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bullet.png Pre-Budget Submission 2025
 
bullet.png Corcaigh Abú
 
bullet.png Golf Classic 2024
 
bullet.png The Importance of a Wellbeing Strategy: Supported by a Culture of Health & Safety
 
bullet.png Networking Lunch on Board the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
 
bullet.png How to Run your Home like a Business
 
bullet.png Simplify Sustainability & Gain a Competitive Advantage
 
bullet.png Management Practices for High Team Performance
 
bullet.png Business Missions to Japan and the Republic of Korea
 
bullet.png Upcoming International Food & Drink Events
 
bullet.png Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
 
bullet.png Progress on the M28
 
bullet.png Upcoming Consultations
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png HR Barometer Series 8.2 Survey
 
bullet.png Member Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Pre-Budget Submission 2025
 

Cork Chamber has published its 2025 pre-Budget submission, drawing on the priorities and concerns of our members, including: 

  • Housing
  • Competitiveness, Talent & Skills
  • Infrastructure
  • Renewables and Energy System Integration
  • Urban Evolution
  • Tourism

The Chamber is calling on Government to introduce Urban Evolution Deals - bespoke funding agreements between the Government and Local Authorities to revitalise urban centres. 

 
Read our full submission
 
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Corcaigh Abú
Paint the county red
 

Let's paint the city and county red and show our support for Cork's Senior and Intermediate camogie teams ahead of the All Ireland finals this Sunday 11th August.

 

Wear your red jersey, fly your red and white flags, and help paint every home, business and street in red to support the Rebels this weekend!

 
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Golf Classic 2024
Thurs 29th Aug | 7am-2pm | Lee Valley Golf Club
 

Join us for the Cork Chamber's Golf Classic at Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, voted one of the top 100 Irish Golf Courses by Golf Digest. 

 

This will be a 4-Person Team event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network at one of Cork's most picturesque Golf Courses.

 

 Limited Tee Times available. Register your team now 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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The Importance of a Wellbeing Strategy: Supported by a Culture of Health & Safety
Thurs 5th Sept | 10am-11.15am | Online
 

Join us for this informative webinar on the key principles to consider when designing an Organisation Wellbeing Strategy and why Health & Safety processes can boost employee welfare.

 

Adare Consultants will discuss the key principles to be considered when reviewing an existing or developing a new Wellbeing Strategy.

 
Register FREE here
 
Networking Lunch on Board the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven
Sat 14th Sept | 12pm-3pm | Ringaskiddy Port
 

This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ferry as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour. Your three-hour French escape will begin from the moment you step on board, with an Apéritif drinks reception in the ship’s Bar Le Grand Pavois.

You will enjoy a lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the France-Irish business community in Cork.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Business Breakfast with Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University
Wed 25th Sept | 7.30am-9am | The Kingsley Hotel
 

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University.

 

Hear about the role MTU plays in nurturing talent to meet the evolving demands of industry along with the university’s commitment to innovation and collaboration to drive economic and social advancement.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2024
Tues 26th Nov | 7pm-11pm | Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin
 

Join over 600 business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the relationship between Ireland's two largest city regions, Dublin and Cork.
 
The evening is an opportunity to establish new business connections, to strengthen existing relationships and to meet with peers from both city regions. During the evening, we will also present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2024.

 
More Details & Bookings
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
How to Run your Home like a Business
Free for members
 

Weds 28th Aug | 10am - 11am | Online | 60 mins

 

If you feel like you don’t have time for self-care or struggle to manage the workload that comes with the home and family life, this webinar provides practical advice on how to navigate these challenges.

 
More details & booking
 
Simplify Sustainability & Gain a Competitive Advantage
Free for members
 

Tues 3rd Sept | 10am - 11am | Online | 60 mins

 

Sustainability is now a must have for businesses who want to grow and scale. This webinar will showcase all of the opportunities associated with sustainability and show you that it can be approached in a manageable and cost-effective way for your business.

 
More details & booking
 
Management Practices for High Team Performance
Free for members
 

Weds 4th Sept | 10am - 11:30am | Online | 90 mins

 

In this 90-minute webinar you will explore the 20 Momentum Needs of high team performance that all people managers should be aware of, the data around why they matter, and much more.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Business Missions to Japan and the Republic of Korea
 

The EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea invite you to participate in their new programme and upcoming business missions.

 

The EU Business Hub is an EU-funded programme which supports EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies; digital solutions; and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the two Asian markets by organising 10 business missions to Japan and 10 business missions to the Republic of Korea over the next four years.

 
Learn More!
 
Upcoming International Food & Drink Events
 

The Enterprise Europe Network is the world's largest support network for SMEs looking to innovate and grow internationally.

 

Our B2B Matchmaking events are an effective way for you to meet your next potential business partner.

 

Take a look at our list of upcoming international Food and Drink events!

 
Read More
 
Have Your Say: Upcoming EU Consultations
Now open for your input and feedback.
 

The European Commission has launched three new public consultations for your feedback.

 

This is your opportunity to shape future legislative initiatives, streamline and harmonise administrative processes and reduce the costs for SMEs.

 

Consultation name:

Deadline for reply:

Link:

SME consultation on inland waterway transport.

30 September, 2024

Link Here

SME consultation on automated contracts.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

SME panel on business practices related to using customers' data.

16 September, 2024

Link Here

 

 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Progress on the M28
Tender launched for M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy
 

A tender for construction of the M28 has been launched, laying the groundwork for the Port of Cork's expansion and the opening up of the docklands area for development. With works scheduled to commence on the route in 2025, it is critical that the project is delivered as quickly as possible to support the region's development. 

 
More info
 
Upcoming Consultations
Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:
 

A Strategic Approach to Improving the Efficiency of Ireland’s Transport System

21 August

Link Here

National Planning Framework

12 September Link Here

 

If you have any feedback that can inform our submission please contact ashley@corkchamber.ie 

 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Ciaran Luttrell becomes Vice President Global SOC Operations for eSentire
  • Saturday Lunchtime Concerts Are Back at Triskel
  • New QC Manager & Production Manager join doTERRA Global in Blarney
  • Cork start-up incubation programme IGNITE open for applications
  • Reframing famous paintings at Triskel
  • 50% Funded Microcredentials at ACE at UCC
 
All Member News
 
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HR Barometer Series 8.2 Survey
 

Adare are conducting their HR Barometer 8.2 Survey, and as a key Strategic HR Partner of Cork Chamber of Commerce, they are calling on Chamber members to take part. The survey analyses the impacts, challenges, and opportunities within HR and Employment Law in Ireland, including detailed research on HR metrics, Learning & Development, Retirement & Pensions, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, Pay, Working Practices, and HR priorities in 2025.

 

 
Participate in Survey
 
 
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Member Job Opportunities
 
  • Irish Citylink & GoBus require a Commercial Manager
  • Business and Talent Development Manager required by Marbral Advisory
  • Shandon Travel seek a full-time Travel Consultant
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member Events
 
  • Irish Heart Foundation Golf Classic – Thursday 15th August
  • Spirit of Summer – Cork on a Fork Festival at Hayfield Manor with Rebel City Distillery – Thursday 15th August
  • Caring for the collection with Dr Chiara Chillé at Crawford Art Gallery – Friday 16th August
  • Souls, Shadows and Secrets at The Everyman – Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August
  • The French Connection: Irish Artists in Brittany from Impressionism to Contemporary Art - Heritage Week at Triskel Arts Centre – Friday 23rd August
  • Breakthrough Cancer Research - Challenge - Climb Carrauntoohil 2024 – Saturday 21st September
  • Why not get the Girls together and join the #ShineTeam this year in the Women's Mini Marathon - 22nd September
 
All member events
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • 10% off the Management Performance Academy at Sprintmodo
  • Summer Corporate Events at Mount Juliet Estate
  • Citylink Corporate Discount Rates on Cork routes
  • UCC Campus Accommodation offers 10% off all self-catering rates for Summer 2024
  • 50% off Cyber Security Audit with NexGen Cyber
 
All Member Offers
 
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