• 12th annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk raises €54,906 for Mercy Cancer Appeal
• Osborne Expands Global Footprint with Prominent New York Office
• Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark
• UNICEF Ireland - Let Christmas inspire your company to give a gift that truly matters
• The 2026 Talent Tipping Point: What Irish Employers Need to Know 
• Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 20 Years in Business 

Join us as we welcome industry members and financial services thought leaders from across Ireland. Now in its third iteration, this year's summit will bring together industry speakers for a morning of informative keynote presentations and panel discussions.

This year's event will feature keynote speaker, Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance along with insightful panel discussions.

Join Brid O’Connell, CEO, Guaranteed Irish and some of Cork’s business leaders and innovators as they share insights and discuss what it takes to lead responsibly and create meaningful impact.

Speakers will include Dan Twomey, Managing Director of Cork Builders Providers,  Peigín Crowley, Founder of GROUND and Julie Dorel, Head of Communications, Musgrave.

This event in partnership with SECAD will celebrate the progress of the WorkAbility Cork project and the positive impact of inclusive employment.

The showcase will feature insights and stories from employers, participants and support organisations, highlighting the range of supports available to foster inclusive recruitment and workplace practices.

Celebrate the festive season in style at our Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch, a highlight of the year, attracting over 300 guests for an afternoon of great company, entertainment, raffle prizes and festive cheer, a perfect occasion to entertain clients, colleagues and your team.

We will be joined by Conor Moore, Irish comedian and impressionist known to millions as Conor Sketches. Famous for his sharp wit and uncanny impersonations of sports stars and celebrities.

Tues 11th Nov | 2.30pm-4pm | 5 sessions | Online

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.

Mon 17th Nov | 2pm-4.30am | 2 Sessions | Online

This hands on course will demonstrate to participants how they can utilise AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to support their business strategy, operations, marketing and communications. .

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity. A Polish SME retailer, specialising in smart vending is seeking manufacturers of popular vending-compatible snacks. 

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

Have you thought about how a stronger circular economy could benefit your business and the environment?

The European Commission would like to hear your views on the Circular Economy Act, aimed to facilitate the free movement of "circular" products, secondary raw materals and waste.

Cork County Council's Make One Change campaign takes place across the month of November, encouraging citizens to adopt simple yet impactful changes to their lifestyles that promote climate action and sustainability. A range of free events are happening throughout the month in library branches around the county.

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

• One-Day Public Speaking Course Offer – 10% off for Cork Chamber Members
• Employflex are offering an exclusive 10% Discount for Cork Chamber Members
• Ready to Impress - 15% off all PrintSpace Services
• Free 30-Min Culture Check with JVW Consultancy – Is Your Team Thriving or Just Surviving?
• Change and Project Management Toolkit for Cork Chamber Members (50% off) with Marbral Advisory

• Page Turners Exhibition of Artists Books at St Fin Barres Cathedral – Monday to Saturday to 31 Oct
• Evelyn Grant Cork Pops Orchestra Concerts for Schools City Hall, Cork – Tuesday 4th-Friday 7th November
• Grant Thornton - Funding Advisory Workshop Dublin: Unlocking Finance for Export Growth – Thursday 6th November
• One Day Public Speaking Course with The Public Speaking Course - Saturday 8th November 
• Charity Afternoon Tea at Hayfield Manor in support of our official charity partner, Breakthrough Cancer Research– Thursday 20^th November
• Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition presents: Opera at Griffith College Cork – Saturday 29th November
• Cork Zine Fest - Triskel - Saturday 8th November
• Christmas wreath workshop - Dripsey Castle Saturday 29th November - morning or afternoon