Cork Chamber and Financial Services Ireland recently joined forces to host an event focused on the growth of the Financial Services industry in the South West region.  The event featured contributions from a number of leading business representatives, academic and stakeholder organisations, who gave their perspectives on how to continue growing the industry in the coming years. The keynote address was made by Tánaiste Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade who spoke after the event on the opportunity that exists for Cork in this sector. 

Cork County Council has presented new plans for road improvement and sustainable transport works in the Glanmire, Sallybrook and Riverstown areas.

The proposed development includes the construction of a new cycling greenway, improved footpaths, upgraded traffic junctions, and new bus bays. In total the Council plans to undertake 16 new infrastructural works.

Full details are available here. 

Cork was bathed in sunshine and a festive atmosphere this weekend, as Ed Sheeran performed three sold-out concerts in the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The concerts showed Cork city for what is can do and what it can offer. The cultural sector is worth millions annually to our economy and really adds to the vibrancy of Cork as a great place to live.

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Falling on 9 May each year, Europe Day is a celebration and reminder of the importance of Ireland’s EU membership.

Commenting on today’s Europe Day celebrations, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said,

"Europe Day is a celebration of the peace, unity and freedoms which Ireland shares and enjoys with its fellow member states of the European Union."

Cork City has the honour of being the first to formally raise a Rainbow Flag over a civic or public building on the island of Ireland on May 15th and Cork Chamber are also delighted to join them. We encourage you to also get involved, Contact Kate@linc.ie for flags and stickers and show your support. 

Join us for 1.5 hour session with fellow members, to learn how to build your company profile by promoting member offers, upcoming events, posting job vacancies and press releases, through using the Member Information Centre (MIC).

On 31 May we'll hear from CIT President, Dr Barry O'Connor on how the college provides profession-focused education and problem solving research designed to serve Enterprise, Business, Community and Creative Arts across Cork and Munster.

We'll be at the historic Oyster Tavern on 29 May for our next free Clock Out & Connect networking event. Join us to make some new connections and soak up the inviting atmosphere in one of Cork City’s oldest establishments!

All individuals involved with processing, receiving or storing personal data should attend in order to be aware and proactive about the changes GDPR will bring to your organisation as well understanding the repercussions for non-compliance.

11 May - Only €50 for Members

Publishing of layouts and documents, be they PDF, print or for digital display, are part and parcel of modern day communication. And in today’s competitive marketplace – image and presentation of message is key.

Learn how to make your message stand out.

17 May - Only €255 for Members