Cork Chamber is delighted to again sponsor and join the judging panel for this year's Joe Gantly Prize in Engineering competition at University College Cork. This prestigious award serves as a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of the late Joe Gantly, whose profound influence on both industry and education in the Cork area endures to this day.
Let's give a big congratulations to Kate O'Callaghan for taking the top spot! Your enthusiasm for Energy Engineering is truly remarkable. A round of applause to all the participants for their outstanding efforts. Your commitment to excellence serves as a shining example for the bright future of engineering.
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Anne Graham, Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority.
Anne will discuss the pivotal role of the NTA in shaping Ireland’s public transport services, with a particular focus on the development of sustainable transport infrastructure and its implications for the future of Cork's economy.
Join us for Networking at Noon at OfficeMaster, a solutions-led partner for office furniture and equipment.
As OfficeMaster celebrates 50 years, we are delighted to bring attendees to their new Cork HQ at North Point Business Park to connect with fellow members surrounded by one of the country’s finest show spaces for office interiors.
Catch-up with those you already know, meet new faces and create long-lasting connections.
Thurs 18th April | 9am-5pm | In person | UCC Lapps Quay
This highly interactive six-day in person programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills.We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills.
You will be provided with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate your training programmes. You will gain practical experience and be recognised as trainers with certification.
Attend this programme and find out how you can use ChatGPT in your business to reduce costs and time spent on day-to-day tasks. This programme will give the attendees a detailed overview of ChatGPT and other AI systems and enable them to streamline processes and tasks using AI.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber are calling for applicants for their new EENergy grant initiative. EENergy is an EU-funded project that provides 900 x €10,000 as a grant across Europe to SMEs that want to implement measures to reduce their energy consumption and therefore their carbon footprint. With a total budget of €9 million, EENergy actively supports against the backdrop of the effects of climate change, the energy crisis and the EU Green Deal.
The Department of Agriculture has been advised that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will be introduced for all TRACES users from 11June 2024. The Department's Brexit Division will send details of training, scheduled to take place next month, to cover setting up MFA. In the meantime, DG SANTÉ has developed guidance material on registering for MFA, including a tutorial document and video demonstration which are publicly available. The Department’s TRACES Unit can be contacted for any queries on Multi-Factor Authentication or the general use of TRACES at traces@agriculture.gov.ie
In the first Economic Trends survey of 2024, Cork Chamber asked members about their experience of the most recent business quarter and also for their views on the provision of childcare services in Cork and the impact it is having on their employees.
Exciting News! A series of "Open Streets" events are coming to Cork city this summer, the first of which will take place on Sunday 19th May to coincide with Bike Week.
We are encouraging people to walk, cycle or take public transport into town on Sunday, May 19 to enjoy a colourful and lively programme of dance, music and street performances on Cornmarket Street, North Main Street and St. Patrick’s Street. These streets will be closed to private cars between 1pm and 5pm to facilitate the events, creating a safe and people-friendly atmosphere. All city car parks will remain open during this period and parking and access for blue badge holders will be facilitated as normal.
National Report on Succession Intentions in Family Business
The National Centre for Family Business launched a new report, "To Join or Not to Join: Understanding the Succession Intentions of Next-generation Family Business Members." The report is the result of an all- Ireland collaborative research project spearheaded by DCU and in collaboration with UCC, UL and Ulster University.
The transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in reshaping the workforce is profound. Recent IMF analysis suggests that AI could impact nearly 40 percent of global employment, underscoring the significant influence of these technologies. In this article, Adare Human Resource Management analyses The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act that was passed by the European Parliament on 13th March 2024 and considers the impact of the regulation on Irish businesses and HR professionals need to prepare for upcoming legislation.
