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Supporting You
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
Rules of Origin
 
  • The EU's main exports to Vietnam are high tech products, including electrical machinery, aircraft, vehicles, and pharmaceutical products.
  • Vietnam's main exports to the EU are telephone sets, electronic products, textiles and coffee, rice and seafood.

The European Commission has published a new guidance document on the Rules of Origin for the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will be in effect from 1 August 2020. 


Innovation for a Circular Economy
EPA Call for Applications
 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new €600,000 funding programme, Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy, which aims to support organisations to develop and demonstrate new circular economy approaches. Closing date for application is 14 August.


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Champion Green
 
Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber
Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber

Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope you, your families, friends and colleagues are all well.

 

This past week we have welcomed the reopening of many businesses across the city and county, and it has been reassuring to see a fresh enthusiasm among consumers for exploring their local suppliers. We encourage everyone to #ChampionGreen and to support local when making purchasing decisions - in the workplace and at home.

 

For those preparing for and in the midst of reopening..


Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope you, your families, friends and colleagues are all well.

 

This past week we have welcomed the reopening of many businesses across the city and county, and it has been reassuring to see a fresh enthusiasm among consumers for exploring their local suppliers. We encourage everyone to #ChampionGreen and to support local when making purchasing decisions - in the workplace and at home.

 

For those preparing for and in the midst of reopening, remember that there are a variety of supports and grants available including:

  • Restart Grant for SMEs
  • Trading Online Voucher Scheme
  • Enterprise Support Grant Available to Small Business Owners

In addition, there are guides and toolkits for reopening available such as:

  • Return to Work Safely Protocol
  • Assets from the HSA  

These, and many other resources are available on our dedicated Business Supports page <HERE>.

 

I would like to wish those of you returning to business every success. I welcome your thoughts on what challenges are facing your business in reopening so that we can build economic resilience for Cork, email me <HERE> or 087 9471858 or make contact with any of the team at Cork Chamber.

 

Take Care,

Conor

 

 

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Imagineer Your City, Your County
 

If you were granted 1 wish, that could shape Cork's development by 2050, what would you ask for?

 

In 8 short questions, tell us what YOU want for the future of Cork. This is a public survey and we want to hear from you!

 

#CorkTogether


Connecting You
SDG Webinar Series | Goal 5
Gender Equality
 

Weds 15 July | 1.15pm | Online

 

Business plays a critical role in supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To help the engagement of the business community Chambers Ireland has pledged to support five critical goals. This webinar will focus on the Gender Pay Gap, Balanced Representation and Family Friendly Workplaces.


Healthy Body | Healthy Mind
Getting Back on Track
 

Thurs 16 July | 11am | Online

 

This webinar will focus on health and wellness while remote working or working in a new office environment. Join Michelle Ryan, certified nutritionist and founder of B WELL HIVE and pick up some tips and tricks to live a more balanced lifestyle.

 


Representing You
Chamber of the Year Award
 

Cork Chamber has been awarded the title of ‘2020 Chamber of the Year’ at the Chambers Ireland annual Chamber Awards, sponsored by Zurich. 

 

Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber on receiving the award stated that “I am truly delighted and proud to accept this award on behalf of all at Cork Chamber. The Chamber membership, committees, board and President all contribute hugely to the overall success of the organisation and that synergy of volunteerism with our professional team is essential."


Informing You
Covid-19 Official Tracker App
 

The Irish Government has launched the official COVID-19 Tracker App. This is a free app for mobile phones which can:

  • alert you if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus
  • advise you on what to do to protect yourself and others
  • alert other app users that you were in close contact with, if you test positive for Coronavirus

Upskilling You
Building Personal Resilience
 

Thurs 9 July | 11am | Online

 

Whether it's in meetings, your day to day work life, or your personal life, this 90 minute webinar will help you identify your emotional, cognitive, and digital resilience and help you overcome roadblocks and conquer ever changing challenges.