Cork Chamber

Today, Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork launched the 2024 local and European Elections Manifesto. In it we outline the key priorities for Cork's future development. Join us in shaping the path forward, and ensuring that elected representatives are as ambitious for Cork as our business community is. #UseYourVote Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber, said "In 2024, running for election requires candidates that are ambitious for the region. We need representatives that have a very clear understanding of the pressing policy issues that are impacting Cork, Ireland South and Ireland. Representatives with a true commitment to improving local communities, the economy and the environment will deliver the best outcomes. We want our Local and European candidates to be as ambitious for Cork as we are and are calling for them to step up and match the ambition, drive and determination of our member businesses”. Browse our manifesto to see eight priority areas and related asks, here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eve9xNwB #RepresentingYou #EUelections2024 #LE24 #EP2024 #ElectionsManifesto #ManifestoLaunch #EE24

The the Future-ready Workforce event brought together like-minded people to share their perspectives on the key challenges facing learning & development managers and their innovative strategies to address these issues. The discussions also explored lifelong learning and the importance of creating future-ready teams within organisations. Wonderful event hosted by University College Cork. _____________________________ Cork Chamber Skillnet provides expertise and access funding to assist you in developing the skills and talent to make your business more competitive and to drive growth. We offer a flexible approach suited to your business needs. We will work with you to source and part-fund training partners to provide your company with relevant upskilling when you need it. Follow on the linkedin page below 👇

Don't miss our brand new series, Industry Insights, designed to provide SMEs with the knowledge they need to navigate the ever changing business landscape! Our first session will take place in-person and will provide details on the recently published Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Bill. Find out key issues for employers, employees and how best to prepare your businesses. You will hear from John Kearney, Director, Provest Private Clients Limited bringing over 25 years’ experience in the pensions and employee benefits industry. Book your place here ➡ https://lnkd.in/esd2WT6q #SME #IndustryInsights #AutoEnrolment #Guidance #Pension #Advice #Business #Series In association with Cork Chamber Skillnet

Today's announcement by IBM of their plans to create 800 jobs in Ireland across their sites in #Cork, Dublin and Waterford is a vote of confidence for Ireland's competitiveness on the international stage. Ireland as gateway to Europe has a unique position. It also acts as a reminder of the importance of continued investment in the factors that create an attractive location for business and further investment. IBM noted that the talent pool was one of the drivers of their decision to invest in Ireland. Government must continue to invest in our talent pool through our education channels and also to improve the supports (such as childcare) necessary to ensuring that those who wish to work can. Housing, and faster pace of delivery is a key ensuring Ireland is an attractive location for investment - along with smart sustainable infrastructure, along with welcoming, thriving urban spaces. #jobs #businessgroth #techjobs #FDI https://lnkd.in/ekpwk6H6

"Inaction is not an option. We must make progress on both mitigation and adaptation as quickly as possible" - laura burke, Director General, EPA. It was enlightening to attend the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland Annual Climate Conference yesterday on Ireland Living in a Changed Climate at Dublin Castle. There were many insights gained from policy, scientific, and practical perspectives regarding the need to adapt to a changing climate and the associated extreme weather events to protect people, communities, infrastructure, the economy and the environment. Some key themes that arose throughout the day to adapt quickly and effectively is the need to develop partnerships and integrated approaches to adaptation, closing the information gap, and strong communications. While there is still uncertainty and many unknowns, yesterday's conference made it clear that progress is possible. #EPAClimate2024

The government has today agreed a range of measures with the aim of reducing costs for small and medium sized businesses. Key measures include: ▶ reopening Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Scheme for another 14 days ▶ introducing a 2nd payment of ICOB for businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors ▶ doubling the Innovation Grant Scheme to €10,000 ▶ increasing the maximum amount available under the Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme to €10,000 & reducing the business contribution rate from 50% to 25% ▶ widening eligibility for the Trading Online Voucher, to all sectors up to 50 employees, modernise eligible expenditure and doubling the grant to €5,000 increasing the lending limit for Microfinance Ireland loans to €50,000 from €25,000 ▶ widening the eligibility for the Digital for Business Consultancy Scheme and extending it to all sectors with up to 50 employees Read more on these and more measures introduced here: https://lnkd.in/enQibvVE

Diversity & Inclusion. Igniting and driving the talent pipeline. Strong discussion across the #techfest24 afternoon panel. With facilitator Laura Hughes and panelists: Nikki Bradley, adaptive adventurer and motivational speaker; Lynsey Monaghan, NetApp; Joel Olympio, Chapter; Ed Heffernan, Barden

Had a wonderful morning at the "Connect with MTU" Breakfast Networking Event! 🌟 It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with academic staff researchers and all the different departments to explore opportunities to connect and collaborate. Great to see some familiar faces also. MTU Extended Campus Munster Technological University MTU Cork Campus Access Service MTU Business Academy Gerard O'Donovan Patrick Doyle Christine Nolan Marian Hennessy Roche Looking forward to the future connections and endeavors! ★Naoimh Frawley★

🌼🐝 Become part of the #NoMowMay movement and let your lawn grow wild this May! By letting your lawn grow, you're enhancing the habitats for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Help us nurture biodiversity one lawn at a time. Learn to love those daisies. You might even be able to harvest a few dandelion greens for your salad or sandwich > https://lnkd.in/encjmqFf 🦋🌱 #CorkChamberNoMowMay #WildlifeFriendlyGarden #SaveTheBees