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Member Events
 
Spotlight
Kearys Hyundai
 

Make the big switch with Kearys Hyundai to an electric vehicle for your business. With many vehicles to offer, the Hyundai KONA and IONIQ are real sustainable showstoppers.

 

Kearys Hyundai are delighted to announce an extra special offer to Chamber members, friends and family, with huge savings up to €6,000 off a 211 Hyundai KonaEV or Ioniq as well as a 7 day returns policy – if you don’t love your new EV, we’ll take it back! 


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Member Offers
 
Advancing You
Corporate Social Responsibility in Irish SMEs and Start-ups
Share your experience!
 

The European Commission are assessing the uptake of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR- the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society) and sustainability  practices amongst European SMEs and start-ups.   

 

Ireland is one of the countries selected for this study. The results of this survey will be used to support the European Commission and the Irish government to better understanding the needs of businesses in terms of CSR and sustainability. The final study will be complemented by tools for SMEs to facilitate CSR activities.


Informing You
Code of Practice on Right to Disconnect
 

The code of practice for employees and employers on the right to disconnect has been published.

 

For further information read and download here.


Supporting You
Trade Policy Day
 

The EU Trade Policy Day is taking place on 26th April 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the new EU Trade Strategy and to hear directly from, Executive Vice-President for an economy that works for People and EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, and also World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on their take on resolving global trade issues.

 

Registration details to follow. 


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Collaboration
 

Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope as we move towards the phased lifting of restrictions that you, your family and colleagues are keeping well.

 

This past year, the power of collective and collaborative efforts in achieving common goals has become irrefutable. Cork Chamber has continued to harness its clarity of vision to represent our membership, and as a result we have positively influenced change through the year on issues ranging from improved business supports, to the continued progression of key infrastructural projects for the region. This work continues with vigour and intensity as the needs of our members, continue to evolve in light of our external environmental factors. The inimitable spirit of our city region remains both a guiding principle and driving force in our work.

 

Our engagement with stakeholders from Government to TII, the NTA and representative groups across the region..


Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope as we move towards the phased lifting of restrictions that you, your family and colleagues are keeping well.

 

This past year, the power of collective and collaborative efforts in achieving common goals has become irrefutable. Cork Chamber has continued to harness its clarity of vision to represent our membership, and as a result we have positively influenced change through the year on issues ranging from improved business supports, to the continued progression of key infrastructural projects for the region. This work continues with vigour and intensity as the needs of our members, continue to evolve in light of our external environmental factors. The inimitable spirit of our city region remains both a guiding principle and driving force in our work.

 

Our engagement with stakeholders from Government to TII, the NTA and representative groups across the region continues, and over the coming weeks we will meet with cabinet ministers, senior management of our local authorities and from our universities, Cork ETB, our Port, Airport, EI and IDA- advocating on your behalf, collaborating to enhance the vitality of our region. It is encouraging to see that Phase 1 of the Dunkettle Interchange upgrade will open later this year, a project that we engaged deeply on, as it enhances multi-modal local access to Little Island, Glanmire and Glounthuane as well as improving movement of vehicles through one of Ireland’s busiest junctions. Meanwhile in the city centre the ‘Reimaging Cork’ programme takes another step forward with works to permanently pedestrianise 17 streets commencing next week – a positive move for traders in the city, as well as shoppers, visitors workers and investors. Every opportunity to invest in our city region must be taken to support the recovery of our local economy.

 

We welcome your continued input. Your sharing of the  insights and issues affecting your business shapes our agenda. We are guided by you.

 

In parallel, our international team is available to support you as you seek out opportunities to grow or navigated the changed structures of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

 

I hope to see you at one of our many spring/summer networking or upskilling events which are running online.

 

Warm regards,

 

Paula

 

Paula Cogan

President of Cork Chamber

 

Connecting You
Cork Chamber CONNECTS Series
Connect with Limerick Chamber Members
 

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 Limerick Chamber members, as part of our Cork Chamber CONNECTS series.

 

A benefit of the 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. Now they are just a click away!


Connecting You
Public Consultation: Shaping Your Electricity Future
 

Tues 20 Apr | 2.30pm-3.30pm

 

From transport to heating, electricity is becoming increasingly central to our energy usage. To be ready for this, EirGrid are undertaking their largest ever nationwide virtual consultation and engagement programme to reach as many stakeholders as possible. The perspective of the business community will help guide the Eirgrid approach to 2030. Have your say in this interactive public consultation and help shape our electricity future.


Business Breakfast Live with Jason Hawkins, Group Chief Executive Officer, Carbery Group
 

Wed 21 Apr | 8am-9am

 

Our next Business Breakfast Live will feature Jason Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer of Carbery Group. You will hear insights into the impact of Brexit and international markets to the dairy sector, how Carbery has Brexit proofed their business along with the importance of climate change and the actions Carbery is taking to become carbon neutral by 2035 across all its locations.


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Greening Our City: Making City Growth Sustainable and Just
The Doughnut Economics
 

Tues 27 April | 2.30pm-4pm

 

This webinar will provide an introduction to the idea of Doughnut Economics and will feature Dr. Declan Jordan of Cork University Business School. Declan will discuss a broad view of “greening” and focus on the approach of ‘Doughnut Economics’ and its application at city level along with the many challenges of implementing it. Taking examples from cities in Europe and America in seeking to implement this vision at city level.


Enhancing Your Environment
Pedestrianisation of 17 Cork City Streets
 

Cork City Council will begin works next week to facilitate the permanent pedestrianisation of 17 city centre streets. 

 

The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these streets.


Thank you to our members who shared their views as part of our submissions on pedestrianisation during 2020.


New Grant Supports for Climate Action & Sustainability
Next Energy Cork Online Lunchtime Briefing
 

Wed 14th April | 1pm-1.45pm

 

Did you know that there are a range of new grant supports available to businesses and organisations to support climate action and sustainability? Harry O’Farrell (Commercial Director Energy Services, Vice Chair Energy Cork) will take you through the range of supports available to Enterprise Ireland client companies, IDA client companies, and SEAI supports available to the wider community, outline what the supports can be used for, how to access them, and how to get the most from each support in terms of advancing your organisations decarbonisation goals.


Representing You
Right to Request Remote Work Consultation Underway
 

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is conducting a public consultation on the introduction of a statutory right to request remote work. This consultation will inform new legislation for the right to request remote work, which is a key action under the National Remote Working Strategy, launched in January 2021. Cork Chamber will make a submission to this consultation. 

 

If you wish to share your perspective please contact Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs & Communications on email HERE, by Wednesday 21 April.


Upskilling You
MS Excel Intermediate
Member Price €150
 

Mon 19 Apr | 14:30pm-16:00pm | 5 afternoons

 

This course is suitable for those who are currently using MS Excel regularly but may not have attended formal training recently or may never have attended the training. This online course is for those with a busy schedule and is adaptable to the challenges of every lifestyle.


MS Powerpoint
Member Price €150
 

Thurs 22  Apr | 09:30am-11:00am | 4 mornings

 

This course is suitable for those who are totally new to MS PowerPoint. We will cover the essential functionality of PowerPoint at a pace that is suitable for total beginners. All participants will be given access to a recording of the webinars by way of an email along with relevant files and user reference guides.