• David O’Connor appointed Digital Marketing Manager at Aircoach
• Mozart Festival at Triskel this Easter Weekend
• Permanent TSB and Bibby Financial Services Ireland unveil exclusive partnership
• Andy Lynch has joined Fuzion Communications as their Creative Director

• Radius share tips on maintaining Cybersecurity while Working from Home
• Ludgate Hub presents Promoting Your Business In Uncertain Times – 26 February
• MBTI refresher course with Vitae Consulting – 26 February
• The Everyman presents Made in Cork: Play It by Ear Rehearsed Readings 01 – 31 March
• Arup webinar - Making Place: The Recalibration of Work, Life and Place – 02 March
• Lunch & Learn with Republic of Work – Bias By Design – 02 March
• Network Cork in partnership with the Local Enterprise Office presents - All about Sales – 3 strategies to grow your revenue – 03 March

The Refill Project is a not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to support local businesses & communities in the shift away from plastic waste.

Thanks to support from The Cork Chamber of Commerce & Rethink Ireland we are offering one lucky business the chance to become Cork’s 1st Refill Hydration Hub & win a prize worth €2000!

This is a fantastic opportunity to increase footfall at your location whilst also helping your local community at the same time.

To find out more, visit www.refill.ie/win or email us HERE. Good Luck!

The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, in conjunction with Enterprise Florida (EFI), invites you to attend the 2021 Florida International Trade Expo. 

This virtual trade show will feature up to 180 Florida manufacturers, distributors and professional services companies and provide wholesale traders and buying agents with the opportunity to source products and services from leading Florida companies.

The 2021 Select USA Investment Summit is the flagship federal level event aimed at promoting and supporting foreign direct investment into the United States. Taking place in a virtual format this year from 7-11 June, one of the key components of the 2021 Summit, is a focus on how the U.S. Government can support international SMEs in the technology space, as well as targeting female entrepreneurs, among others.

The trade and investment team in the US Embassy will work with all Irish delegates to set up customised agendas that will maximize the effectiveness of the Summit. For More information please contact <Conor Kenny>

Local Enterprise Europe Network can Help SMEs Innovate and Grow Internationally.

The EU Commission has set out its trade strategy for the coming years. Positively, it has a strong emphasis on empowering SMEs to trade internationally, along with the commitment to do more to enforce trade rules.

Chambers Ireland has highlighted that the success of this strategy in Ireland will require the development of a National Action Plan for Trade which should ..

Dear Chamber Member,

I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well.

While everybody is challenged with the ongoing restrictions and the move towards reopening schools and childcare is welcome, overall the announcement yesterday from Government does not provide enough clarity on sectoral reopening timelines. As we face another extension to restrictions, more precise communications and metric oriented milestones are required by businesses of every sector, size and composition. We cannot underestimate the need for certainty, and clarity of process for the businesses working relentlessly to support their valued employees and suppliers in this extremely challenging environment.

The extension of COVID supports must continue far beyond June as it is now clear..

Wed 3 Mar | 8am-9am

Elaine will share how Logitech has seen its Cork operations grow, their recent announcement of expansion plans, her role in a multi-billion dollar company, their commitment to sustainability and climate change, and her insights into the future of remote working.

Following this discussion members will have the opportunity to meet and network with their Virtual Breakfast Table for the final 15 minutes of this online event.

Periods of lockdown have seen far less cars on the road. People are re-discovering the joy of cycling and getting to know their local neighbourhoods better, enjoying cleaner air and for some, the sound of birdsong. Will this disruption result in sustained behavioural change or will we return to pre-COVID levels of car use?

Join the annual Mix Your Mode Seminar on Fri March 19th, 9.30am-1.30pm, for the discussion on 'transport & connectivity in a post-Covid Ireland'.

Cork City Now is a free email and text alert system for the citizens and businesses of Cork City. Sign up now for free alerts on weather warnings, flooding, & emergency events.

Please take 3 minutes to complete this short survey, which will assist the International Relations and Exports teams at  Cork Chamber to develop relevant supports and services for your business.

You can complete the survey by clicking the link below.

Wed 24 March | 11am-12:30pm

In today’s business environment, people are expected to achieve more than ever before. Staying competitive means continually higher performance. What if, instead of choosing one over another you could actually manage both at the same time? And how can this affect our desired outcomes and goals?

This event is for companies offering digital tools/ICT solutions and companies in agri-food, forestry and environmental sectors. The aim is to foster the sharing of knowledge and expertise, to inform about future trends and technologies and to promote R&D, technical and business cooperation. 

View programme here.

Register to meet participants in company meetings here.

• Stay up-to-date about current innovations and future trends
• Enhance your business network and growth
• Identify effective solutions to the challenges your company is facing
• Find new business and technology partners 
• Showcase your products, technologies, services or project ideas

Enterprise Europe Network is a partner in this webinar to explore how SMEs can take advantage of business opportunities in the public sector. Public buyers and innovative companies will share their experiences to inspire and offer key insights on building trust for successful collaboration and buying relationships. 

Register here.

(Note that the participants have to use or create an EU Login account (with first name, last name and email address) to access the registration platform. Their data are stored on Commission servers. The platform uses EU login for authentication for better data preservation, better security and valid email addresses)