Are you a business owner or an events planner/provider?

To support our members during these times we are developing a number of "Future Forums" to act as a space for facilitated discussion, sharing of ideas and peer to peer support. We are currently rolling out a Business Owners Forum and an Events Forum. To register your interest in either please email Lisa by Monday 26th April.

The Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) has been launched to support innovation and circular economy projects by social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations and businesses with less than 50 employees.

The total CEIGS is €250,000 for the 2021 call. The maximum year 1 grant available will be €50,000 - the indicative funding range for projects is €10,000 - €50,000. The closing date for applications is 5pm 28 May 2021

Cork City Council appreciates there will be an adjustment for businesses on the newly pedestrianised streets in relation to deliveries, refuse collections etc.

If you have any queries on this Cathy Beecher, Senior Executive Engineer, is the point of contact in Cork City Council and will address these with you. Cathy can be reached by email <HERE> or 021 238-9834. See letter linked with information on streets and schedule.

As per S.I. No. 168 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2021, which came into operation on Monday 12th April 2021, the ‘Essential Retail Outlets’ list now includes:

Outlets that –

(a) sell shoes for children,
(b) provide shoe fitting services to children, and
(c) sell such products and provide such services on the basis of individual one-to-one appointments made on behalf of a child in advance of the child’s attendance at the outlet.

Last Thursday, the Foreign Affairs and Trade committees voted in favour of the agreement that sets the rules of the future relationship between the EU and the UK. The agreement will be voted upon by MEP's in a upcoming plenary session.

Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is a not-for-profit membership organisation that facilitates business connections from both sides of the Irish Sea. It's members are based in Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland and share an interest in boosting professional relationships across all three regions. Causeway has just launched its flagship awards programme, and online applications can now be made under seven different awards categories. 

EdTech has many different definitions & meanings but put simply it is “applying digital technology to deliver a new form of learning architecture” EdTech encompasses every aspect of our daily lives – formal education, informal education and work. Enterprise Europe Network is hosting an online event on 12th May, including expert speakers who will discuss these themes, followed by an opportunity for 1:1 pre-booked meetings. 

• Triskel Presents … is a new initiative from Triskel Arts Centre aimed at film lovers
• Kevin O’Leary Group announce expansion despite pandemic
• Dine Outdoors in Style with OfficeMaster
• The Cottage Community Cafe at The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism have started renovations for reopening
• Now is your time – Apply for the UCC Evening Law Degree
• SERVE Philippines Relief Parcels
• Cork Training Centre under the remit of Cork ETB delivers an extensive range of training for Cork employers.
• The Montenotte Hotel Botanical Themed Afternoon Tea to Call & Collect Coming this May 2021
• it@cork launches TechFest 2021
• Reliance Launches A New B2B Web Shop
• UCC ranked as a global leader working towards a sustainable future

• A nation obsessed with death-Join Nano Nagle Place as we chat live to Dr Gillian O Brien about her New book – 22 April
• Republic of Work Webinar - Turning Strangers into customers with Facebook Ads – 27 April
• Group Company Pension Schemes Webinar with Oaktree Financial Services – 28 April
• Network Naturally with Social Be – 29 April
• Navigating the Future of Work with Adare HRM – 29 April
• Guide Dog Day, 7 May 2021 - Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
• The Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, The Girl Does Nothing – Presented by The Everyman and Graffiti Theatre Company – 01 – 31 May

• Free introductory coaching session - open to all members with Cateran Coaching and Consulting
• Sign up to Reliance.ie and save €10 on your first order
• Nano Nagle place – Bespoke Virtual Tours 10% discount
• Switch to Electric with Kearys Hyundai PLUS receive an additional €250 for Cork Chamber Members
• Just for Men, Manscaping Lounge – 10% off Diploma Barbering Course
• Careerchanger.ie is offering a complimentary 30 minute taster coaching session to all members
• Pimbrook Software - 25% off the first 3 months Sage 50 Software and / or Support cost* 
• Niamh Brady Coaching – Time Management Online Course – 25% Discount for Members

Is the Future of Work top of your organisation’s agenda? If not, it should be.

The world of work is evolving and the future has never been closer. Join us on 29^th April to hear from our panel of experts who will share insights, learnings and key research findings to help ensure your organisation is prepared to take advantage of what the future of work brings.