This webinar session will offer insights from advocates in the field who will share their expertise, real-world experiences, and practical solutions to overcome challenges and create meaningful change.

Speakers:

Stephen Kelly, Managing Director of Ability Focus and Disability Inclusion Specialist.

Mei Lin, Senior HR Assistant at Cpl and Voice for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

John Leane, Associate Director at Reddy Architecture + Urbanism and Member of Spinal Injuries Ireland.

Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland where he will share his insights on the future of foreign direct investment in Cork and in Ireland.

Appointed to the role of CEO earlier this year, Michael will lead on the execution and delivery of IDA Ireland’s organisational strategy: Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021-2024, which will focus on growth, transformation, regions, sustainability and impact.

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.
 
This year’s guest of honour and keynote speech will be delivered by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD. Also on the night, we will present the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award for 2023. 

Tues 12th Sept | 9.15am-5pm | 2 days | In person

Since 1912 Dale Carnegie has provided business people the tools to successfully navigate complex business environments. This program provides the skills that empower professionals to communicate confidently and competently to all types of audiences.

Thurs 14th Sept | 9am-5pm | Blended

This IMI Essential Skills of management programme is ideal for developing managers who have 6 months or more experience and who would like to enhance their key management skills.

The South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal, published in July, puts forward an initial 'proposed' geographical area within which future offshore renewable energy development may take place. The proposal is now open for public consultation and Cork Chamber will be making a submission on behalf of our members. We ask that you have your say by making your own submission or providing feedback by contacting ashley@corkchamber.ie. 

Read more below about the consultation and public information events and workshops taking place over the next number of weeks. 

The need for increased policing resources in the city was raised with the Justice Minister in a meeting she attended at Cork Chamber.

The Single Market is Europe's crown jewel. A market where 450 million people are free to study, live, shop, retire and enjoy products from all over Europe. A global champion worth €14.5 trillion, empowering 23 million businesses to move and trade.

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber can help you make the most of Single Market opportunities. Contact our EEN Advisor at grace@corkchamber.ie and start your journey today.

The final Border Target Operating Model sets out a new approach to security controls and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applies to live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the border. It sets out how controls will be simplified and digitised for the UK’s new Single Trade Window. The Border Target Operating Model has now been published online on gov.uk here.

What does this mean for exports from Ireland to the UK?

Find out at a 1 hour information session specifically for Ireland, to be held 16.00 BST Thursday 21^st September which will help traders who move goods from Ireland to GB to understand the actions they need to take to prepare for these changes.

• Two in a row for Wilson Architecture as The Dean Hotel, Cork is announced as the only Irish winner
• World Nomads Travel Insurance Recognized as a Great Place to Work
• Network Ireland Cork joins #TeamMercy for the Women’s Mini Marathon
• International business services provider Mackin Group, has acquired a specialist recruitment company
• Building consultants, ORS acquires specialist fire safety consultancy based in Waterford

• Design Pop – A weekend-long celebration of architecture and design across Cork City from 1^st to 3^rd September
• Crawford Art Gallery free evening tours every Thursday from the 31st August
• Cyber Skills Autumn Lunchtime Session – Tuesday 5^th September
• CIF Southern Construct Summit 2023 with discount for Cork Chamber Members - Thursday 7th September 
• AsIAm invites you to join them in the Inspire Challenge of Hiking Irelands Highest Peak, Carrauntoohil – Saturday 9^th September
• National Menopause Summit Cork – Friday 20th October
• CUH Charity Gala Ball – Saturday 21^st October