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bullet.png Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
 
bullet.png Annual Dinner 2025 Gallery
 
bullet.png Connecting EU Companies with Japan and The Republic of Korea
 
bullet.png Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
 
bullet.png Planning, Holding and Following up Successful Online Sales Meetings
 
bullet.png Performing Under Pressure: A Neuroscience Approach with Des Golden
 
bullet.png Women Entrepreneurs Survey
 
bullet.png Circular Economy Funding
 
bullet.png Digital Transformation Tools
 
bullet.png SustainableSolutionsMatch
 
bullet.png Spanish-Irish Business Network x Crann Centre St. Patrick's Day Charity Ball
 
bullet.png MIT Europe Conference 2025
 
bullet.png Accessing Finance - FX hedging and Export Finance
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Member News
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member Spotlight
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
Sponsored by Vodafone Ireland & media partner Irish Examiner
 

 

 

Winners of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 were announced on Friday night. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine was crowned the overall and International category winner of the awards, hosted by Cork Chamber in association with Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner. There were four individual category awards presented at the ceremony which took place in City Hall:

 

Ground Wellbeing for Emerging Cork Company of the Year 2025

National Beauty Distribution for SME Cork Company of the Year 2025

Keohane Seafoods for Large Cork Company of the Year 2025

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine for International & Overall Cork Company of the Year 2025

 
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Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
Proudly sponsored by AIB
 

Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2025

 

 
Annual Dinner 2025 Gallery
 

Photographed at our Annual Dinner 2025 - browse our picture gallery of those snapped during our drinks reception and dinner at Cork City hall. Share downloads across social tagging @corkchamber with #CCAD25.

 
Browse online gallery
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Connecting EU Companies with Japan and The Republic of Korea
Thurs 13th Feb | 10am-10.45am | Online
 

This webinar will explore the main objectives of the EU Business Hub, the services offered by the programme, information on business missions, the eligibility criteria and the selection process for participating companies.

 

Learn more about the green, digital and healthcare sectors in Japan and in the Republic of Korea and explore the benefits and business opportunities offered by the EU Business Hub programme.

 
Register FREE Here
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
Member Price €450
 

Wed 12 March  | 9.30am - 5pm | 4 sessions | Online

 

Participants will acquire a range of supervisory and management skills, in addition to improving their interpersonal and communication skills. The programme combines proven leadership techniques with practical advice on how to maximise your team’s performance and engagement.

 
More details & booking
 
Planning, Holding and Following up Successful Online Sales Meetings
Free for Members
 

Wed 19 Feb | 10am-11.30am | Online

 

We are offering some practical support in this 90 minute webinar which will give people the confidence to conduct effective online sales events and meetings.

 
More Details & Booking
 
Performing Under Pressure: A Neuroscience Approach with Des Golden
Free for members
 

Wed 26 Feb | 10am-11am | Online

 

We will look at the typical sources of pressure, what neuroscience says and how we can successfully deploy tools to manage stress, improve decision-making, and achieve clarity when it matters most.

 
More Details & Booking
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Women Entrepreneurs Survey
 

Eurochambres, the European association of chambers of commerce, is carrying out a survey of women in business across Europe in association with the EU and UN. The survey aims to better understand the experiences of women in business and to gain an insight into the unique challenges and opportunities for women in business. 

 
Complete the Survey
 
Circular Economy Funding
 

Cork County Council's Circular Economy Fund is open for applications from community groups, festivals and events. The fund aims to support groups in moving towards more sustainable practices and the 2025 grant has a specific focus on reducing single-use plastics in communities. The deadline for applications is 21st February. 

 
More Info
 
Digital Transformation Tools
 

Explore tools, strategies and innovations in digitalisation to elevate your business in today's dynamic market with tools and information on funding schemes available through the National Enterprise Hub. 

 
Learn More
 
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If you have any feedback that can help inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please let us know by contacting Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie

 

Consultation Description Closing Date
ESB Networks Innovation annual consultation for 2025
Consultation on ESB's innovation plans and strategies.  4th March
Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme
Cork City Council is seeking feedback on transport planning in the Docklands area. 10th March
Public consultation on the exercise of the national discretions in the Listings Act 2024
Consultation by the Department of Finance on the transposition of EU regulations on public capital markets into national legislation.   18th March
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
MIT Europe Conference 2025
26 March | Online
 

The Enterprise Europe Network in Austria invite you to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Europe Conference 2025. Taking place via free livestream, this event will discuss the "Future of Manufacturing" and present the innovative technologies of the future.

 

Key themes include:

  • AI-supported manufacturing
  • Biomanufactuirng
  • Training the workforce of tomorrow
  • Rethinking globalisation
 
Learn More
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member to Member Offers
 
  • Employflex are offering an exclusive 10% Discount for Cork Chamber Members
  • Exclusive Cork Chamber Member Offer – €50 Application Fee Waiver for the UCC CUBS MBA
  • Make your meetings easy with Maldron Hotel South Mall’s all-inclusive meeting packages - rates exclusive to Cork Chamber members
 
All member offers
 
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Member News
 
  • Exciting Leadership Announcement at The Address Cork
  • Hayfield Manor has been crowned the Supreme Winner at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards
 
All member news
 
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • The Crawford Art Gallery are currently recruiting for the role of Art Conservator
  • SE Systems have the following job opportunities available

        Community Solutions Coordinator

        Commercial Grant Application Manager

        Commercial Grant Application Coordinator

        Business Development Manager

        Marketing Executive

        Accounts Receivable Assistant

 
Find out more
 
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Member Events
 
  • IMI Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Monday 17th February for 3 days
  • IMI – First Time Managers programme – Tuesday 18th – Thursday 20th February
  • B2B Lead Generation - with Dr Maria Coakley at Ludgate Hub – Wednesday 19th February
  • Tech Industry Alliance, KPMG Ireland and the Innovation Exchange bring - Driving Growth Through Innovation Exchange: Real Stories of Connection and Success - Tuesday 25th February
  • Strategic Insights Into CSRD Webinar by Future Planet – Tuesday 25th February
  • MII Cork ‘Come Fly with Me’ Ball 2025 at Vienna Woods Hotel, Saturday 1st March
  • The Mercy Camino – making a difference, one step at a time – Sunday 27th April – Sunday 4th May
 
All member events
 
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Member Spotlight
 

 
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