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bullet.png Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
 
bullet.png Annual Report 2023
 
bullet.png Talent Trailblazers: Navigating a Competitive Landscape
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber at The Cork Proms
 
bullet.png Building Resilience: Business Adaptation to Climate Change
 
bullet.png Powering AI: Unlocking the Power of GenAI for Businesses in Cork
 
bullet.png Diploma in Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion (DEBI)
 
bullet.png Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
 
bullet.png Local and European Elections 2024
 
bullet.png Connecting People and Places
 
bullet.png Upcoming Consultations
 
bullet.png International B2B Event: Digital Enterprise Show 2024
 
bullet.png The Asia Matters Business Summit in Cork: The China Ireland Tourism Summit
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Enable Ireland
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2024
Open for entries
 

The Cork Digital Marketing Awards are back for 2024, and Cork Chamber is looking to celebrate the teams, projects and businesses that have delivered real impact through their use of digital media.

 

These awards are designed to be accessible to a wide variety of entrants across the Cork region from small to large businesses and organisations or from sole digital champions to teams of digital warriors.

 

In association with

AB Sales, Clancy, ClickDimensions, Cork Chamber Skillnet, Crowleys DFK, ePresence, Munster Technological University, Osborne, Spéire

 

 

Media Partner

Irish Examiner

 

#DigitalCork24

 
ENTER NOW
 
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GOVERNANCE
 
 
Annual Report 2023
 

Cork Chamber remains a pillar of support and advocacy for our members and the broader business community. With the ongoing dedication, support, and engagement of our members, partners, sponsors, and various stakeholders, we collectively continue to champion Cork as a globally recognised place for business, innovation, and quality of life.

Our 2023 Annual Report highlights the activities that contribute to these achievements.

 
Browse or download
 
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Talent Trailblazers: Navigating a Competitive Landscape
Thurs 6th June | 4.45pm-7.15pm | Clayton Hotel Cork City
 

Cork Chamber is delighted to partner with the Employment & Recruitment Federation as they host their Cork Conference. The event will open with Geraldine King, CEO, ERF and will feature Rob Horgan, President, Cork Chamber and Ed Heffernan, Managing Partner, Barden & ERF Treasurer to give an update on Cork business and the ERF. 

 

Keynote speakers will include Tom Hadley, Speaker/Trainer, Hadley’s Comment, Jack Kennedy, Senior Economist, Indeed and Cora Staunton, AFLW Player @GWSGiants, Pundit RTE Sport, Public Speaker. 

 
Register FREE Here
 
Cork Chamber at The Cork Proms
Wed 12th June | 6.45pm-10pm | Cork Opera House
 

​We have teamed up with Cork Opera House to offer members a discounted rate to experience the magic of The Cork Proms. 

 

Members will have the opportunity to mingle, network and share their passion for music at a pre-show networking reception before proceeding to the auditorium to celebrate all things brilliant about Irish Rock music. An evening that promises to be nothing short of legendary! 

 
More Details & Bookings
 
Building Resilience: Business Adaptation to Climate Change
Thurs 13th June | 11am-12pm | Online
 

Join us to explore the crucial role of adaptation in protecting businesses from the harmful impacts of climate change. Adaptation entails adjusting processes, practices, and structures to lessen potential damage arising from extreme weather events linked to climate change. 

 

Hear from Peter Medway, Climate Action Coordinator, Cork City Council, Ken Leahy, Associate Director, Arup & Chartered Civil and Environmental Engineer and Daniel Schmitz-Remberg, Founder, DSR & Partners.

 

 

 
Register FREE Here
 
Powering AI: Unlocking the Power of GenAI for Businesses in Cork
Tues 18th June | 11am-12.30pm | The Dean Hotel
 

Join us for Powering AI and gain critical insights into leveraging AI to boost productivity, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in both local and global markets. 

 

The expert panel will include Kevin O’Leary, Country Manager, DASSAULT SYSTEMES, Neil Bowden, AI Business Development Team, Dell Technologies, Avril Power, Co-founder, Giyst,James Callanan, Senior Product Manager, Johnson Controls Digital Solutions, moderated by Emmet Ryan, One of Ireland’s leading tech journalists.

 

 
Register FREE Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Diploma in Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion (DEBI)
Member Price €900
 

Wed 19th June | 6.30pm-9.30pm | 12 sessions | Online

 

Using best practice insights, the course will equip learners with the skills and confidence required to successfully engage with diversity, be inclusive in practical ways, develop policies and be compliant with legislation. For this and all our other UCD Professional Academy courses please check out the link below.

 
More details & booking
 
Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Free for members
 

Wed 26th June | 10am-11.30am | Online

 

This 90min online workshop by Nathan Trust will enable you to acquire strategies for cultivating psychological safety within your teams and organisations and develop actionable steps to promote a culture of psychological safety in your work environment.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
International B2B Event: Digital Enterprise Show 2024
11 June 2024 | Malaga, Spain
 

The Enterprise Europe Network in Spain invite you to attend their Digital Enterprise Show 2024 matchmaking event, aimed at facilitating contacts and exchanging information between technology partners and attendees seeking solutions to accelerate their digital transformation.

 

This event is an opportunity for companies, start-ups, research institutes, universities and other organisations engaged within the digital business transformation.

 
Find out more!
 
The Asia Matters Business Summit in Cork: The China Ireland Tourism Summit
Mon 24 June | 8:30am - 5:30pm | MTU
 

Asia Matters invite you to their 10th Asia Matters Business Summit Cork. With a focus on tourism, this event will highlight the unique Chinese-Irish partnerships which Cork has developed with Chinese peers. 

 
Register FREE Here!
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Local and European Elections 2024
 

Your vote counts this Friday June 7th. The elected candidates will be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the social and economic landscape of Cork for the next five years. Read our pre-election manifesto on the top issues affecting businesses in Cork, and the related asks.

 
Read election manifesto here
 
Connecting People and Places
 

In a recent landmark mission, a delegation of business leaders and politicians from across the island came together to discuss key areas for an all-island approach to economic development. Led by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Cork Chamber, and Dublin Chamber, this series of events marks the first collaborative initiative of its kind, focusing on enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth.

 

Key Initiatives
Together, Cork, Dublin and NI Chambers are focused on progressing five key aspirations:

 
Read on
 
Upcoming Consultations
Public consultations now open for your input and feedback:
 

Draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan 

14 June 

Link Here

National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport

14 June

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
 
  • New Health and Prosecutions Partner at Mason Hayes & Curran, Fiona McNulty
  • Marsh McLennan announces the opening of new Cork office
  • Leading Irish Law Firm, Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT), has announced three promotions in its Cork office
  • Disengaged employees and poor leader communications key challenges for Irish organisations - Report by Springboard Communications
  • Future Planet Expands Strategic Sustainability Leadership With Four Key Hires
  • Crowleys DFK Celebrates New Partner Appointments
  • Wanted: Participants for Trinity College Dublin ‘Business of Nature Positive’ module with Business For Biodiversity Ireland
  • Future Planet Expands Strategic Sustainability Leadership With Four Key Hires
  • ForWare Announces Partnership with Keyloop to Enhance Integration for Automotive Fleet and Service Managers
  • Cheer on 200 boats of all shapes and sizes as they race 28KM from Crosshaven to Cork City for the Ocean to City Race. An Rás Mór!
 
All Member News
 
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Member Events
 
  • Chartered Accountants Cork Society Golf Outing 2024 – Thursday 6th June
  • Mercy University Hospital Foundation Fort2Fort Charity Cycle – Saturday 8th June
  • The Everyman is proud to present the premiere of The Summer I Robbed a Bank as part of Cork Midsummer Festival – Saturday 8th – Sunday 16th June
  • Monday Meet-Ups at Crawford Art Gallery - Monday 10 June and Monday 8 July
  • Coalescence – Stephen Brandes, Don Cronin, Sarah Iremonger, Julia Pallone at Lavit Gallery – Wednesday 12th June – Saturday 6th July
  • RDJ Pride Table Quiz with 'I'm Grand Mam' – Thursday 13th June
  • AADI In collaboration with the team at The Black Market in Cork, we will be hosting an exclusive ticketed event at this amazing location – Thursday 13th June
  • Charities Institute Ireland will host a screening of a new film ‘Uncharitable’ – Thursday 13th June
  • MTU Business Academy open evening – Thursday June 13th 
  • Enable Ireland's ‘Win A House Cork – Friday 14th June
  • Cork City FC FootGolf Day – Friday 14th June
 
Further event details can be found here
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Spinal Injuries Ireland seeks Services Outreach Officer
  • Retail Manager required for Rugs.ie 
  • Digital Marketing Assistant required by Barter's Travelnet
  • Barter’s Travelnet require a Leisure Sales Consultant
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • 80% off Cyber Security Courses with CyberSkills
  • 20% discount for overnight stays at The Brehon Hotel in July 
  • Keniry Advisory Services - Power & Energy Conference 2024 - 25% discount for Cork Chamber members
  • NexGen Cyber are offering 50% off Cyber Security Audit
  • 20% Off Voodoo Summer Social Corporate Party Packages
  • UCC’s Campus Accommodation – 10% off all self-catering rates for Summer 2024
  • FREE Discovery call (1h) with Finance OTC Consulting Ltd
  • Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace!
 
All Member Offers
 
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 
Enable Ireland
'Win a house Cork Draw'
 

Enable Ireland is offering one lucky person a once in a lifetime chance to win a 3 bedroom house in Astra Construction’s Janeville development in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, valued at €350,000. The winner will also receive a €5,000 voucher kindly sponsored by Right Price Tiles and Wood Flooring and a €5,000 voucher kindly sponsored by EZ Living Interiors Ltd bringing the total prize value to an incredible €360,000!

Tickets are available for €100 with the draw date confirmed as being June 14th 2024.

 
Get your ticket HERE
 
 
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