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Keep Discovering Cork
 

Wishing all of our members in the hospitality, tourism, leisure and retail sectors the very best of luck over the coming months. Join us in supporting them every step of the way by enjoying staycations, relishing new gastro experiences, soaking up the atmosphere in the city, exploring the great outdoors and supporting local.

 

Here are some members’ news and offers in this sector


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Spotlight
Limited Space available Issue 2 Chamberlink
 

CHAMBERLINK is a long-running, premium, business-focused magazine which is distributed quarterly directly to the desks and screens of the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision makers.

 

limited advertising and profiling opportunities are available in the next issue landing on desks in July. Promote your brand and offering through 2,500 print copies distributed to a targeted business audience gaining a readership of 7,500. The digital edition incorporating interactive content is circulated to the wider membership base across our many platforms and social media channels attracting 20k+ visits.

Please contact Deirdre Griffin to discuss the best options and package for your business.


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Informing You
Cork Midsummer Festival 2021
 

The arts festival that uses the city as its backdrop and inspiration, Cork Midsummer Festival 2021 will kick off soon.

 

Check out the variety of events, some even on your doorstep - taking place from June 14-27.


Supporting You
Revenue reminds consumers of upcoming VAT rule changes
 

Revenue would like to remind consumers that from 1 July 2021, new VAT rules will come into effect for goods arriving into Ireland from non-European Union (EU) countries.

As a consumer or international buyer, it is crucial that you understand the new relevant VAT rates before purchasing goods outside of the EU in order to calculate the overall value. The rules around Customs Duty and Excise Duties related liabilities remain unchanged.


Doing Business in Japan
17 June 2021
 

Enterprise Ireland invites you to join this webinar to explore the EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. The webinar will discuss the experiences of key Irish business interests in Japan, and will outline the knowledge, networks and access supports available. 


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Welcome Reopening
 

Dear Chamber Member,

 

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

It has been a much awaited week as we welcome the return of outdoor hospitality along with the reopening of gyms and leisure facilities. The restrictions have been immensely challenging for all and the energy and sense of anticipation has been palpable this week. We cannot underestimate the value of shopping with our local businesses and supporting those who have weathered these restrictions. We can help to protect the many shops, hotels, restaurants and services that underpin thriving communities and contribute to make our localities great places to live.

 

Our member events and networking sessions continue to be very busy and we have released a number of new dates for your diary with...


Dear Chamber Member,

 

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

It has been a much awaited week as we welcome the return of outdoor hospitality along with the reopening of gyms and leisure facilities. The restrictions have been immensely challenging for all and the energy and sense of anticipation has been palpable this week. We cannot underestimate the value of shopping with our local businesses and supporting those who have weathered these restrictions. We can help to protect the many shops, hotels, restaurants and services that underpin thriving communities and contribute to make our localities great places to live.

 

Our member events and networking sessions continue to be very busy and we have released a number of new dates for your diary with our popular CONNECTS guided networking events and our next Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar. I also invite you to join our In The Loop, as this is a unique opportunity to get an update on the work that our Public Affairs team does on your behalf in representing the interests of our business community in Cork. 

 

One of the many items that has remained high on our agenda is that of housing availability and we have called for urgent and significant Government action to help the private sector to deliver affordable apartments in Cork City. The reality is that the cost of building apartments is so high that people can’t afford to rent or buy them, therefore they cannot be built  Every form of home has a place in the national response to the housing crisis and apartment viability must be addressed. For Cork to grow sustainably, we must create city centre living and protect the vibrancy and energy of our urban space.

 

Over the past number of years the Chamber team has shown great commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and lessening our impact on the environment. We have embraced a variety of initiatives to help us take steps in the right direction from reducing our use of water, controlling energy consumption and monitoring our waste production. This week we are running a survey which is focused on the matter of food waste, an issue which affects us all. We want to capture the perspectives of the Cork business community in this area, so we can better support our members in their food waste initiatives. Please take a few moments to complete the survey here. 

 

I welcome you to contact me directly on 087-9471858 or by e-mail HERE to discuss any issues affecting your business. We are here to represent you.

 

Warm regards,

Conor Healy

CEO

Connecting You
‘In the Loop’ with Cork Chamber
 

Wed 16 June | 10am-11am

 

Hear updates from the team across a range of topics: Economic Recovery and Resilience; Quality of Life infrastructure; International and Regional Connectivity; Mixed mobility infrastructure (road, rail, bus, cycle and walk); City Living and the economic potential of the Renewable Energy sector. The team will discuss the work ongoing, the priorities for Cork and recent engagements, our work shaping public policy, and the activities that support the advocacy work that we do.


Cork Chamber CONNECTS with County Kildare Chamber
 

Thurs 17 June | 12pm-1pm

 

This new virtual world we are navigating means geography and travel restrictions are no longer a barrier to making meaningful connections with other businesses and like-minded individuals outside of our region. Join us for this interactive networking session online where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with County Kildare Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series!


Cork Chamber CONNECTS with the North-West
 

Thurs 24 June | 12pm-1pm

 

Join us for this interactive networking session! Members can log in from wherever they are and e-network with fellow members and North-West businesses in Sligo Chamber, whether you wish to make valuable connections, stay in touch with those you already know or would like to get an insight into how others are doing during this time. This is the perfect way to break away from the day-to-day tasks and make new connections.


Sustainable Cork Programme: Thriving City Regions - Embedding Urban Resilience & Sustainability
 

Friday 25 June |11am-12pm

 

Join Philip Jackson, Director Academy of Urbanism and Associate Director, Scott Tallon Walker Architects, Denise Cahill, Co-coordinator, Cork Healthy Cities and Stephen Purcell, Director & Co-Head Future Analytics, KPMG for this webinar focusing on key ingredients of resilient and sustainable cities and communities, and the opportunities to lead. Speakers will discuss how urban spaces can be used, and designed, to promote diverse activities and mobility types to enhance the character, vibrancy and ability of a location to flourish and thrive.


Representing You
Survey on Food Waste in Offices
Sustainable Cork Programme
 

If you are an office-based company, have your say in our food waste survey.

 

We want to capture the perspectives and progress of the Cork business community in this area, so we can better support our members in their food waste initiatives.  


Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Survey
Sustainable Cork Programme
 

Cork Chamber is committed to making Cork a more diverse, equal and inclusive place for business. In order to do so, we must first have an understanding of where our members currently stand on these important issues.

This is where you can help. Please join the conversation by taking this short, 2-minute survey. Together we can ensure that Cork will continue to be a welcoming city for all.


Celebrating Your Success
Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 consultation
 

The Draft Cork County Development Plan 2021 has been prepared and is now open for consultation up to midnight on Thursday 1st July 2021. Submissions can be made directly on-line HERE or in writing to: Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Cork County Council, Floor 13, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road.

 

Cork Chamber will be making a submission and should you wish to share your view please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications HERE, or Fiona O'Donovan Public Affairs & Communications Executive HERE


CRSS enhanced restart week payment
 

Following an announcement on June 01 by the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., Revenue confirmed that it is implementing a change to the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) to increase restart payments for businesses opening from 2 June 2021. 

  • Enhanced 'double rate' payment available in respect of a three-week period
  • Single payment will be made to cover full three-week period entitlement
  • Maximum weekly amount payable increased to €10,000 (maximum payment of €30,000 for three-week period).

The Future of Port Cities
 

June 10 | 2pm

 

As part of the Cork Harbour Festival 2021UNIC 'CityLabs' is hosting a roundtable discussion on 'the Future of Port Cities', chaired by former Irish Times Journalist Lorna Siggins. The discussion will focus on the role port cities have in helping us to rethink and redesign the future of our urban centers - in a citizen centered, diverse and ecological manner. 


Upskilling You
The Right to Disconnect
Member Price – Free Webinar
 

Wed 23 June | 11am-12.30pm

 

Participants will better understand how the new Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect impacts an Organisation both from the employees and employer’s perspective. Participants will be equipped to develop a practical approach to the application of the code of practice as well as having an understanding of managements role in its implementation.


Cert. in Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
Member Price €500
 

Tues 13 July | 9.30am-1pm | 8 mornings

 

Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.