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Supporting You
Rules of Origin Discussion
23rd of Feb
 

Join Enterprise Irelands' virtual event and grasp the Rules of Origin and Tariff Classification, which are paramount factors to consider when moving goods to, from or through the UK. 


Product Containing UK Flour
 

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have received queries regarding the placing of food product containing UK flour on the EU market. Businesses are encouraged to read the FSAI's published findings on this matter outlining the requirements now that the UK is a third country.  


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Positive Steps
 

 

Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well.

 

This week we published our Economic Trends results for Q4 2020 in association with Ulster Bank. Despite how incredibly tough it has been for business in the region, with 43% of respondents reporting a decrease in turnover, it’s very encouraging to see 83% of businesses reporting confidence, up from 68% in the previous quarter. The full results of our Economic Trends can be browsed  online <here>.

 

In other positive news for the region, the National Transport Authority have allocated a total of €45.39m...


 

Dear Chamber Member,

 

I hope you, your families and colleagues are keeping safe and well.

 

This week we published our Economic Trends results for Q4 2020 in association with Ulster Bank. Despite how incredibly tough it has been for business in the region, with 43% of respondents reporting a decrease in turnover, it’s very encouraging to see 83% of businesses reporting confidence, up from 68% in the previous quarter. The full results of our Economic Trends can be browsed  online <here>.

 

In other positive news for the region, the National Transport Authority have allocated a total of €45.39m for 80 sustainable transport projects across Cork city and county. Quality of life will continue to be a defining feature of the competitiveness of our region and this investment will deepen and enhance that characteristic of Cork. It is essential that a comprehensive approach is taken to the rollout of sustainable mobility in our region and that cycle and pedestrian mobility is pursued at every available opportunity. 

 

Government, the Local Authorities and NTA must be commended for driving this agenda with pace and with projects of such scale and importance, a local NTA office would allow for continued front loading through design and planning as we continue to overhaul our built environment to match the contemporary diversity of needs and expectations of our communities.

 

We continue to monitor the rates waiver and the announcement of the COVID Business Aid Scheme is welcome but urgently requires further clarity. The next number of weeks and months are crucial for so many businesses and every effort must be made to support them and keep people employed. We encourage businesses to remain vigilant and continue to work from home where possible. As ever, please be in touch with your observations on current supports which inform our advocacy. You can contact me directly on 087-9471858 or by e-mail HERE.  

 

A reminder that applications for the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021 close at 1pm on Monday February 22nd. Applications and nominations can be made online <HERE>.

 

I hope to welcome you to one of our upcoming events soon, and in the meantime stay safe.

 

Conor Healy

CEO

 

 

Enter the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2021


Connecting You
Unlock the Potential of Microsoft Teams
 

Wed 24 Feb | 11am-11.45am

 

Join Kevin O'Regan, Director - Business Development at Radius Technologies who will explain how to unlock the potential of Microsoft Teams, use it more productively and how it can support collaboration and communication while working remotely. With the rise in remote working due to Covid-19, people rely on business communications platforms like Microsoft Teams now more than ever for day-to-day internal communications.


Greening Our City: Bankside Urban Forest - A Partnership Approach to Transformation in London
 

Tues 23 Feb | 2.30pm-4pm

 

Join Valerie Beirne, Bankside Urban Forest Manager at Better Bankside for this informative session! Valerie will discuss the impressive work of the Bankside Urban Forest partnership and programme. Launched in 2007, Bankside Urban Forest is a long-term partnership and strategy to transform the network of streets and spaces across Bankside to deliver more and better public space for people and wildlife.


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Business Breakfast Live with Elaine Laird, Head of Global Supply Chain and Site Lead at Logitech Cork
 

Weds 3 Mar | 8am-9am

 

Working over 18 years with the company, Elaine Laird will share how Logitech has seen its Cork operations grow to encompass more opportunities with the recent announcement of 50 new jobs over the next three years; her role in a multi-billion dollar company and her insights into the future of remote working.

 

Grab a cuppa, join us bright and early and don’t forget to join the conversation online #CCBreakfast.


Representing You
Ready to Float - Offshore Wind
 

New report launched this week highlights the prospects for Cork to be the hub of a whole new industrial sector, "something not seen since Ringaskiddy was designated as a cluster for pharmaceuticals by the IDA in the 1970s, with significant positive implications for the development of infrastructure and employment prospects in the region.

 

"Floating offshore wind is the economic opportunity of our generation, with significant positive implications for the development of infrastructure and employment prospects in the region." Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber.


Age Friendly News
 

Age Friendly Ireland has a weekly newsletter that provides updates and information that may be of interest to you or someone in your family.

 

The latest newsletter can be read and downloaded Here 


Mix Your Mode
 

Save the Date - March 18th, 2021

Transport Mobility Forum will bring the annual Mix Your Mode Seminar focusing on transport &  connectivity on a post-covid Ireland. The full webinar schedule and registration details will be available soon on the Transport and Mobility Forum Cork website linked below.


Advancing You
Help us Improve our Brexit services
 

Please take 3 minutes to complete this short survey, which will assist the International Relations and Exports teams at  Cork Chamber to develop relevant supports and services for your business.

 

You can complete the survey by clicking the link below.


Upskilling You
Communicating Effectively with Colleagues, Clients and Managers from Home
 

Tue 9 March | 11:00am-12:30pm

 

This webinar will provide remote workers with the knowledge and skills to manage their remote working situation and to learn strategies in communicating virtually to both build professional relationships and to maximise performance. Participants will gain practical tips on how to work as part of a remote team and how to be flexible in communication styles depending who you are communicating
with.

 

BOOKED OUT! Add yourself to the waiting list.


Managing your Energy & Results – Getting the right outcome in the time assigned
 

Wed 24 March | 11:00am-12:30pm

What if, instead of choosing one over another you could actually manage both at the same time? And how can this affect our desired outcomes and goals? This webinar will provide participants with an understanding and insight into how they can improve their productivity with both time and energy management.


Informing You
PITCCH – the future now
Call for tech SMEs to respond to corporate challenges
 

PITCCH aims to promote an Open Innovation Network to facilitate collaborations between large multinational companies as technology seekers, and SMEs/Startups as technology providers. Open innovation through PITCCH is a great way for SMEs to profile their tech solutions as well as increase the network and market potential, shorten time to market, attract new clients and investments.

 

SME or startups working in one of the following advanced technologies are invited to respond to a Challenge- Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, Micro and Nano-electronics, Photonics, Industrial Biotechnology, Digital technologies. Access the full Challenge descriptions in this link: PITCCH Open Innovation Platform.

 

The deadline for submissions for the first stage is on 1 March 2021.

Each SME or Startup selected per challenge will receive €25,000 for the implementation of innovation activities related to the collaborative project and up to 40hours free consultancy services from the PITCCH consortium.