This webinar session will offer insights from advocates in the field who will share their expertise, real-world experiences, and practical solutions to overcome challenges and create meaningful change.

Speakers:

Stephen Kelly, Managing Director of Ability Focus and Disability Inclusion Specialist.

Mei Lin, Senior HR Assistant at Cpl and Voice for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

John Leane, Associate Director at Reddy Architecture + Urbanism and Member of Spinal Injuries Ireland.

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork.
 
This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD. Also on the night, we will present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award for 2023. 

Thurs 14th Sept | 9am-5pm | Blended

This IMI Essential Skills of management programme is ideal for developing managers who have 6 months or more experience and who would like to enhance their key management skills.

Tues 19th Sept | 9:30am-4.30pm | 2 days | Online

This 2 day training will help you be more effective, communicate better, and be more assertive. You’ll learn how to handle challenging situations, diffuse stressful conversations and how to say ‘no’ when necessary.

Wed 20th Sept | 10am-11.30am | Online

What does it take to thrive in this new landscape? As organizations encourage employees to return to the office for collaboration and improved communication, the demand for a successful hybrid working environment is rising.

We’re back with Kate Popova, co-founder of Everywhere English. This young entrepreneur, a triplet from Youghal, has shared her story with us. From stress induced hair loss when she started the business, to the sacrifices of being a young entrepreneur and finding a work-life balance.

This Thursday the 7th of September is International Clean Air Day and it is the first time it will be celebrated in Ireland. To raise awareness about the importance of clean air for health and the environment, Cork City Council will run a series of events across the city. 

SOLVIT is an informal problem-solving network launched by the European Commission in 2002. It was established to resolve certain types of problems experienced by EU citizens or businesses with public administrations in EU Member States.

SOLVIT can help resolve issues in areas such as:

• Social Security
• Visa
• Residency
• Recognition of Professional Qualifications
• Taxation

The final Border Target Operating Model sets out a new approach to security controls and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applies to live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the border. It sets out how controls will be simplified and digitised for the UK’s new Single Trade Window. The Border Target Operating Model has now been published online on gov.uk here.

What does this mean for exports from Ireland to the UK?

Find out at a 1 hour information session specifically for Ireland, to be held 16.00 BST Thursday 21 Sept which will help traders who move goods from Ireland to GB to understand the actions they need to take to prepare for these changes.

• Mason, Hayes & Curran Conference to address the future of energy investment in Ireland
• Leading Importers & Exporters, AF O' Leary is delighted to announce they are now offering Storage & Fulfillment Services
• WrxFlo attend HiCool Global Entrepreneurs Summit in Beijing
• Cork County Council has launched the inaugural “Best in Cork” Awards
• 20 cyclists will travel to northern Italy to participate in the Fort2Fort Tour Di Sarti Charity Cycle in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation

It has been eight months since the have the commencement of the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions and with that has come a requirement to approach the application and management of probation in a fully compliant way. Probationary periods were previously not subject to statute and were exclusively governed by the terms laid out in contracts of employment and/or policy. However, the Regulations now provide that where an Employee is subject to a probationary period at the commencement of employment, that period shall not exceed six months, except in limited circumstances.

• CIF Southern Construct Summit 2023 with discount for Cork Chamber Members - Thursday 7th September 
• AsIAm invites you to join them in the Inspire Challenge of Hiking Irelands Highest Peak, Carrauntoohil – Saturday 9^th September
• One Day Public Speaking Course in Dublin - Saturday 9th September
•  Pimbrook Software - Financial & Recruitment Support for Irish Employers Free Webinar – Wednesday 13^th September
• Mason, Hayes & Curran – The Future of Energy Investment in Ireland Conference – Thursday 14th September
• Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of Mercy University Hospital Foundation – Sunday 17^th September
• Tech Industry Alliance is delighted to announce our next in-person Tech Talk is on ‘The Collaboration between IT and Legal Teams’ – Thursday 21^st September
• National Menopause Summit Cork – Friday 20th October
• CUH Charity Gala Ball – Saturday 21^st October

• 10% off room hire in Ballyphehane Community Centre
• Corporate packages are available from €2.75 per person from Domino’s
• PE Global offering 50% discount rate off their agency fee for your first placement

A very warm welcome to our new members, who joined us in July.

• Clancy's Group
• OFX Global Payments
• Doctrine Skincare
• Fervor + Hue
• The WellSchools Network
• Endress+Hauser
• The Mind Mechanic
• Effective Cleaning Services
• VBOX Ltd
• AbilityWise
• Roots Kitchen
• Second Street Bakeshop
• Foli Homewares Ltd
• ORS
• GD Plus HVO