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bullet.png Nominees - Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
 
bullet.png REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
 
bullet.png Networking Lunch on Board the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
 
bullet.png Industry Insights: Pension Auto-Enrolment Uncovered
 
bullet.png Restructuring & Redundancy: Key Considerations & Risks
 
bullet.png Time Management & Personal Effectiveness
 
bullet.png Is Your Website Costing You Leads & Sales – And How To Fix It
 
bullet.png IMI Essential Skills of Management
 
bullet.png International Business Opportunity
 
bullet.png Training Mission on Japanese Culture: Oct/Nov 2025
 
bullet.png Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
 
bullet.png Public Consultations
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Adare Trusted People Partners
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Celebrate Your Team this Summer
 
 
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TOP STORY
 
Nominees - Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
 

 

Nominees for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards have been announced! Share the news on your social channels with #DigitalCork25

 

These awards are held in association with AB Sales, Clancy, Click, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence Digital Marketing, Munster Technological University, Spéire & TOTEM.

 

In partnership with Marketing Institute Ireland Cork and media partner Irish Examiner.

 
View Nominees HERE
 
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REEValue International Conference - Decarbonising European Value Chains
Thurs 11th-12th Sept | 9am-4pm | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Join us in Cork for this international conference on decarbonising European value chains, a key event led by the European funded co-project REEValue, bringing together experts, businesses, and policymakers to explore innovative energy solutions and collaborations across value chains.

 

Topics will include European insights, best practice case studies, ESG & CSRD reporting, financing opportunities and technology & innovation.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Networking Lunch on Board the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
Sat 13th Sept | 12pm-3pm | Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy Port
 

This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the Brittany Ferries flagship vessel, Pont-Aven, as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour. 

We will wrap up your French experience with lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the French-Irish business community in Cork. 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Industry Insights: Pension Auto-Enrolment Uncovered
Tues 16th Sept | 12pm-1pm | Cork Chamber
 

This session will focus on the implementation of the pension auto-enrolment system, under the name My Future Fund and how it will become a reality for employers later this year.

 

You will hear from John Kearney, Director, Provest Pension Consultants, who has over 25 years' experience in the pensions and employee benefits industry. Hear expert guidance and gain clarity on the steps your business should be taking now to prepare.  

 
Register FREE Here
 
Restructuring & Redundancy: Key Considerations & Risks
Wed 17th Sept | 10am-11am | Online
 

Gain an in-depth look at the legal framework, compliance requirements and potential pitfalls associated with organisational restructuring and redundancy processes, ensuring you can navigate them confidently and effectively.

 

You will hear from Michelle McDonagh, Head of HR Consulting. Michelle seamlessly supports clients in the execution of strategic initiatives, employee relations, industrial relations and expansive human resources consulting projects.

 
Register FREE Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Time Management & Personal Effectiveness
Member Price: €225
 

Weds 27 Aug | 9.30am-5pm | In person

 

This 1-day programme will provide candidates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to improve their self-management, prioritise their tasks, plan their time more effectively in order to achieve their personal and organisational goals and, as a result, improve their overall personal effectiveness.

 
More details & booking
 
Is Your Website Costing You Leads & Sales – And How To Fix It
Free for members
 

Thurs 4 Sept | 10am-11am | Online

 

Whether you already have a website, are considering a redesign, or don’t have one just yet, this workshop will give you all the practical insights you need into how websites (actually) generate the results that you are looking for.

 
More details & booking
 
IMI Essential Skills of Management
Member Price €1000
 

Wed 1 Oct | 9am-5pm | Online

 

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.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
International Business Opportunity
Austrian sustainable furniture maker is looking for recycled plastic sheet supplier
 

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity from an Austrian-based start-up specialising in producing sustainable furniture. This company is seeking suppliers capable of manufacturing plastic sheets using recycled materials.

 

To find out more on how to connect with this company, contact monica@corkchamber.ie 

 
Find More
 
Training Mission on Japanese Culture: Oct/Nov 2025
Application deadline: 4th September 2025
 

EEN Japan invite you to particpate in their "Get Ready for Japan" mission, taking place from October to November 2025.

 

This is an opportunity to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles, whilst also identifying opportunities for successful business partnerships.

 
Learn More
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
 

 

Cork Chamber has published its 2026 pre-Budget submission, drawing on the priorities and concerns highlighted by members this year: 

  • Competitiveness
  • Housing 
  • Infrastructure
  • Education, Skills and Talent
  • Renewable Energy and Sustainability
  • Urban Evolution and Tourism
 
View & download submission
Public Consultations
 

If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:

 

Consultation Closing Date
Consultation to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector 15th August 
Review of Planning Permission Exemptions 26th August
Review of the Occupations Lists for Employment Permits 19th September

 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • The Montenotte, Cork’s Finest Urban Resort appoints Juan Tudela as General Manager
  • The Crann Centre Delivers €3.68 in Social Value for Every €1 Invested in 4 key services in 2024
  • The Montenotte’s Woodland Suite Experience Receives Global Recognition as it Celebrates First Anniversary

  • UNICEF Ireland - Famine Unfolding in Gaza, support UNICEF’s work for vulnerable children

  • ETC - Cork’s Gastronomy Stars Take Centre Stage at Free Demos - Cork on a Fork Festival
  • Six West Aviation - Aviation Founder to run 4,000km across outback for youth mental health
  • SSE Airtricity - 56 sustainability projects to be fully funded by €5m Generation Green Community Fund
  • ETC - Cork on a Fork Puts Community, Culture, and Local Produce on the Menu
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research - Turning ‘Always Wanted To’ lists into powerful fundraising opportunities
 
View all news here
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • Exclusive Twilight Dining at Hayfield Manor - early evening dining experience offers two courses for €42.00 or three courses for €49.00
  • 10% Discount On All Our Health and Safety Training Programmes with Edwin O'Sullivan Training Solutions
  •  Enjoy a relaxing Full Body Aromatherapy Massage at Robin Hill House for just €80
  • 20% off our set lunch menu at Bakestone, city centre
  • 80% Funded programmes in MTU Business Academy
  • Free Customer Retention Health Check & Growth Audit with Loyalty
  • Get 25% off a comprehensive security assessment from Advice Bytes
  • St. Patrick’s Distillery Tasting Experience - Buy 2 tasting flights and get 1 free
  • Change and Project Management Toolkit for Cork Chamber Members (50% off) from Marbral Advisory
  • 10% Off Event Equipment Hire with Creative Technology Ireland
 
All member offers
 
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Adare Trusted People Partners
Navigating Collective Redundancy Compliance - Key Employer Obligations
 

While the circumstances around every reorganisation will vary, it is vital that Employers comply with the relevant laws when making redundancies, particularly when the Employee thresholds for collective redundancy compliance apply. In this article, we examine the technical area of collective redundancy compliance including the key legal obligations and risks that Employers must navigate to avoid making a difficult situation worse.

 
Find out more
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • CUH Charity seeks part-time Finance and Administration Officer
  • Dance Cork Firkin Crane is seeking a General Manager
  • Fastrack into Information Technology - Computer Networking Apprenticeship - Nov 2025
  • SE Systems are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor 
 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • The Raja Quartet at Triskel – Saturday 9 August
  • Cornstore Down Syndrome Event – Cork on a Fork Festival – Thursday 14 August
  • Mother of All the Behans at The Everyman – Tuesday 12 August – Saturday 16 August
  • Cork Food and Fashion Brunch at The Bakestone, city centre – Sunday 17 August
  • Preserving Legacy – Enhancing Conservation at Crawford Art Gallery (In-Person) – Tuesday 19 August
  • Cork City FC Annual Golf Classic at Lee Valley Golf Club – Thursday 21 August
  • Mick Hanly & Friends at The Whitehorse – Saturday 23 August
  • Lavit Gallery - Summer Exhibition 18 July - 30 Aug
  • Leading Remote & Hybrid Teams Training with Grow Remote - Tuesday 2nd of September 8 weeks
  • Bon Secours Hospital Cork Mindfulness Conference 2025 - Saturday 6 September
  • Business to Arts Awards – Monday 8 September
 
All member events
 
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SPOTLIGHT
 
Celebrate Your Team this Summer
The River Lee Hotel
 

 

Celebrate your team this summer with a special barbeque at The River Lee. With riverside views, private terraces and a wonderful selection of mouth-watering food and drinks, your summer event will not be forgotten when hosted in our spectacular spaces.

 
Enquire Now
 
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