Cork Chamber Weekly Business Update

The An Bord Pleanála ruling approving the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway has today been welcomed as critical for the future development of Cork.

Director of Public Affairs, Thomas Mc Hugh, commented: “The M28 is a key infrastructural project needed for all of Munster and for Ireland. Not only is the M28 required to underpin the social and economic future of Cork by opening up more IDA lands and facilitate safer commuting, it is also the key link to facilitate the Port of Cork’s move to Ringakiddy, opening up 220 hectares of lands in the Docklands to be developed for new housing, civic amenities and commerce.”

Empowering You

Upskilling You

Cork Digital Marketing Awards!
#DigitalCork18

Entries for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards are now open and are free to enter until 3 August. This theme this year is "All things Cork". All updates will be issued with #DigitalCork18 across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Check out this year’s categories here!

People and Performance Management
19 July - €150 for Chamber members

A truly effective team will be one that is better managed through better planning and better communication.

The successful team will also benefit from playing to the strengths of individual members, whilst contributing to overall achievement.

Places can be booked here

Connecting You

Celebrate Summer
27 July, in association with Viatel

This July we’ll be rolling out the bunting and letting down our hair for the brand new Summer Garden Party in the Maryborough Hotel Gardens. We will have chilled cocktails, smooth Summer sounds, fabulous fusion food, G&T's and brewskis on ice as well as plenty of entertainment and magical surprises. All we need is a cool Summer vibe and you!

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Photo Gallery

Check out the photo gallery online from our recent 'Clock out and Connect' networking event at the Franciscan Well.

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Informing You

Tariff Suspension / Quota Scheme

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has announced (1 July 2018) a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU.

ChamberLink Magazine

Check out Issue 3 of ChamberLink magazine online filled with all the latest business news from across our region.

Transforming Cork

Representing You

Our Focus

Our agenda is shaped by you, for you. From listening to you, we know the issues that are relevant to business in Cork. And we make sure your voice is heard across all levels of Government. See more online from our Public Affairs team.

Growing your Business

Supporting You

Get the most from the Member's Area
6 July

Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Members Area (Member Information Centre.) Don't miss out on this essential session to ensure you get the most from your membership.

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Focus on Lithuania!
Enterprise Europe Network

Irish companies have a significant opportunity to find ways to enhance the trade and investment relationship between Ireland and Lithuania. Trade between the two countries was €110 million in total in 2013. Significantly, a number of Irish large Irish companies are already represented and doing business in Lithuania, including Smurfit Kappa Baltic, Ryanair, Grafton Recruitment and TaxBack.com.