“Budget 2020 must have a strong focus on sustainability, climate action and decarbonisation.

52% of responding businesses support prioritisation of funding for public and sustainable transport, 23% for tax incentives for electric cars, with 12% indicating support for the carbon tax with other responses indicating the necessity for a combination of measures as the most appropriate approach to meeting national carbon reduction targets."

Michelle O'Sullivan,

Senior Public Affair Executive,

Cork Chamber

The second economic trends survey of 2019 reports on member experiences during April, May and June. Q2 included a focus on Budget 2020 with survey responses on business priorities forming an intrinsic part in developing our Cork Chamber budgetary submission.

1. Brexit

2. Availability of housing/rental accommodation for employees

3. Skills availability/managing cashflow

 “Brexit remains the top ranking threat to business growth across the region. We see that access to affordable accommodation and talent attraction are now registering in the top 3 threats.”

Thomas McHugh,

Director of Public Affairs

Cork Chamber.

Thank You 

Karina Taoughlist from KT Confidence Coaching and Mark Cullen from Cork English College are the survey prize winners this Quarter.

The Q2 prize of dinner at The Elm Tree Restaurant is on it's way to each winner.

Our thanks to everyone taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback helps us transform Cork and Ireland for the better. 

Previous editions of the Economic Bulletin are available on www.corkchamber.ie

There is a marked decrease in business confidence to 88%, compared with 96% in Q1 2019.

“While we see hugely exciting growth happening across the City and Metropolitan area, with new developments taking shape and in planning, there are also palpable concerns amongst the business community. Ongoing Brexit uncertainties and the frustrations around housing and accommodation supply both feature as the top ranking threats to business growth. The business community needs certainty for planning, decision making and investment. We need an accelerated pace of activity and a policy framework to support certainty.”

Paula Cogan,

President, Cork Chamber

Fri 8^th March | 7:30am–9.00am | The Montenotte Hotel

Cork Chamber Skillnet are delighted to partner with Gillian McGrath of Change Grow Succeed to deliver this unique interactive breakfast event. Designed to empower women by identifying 3 ways in which women can re-purpose their thoughts and behaviours to maximise their talents and take the next step in the workplace.

The theme of International Women's Day 2019 is #BalanceForBetter and is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Better Balance means Better Business. 

Places are limited, so register early!

A course designed to revolutionise your productivity in your everyday work.

Thurs 7^th March | 7:30am–9.00am | Cork International Hotel

Cork Chamber is delighted to host Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director of Cork Airport as the guest speaker, in association with the Irish Examiner.

Tues 12^th March | 12.00pm–1.30pm | Glandore, City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork

Set in the heart of Cork’s central business district, Glandore’s newest workspace is stylish, contemporary and ideally positioned.

Brexit and Certificates of Origin

Certificates of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries... where to Irish companies stand?

Brexit Resources

Information, seminars and contact points to help you be Brexit ready.

Updates on progress of the following road improvements

• Dunkettle Interchange Project. 
• Advance Works at Silversprings.
• Advance Works at Little Island Interchange.
• N28 Works at Shannonpark, Raffeen Junction.
• N40 Intelligent Transport System.

• 10-20% Discount on Online Training for Cork Chamber Members
• Free €50 worth of Blue Credits when you join BlueBiz
• Learn about Uillean Ceoil and read about their 10% Special Offer

All offers can be submitted through the Member's Area of our website.

• Pure Cork Industry Day: At Vienna Woods Hotel 27th February 
• The Health and Safety Authority: Brexit and the Implications on Supply and Use of Chemicals, Machinery and Products in Irish Businesses February 28th 
• UCC: Inaugural Musgrave Guest lecture on Food Authenticity 28th February 
• Oesophageal Cancer Fund's: Lollipop Day- Oesophageal Cancer main fundraising event 1st-2nd March 
• The Metropole Hotel: Dress For Success Fashion Show March 1st 
• Triskel: Sonic Youth- 30 years of Daydream Nation for one night only 1st March
• Clayton Hotel Sliversprings: Cork arc Spring Ball in association with Sunshine and Umbrellas March 1st 
• EY: Future of Finance with EY, Ibec and Cliff Baty, CFO, Manchester United 5th March 
• Elm Tree Glounthaune: Warm up to CHELTENHAM Event 6th March 
• Network Cork: The Business of Books 6th March 
• National Recruitment Federation: NRF Conference 14th March 
• Cork University Business School: CUBS CONFERENCE 2019 - LEADING THE WAY 13th March 

• Translit Secures 500K Funding
• Visit Cork Tourism Industry Seminar at Vienna Woods Country House
• Marymount Announced as Cork Airport's 2019 Charity of the Year
• Mardyke Arena UCC Nominated for Upcoming Nutramino Health and Fitness Awards
• Cork University Business School Announce the Annual CUBS Conference 2019- Leading the way to a Brighter Future
• IHF Cork Reveal Results of Annual Cork Hotel Surveys  
• 120 VMware Employee's give back to their Local Community 
• Cork Airport hosts Top European Aviation Forum 
• Pimbrook Selected as Sage Partner of the Year 2018 

Wednesday 27^th February | 0:30am-1:30pm | Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire

This an open invitation to any businesses involved in tourism in Cork and will include Pure Cork’s plans for 2019.

Panel discussions will be chaired by Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications of Cork Airport.

Build greater self-confidence, strengthen your people skills and enhance communication skills

This 3-day explores leadership styles central to developing high performance teams. 

The heightening uncertainty surrounding a Brexit ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’ has regrettably amplified in recent weeks. With the possibility of a no deal becoming more tangible, Chambers Ireland have developed an information factsheet for business to help you navigate this unchartered territory. Read more

Very similar to the last quarter with the only variance being the replacement of cost competitiveness with changing consumer spending/ reduced orders.

1. Brexit
2. Managing cashflow
3. Changing consumer spending/reduced orders