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IN THIS ISSUE
bullet.png Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024
 
bullet.png International Category Finalists
 
bullet.png Networking at Noon at NetApp
 
bullet.png Virtual Mission: Offshore Wind - Ireland and the UK
 
bullet.png Business Breakfast with Professor John O'Halloran, President, University College Cork
 
bullet.png The Dynamic Duo : Emotional Intelligence in Critical Thinking        
 
bullet.png Cert. in Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
 
bullet.png Sustainability Simplified
 
bullet.png Have Your Say: EU Consultation on Textile Labelling Rules (Revision)
 
bullet.png International Meet the Buyer: Food & Nutrition Event
 
bullet.png Cork Chamber CONNECTS with Tralee Chamber
 
bullet.png Draft CSRD standards for SMEs
 
bullet.png Cork Businesses invited to join national Climate Competition
 
bullet.png CRU Publishes Consultation on Uisce Eireann’s Non-Domestic Tariff Framework
 
bullet.png Green Transition Fund
 
bullet.png Member to Member Offers
 
bullet.png Job Opportunities
 
bullet.png Member Events
 
bullet.png Member News
 
 
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TOP STORIES
 
 
Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024
 

This week we are showcasing the final category of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024 – The International Category

These companies wield a considerable influence on the Cork economy through substantial investments in the region and in their workforce. Many thanks to our awards sponsor Vodafone Ireland and our media partner the Irish Examiner for their continued support.

 

Watch the videos of each below and read their profiles via the Irish Examiner online <HERE>.

 
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International Category Finalists
Cork Company of the Year 2024
 

 

 

BioMarin 

 

BioMarin is a global biotech company focused on developing and commercialising products that address causes of rare genetic conditions.

BioMarin - International finalist in Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024

 

Janssen Sciences Ireland

 

Janssen Sciences Ireland manufactures medicines for immunology and oncology patients, and remains committed to sustainability and community.

Janssen - International finalist in Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024

 

Pepsico

 

PepsiCo is one of the leading food and beverage companies in the world and is proud of its centre of excellence in R&D, sustainability and global supply chain.

Pepsico - International finalist in Cork Company of the Year Awards 2024

 

 
View all finalists
 
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EVENTS
 
 
Networking at Noon at NetApp
Tues 20th Feb | 12pm-1.30pm | NetApp
 

Join us for Networking at Noon at global cloud-led, data-centric software company, NetApp, as they celebrate their second birthday in Cork.

 

NetApp combine unified data storage, integrated data services and CloudOps solutions to make data infrastructure more seamless, more dynamic, and higher performing than ever before.

 

This is the ideal opportunity to break away from your desk and tour NetApp's impressive offices while networking with fellow Cork Chamber members overlooking the Cork docklands. 

 
Register free HERE
 
Virtual Mission: Offshore Wind - Ireland and the UK
Wed 21st Feb | 10am-11am | Online
 

The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in collaboration with Innovate UK welcome you to join our virtual trade mission, to bring Irish and UK companies from the offshore wind industry together. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to generate valuable business contacts and contracts, focusing on current and future developments in the Irish and UK market.

 
Register free HERE
 
Business Breakfast with Professor John O'Halloran, President, University College Cork
Thurs 22nd Feb | 7.30am-9am | The Kingsley Hotel
 

Join us for our first Business Breakfast of 2024 to hear from Professor John O'Halloran, President, University College Cork, an academic leader with an ambitious vision for the future of higher education, an advocate for inclusivity in education, focused on the transformative power of collaboration and forging a sustainable future.

 
More details & booking
 
Cork Chamber CONNECTS with Tralee Chamber
Tues 5th March | 12pm-1pm | Online
 

Join us for this virtual networking journey to Tralee, where you will meet other Cork Chamber members and also get the exciting opportunity to connect with Tralee Chamber Alliance members.

 

Members can log in from wherever they are to e-network and make meaningful connections with other businesses and like-minded individuals outside of their region. 

 
Register free HERE
 
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 
 
Draft CSRD standards for SMEs
Public Consultation open until 21 May
 

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released two new exposure drafts containing the proposed sustainability reporting standards for both listed (mandated) and non-listed (voluntary) SMEs. The draft standards are open for public consultation until 21st May 2024. 

 

EFRAG is also inviting preparers and users to participate in a field test with a deadline to submit interest for participation by 31 January 2024.

 
Find out more
 
Cork Businesses invited to join national Climate Competition
 

Businesses in Cork are being invited to take centre stage in a nationwide "Climate Competition" – an innovative challenge organised by environmental NGO Global Action Plan Ireland.

 

 
More Information Here
 
CRU Publishes Consultation on Uisce Eireann’s Non-Domestic Tariff Framework
Closing date: February 15th
 

The framework sets out the ‘rules’ for how tariffs are designed and the level of the tariff that customers pay for water and wastewater services.

 

If you have any feedback that can inform our submission on this consultation, please let us know by contacting fionaodonovan@corkchamber.ie 

 
Read More
 
Green Transition Fund
 

The Green Transition Fund supports companies across each of the different aspects of their decarbonisation journey – from initial planning and capability building to investment, research and innovation. It is designed to support companies, whether starting out or already on the journey, to take action now and get ready for the low-carbon, more resource-efficient economy of the future. Follow the link below for more details on the fund.

 
Find out more
 
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 
 
The Dynamic Duo : Emotional Intelligence in Critical Thinking        
Free for members
 

Thurs 8th Feb | 10am-11am | Online

 

Designed as a bitesize learning event this webinar features tips and tools to approach decision- making with a thoughtful and analytical mindset, empowering attendees with effective problem solving & decision making skills that will contribute to their workplace success.

 

 
More details & booking
 
Sustainability Simplified
Member Price €250
 

Wed 21st Feb | 12.30pm-1.30pm | 4 sessions | Online

 

Brought to you by award winning Sustainability Strategist, Pat Kane of Pragmatica, this practical four part webinar series will introduce your businesses to sustainability and increase capabilities on your team so you can start to consider what it is you need to do in 2024 and beyond with practical tips for your business.

 
More details & booking
 
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
 
 
Have Your Say: EU Consultation on Textile Labelling Rules (Revision)
Deadline for Submissions: 12th March
 

The European Commission have published a new consultation on textile labelling rules. This initiative revises EU textile labelling rules by introducing rules by introducing comprehensive requirements on the physical and digital labelling of textiles and related products.

 
Have your say!
 
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MEMBER ACTIVITY
 
 
Member News
 
  • Occupli makes second acquisition and acquires Elite Ambulance Emergency Training & Supplies
  • Caution over Economic and Business Outlook for 2024 – Inaugural C-Suite Sentiment Survey by Mason Hayes & Curran
  • Space Cowboys at Triskel Cinema this February
  • Springboard Communications joins global ranks as Worldcom Public Relations Group's newest partner
  • Sigma Homes wins Excellence in Business Award 2023 for House Build & Design
  • New Warehouse Facility in Cork! Crane Worldwide Logistics is growing
  • Flogas and Irish Men’s Sheds ‘caught on camera’ by RTE Nationwide
 
All Member News
 
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Member Events
 
  • In Conversation with Louise McSharry at The Everyman – Thursday 01 February
  • Munster Animation Meetup at Get Visual Studio – Thursday 01 February
  • Pimbrook Software Sage 50 Demo & Q&A – Free Coffee Break Webinar – Thursday 01 February
  • Lá Fhéile Bríde Turas Gaeilge at Crawford Art Gallery – Saturday 03 February
  • Unlocking Digital Potential: The Human Factor in Transformation – with Finance OTC Consulting – Tuesday 06 February
  • Network Cork - Becoming & Leveraging Allies in the Workplace: Gender Collaboration – Wednesday 07 February
  • Music Network presents Niamh Dunne, Bróna McVittie, Cormac Breatnach & Seán Óg Graham at Triskel Arts Centre – Friday 09 February
  • 2024 Wedding Industry Report Launch – WedPro – Wednesday 14 February
 
All Member Events
 
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Job Opportunities
 
  • Cork Chamber have an exciting opportunity available for the role of International Manager
  • McCutcheon Halley Chartered Planning Consultants have an Executive Planning Consultant role available
  • Staffline Recruitment Ireland require a Recruitment Consultant
  • The Everyman is now seeking a dynamic and creative Communications & Marketing Manager
 
All Member Job Opportunities
 
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Member to Member Offers
 
  • Discover your business's potential with D&C Investors Group's Free 1-Hour Strategy Session, focused on exit planning for SMEs
  • Remedy Credit Control Solutions -First consultation free
  • €100 off the couple’s fertility testing package for those who book from now until 29th of February with SIMS IVF
  • Free Sanity Check on your current printing costs and also share experiences around Managed Services in IT and Collaboration, including Audio Visual solutions with Apogee
  • Free 1-hour immigration consultation (€150 value) or €150 off any new application or project with Abbey Blue Legal
 
All Member Offers
 
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