supports Cork's international engagement with the global financial services sector, highlighting the region’s strengths and strengthening relationships with key industry stakeholders.
