• erisbeg partners with Chris Mee Group
• PM Group, is deploying the latest Augmented Reality (AR) technology on the design and construction of one of Europe’s largest, hyperscale data centres in Denmark.
• Altada Technology Solutions launches AerynAI, a new company branch to accelerate recovery in the travel, entertainment and sports industries and appoints new Chief Medical Officer
• Cobh Ramblers FC celebrate Frederick Douglass Week 08 – 14 February 2021
• Local Enterprise Office – Annual AgriTech Conference returns on 03 March

• How to Fill the Sales Funnel in a Post-COVID World – ProStrategy Event 11 Feb
• Irish Heart Foundation Love Run – 14 February
• Origineire – 10% Discount on the new Báidín Collection of porcelain tableware
• Managing Transitions in School with Crann’s Life/Career Coach Mary O’Grady – 16 February
• Republic of Work Zoom Webinar - Happy Eating with Aoife Deane  - 18 February
• STEAM Education – Engineering-in-a-Box Teacher Edition 5% Discount
• Get Free Domain & Hosting for 1 Year With Every Web Development Package with Pluspromotions.ie
• 20 Minutes to Transform Your Workday – Free Webinar with Niamh Brady Coaching – 24 February
• Peninsula discusses how to handle vaccine hesitancy at work

CHAMBERLINK is a long-running, premium, business-focused magazine which will be distributed quarterly during 2021 directly to the desks and screens of the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision makers.

Advertising and profiling opportunities are now available to 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.

The first quarterly edition will land during April 2021 and there are limited opportunities available so please get in contact with Deirdre Griffin to discuss the best options and package for your business.

This document gives an overview of the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the single market and EU customs union on the areas of taxation and customs as of 1 January 2021.

For more detailed advice in relation to Tax and Customs please contact <Revenue>  

Is your business offering specific supports or advice to companies who are reviewing their supply chain, finances and customs obligations as a result of the new trading relationship with the UK?

If you would like to be included in our list of members offering products/services directly related to this area then please email <Leigh Delaney>

Dear Chamber Member,

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

The qualifying criteria for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) have been identified as being too restrictive. Entire supply chains have essentially ceased operating, but many players have been left ineligible for the CRSS. We welcome Government's response to our calls to address this with the introduction of a new €60m, COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme. The effectiveness of this scheme is yet to be determined , however, and will depend on the application process, distribution of the scheme, the rates of payment etc. In addition, Government announced €10m for a Covid Product Scheme and €90m for Sustaining Enterprise Fund.

This week a new report on Cork Harbour 'Ready to Float - Offshore Wind' was launched, which highlights the prospect for Cork Harbour to be...

Wed 24 Feb | 11am-11.45am

Join Kevin O'Regan, Director - Business Development at Radius Technologies who will explain how to unlock the potential of Microsoft Teams, use it more productively and how it can support collaboration and communication while working remotely. With the rise in remote working due to Covid-19, people rely on business communications platforms like Microsoft Teams now more than ever for day-to-day internal communications.

Tues 23 Feb | 2.30pm-4pm

Join Valerie Beirne, Bankside Urban Forest Manager at Better Bankside for this informative session! Valerie will discuss the impressive work of the Bankside Urban Forest partnership and programme. Launched in 2007, Bankside Urban Forest is a long-term partnership and strategy to transform the network of streets and spaces across Bankside to deliver more and better public space for people and wildlife.

The Cork Company of the Year Awards brought to you by Cork Chamber in association with Vodafone, recognise and celebrate your success. Applications are open until 1pm February 22nd.

The four award categories are: 

1. Emerging Company of the year 
2. SME Company of the year 
3. Large Company of the year 
4. Cork International Company of the year

New report launched this week highlights the prospects for Cork to be the hub of a whole new industrial sector, "something not seen since Ringaskiddy was designated as a cluster for pharmaceuticals by the IDA in the 1970s, with significant positive implications for the development of infrastructure and employment prospects in the region.

"Floating offshore wind is the economic opportunity of our generation, with significant positive implications for the development of infrastructure and employment prospects in the region." - Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber.

Age Friendly Ireland has a weekly newsletter that provides updates and information that may be of interest to you or someone in your family.

The latest newsletter can be read and downloaded Here 

Save the Date - March 18th, 2021

Transport Mobility Forum will bring the annual Mix Your Mode Seminar focusing on transport &  connectivity on a post-covid Ireland. The full webinar schedule and registration details will be available soon on www.transportandmibilityforum.com

Delivery of services and products is changing and sustainability is at the heart of future-focused, thriving businesses. The MODOS circular economy programme kicked off on 9th February last with an 'Introduction to Circular Economy Principles'.

There is still an opportunity to participate in three remaining modules. Gain in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills required to demystify the Circular Economy for you! Organisations from every sector are welcome including food, manufacturing, construction and the built environment, electronics, plastics and packaging, retail, and textiles and fashion.

Overview of the Programme

Tue 9 March | 11:00am-12:30pm

This webinar will provide remote workers with the knowledge and skills to manage their remote working situation and to learn strategies in communicating virtually to both build professional relationships and to maximise performance. Participants will gain practical tips on how to work as part of a remote team and how to be flexible in communication styles depending who you are communicating
with.