Dear Chamber Member,

I hope you, your colleagues and families are keeping well and have enjoyed the summer season.

The Chamber team have continued to deliver our events, training and export services, all the while advocating on matters that affect your business, your industry and our city region.

In recent times, businesses across our membership are telling us they are facing increases of four and five times in their normal energy bills which is just unprecedented and not something that they can just absorb and keep going. In our budget submission we ...

This SCP Webinar will explore the untapped potential for urban sustainable mobility, sharing resources and the role of innovation and e-mobility in creating opportunities for cleaner and greener travel to help reduce congestion.

You will hear speakers from Smart Mobility for the City of Amsterdam, Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) and Oliver Wyman Automotive & Manufacturing practice.

With so many changes to the HR & Employment landscape in 2022, it has been difficult for employers to keep up. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick recap on the key changes to date in 2022 and a look ahead on further changes expected in 2023.

Join leading senior HR, IR and Employment Law specialist, Sarah Fagan, Managing Director, Adare Human Resource Management as she discusses this topic in detail exploring practical considerations, answer key questions and provide guidance for businesses in this area.

In association with RDJ & Media Partner Irish Examiner

Join us for this in-person Business Breakfast to hear from Norman Crowley, Group CEO, CoolPlanet, a family of cutting-edge companies working with global industry to cool the planet as fast as possible.

With energy, inflation and climate crises creating a perfect storm of challenges, Norman will discuss how businesses can navigate this new world, how it’s a win-win for businesses to transform their operations on to a climate-friendly path, and how harnessing innovation, efficiency, and clean energy can put them at the leading edge of their industry.

Join us at Grant Thornton's new office at Penrose Dock. Make valuable connections in this funky space overlooking the city and the River Lee.

This is the ideal opportunity to break away from your desk to see Grant Thornton's impressive office space in the City while networking with fellow Cork Chamber members. Catch-up with those you already know, meet new faces and create long-lasting connections.

Limit of two representatives per company

Cork Chamber will be making a submission on Ireland's 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan. Cork is home to beautiful natural systems with a wide range of flora and fauna. Working with nature and protecting our ecosystems is an important piece of the puzzle towards building climate resilient communities, protecting human health, and making our region more attractive to locals and visitors. We encourage our members to engage with this important consultation and welcome feedback <HERE>.

Enterprise Europe Network are delighted to share that at this years European Research and Innovation days online event, gives you the opportunity to discuss and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe's resilience and it's strategic autonomy. 

Staff Retention, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Increasing Salaries were some of the challenges Irish employers have been managing this year.

By taking part in the next round of our HR Barometer Survey, we will identify the issues and opportunities for HR Practitioner as we approach 2023.

Participants will get access to the final HR Barometer Report. The survey will take less than 15 mins to complete. All responses are anonymised.

• UNICEF: Pakistan Flood Emergency
• Career Training Internships shortlisted for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2022
• BBCS Beacon Business Consulting launches programme to help businesses achieve their goals

• Free Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Online Workshop with SERVE
• SECAD Partnership CLG – FREE Wellness sessions for Businesses in South Cork
• Free 30-minute online introduction to the basics of Sustainability & ESG from Blue Planet Consulting
• PlusPromotions are offering a Free consultation and 10 hours free on any project
• FREE Discovery call (1h) with Finance OTC Consulting Ltd
• 10% off new website design & build with Double Marvellous

• Jigsaw – Leadership Development Opportunity – Thurs Sept 15
• HALT - FREE Construction CPD Event - THE DEAN HOTEL – Tues Sept 20
• Reliance Automation: Robotics & Automation Roadshow – Wed Sept 21
• Banbha Quartet – Autumn String Quartet Series at Triskel – Sat Sept 24
• Scullion at The Everyman – Sat Sept 24
• Take a European cinematic journey with Cork International Film Festival at the Gate Cinema – Tues Sept 27
• Wedo Womens Inspire Network Conference, Wed Oct 5
• Spinal Injuries – A Day in my wheels – Thurs 13 and Fri 14 Oct

A commercially focused and long established accountancy firm.

In addition to the standard accountancy and audit services, we specialise in a number of key areas: advising on strategic and business planning, raising, restructuring and rescheduling of business debt, business reviews and valuations.  We provide regular business reporting. 

Call to us at 5 Lapps Quay or call us on 021-4276605.